Clinical trials: Placebo Effect
Asthma
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Gefapixant (AF-219/MK-7264) on Methacholine Hyper-reactivity in Participants With Asthma (MK-7264-009)
This is a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, three-way cross-over, single centre study in participants with asthma undergoing inhalation of methacholine and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to assess the…
- Trial name
- NCT01993329
- Testing
- Gefapixant 50 mg, Gefapixant 300 mg
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Postoperative Pain
Intravenous Acetaminophen in Craniotomy
The purpose of this study is to assess the use of intravenous Acetaminophen (OFIRMEV) as an effective adjunct therapeutic agent in patients undergoing craniotomy.
- Trial name
- NCT01598701
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Male Osteoporosis
The Effect Of Oral Ibandronate In Male Osteoporosis
Male osteoporosis is a common and important clinical problem, associated with significant morbidity, mortality and societal expense. Approximately 10% of men =65 years of age are osteoporotic.
- Trial name
- STRONG (NCT00397839)
- Testing
- Ibandronate
- Where
- 41 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Cystic Fibrosis
Testing the Effect of Adding Chronic Oral Azithromycin to Inhaled Tobramycin in People With Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
This is a study to examine the effect of combining chronic oral azithromycin with inhaled tobramycin in adolescent and adult subjects with cystic fibrosis who are chronically infected with P. aeruginosa.
- Trial name
- TEACH (NCT02677701)
- Testing
- azithromycin, inhaled tobramycin
- Where
- 39 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Menopause, Osteoporosis
Study Evaluating The Effects Of Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens On Endometrial Safety And Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this investigational drug for the treatment of menopausal symptoms while protecting the endometrium (uterine lining) and preventing postmenopausal…
- Trial name
- NCT00808132
- Testing
- bazedoxifene 20 mg/ conjugated estrogens 0.45 mg, bazedoxifene 20 mg/ conjugated estrogens 0.625 mg, bazedoxifene 20 mg
- Where
- 178 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 1,886 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Effect of SAR153191 (REGN88) With Methotrexate in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Failed TNF-α Blockers
Primary Objective: To demonstrate that sarilumab (SAR153191/REGN88) on top of methotrexate (MTX) was superior in efficacy to placebo for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in participants with active…
- Trial name
- NCT01217814
- Testing
- Sarilumab, Golimumab, methotrexate (MTX)
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Colombia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Device Ineffective
A Crossover Study on the Blinding Effect of a New Pragmatic Placebo Needle
Placebo needle is a useful tool to assess the efficacy of acupuncture. Investigators have applied a new kind of placebo needle in large scale acupuncture clinical trials, which named as pragmatic placebo needle.
- Trial name
- NCT01948375
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Sickle Cell Disease
A Study of the Effect of IW-1701 (Olinciguat), a Stimulator of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase (sGC), on Patients With Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
The primary objective of the 1701-202 STRONG SCD study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of different dose levels of IW-1701 compared with placebo when administered daily for approximately 12 weeks to patients with…
- Trial name
- STRONG SCD (NCT03285178)
- Testing
- IW-1701
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Lebanon and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Cyclerion Therapeutics
Healthy
A Study in Healthy Men to Test Whether BI 409306, BI 425809 or Lamotrigine Can Reverse the Memory Problems Caused by Ketamine
The main objective of this trail is to investigate if and to what extent BI 409306, BI 425809 and lamotrigine attenuate ketamine induced cognitive deficits.
- Trial name
- NCT04602221
- Testing
- Lamotrigine, BI 409306, BI 425809
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Drug Toxicity
MW151-101: First-in-human Study of MW151
MW01-2-151SRM (=MW151), a small molecule, is being developed for the treatment of cognitive disorders. The development program is based on nonclinical evidence that MW151 improves neurocognitive outcomes in animal models of…
- Trial name
- NCT04120233
- Testing
- MW151, 10mg, MW151, 20mg, MW151, 40mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Linda Van Eldik
Pain
Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial of the Postoperative Opioid Sparing Effects of Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine Infusion for Thoracic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to see if the drug, Dexmedetomidine (also known as Precedex), can reduce pain for patients having Thoracic Surgery and therefore reduce the amount of opioid drug needed after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01973452
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 333 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Alzheimer's Disease
3-month Study of MSDC-0160 Effects on Brain Glucose Utilization, Cognition & Safety in Subjects With Alzheimer's Disease
This study will evaluate the effect of 150 mg MSDC-0160 taken daily for 90 days compared to the effect of placebo on changes in brain glucose utilization using FDG-PET and cognition in older persons with mild Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01374438
- Testing
- MSDC-0160
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Metabolic Solutions Development Company
Renal Artery Obstruction, Hypertension, Renovascular
Effects of Intravenous Bendavia™ on Reperfusion Injury in Patients Undergoing Angioplasty of the Renal Artery
This was a Phase 2a prospective, single center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to assess the efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of IV elamipretide for reduction of reperfusion injury…
- Conditions
- Renal Artery Obstruction, Hypertension, Renovascular, Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
- Trial name
- EVOLVE (NCT01755858)
- Testing
- Bendavia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Stealth BioTherapeutics Inc.
COPD
Bronchodilator Effect of RPL554 Administered in Addition to Tiotropium/Olodaterol in Patients With COPD
The study investigates the effect of 3 days of twice daily treatment of two different doses of RPL554 (a phosphodiesterase [PDE]3/4 inhibitor) or placebo, each administered in addition to once daily tiotropium/olodaterol…
- Trial name
- NCT03673670
- Testing
- RPL554 Suspension, Tiotropium/olodaterol (Respimat)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Verona Pharma, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA
Lateral Epicondylitis
Phase II Study of the Effects of rhPDGF-BB Injection on Lateral Epicondylitis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor (rhPDGF-BB) Injection is effective in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
- Trial name
- NCT01746420
- Testing
- rhPDGF-BB Injection
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- BioMimetic Therapeutics
Age-associated Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
18-Month Study of Memory Effects of Curcumin
This project is designed to study the effects of the dietary supplement curcumin on age-related cognitive impairment. In particular, the study seeks to determine the effects of curcumin on cognitive decline and the amount of…
- Trial name
- Curcumin (NCT01383161)
- Testing
- Curcumin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
A Study of ARC-AAT in Healthy Volunteer Subjects and Patients With Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and tolerability of escalating doses of ARC-AAT and to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of ARC-AAT and the effect of ARC-AAT on circulating levels of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT).
- Trial name
- NCT02363946
- Testing
- ARC-AAT Injection, Diphenhydramine
- Where
- 4 sites in Australia, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Acute Coronary Syndrome
A Study to Evaluate the Safety of 12 Weeks of Dosing With GW856553 and Its Effects on Inflammatory Markers, Infarct Size, and Cardiac Function in Subjects With Myocardial Infarction Without ST-segment Elevation
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, multi-center study to evaluate initial safety and efficacy of GW856553 in subjects with NSTEMI.
- Trial name
- Solstice (NCT00910962)
- Testing
- GW856553
- Where
- 108 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 526 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Advanced Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
Sleep Efficiency Assessed by Polysomnography (PSG Sleep Lab Testing) in Advanced Parkinson's Disease
This is a phase 4 study to evaluate with Polysomnography (PSG) and subjective measures the effect of Rotigotine on sleep efficiency, maintenance, insomnia, nocturnal akinesia and night-time movement in bed, in patients with…
- Trial name
- REFRESH-PD (NCT01519882)
- Testing
- Rotigotine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma SA
Acute Coronary Syndrome
MDCO-216 Infusions Leading to Changes in Atherosclerosis: A Novel Therapy in Development to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes - Proof of Concept Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Lipids, and Other Surrogate Biomarkers Trial
This study will be a proof-of-concept, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial in participants with a recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to evaluate the efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety, tolerability, disease…
- Trial name
- PILOT (NCT02678923)
- Testing
- MDCO-216
- Where
- 20 sites in Canada, Czechia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- The Medicines Company
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