Clinical trials: Poisoning
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Poisoning
Effects of a Cyclic NSAID Regimen on Levels of GCF PGE-E2 and IL-1beta
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for inflammation control and pain relief. However, while adjunct use of NSAIDs is avoided for periodontal therapy because of related side effects, cyclic…
- Trial name
- NCT02658799
- Testing
- cataflam (diclofenac potassium)
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Chronic Arsenic Poisoning
Effect of Vitamin E on Skin Aerobic Bacteria in Palmar Arsenical Keratosis
This study will be conducted to observe any change in aerobic bacterial pattern on the skin of arsenicosis patients before and after administration of vitamin E (200 IU) capsules.
- Trial name
- NCT02468518
- Testing
- Vitamin E capsule
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Organophosphate Poisoning
Adding Nebulized Salbutamol to Intravenous Atropine and Oxygen in OP Poisoning
We hypothesize that salbutamol will speed removal of alveolar fluid compared to atropine alone in OP poisoned patients. We propose to compare the effect of two stat doses of nebulized salbutamol (2.5 mg; 5.0 mg), with nebulized…
- Trial name
- SalbutamolOP (NCT02160548)
- Testing
- Standard care, Standard care+ 2.5 mg Salbutamol, Standard care+ 5 mg Salbutamol
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sylhet M.A.G.Osmani Medical College
Poisoning
Health Professions Students and Faculty Perceptions of Poisoning Severity
Inaccurate perceptions of the severity of an exposure may result in unnecessary visits to the Emergency Department or Health Care Facility which can result in crowding of Emergency Departments, unnecessary utilization of valuable…
- Trial name
- NCT02553070
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Vitamin D Deficiency, Iodine Deficiency
Vitamin D, Iodine, and Lead Levels in Haitian Infants and Children.
Vitamin D deficiency is common worldwide, including in infants and children, and rickets remains a public health concern in many developing countries.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Iodine Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, Rickets
- Trial name
- Haiti (NCT02301520)
- Where
- 2 sites in Haiti
- Volunteers
- 299 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Male Infertility, Testicular Diseases
Effect of Environmental Exposures on the Egg Fertilizing Ability of Human Sperm
Our data indicate that environmental exposure to the heavy metal lead are more widespread than currently appreciated and that such exposures are associated with the production of human male subfertility.
- Conditions
- Male Infertility, Testicular Diseases, Urologic and Male Genital Diseases, Lead Poisoning
- Trial name
- NCT00012480
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Poisoning
Pesticide Exposure Pathways for Farmworker Children
This project is aimed at better understanding how children living in agricultural environments are exposed to pesticides, and how such exposures can be prevented or reduced.
- Trial name
- NCT00013754
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Poisoning
Community Based Prevention/Control Project
This project is aimed at better understanding how children living in agricultural environments are exposed to pesticides, and how such exposures can be prevented or reduced.
- Trial name
- NCT00013767
- Testing
- Individual and Community education
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Lead Poisoning
Exposure, Dose, Body Burden and Health Effects of Lead
This is a study of the effects that lead has on the health of the central nervous system (for example, memory), peripheral nervous system (for example, sensation and strength in the hands and fingers), kidneys, blood pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT00013819
- Volunteers
- 944 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Mercury Poisoning, Lead Poisoning
Environmental Contaminants and Infant Development
This study is designed to examine the effects of prenatal exposure to environmental contaminants on cognitive and behavioral development and physical growth in two groups of Inuit infants-one in Northern Quebec; the other in…
- Trial name
- NCT00013858
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Poisoning by Carbon Monoxide From Domestic Fuels, Respiratory Conditions Due to Other External Agents
Feasibility Intervention Trial of Two Types of Improved Cookstoves in Three Developing Countries
The underlying concept behind this feasibility trial is to achieve a reduction in indoor smoke from biomass fuels and minimize changes in cooking practices such that it prompts one of the two improved, ventilated cookstoves to be…
- Trial name
- NCT01686867
- Testing
- Improved, ventilated cookstove
- Where
- 3 sites in Kenya, Nepal and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Organophosphate Poisoning
Farming, Personal Protective Equipment, Nepal
According to the World Health Organization pesticide poisoning is a major health problem due to the millions of cases annually occurring worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT02137317
- Testing
- LAPPE (locally adapted personal protective equipment)
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Lead Poisoning
Effects of Iron and/or Zinc Supplementation in Mexican School Children Exposed to Lead
Lead is negatively linked to nutritional status, behavior and cognition in children. Despite extensive knowledge of its toxicity and efforts to reduce exposure, lead continues to be a problem in developed and developing…
- Trial name
- NCT02346188
- Testing
- Ferrous fumarate, Zinc oxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 602 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Lead Poisoning, Obesity
QI Study of a Practice Facilitator's Impact in Working With Clinics on Improving Dental, Lead & Obesity Measures for Children
Funded by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services - Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program (MEDTAPP), the "Child Health Excellence Center - a University-Practice-Public Partnership" (CHEC-UPPP) focuses on…
- Conditions
- Lead Poisoning, Obesity, Dental Decay
- Trial name
- NCT01739166
- Testing
- Practice-tailored intervention to increase rates of targeted services
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Poisoning, Lead
Identifying Residential Hazards Using Home Test Kits
The purpose of this project is to help families and communities identify and reduce health risks from lead, pesticides and, ultimately, other environmental hazards.
- Trial name
- NCT00285532
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Aflatoxicosis
Evaluation of ACCS100 to Reduce Aflatoxin Exposure in Kenya
The purpose of this study is to pilot test the effectiveness, acceptability, and palatability of ACCS100 in a high-risk Kenyan population.
- Trial name
- ACCS100 (NCT02188953)
- Testing
- ACCS100
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kenya Medical Research Institute
Iron Deficiency, Lead Poisoning
Iron Fortification Trail Using NaFeEDTA in Iron Deficient Lead-exposed Children
In a cross-sectional study allotted by the ethical committee of the ETH Zurich, we are investigating the extent of anemia, iron deficiency and lead intoxication in young children.
- Trial name
- NCT01573013
- Testing
- iron fortified biscuits
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 457 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Chronic Arsenic Poisoning
Modulation of Anaerobic Gut Bacteria of Arsenicosis Patients by Probiotics
The role of anaerobic bacteria in the pathogenesis of palmer arsenical keratosis is not known. This can be evaluated by administering probiotics.
- Trial name
- NCT01726426
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Rivastigmine Toxicity
A Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Crossover Study of Repeat Rivastigmine Administration in Healthy Male Volunteers
Rivastigmine is a carbamate, approved by the FDA for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
- Trial name
- RIVA-1 (NCT00624663)
- Testing
- Rivastigmine
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Intervention-carbon Monoxide Alarm + Educational Tool, Control- Usual Care Flyer on Carbon Monoxide
Emergency Department Brief Intervention to Increase Carbon Monoxide Detector Use
Carbon Monoxide (CO) exposure kills and injures thousands of children and families each year. Although there is growing concern about the need to increase carbon monoxide detector use, little is known about how best to do so…
- Trial name
- ProjectCODE (NCT00959478)
- Testing
- Educational Tool & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lara McKenzie