Clinical trials: Pregnancy Loss
Intrauterine Device Expulsion, Medical Abortion
Insertion of an Intrauterine Device (IUD) After Medical Abortion
The purpose of this study is to determine the expulsion and continuation rate of an intruterine device (IUD) placed immediately after medical abortion.
- Conditions
- Intrauterine Device Expulsion, Medical Abortion, Induced Abortion
- Trial name
- NCT00621543
- Testing
- IUD insertion [Copper T-380A or Levonorgestrel (intrauterine system) IUS]
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Induced Abortion
Study of the Sensitivity of Manual vs Electric Aspiration to Detect Completed Early Abortion
With sensitive urine pregnancy tests, women are now able to confirm very early pregnancies. However, approximately one third of abortion facilities do not offer abortions at less than six weeks of pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT01085825
- Testing
- D & C abortion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Survivorship Promotion In Reducing IGF-1 Trial
This is a prospective, single-center randomized trial with three arms, and an allocation ratio of 1:1:1. The study design is an efficacy study to evaluate the effect of metformin and coach-directed behavioral weight loss versus…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- SPIRIT (NCT02431676)
- Testing
- Metformin, Coach Directed Behavioral Weight Loss, Self-control weight loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Nephrolithiasis, Uric Acid
Pathogenesis of Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis: Role of Pioglitazone/Weight Loss
The investigators will randomize overweight and obese iuan patients to Pio (45 mg/day, highest approved dose or placebo), WL (10% of body weight, following the established program used in the Diabetes Prevention Program), or…
- Trial name
- NCT04370093
- Testing
- Pioglitazone 45 mg, Weight Loss, Pioglitazone + Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Abortion
Intrafetal Digoxin as an Adjuvant for Dilation and Evacuation at 20 to 24 Weeks' Gestation
This is a research study to measure the effect of digoxin injection on Dilation and Evacuation (D\&E) procedure duration. Digoxin is the most commonly used feticidal agent among family planning subspecialists, and is commonly…
- Trial name
- NCT03136068
- Testing
- Digoxin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Second Trimester Abortion
Laminaria Compared to Dilapan-S for Cervical Preparation Before Dilation and Evacuation at 18-24 Weeks of Gestation
Primary objective: To study the difference in dilation and evacuation (D\&E) procedure time following overnight cervical preparation with laminaria or Dilapan-S™.
- Trial name
- NCT02033083
- Testing
- Laminaria, Dilapan-S
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
Obesity; Familial, Pregnancy Related
Maternal Metabolic and Molecular Changes Induced by Preconception Weight Loss and Their Effects on Birth Outcomes
Our hypothesis is that aggressive preconception weight loss in obese women will improve the metabolic health of the mother and the intrauterine environment.
- Trial name
- NCT03244722
- Testing
- Very-low energy Diet (VLED), Standard of care (SOC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Pain
Hydrocodone For Pain Control in First Trimester Surgical Abortion
The purpose of this study is to determine whether preoperatively administered hydrocodone/acetaminophen (HC/APAP) reduces pain during a first trimester surgical abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT01330459
- Testing
- Hydrocodone/acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Lorazepam
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Micks
Menorrhagia
Study in Women With Idiopathic Menorrhagia to Determine the Reduction in Menstrual Blood Loss (MBL) After Treatment With the Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System (IUS)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system is effective in decreasing menstrual blood loss.
- Trial name
- NCT00360490
- Testing
- Levonorgestrel IUS (Mirena, BAY86-5028), Medroxyprogesterone acetate
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Argentina and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Abortion Second Trimester
Overnight Pain Treatment Investigating Opioids vs. Nonopioids
The purpose of this study is to compare maximum pain scores between patients seeking induced abortion and requiring cervical preparation with osmotic dilators.
- Trial name
- OPTION (NCT03545893)
- Testing
- Ibuprofen 600 mg, OxyCODONE 5 Mg Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Miscarriage
Virtual Reality in MVA for Miscarriage
We are investigating the use of a virtual reality programme to reduce pain and anxiety experienced during manual vacuum aspiration.
- Trial name
- NCT04466956
- Testing
- Virtual reality
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Chronic Kidney Disease
Exercise to Prevent Muscle Mass and Functional Loss in Elderly Dialysis Patients
The majority of individuals with advanced ESRD have reduced exercise capacity in part due to decreased muscle mass. This leads to a reduced ability to perform daily activities, a greater incidence of falls, and a reduced quality…
- Trial name
- PERFECT (NCT01990495)
- Testing
- Exercise training, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Osteoporosis, Chronic Kidney Disease
Denosumab for Prevention of Osteoporosis in Renal Transplant Recipients
The primary objective of the study is to examine the effect of denosumab on lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) after one year of treatment in newly transplanted renal allograft recipients.
- Trial name
- POSTOP (NCT01377467)
- Testing
- Denosumab (Prolia)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Rudolf Wuethrich
Cachexia, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Testosterone for Treating Cachexia in Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma
RATIONALE: Testosterone may lessen weight loss and improve muscle size and strength in patients with cachexia caused by cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized phase I trial is studying whether testosterone administered during standard…
- Trial name
- NCT00878995
- Testing
- Testosterone Enanthate 100 MG/ML
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Postpartum Weight Retention
A Personalized Telehealth Intervention for Health and Weight Loss in Postpartum Women
The purpose of this study is to help women lose the weight they gained during their pregnancy using a SmartPhone app the investigators have developed called E-Moms.
- Trial name
- E-Moms (NCT01751230)
- Testing
- WIC E-Moms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Miscarriage in First Trimester
Misoprostol 400 µg Versus 200 µg for Cervical Ripening in 1st Trimester Miscarriage
Local current protocol for cervical ripening in 1st trimester miscarriage recommends 400 µg of misoprostol intravaginally 3 hours before uterine evacuation. This regime has been recommended by some international guidelines .
- Trial name
- MISO200 (NCT02957305)
- Testing
- Misoprostol 400mcg Tab, Misoprostol 200mcg Tab
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Male Infertility, Unexplained Infertility
Impact of Sperm DNA Integrity on In Vitro Cycles
Sperm DNA integrity will be measured via the Toluidine Blue Assay (TBA) for patients undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF); the study will determine correlations, if any, between IVF success and sperm DNA integrity.
- Conditions
- Male Infertility, Unexplained Infertility, Abortion, Habitual
- Trial name
- TBA on IVF (NCT01232465)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 420 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Study to Evaluate the Effects of BMS-813160 on Protein Loss in the Urine of Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Kidney Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether BMS-813160 will reduce the amount of protein loss in the urine of subjects with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease
- Trial name
- NCT01752985
- Testing
- BMS-813160
- Where
- 62 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Abortion, Spontaneous, Abortion in First Trimester
Effect of Paracervical Block Volume on Pain Control for Dilation and Curettage.o
The investigators are conducting a study on pain control for dilation and curettage (D\&C). Participants are eligible to enroll if they are a planning to have a D\&C in a participating clinic.
- Conditions
- Abortion, Spontaneous, Abortion in First Trimester, Pain Uterus, Abortion Early
- Trial name
- NCT03636451
- Testing
- 40cc buffered 0.5% lidocaine with 2 units of vasopressin paracervical block, 20cc 1% lidocaine with 2 units of vasopressin paracervical block
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Weight Loss, Anovulation
Evaluation of Ovarian Morphology and Function in Overweight Women During Weight Loss
The objective of this study is to explore the effects of weight loss on body composition, metabolic status, reproductive hormones, and ovarian follicle development in obese women with regular menstrual cycles versus obese women…
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Anovulation, Amenorrhea, Infertility
- Trial name
- NCT01785719
- Testing
- Commercial Weight Loss Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University