Clinical trials: Innovative Procedures
Pregnancy
Promoting Healthy Weights, Lifestyles and Nutrition in Pregnancy
Research has shown that a woman's lifestyle during pregnancy can predict the future health of a mother and her child. Improving the health of a mother during pregnancy can lead to the best health outcomes for mother and child in…
- Trial name
- NCT02711644
- Testing
- Supportive Lifestyle Counselling, Standard Lifestyle Counselling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR), Placental Insufficiency
Placental Imaging Techniques
The goal of this proof-of-concept, case-control, clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of using two newer ultrasound technologies, quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and ultrafast power Doppler imaging (uPDI), to evaluate the…
- Conditions
- Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR), Placental Insufficiency, Preeclampsia, Still Births
- Trial name
- NCT06861309
- Testing
- ultrafast power Doppler imaging (uPDI) / quantitative ultrasound (QUS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Carilion Clinic
Congenital Mitral Insufficiency
Study of Innovative Drug Treatment Therapy for Pediatric Mitral Regurgitation
The goal of this observational study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of a modified drug therapy with traditional drug therapy in pediatric patients with mild to moderate mitral valve regurgitation.
- Trial name
- NCT06037434
- Testing
- Captopril Tablets, Metoprolol Oral Tablet, Spironolactone Tablets
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Stroke, Cardiovascular Disease
Innovative Multigenerational Household Intervention to Reduce Stroke and CVD
American Indians (AI's) are experiencing an epidemic of stroke morbidity and mortality, with higher prevalence and incidence, younger age at onset, and poorer survival than other racial and ethnic groups.
- Trial name
- FITSMI (NCT02830945)
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing Intervention Arm, Control Brochure Arm
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 458 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington State University
Disorder, Major Depressive
Smartphone-enabled Health Coaching Intervention for Youth Diagnosed With Major Depressive Disorders
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing youth diagnosed with major depressive disorder treated with online mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy vs. standard psychiatric care (as wait-list controls).
- Trial name
- NCT03406052
- Testing
- Smartphone-Assisted MB-CBT
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- York University
Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Wereables for Upper Limb Functionality in Hemiparesis
The project is configured as a national interventional study that aims to determine the effectiveness of an intervention strategy using wearable technology, tailored to improve function (WeFun-wearable), on the spontaneous use of…
- Trial name
- WeFun (NCT06872736)
- Testing
- WeFun-wearable activated, WeFun-wearable desactivated
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Pediatric Obesity
The Role of Parents in Adolescent Obesity Treatment
The study will pilot a randomized control trial to investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of two distinct parent treatments on a dietary intervention for overweight and obese adolescents.
- Trial name
- TEENS+ (NCT02586090)
- Testing
- Parents as Coaches, Parent Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
HIV/AIDS, Cancer
Suubi4Cancer: Improving Access to Pediatric Cancer Services and Treatment Adherence Among Children Living With HIV/AIDS
This study will tailor and explore the short-term preliminary outcomes of an existing evidence-based Economic Empowerment (EE) Intervention, Suubi (Hope in Luganda -local Ugandan language), on access to pediatric cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT03916783
- Testing
- Combination intervention
- Where
- Uganda
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Patient Loss His Ear and Need Auricular Prosthesis
Digital VS. Conventional Ear Impression
What is known: Ear impressions are made in conventional manner by impression materials which may affect the accuracy of the obtained data and consume time and effort .
- Trial name
- NCT04893902
- Testing
- medit intra oral scanner
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Mahmoud Dohiem
Patient Safety, Nursing Education
Escape Room for Patient Safety Training in Nursing Students
Ensuring patient safety is a cornerstone of nursing practice, and its foundation is established during nursing education. This study aims to empower senior nursing students to develop self-efficacy in patient safety practices…
- Trial name
- NCT07179367
- Testing
- Escape Room-Based Teaching Method on Patient Safety
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Sepsis, Trauma Related Injuries
Stratifying Critically Ill Patients for Novel Ferroptosis or Pyroptosis Intervention Strategies
In order to better determine which therapy is best for patiënts which present with organ falure during the course of their stay in the intesive care unit (ICU) , one has to determine which underlying mechanism is causing this…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Trauma Related Injuries, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage (SAH)
- Trial name
- ICU-FERRO (NCT06928649)
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
HIV-1
Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV-1 Using a Responsive Intervention
The second visit of the Expanded Programme of Immunization when the child is 2 months old (EPI-2) represents a unique opportunity to link the EPI and PMTCT programmes and to introduce preventive and therapeutic rescue…
- Trial name
- PROMISE-EPI (NCT03870438)
- Testing
- Lamivudine Oral Solution
- Where
- 6 sites in Burkina Faso, Zambia
- Volunteers
- 1,506 people
- Sponsor
- ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases
Over 18 Years Old
Innovative Methods in Postoperative Pain Management: A Study on the Effects of Kinesio Taping After Cesarean Section
Brief Summary: This randomized, single-blind study aimed to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on pain management, comfort, and satisfaction of women after cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT06661109
- Testing
- Intervention (Kinesio Taping) group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Pain, Chronic, Widespread Chronic Pain
myoActivation® for Chronic Pain in a Marginalized Population
Marginalized populations are at increased risk of chronic pain, trauma and use of street drugs to manage this suffering, with the associated risk of overdoses.
- Trial name
- NCT04261959
- Testing
- myoActivation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
HIV/AIDS
The Outreach and Prevention at ALcohol Venues in East Africa Study (OPAL-East Africa- Aim 2) (OPAL-Aim 2)
This study will evaluate the effect of a brief alcohol counseling intervention on PrEP and PEP adherence among adults with heavy alcohol use at high risk for HIV, while gaining insights into the facilitators, barriers, and…
- Trial name
- OPAL-Aim 2 (NCT06036238)
- Testing
- Healthy Living Intervention (HLI), Standard of Care
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Multiple Myeloma
Phase 2 Study Applying MRD Techniques for Participants With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Treated With D-VRd Prior To and After High-dose Therapy Followed by ASCT - TAURUS
This is a multicenter, single arm, open-label, Phase 2 study in mutiple myeloma with newly diagnosed and treatment-naïve participants for whom high-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation is part of the intended…
- Trial name
- TAURUS (NCT06189833)
- Testing
- Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide
- Where
- 31 sites in Austria, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Stichting European Myeloma Network
Body Weight
Innovative Approaches to Diet, Exercise and Activity
The prevalence of obesity in young adults has been increasing, and excessive body weight have been linked to numerous chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, many forms of cancer, and numerous…
- Trial name
- IDEA (NCT01131871)
- Testing
- Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention, Enhanced Weight Loss Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 471 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Auditory Hallucinations, Schizophrenia
Neuro-VR: Augmenting a Virtual Reality-based Therapy With Biofeedback for Auditory Hallucinations
The primary goal of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of augmenting a Virtual Reality-based intervention for treating auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia with electroencephalogram (EEG)-based…
- Trial name
- Neuro-VR (NCT06628323)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-based Intervention employing Neurofeedback, Virtual Reality-based Intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg
Health Personnel Attitude, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Healthcare Provider Human Papillomavirus Education and Professional Skills Intervention
Healthcare providers (HCP) serving the El Paso U.S.-Mexico Border Region will be recruited to compare educational and professional skills interventions focused on the human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Trial name
- NCT05120869
- Testing
- Tailored HPV Education and Professional Skills Intervention Group, General HPV Education and Communication Skills Control Group
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso
MRSA Infection
Two Strategies for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection Prevention in Surgical Patients
The study is a two-arm controlled multi-centre trial of two strategies to reduce nosocomial MRSA transmission and infection among surgical patients. Enrolment and primary analyses will be performed at the hospital level.
- Trial name
- MOSAR-04 (NCT00685867)
- Testing
- Rapid molecular MRSA test, Hand hygiene promotion
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 126,750 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva