Clinical trials: Life Quality
Autoimmune Disease
Gastrointestinal and Health-related Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients With Autoimmune Diseases Treated With Mycophenolate
Treatment with the immunosuppressive drug mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) may result in gastrointestinal (GI) complications in some patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00351377
- Testing
- Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hypertension
Nebivolol Versus Metoprolol: Comparative Effects on Fatigue and Quality of Life
Beta-blockers are prescribed to millions of people for treatment of hypertension. Fatigue is a recognized and common side effect of beta-blockers that can have significant effects on quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00999102
- Testing
- Metoprolol, Nebivolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms
Stepped-Care Telehealth for Distress in Cancer Survivors
Mental health issues in post-treatment adult cancer survivors are associated with multiple adverse outcomes and may represent a cancer health disparity for rural survivors.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms, Sleep Disturbance, Recurrent Disease
- Trial name
- Telehealth (NCT03060096)
- Testing
- Severe Anxiety/depression: High Intensity Stepped Care, Moderate Anxiety/depression: Low Intensity Stepped care, Enhanced Usual Care Control
- Where
- 166 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Osteoarthritis
An Efficacy, Safety and Effects on Quality of Life of Tramadol/Paracetamol as Add-on Therapy in Chronic Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and effects on Quality of Life (QOL) of tramadol/paracetamol (APAP) as an add-on therapy (medication taken in addition to another medication) in Filipino participants…
- Trial name
- NCT01728246
- Testing
- Tramadol/Paracetamol (APAP), Non-Tramadol/APAP
- Where
- Philippines
- Volunteers
- 473 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Pharmaceutica
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Impact of Vitamin B12 Replacement on Epogen Dosing and Improvement of Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients
Vitamin B12 has several important functions in the body, two of which are production of red blood cells and the maintenance of a healthy nervous system. When vitamin B12 is deficient, abnormal red blood cells form.
- Trial name
- NCT01876732
- Testing
- Vitamin B12
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Stoma Site Leakage, Quality of Life
The Nordic Consensus Study
A Body Assessment Tool was developed to provide nurses with a more structured approach when choosing ostomy products. The Body Assessment Tool will to be evaluated in clinical settings.
- Conditions
- Stoma Site Leakage, Quality of Life, Nurse's Role, Stoma Ileostomy
- Trial name
- NCS (NCT04763863)
- Testing
- Body Assessment Tool, Clinical usability evaluation of the Body Assessment Tool
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Coloplast A/S
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Structured Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee With or Without Total Knee Replacement
The purpose of this study is to test whether surgical insertion of total knee replacement provides further improvement in quality of life, pain and function in addition to an algorithm for systematic non-surgical treatment…
- Trial name
- MEDIC (NCT01410409)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular training (NEMEX-TJR), Paracetamol, Burana
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Northern Orthopaedic Division, Denmark
Parkinson Disease
Kick Out Parkinson's Disease 2
The benefits of exercise for general health and well-being in older adults are well-established. Balance exercises such as tai chi and yoga, along with resistance training, can improve or maintain physical function in older…
- Trial name
- NCT03882879
- Testing
- Karate Classes, Pre-Intervention Study Visit, Bimonthly Online Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Safety, Efficacy, and Treatment Satisfaction Switching From Flolan to Remodulin Using the Crono Five Ambulatory Pump in Patients With PAH
The purpose of this 8-week study is to compare the effects of switching from intravenous Flolan to intravenous Remodulin therapy. Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) is an approved therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
- Trial name
- NCT00439946
- Testing
- treprostinil, Crono Five ambulatory pump
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- United Therapeutics
Alzheimer's Disease (Incl Subtypes), Dementia
Improvisational Movement for People With Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
Dementia is a progressive decline in cognition that impairs a person's ability to perform activities of daily living. Changes in mood, gait, and balance are prominent secondary symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia that can…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease (Incl Subtypes), Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- IMOVE (NCT03333837)
- Testing
- Dance Group, Non-Group Dance, Social Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Study On Fatigue- And Hand-Foot Syndrome-Related Quality Of Life In Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Receiving A Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor as First-Line Treatment
The purpose of this study is to know about the quality of life of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who are being treated with sunitinib, pazopanib or sorafenib, and who suffer from fatigue and hand-foot syndrome…
- Trial name
- TROYA (NCT02789137)
- Where
- 23 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Prostate Cancer
Efficacy of a Couple-Focused mHealth Symptom Self-management Program
In this study, the investigators propose to test the efficacy of a couple-focused, web-based tailored prostate cancer symptom management program, Prostate Cancer Education and Resources for Couples (PERC) in a randomized clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT03489057
- Testing
- Prostate Cancer Education and Resources for Couples (PERC), usual care plus NCI website
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 560 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Depressive Symptoms, Quality of Life
Testing TRUST Depression Management Intervention
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel depression self-management intervention in adolescents with depression.
- Trial name
- TRUST (NCT03599141)
- Testing
- Trust-building Self-management Together, Depression Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
Improving Symptoms and Quality of Life in Chronic Heart Failure: Pilot Study
The overall goal of this study is to evaluate the pilot implementation of two palliative care interventions in veterans with chronic heart failure at the Denver VA Medical Center.
- Trial name
- CASA (NCT01581008)
- Testing
- Collaborative Care to Alleviate Symptoms and Adjust to Illness, Psychospiritual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Observational Study Evaluating The Efficacy And Effects On Quality Of Life Of Targeted Treatments Following TKIs In mRCC
Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) is the most common malignant tumour of the kidneys. Targeted therapies, which were recently introduced in the treatment of mRCC, have become the standard treatment in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02315755
- Where
- 19 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Cirrhosis of the Liver
HRQoL in the Low MELD Pre-tx Population
The purpose of this study is to describe the HRQoL in those with MELD scores </= 15 in a single center for those who are pre-liver transplant candidates
- Trial name
- LowMELD (NCT01573325)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Thoracic Surgery
Improving Quality of Life After Thoracic Surgery Using Patient-Reported Outcomes
This study is designed to test if patient-reported outcomes with automated reporting to clinicians for remote monitoring of postoperative symptoms is feasible and improves quality of life, health outcomes, and service utilization…
- Trial name
- NCT04342260
- Testing
- Active Monitoring, Passive Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Social Determinants of Health, Patient Satisfaction
Social Determinants of Health Screening and Interventions
The primary objective of this study is to connect patients with community resources to improve social determinants of health. Secondary objectives are improving patient satisfaction within the trauma and general surgery service…
- Conditions
- Social Determinants of Health, Patient Satisfaction, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- SDOH (NCT03661359)
- Testing
- Social Determinants of Health Referrals
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo Health Science Campus
Epilepsy
Feasibility Study on LITT for Medical Refractory Epilepsy
Multicenter, open-label, prospective designed study to characterize the performance of brain laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) ablation using the Monteris NeuroBlate System for the treatment of drug-refractory medial…
- Trial name
- NCT02820740
- Testing
- NeuroBlate System
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Monteris Medical
Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Blood Lactate Concentrations With and Without Exercise in Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced in Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- PDMSLac (NCT02184494)
- Testing
- pro5 AIRdaptive Power Plate (Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University