Clinical trials: Other Infectious Diseases
Pertussis Infection
Seroepidemiological Study of Pertussis and Other Infectious Diseases
Serum samples will be corrected twice from the same youth subjects with one year interval. Seroincidence of pertussis will be estimated by the elevation of Ig-G-PT in paired sera from an identical individual.
- Trial name
- NCT01929473
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 3,830 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gifu Prefecture Medical Association
Skin Diseases, Respiratory Tract Infections
A Nutritional Trial on Effect of L. Rhamnosus Yoba on RTI and Other Health Outcomes Among Children (3-6 Years) in Uganda
This is a nutritional observational trial with two arms: 1) Intervention arm of Probiotic Yoghurt containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus yoba 2012 and 2) Control arm of milk. About 500 children in each arm will be enrolled.
- Conditions
- Skin Diseases, Respiratory Tract Infections, Diarrhea
- Trial name
- NCT03990220
- Testing
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus yoba 2012
- Where
- 10 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 1,116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VU University of Amsterdam
HIV-infection/Aids
Healthy Teen Girls: HIV Risk Reduction
This project assesses the efficacy of an HIV prevention program with adolescent females incarcerated in the Mississippi training school for girls.
- Trial name
- NCT00787696
- Testing
- Cognitive-behavioral HIV/STD risk reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 333 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mississippi State University
Parkinson's Disease, HIV Infections
Using Heavy Water to Study Cell Dynamics in Parkinson's Disease
This pilot study will assess the feasibility of using heavy water as a safe 'tracer' for biomarker studies of diseases of the brain and spinal cord, that, together, are also called the central nervous system (CNS).
- Trial name
- NCT00990379
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salena Killion
HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
PRe-Exposure Prophylaxis Acceptability & Readiness Assessments for Toronto gaY, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men-5
Canada continues to see an unrelenting stream of new HIV diagnoses, with a disproportionate burden among gay, bisexual, and other MSM in major centers such as Toronto.
- Trial name
- PREP-5 (NCT02149888)
- Testing
- Tenofovir/emtricitabine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
COPD, Asthma
Cardiorespiratory Diagnostic Study
This study uses a new breathing device called 'N-Tidal C' handset which measures breathing patterns. Investigators have found that people with cardiac and respiratory illnesses breathe out a gas, called carbon dioxide (CO2), in a…
- Conditions
- COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Anemia
- Trial name
- CARES (NCT04939558)
- Testing
- N-Tidal C handset
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 744 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TidalSense
Onchocerciasis, Ascaris Lumbricoides Infection
Moxidectin Versus Ivermectin as Mass Drug Administration for the Control of Onchocerciasis and Other Neglected Tropical Diseases
This clinical trial compares two treatments - ivermectin and moxidectin - to learn which is better at reducing the proportion of people with onchocerciasis (river blindness) when given through mass drug administration (MDA) in…
- Conditions
- Onchocerciasis, Ascaris Lumbricoides Infection, Trichuris Trichiura; Infection, Hookworm Infections
- Trial name
- EKAIO (NCT07145736)
- Testing
- Moxidectin, Ivermectin
- Where
- Angola
- Volunteers
- 52,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirby Institute
HIV/AIDS, Mental Health Issue (E.G., Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse)
Youth to Text or Telehealth for Engagement in HIV Care
Youth To Text or Telehealth for Engagement in HIV Care (Y2TEC) is a randomized control pilot to assess the feasibility and acceptability of delivering a targeted problem-solving intervention to youth ages 18-29 living with HIV…
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS, Mental Health Issue (E.G., Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse), Depression, Substance Use
- Trial name
- Y2TEC (NCT03681145)
- Testing
- Counselor delivered telehealth intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
RSV Infection, Bronchiolitis
Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Bronchiolitis: a Pilot Study
The fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (feNO) in expired air is a reliable measure of airway inflammation. Some research experiments have demonstrated stimulation of nitric oxide production in respiratory epithelial cells infected…
- Trial name
- NCT01090557
- Testing
- Collection of exhaled breath
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Winthrop University Hospital
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2
Effect of COVID-19 on Platelet Aggregation
This is a mechanistic, observational, prospective, case and control study, to compare platelet aggregation, analyzed by Multiplate-ADP, in hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19 versus healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT04447131
- Testing
- venipuncture in peripheral vein
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Atopic Dermatitis
Identifying Genetic Determinants of Eczema Herpeticum and Other Viral Infections in Individuals With Atopic Dermatitis
People with atopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema, are susceptible to skin infections and inflammations. Some individuals with AD develop a condition known as eczema herpeticum (EH) following exposure to the herpes simplex virus…
- Trial name
- Genetics (NCT00515047)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Liver Diseases, Humans
Liver Disease and Other Systemic Diseases
Examine the association of chronic liver diseases (including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma) with other systemic diseases by retrospectively analyzing…
- Conditions
- Liver Diseases, Humans, Progression, Carcinogenesis
- Trial name
- NCT04525833
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 15,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Zika Virus, Pregnancy Related
ZIKAlliance Pregnant Women Cohort
The aim of this proposal is to evaluate the causal relationship between Zika virus (ZIKV) infections in pregnancy and congenital malformations.
- Trial name
- ZIKAlliancePW (NCT03188731)
- Where
- 14 sites in Bolivia, Brazil and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 3,852 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Heidelberg Medical Center
Occupational Accidents, Incubation Period, Infectious Disese
Admission and Management of Occupational or Other Exposures to Biodefense/Bioterrorism Agents or to Epidemic/Emerging Infectious Diseases
Background: Increased clinical attention has been paid to the evaluation and management of bioterrorism-related illness (such as anthrax infection) and emerging infectious diseases (such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome…
- Trial name
- NCT01200953
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Healthy, HIV Infection
Safety and Anti-HIV Activity of Capravirine Alone and in Combination With Other Anti-HIV Drugs
This 2-part study will test the safety and anti-HIV activity of capravirine alone, and the safety, anti-HIV activity, and drug interactions of capravirine combined with other anti-HIV drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT00005673
- Testing
- Capravirine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Prevalence of HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers and Miners in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China
The purpose of this study is to collect data on the HIV strains currently circulating among female sex workers (FSWs) and their clients. In addition, this study will identify potential participants for future studies.
- Trial name
- NCT00278499
- Testing
- Cross-sectional surveys, Questionnaire/counseling
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 3,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infections, Cancer, Second Primary
Micronutrient Supplemented Probiotic Yogurt for HIV/AIDS and Other Immunodeficiencies
We hypothesize that micronutrient fortified probiotic yogurt can improve nutritional status and enhance immunity parameters in subjects HIV/AIDS and other immunodeficiencies.
- Trial name
- NCT00517803
- Testing
- Probiotic Yogurt B: with various micronutrients, Probiotic Yogurt A: Kaiser micronutrients, Probiotic yogurt C: with basic micronutrients
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure
Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program
This VA QUERI Partnered Evaluation Initiative will evaluate the impact of an immersive Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training Course on provider skill acquisition and retention; the frequency of POCUS use by trained providers…
- Conditions
- Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Deep Venous Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT03296280
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Smallpox, Monkeypox
Safety and Tolerability Study of the VAC∆6 Vaccine in Volunteers Aged 18-40 Years
The aim of the clinical study is to study the safety and tolerability of the live cell-based vaccine against smallpox and other orthopoxvirus infections (VAC∆6 vaccine) based on vaccinia virus, in intracutaneous administration.
- Conditions
- Smallpox, Monkeypox, Cowpox, Vaccinia Virus Infection
- Trial name
- NCT05762523
- Testing
- VAC∆6 vaccine - оnce at a dose of 10⁶ PFU, VAC∆6 vaccine - once at a dose of 10⁷ PFU, VAC∆6 vaccine - twice at a dose of 10⁶ PFU
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal Budgetary Research Institution State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector"
Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder
A German Multicenter Study on Toxoplasma Gondii in First-episode Schizophrenia
Environmental risk factors for the development of schizophrenia include infections during the perinatal period or later in life with Toxoplasma gondii (TG) being one of the candidate agents.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00686400
- Testing
- TAU = treatment as usual
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg