Clinical trials: Interleukin-6
Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
Interferon Alfa and Interleukin-6 in Treating Patients With Recurrent Multiple Myeloma
RATIONALE: Interferon alfa may interfere with the growth of cancer cells. Interleukin-6 may stimulate the white blood cells to kill cancer cells. Giving interferon alfa together with interleukin-6 may kill more cancer cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00470093
- Testing
- recombinant interferon-α, recombinant interleukin-6
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Patients With HIV: Effects on Interleukin-6 Levels and CD4 Counts
This study aims to evaluate the effect of Vitamin D3 supplementation on inflammatory markers and immune status in patients with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07553052
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Antiretroviral (ARV) medications
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Sebelas Maret
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, New-onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Tocilizumab (TCZ) in New-onset Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune disease. Based on previous research, study doctors think that giving medicines to affect the immune system soon after diabetes is diagnosed may stop, delay or decrease the…
- Conditions
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, New-onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, T1DM, T1D
- Trial name
- EXTEND (NCT02293837)
- Testing
- Tocilizumab (TCZ), Standard of Care
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Hepatectomy
The Effect of Ketamine on Interleukin-6 Synthesis in Hepatic Resections Requiring Temporary Porto-arterial Occlusion
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ketamine is effective to inhibit interleukin 6 synthesis in hepatic resections requiring temporary porto-arterial occlusion.
- Trial name
- NCT00978757
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
Castleman Disease, Multicentric Castleman Disease
Tocilizumab for KSHV-Associated Multicentric Castleman Disease
Background: Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV)-associated multicentric Castleman disease (KSHV-MCD) is caused by a herpes virus known as KSHV.
- Conditions
- Castleman Disease, Multicentric Castleman Disease, Giant Lymph Node Hyperplasia
- Trial name
- NCT01441063
- Testing
- Zidovudine, Tocilizumab, Valganciclovir (VGC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Multiple Sclerosis
Evaluating of the Effect of Fingolimod With Fish Oil on Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients
This study evaluates the effect of adding fish oil to Fingolimod on some serum cytokines in patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02939079
- Testing
- Fingolimod, Fish Oil
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Open-label Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of CDP6038 (Olokizumab) in Patients Who Completed RA0056
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long term safety and tolerability of CDP6038 (olokizumab) treatment in adult subjects with active rheumatoid arthritis who completed study RA0056 (NCT01242488).
- Trial name
- NCT01296711
- Testing
- CDP6038 (olokizumab)
- Where
- 55 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc.
Severe Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Failure
Effect of Different Electric Muscle Stimulation in Patients With Severe Sepsis and Respiratory Failure
Rationale : Electric muscle stimulation reduced critical-illness related weakness in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock. But optimal protocol of the stimulation in unknown.
- Conditions
- Severe Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Failure, Muscle Hypotonia, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01895647
- Testing
- EMS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke
Clinical, Pharmacological and Molecular Effects of IV and Oral Acetaminophen in Adults With aSAH
This study compares the bioavailability of IV and PO acetaminophen in both blood and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients following subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Trial name
- aSAH (NCT02549716)
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen, Oral acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Sarilumab in Improving the Quality of Life in People With Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Background: Mast cells help the body fight disease and heal wounds. People with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) make too many mast cells. This causes pain, tiredness, digestive problems, and other symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT03770273
- Testing
- sarilumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Multiple Myeloma
A Study to Compare CNTO 328 (Anti-IL-6 Monoclonal Antibody) and VELCADE-Melphalan-Prednisone (VMP) With VMP Alone in Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and effectiveness of CNTO 328 (siltuximab) when it is administered together with velcade-melphalan-prednisone (VMP) in comparison with VMP alone in participants with multiple…
- Trial name
- NCT00911859
- Testing
- Siltuximab11 mg/kg, Siltuximab 8.3 mg/kg or 11 mg/kg, Velcade (bortezomib)
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
A Study of Effectiveness and Safety of CNTO 136 in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Despite Methotrexate Therapy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of subcutaneous (under the skin) administration of anti-interleukin-6 monoclonal antibody (CNTO 136) in reducing signs and symptoms of participants with active…
- Trial name
- NCT00718718
- Testing
- CNTO 136 100 mg, CNTO 136 50 mg, CNTO 136 25 mg
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Hungary and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- Centocor, Inc.
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Insufficiency
A Study to Evaluate TOUR006 in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Elevated Hs-CRP
This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and CRP-lowering effect of quarterly and monthly subcutaneous administration of TOUR006 (also known as pacibekitug) in participants with chronic kidney disease…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Insufficiency, Chronic Renal Diseases, Chronic Renal Insufficiency
- Trial name
- TRANQUILITY (NCT06362759)
- Testing
- TOUR006 - 50 MG, TOUR006 - 25 MG, TOUR006 - 15 MG
- Where
- 38 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Tourmaline Bio, Inc., a Novartis Company
Chronic Kidney Disease, Inflammation
Trial to Evaluate Reduction in Inflammation in Patients With Advanced Chronic Renal Disease Utilizing Antibody Mediated IL-6 Inhibition in Japan.
The purpose of this research study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of 2 different doses of a study drug called ziltivekimab to placebo (an inactive substance) in reducing inflammation and improving some of the bad…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Inflammation, Cardiovascular Risk
- Trial name
- RESCUE-2 (NCT04626505)
- Testing
- Ziltivekimab
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Perioperative Inflammatory Response
Assessing the Role of "Statin" Therapy and Perioperative Inflammatory Response in Patients Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery
The purpose of the present study is to quantify the degree of modulation, if any, in the perioperative inflammatory response associated with statins use.
- Trial name
- NCT00656292
- Testing
- Simvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Oral Lichen Planus
A Clinical Study of Curcuminoids in the Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus
A phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of a two week course of curcuminoids in oral lichen planus will be conducted.
- Trial name
- NCT00525421
- Testing
- Curcuminoids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Nita Chainani Wu
COVID-19
Clazakizumab (Anti-Interleukin 6 (IL-6) Monoclonal) Compared to Placebo for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
This is a single center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, exploratory phase II study enrolling 60 patients. We propose the administration of a blinded dose of an investigational product (IP) (clazakizumab or placebo…
- Trial name
- NCT04348500
- Testing
- Clazakizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Autoimmune Diseases, Systemic Inflammatory Process
Vitamin D and Fish Oil for Autoimmune Disease, Inflammation and Knee Pain
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is a randomized clinical trial in 25,871 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids (Omacor® fish…
- Conditions
- Autoimmune Diseases, Systemic Inflammatory Process, Knee Pain Chronic, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- VITAL (NCT01351805)
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25,871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Melanoma
A Phase II Study of the Interleukin-6 Receptor Inhibitor Tocilizumab in Combination With Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
This is a Phase II, open-label, single arm study. The study will consist of an assessment of the safety and tolerability of tocilizumab administered concurrently at 4 mg/kg every 6 weeks for 5 doses in combination with ipilimumab…
- Trial name
- NCT03999749
- Testing
- Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Tocilizumab
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Effect of Low Dose Corticosteroids on Perioperative Markers of Thrombosis and Fibrinolysis in Total Knee Arthroplasty
One postoperative complication following unilateral or bilateral total knee arthroplasty is thrombosis (blood clot formation). In this prospective, double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial, researchers are…
- Trial name
- NCT01815918
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York