Clinical trials: Placebo Response
HIV Infections
Antiretroviral Therapy Intensification With Raltegravir or Addition of Hyper-immune Bovine Colostrum in HIV-1 Infected Patients With Suboptimal CD4+ T Cell Response
A research study to measure the effect on CD4 counts of adding to current anti-retroviral regimen raltegravir with or without hyper-immune bovine colostrum.
- Trial name
- CORAL (NCT00772590)
- Testing
- Raltegravir, Hyper-immune Bovine Colostrum, raltegravir and hyper-immune bovine colostrum
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Kirby Institute
Airway Inflammation
Woodsmoke Particulate + Prednisone
Deployment of military personnel has been associated with increased respiratory illness likely due, in part, to inhalation of unusual particulate matter (PM), such as from burn pits.
- Trial name
- Smokisone (NCT03861390)
- Testing
- 60 mg Prednisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study of Etanercept in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have Had an Inadequate Response to Adalimumab or Infliximab Plus Methotrexate
The first 12 weeks of this study will compare the efficacy of etanercept 50 mg once-weekly to placebo in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded well to infliximab or adalimumab plus methotrexate.
- Trial name
- SERUM (NCT01783015)
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- 15 sites in Australia, Belgium and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Inflammatory Responses
Effects of a Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acid Concentrate on Induced Inflammation
The purpose of this study is to assess whether the marine omega-3 fatty acids can attenuate inflammatory responses to endotoxin challenge.
- Trial name
- PRONOVA (NCT01813110)
- Testing
- 4 g prescription omega-3 concentrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Pressure Ulcers
Study of Thymosin Beta 4 in Patients With Pressure Ulcers
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of Thymosin Beta 4 administered topically in patients with Pressure Ulcers
- Trial name
- NCT00382174
- Testing
- Thymosin Beta 4
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Major Depressive Disorder
SPD489 in Combination With an Antidepressant in the Treatment of Adults With Major Depressive Disorder
This study will examine SPD489 in subjects aged 18-65 with major depressive disorder (MDD) who are taking certain types of antidepressants but continue to have residual depression symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT01435759
- Testing
- Antidepressant + SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) 10 mg, Antidepressant + SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) 30 mg, Antidepressant + SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) 50 mg
- Where
- 82 sites in United States, Argentina and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 1,197 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Prurigo Nodularis
A Study to Evaluate the Durability of Response and Safety of Nemolizumab for 24 Weeks in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
The main objective of this study is to assess the long-term durability of response over a 24-week period following withdrawal of nemolizumab in participants with prurigo nodularis (PN) who previously responded to treatment in the…
- Trial name
- NCT05052983
- Testing
- Nemolizumab
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Austria and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Severe Sepsis or Septic Shock
Randomized Controlled Trial of Calcitriol vs. Placebo Among Critically-ill Patients With Sepsis
Observational studies among critically ill patients have shown strong associations between vitamin D deficiency and adverse outcomes, including increased length of stay, infection, and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT01689441
- Testing
- Calcitriol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Major Depressive Disorder
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate in Residual Symptoms and Cognitive Impairment in Major Depressive Disorder.
This study aims to test the effect of a newly-approved stimulant medication, lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse), on specific residual symptoms of depression found in some patients who are undergoing treatment with, but have…
- Trial name
- NCT01148979
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Vyvanse)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Malaria
Safety and Immune Responses After Vaccination With an Investigational RNA-based Vaccine Against Malaria
This first-in-human clinical trial, was a dose escalation multi-center trial designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of the vaccine component, BNT165b1, a ribonucleic acid (RNA)-lipid nanoparticle (LNP)…
- Trial name
- NCT05581641
- Testing
- BNT165b1
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BioNTech SE
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
A Single Dose of Pembrolizumab in HIV-Infected People
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system. Some people with HIV have a low CD4+ T-cell count despite taking antiviral medicines that control HIV replication.
- Trial name
- NCT03367754
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Ovarian Cancer
Efficacy Multicentre Trial of ImmunoTherapy Vaccination With Abagovomab to Treat Ovarian Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefit of vaccination with Abagovomab, an experimental immunotherapy in ovarian cancer patients.
- Trial name
- MIMOSA (NCT00418574)
- Testing
- Abagovomab
- Where
- 150 sites in United States, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 888 people
- Sponsor
- Menarini Group
Opioid Withdrawal
Dexmedetomidine in the Treatment of Symptoms Of Acute Opioid Withdrawal
This Phase 1b/2 inpatient study assessed the safety, pharmacokinetics, and early signs of efficacy of escalating doses of BXCL501 versus placebo following discontinuation of morphine maintenance.
- Trial name
- NCT04470050
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- BioXcel Therapeutics Inc
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) in Patients With COVID-19-induced Pneumonia
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Canakinumab Treatment for CRS in Participants With COVID-19-induced Pneumonia
This was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of canakinumab plus standard-of-care (SOC) compared with placebo plus SOC in patients with COVID-19-induced pneumonia…
- Trial name
- CAN-COVID (NCT04362813)
- Testing
- Canakinumab
- Where
- 39 sites in United States, France and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Efficacy of Oral Azacitidine Plus Best Supportive Care as Maintenance Therapy in Subjects With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Complete Remission
This study enrolled 472 participants, aged 55 or older, with a diagnosis of de novo acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or AML secondary to prior myelodysplastic disease or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), and who have achieved…
- Trial name
- QUAZAR AML-001 (NCT01757535)
- Testing
- Oral Azacitidine
- Where
- 223 sites in United States, Australia and 21 more
- Volunteers
- 472 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia
L-DOPA vs. Placebo for Depression and Psychomotor Slowing in Older Adults
Individuals with Late Life Depression (LLD) often have cognitive problems, particularly problems with memory, attention, and problem solving, all of which contribute to antidepressant non-response.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT03761030
- Testing
- L-DOPA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study To Assess The Efficacy And Safety Of Pf-06651600 In Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis With An Inadequate Response To Methotrexate
This is an 8 week study to assess the efficacy and safety profile of PF-06651600 in seropositive subjects with rheumatoid arthritis with an inadequate response to methotrexate (up to approximately 50% of subjects may also have…
- Trial name
- NCT02969044
- Testing
- PF-06651600
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Post-herpetic Neuralgia
Dose Response Study of EMA401 in Patients With Post-herpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
This study was designed to characterize dose response, and evaluate safety and efficacy of three different doses of EMA401 compared to placebo in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN).
- Trial name
- EMPHENE (NCT03094195)
- Testing
- EMA401
- Where
- 58 sites in Australia, Austria and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Rheumatoid Arthritis
(C2013-0302) Safety and Efficacy of Escalating Doses of SAN-300 in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Efficacy of Escalating Doses of SAN-300 in Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis with Inadequate Response to Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drug(s).
- Trial name
- NCT02047604
- Testing
- SAN-300 0.5 mg/kg QW, SAN-300 1.0 mg/kg QW, SAN-300 2.0 mg/kg QOW
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Phase III Study of Abatacept in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and an Inadequate Response to Methotrexate
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the clinical efficacy of abatacept (body-weight tiered dose approximating 10 mg/kg) compared with placebo on a background of methotrexate after 6 months (Day 169) of treatment in Korean…
- Trial name
- NCT00409838
- Testing
- Abatacept, Methotrexate
- Where
- 7 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb