Clinical trials: Podoconiosis
Non-filarial Elephantiasis
An RCT to Evaluate the Effect of a New Skin Care Regimen on SBF in Those With Podoconiosis
An RCT (n=193) in two podoconiosis clinics in Ethiopia to evaluate the effectiveness of a research based skin management regimen compared to the current regimen.
- Trial name
- NCT02839772
- Testing
- Current skin care regimen plus 2% glycerine added to soaking water, Current skin care regimen
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hull
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Knee Arthritis
Evaluation and Characterisation of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Joint Synovial Liquid
The research study aims to evaluate the synovial fluid to highlight the presence of possible micropolymers (micro/nanoplastics) in order to better understand the pathophysiology of joint degenerative processes.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Knee Arthritis, Gout Arthritis, Microcrystal Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05678049
- Testing
- Synovial fluid analysis
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Gout
Prevalence of Abnormalities in Ultrasonography of Joint and Tendons in Patients With Gout
Gout is the most frequent inflammatory arthritis in men after 40 years, with a prevalence of 0.9% in France. This disease is characterized by deposits of sodium urate crystals in joints, tendons and soft tissues, which can be…
- Trial name
- EchoGoutte (NCT05546593)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Podoconiosis
Genetic and Other Aspects of Podoconiosis
Background: Podoconiosis is a disease of the lymph vessels in the legs and feet. It is caused by long-term barefoot exposure to irritant soils, such as those in volcanic areas.
- Trial name
- NCT01939431
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Podoconiosis, Non-Filarial Elephantiasis
Promoting Consistent Shoe Use Among Children At High Risk for Podoconiosis
Background: Podoconiosis is a debilitating condition affecting one million people in Ethiopia. Podoconiosis is preventable if those at genetically high risk consistently protected their feet from exposure to silica nanoparticles…
- Trial name
- NCT01160523
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 2,106 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases, Neglected Tropical Diseases
Early Detection and AI-Based Management of Skin-Related Neglected Tropical Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa by Frontline Health Workers
Skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases (Skin NTDs) affect about 1.8 billion people worldwide, particularly in poor and rural communities where healthcare access is limited.
- Conditions
- Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Leprosy, Buruli Ulcer
- Trial name
- SkincAIr (NCT07506967)
- Testing
- A mobile app with AI functionality for diagnosing skin-related NTDs
- Where
- 5 sites in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 2,420 people
- Sponsor
- Kenya Medical Research Institute