Clinical trials: Occupational Disease
Fibromyalgia, Persian Gulf Syndrome
Effects of Low Dose Naltrexone in Fibromyalgia
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been reported anecdotally to reduce the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, a Chronic Multisystem Illness. The drug may work by regulating natural pain-reducing systems.
- Trial name
- NCT00568555
- Testing
- Low Dose Naltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Occupational Exposure
High-Intensity Interval Training to Improve Symptoms of Deployment-Related Respiratory Disease
Some military personnel who have been exposed to burn pit emissions, desert dust, and other airborne hazards experience new respiratory symptoms after deployment.
- Trial name
- NCT05849168
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
The Healthy Patterns Sleep Study
The Healthy Patterns Study intervention is a home-based activity intervention designed to improve symptoms of circadian rhythm disorders (CRD) and quality of life (QOL) in home-dwelling persons with dementia.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03682185
- Testing
- Attention-Control Condition, Timed Activity Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 421 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Transition-age Youth, Developmental Disabilities
Evaluation of Project TEAM (Teens Making Environmental and Activity Modifications)
The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which Project TEAM (Teens making Environment and Activity Modifications) is an effective, socially valid, and feasible intervention that prepares youth with developmental…
- Conditions
- Transition-age Youth, Developmental Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Autism
- Trial name
- ProjectTEAM (NCT02714868)
- Testing
- Project TEAM, Matched Comparison
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Psoriasis
The Quality of Life Study in Psoriasis Patients After Ustekinumab Treatment
This study aims to see if patient quality of life can be approved after treatment with an injectable medication called ustekinumab for the treatment of generalized psoriasis.
- Trial name
- NCT01511315
- Testing
- Ustekinumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Efficacy of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate for Promoting Occupational Success in Young Adults With ADHD
There has been little research on the third area of impairment noted in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - "occupational functioning." Individuals with ADHD experience job-related impairments including a…
- Trial name
- NCT03446885
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate 40 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Gregory Fabiano
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and Robotic Training to Improve Arm Function After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if multiple therapy sessions of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) combined with robotic arm therapy lead to a greater functional recovery in upper limb mobility after stroke…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- tVNS (NCT03592745)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia
Fire Fighter Fatigue Management Program: Operation Healthy Sleep
Firefighters work some of the most demanding schedules known under highly stressful and demanding conditions. The need to work frequent extended shifts and long work weeks leads to acute and chronic partial sleep deprivation as…
- Conditions
- Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT01988129
- Testing
- Sleep disorders education and screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Occupational Therapy, Sexuality
Approach to Sexuality From Occupational Therapy in People With Acquired Brain Injury in Subacute Stage
Objectives: To analyse if people with acquired brain injury in sub-acute situation, as well as their relatives, and/or partners, consider relevant the approach to sexuality during their Occupational Therapy intervention.
- Conditions
- Occupational Therapy, Sexuality, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03911752
- Testing
- Semi-structured interviews, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Burnout, Professional, Anxiety
Feasibility of a Yoga- and Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Resident Physicians
The investigators aim to initiate and complete the first investigation of the effect of a yoga-based program on resident physicians' psychological health using a randomized controlled trial to assess feasibility of the program in…
- Conditions
- Burnout, Professional, Anxiety, Depression, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT03687450
- Testing
- RISE yoga-based program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pertussis
Vanderbilt Pertussis Exposure Study: PEP in Vaccinated Healthcare Workers Following Pertussis Exposure
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two strategies of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in healthcare workers (HCWs) who have been vaccinated with acellular pertussis vaccine and have been exposed to…
- Trial name
- VPES (NCT00469274)
- Testing
- Antibiotic PEP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Berylliosis, Beryllium Disease
Beryllium Infliximab Study: Clinical Interventional Trial
The goal of this research study is to test the clinical effectiveness of a drug called infliximab (Remicade) in chronic beryllium disease (CBD).
- Trial name
- BISCIT (NCT00111917)
- Testing
- Infliximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Maier, Lisa, M.D.
Psychosocial Deprivation, Work-Related Stress
Family Supportive Supervisor Training and Workplace Assessment Tool
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of FSST 2.0 (family supportive supervisor training plus support for use of family and sick leaves) using a randomized control trial design.
- Conditions
- Psychosocial Deprivation, Work-Related Stress, Life-work Imbalance
- Trial name
- FSST (NCT05080426)
- Testing
- Family Supportive Supervisor Training 2.0
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Work Life Help
Harassment, Non-Sexual, Harassment, Sexual
The Use of Mentoring to Promote Well-being for Female SMART Members
Women are highly underrepresented in the construction skilled trades. In addition to facing the industry's well-known physical risks, women are subjected to discrimination, harassment, and skills under-utilization.
- Conditions
- Harassment, Non-Sexual, Harassment, Sexual, Bullying, Workplace, Mental Stress
- Trial name
- NCT04247880
- Testing
- Mentoring program
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Stress, Professional, Stress, Psychological
Brief Mindfulness Meditation Course to Reduce Stress in Healthcare Professionals
Stress among healthcare professionals is well documented. Untreated stress can lead to anxiety, depression, substance use, and suicide.
- Trial name
- NCT03781336
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based self care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
Safety and Efficacy of VEC-162 on Circadian Rhythm in Healthy Adult Volunteers
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of VEC-162 compared to matching placebo on circadian phase shift and sleep parameters.
- Trial name
- NCT00490945
- Testing
- VEC-162
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Obesity, Childhood, Feeding Behavior
Family Empowerment for Enhanced Development
This study evaluates the feasibility and preliminary effects of offering the Mealtime PREP intervention to low-income families with young children.
- Trial name
- Project FEED (NCT03641716)
- Testing
- Mealtime PREP Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Multiple Sclerosis
Teleconference Fatigue Management for People With Multiple Sclerosis
Approximately 60% of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) describe fatigue as their most disabling symptom. Energy conservation education involves teaching people with MS different strategies to manage fatigue and reduce its…
- Trial name
- NCT00591721
- Testing
- Energy conservation education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Susceptibility to
Non-surgical Intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial graduate student research study will explore the effect of non-surgical intervention of the dorsal application of Kinesio Tape for carpal tunnel syndrome, and forearm wrist hand pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03360344
- Testing
- Kinesio 12 inch Tape, Kinesio 4 inch Tape, Cock up Splint and Lumbrical exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Stroke
Early Occupational Therapy Intervention in the Hospital Discharge After Stroke
The general objective of this study is to determine if an early occupational therapy (OT) intervention together with the usual care at hospital discharge after suffering a stroke has a positive effect on the quality of life and…
- Trial name
- NCT04835363
- Testing
- Early Occupational Therapy intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga