Clinical trials: Prevention and Control
Alzheimer Disease, Inactivity
The Link Between Physical Activity and Brain Health in Healthy Adults
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the cross-sectional relationship between physical activity and brain health from a multiscale approach (neuropsychology, neuroimaging, peripheral biomarkers and genetics) in…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Inactivity, Preventive Therapy
- Trial name
- MINA (NCT07025070)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Madrid
Hypertension, MTHFR 677 TT Genotype
China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial 2 for Participants With Hypertension and MTHFR 677 TT Genotype
This is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, triple-dummy, controlled trial in 24,000 Chinese men and women with hypertension and MTHFR 677 TT genotype.
- Trial name
- CSPPT2-TT (NCT04974151)
- Testing
- Amlodipine besylate, Amlodipine besylate And Folic Acid, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF)
- Where
- 20 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 24,000 people
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Ausa Pharmed Co.,Ltd
Coronary Artery Disease,
Pathophysiology and Prevention of Perioperative Myocardial Injury: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Working hypothesis and aims: 1) To explore the pathophysiology of postoperative troponin elevations and 2) whether ranolazine, a new anti-ischemic drug that has no effect on blood pressure or heart rate, prevents postoperative…
- Trial name
- NCT01810796
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Arsenical Melanosis, Arsenical Keratosis
Selenium in the Treatment of Arsenic Toxicity and Cancers
Context: Approximately 100 million people throughout the world consume water contaminated with arsenic at levels above carcinogenic thresholds, including 40 million in Bangladesh alone, with up to one-fourth of deaths attributed…
- Conditions
- Arsenical Melanosis, Arsenical Keratosis, Arsenical Cancers, Arsenicosis
- Trial name
- SETAC (NCT01442727)
- Testing
- sodium selenite
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 819 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Acute Gouty Arthritis
Canakinumab in the Treatment of Gouty Arthritis Flare(s) and Prevention of New Flares in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
The purpose of this study is to confirm the efficacy and safety results obtained in a chronic kidney disease (CKD) subgroup of patients participating in Phase III studies in a larger, independent patient population with difficult…
- Trial name
- NCT01593527
- Testing
- ACZ885, Triamcinelone acetonide
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Memory Disorders, Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Effect of Vitamin D on Cognitive Decline of Patients With Memory Complaint
As recommended allowance of oral vitamine D are unable to ensure the recommended serum concentration of vitamine D, the purpose of this study is to show that a dose of vitamin D3 higher than the recommended allowance may slow the…
- Trial name
- D-COG (NCT02185222)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol 100 000 UI
- Where
- 11 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Aprepitant for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Elective Hysterectomy
The purpose of the study is to determine whether 40 mg aprepitant administered before surgery is effective for preventing vomiting in the first 24 hours after surgery in women undergoing elective hysterectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT00888329
- Testing
- Aprepitant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Episodic Cluster Headache
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of TEV-48125 (Fremanezumab) for the Prevention of Episodic Cluster Headache (ECH)
This is a 13-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to compare the efficacy and safety of 2 dose regimens of TEV-48125 (Fremanezumab) versus placebo in adult…
- Trial name
- NCT02945046
- Testing
- Fremanezumab
- Where
- 82 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Secondary Prophylaxis of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of colistin versus lactulose for secondary prophylaxis of overt hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- NCT05279586
- Testing
- lactulose, colistin
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Madonna Magdy Fahmy
Gingivitis, Gingivitis; Chronic
A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of the SMILE™ Module for Improving Short-term Periodontal Outcomes, Compliance, and Acceptability Among Clinical Dental Students
This multicentre randomised controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the SMILETM (Siwak Method for Integrated Lifestyle Enhancement) module in improving short-term periodontal outcomes, oral hygiene behaviour…
- Trial name
- SMILE (NCT07702383)
- Testing
- SMILE Module, Conventional Toothbrushing Module
- Where
- 4 sites in Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Malaysia
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Mobile-Based Microlearning for Improving ICU Nurses' Adherence to Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Protocols
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections among mechanically ventilated patients and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of intensive care unit stay…
- Trial name
- VAP-ML (NCT07866027)
- Testing
- Mobile-Based Microlearning Program, Routine Education
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
A Study of Topical Pirenzepine or Placebo in Oncology Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled adaptive study of the safety, tolerability, and exploratory efficacy of once-daily topical WST-057 administered for up to 19 weeks (or up to 24 weeks for subjects who…
- Trial name
- NCT05488873
- Testing
- WST-057 Active
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- WinSanTor, Inc
Hypertension, Diabetes
Development and Testing of a Sub-district Specific Model of 'Whole-of-government', and 'Whole-of-society' Approaches for the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases in a Sub-district of Bangladesh
Globally, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of both mortality and morbidity. This intervention study aims to prevent and manage NCDs by adopting the World Health Organization's (WHO) comprehensive…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Trial name
- NCT06453382
- Testing
- Behavioural change modification, Screening, NCD related knowledge practice and attitude
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BRAC University
Blood Loss, Surgical
B-lynch Transverse Compression Suture
Is B-Lynch transverse compression suture safe and effective in controlling excessive blood loss during conservative management of women with placenta previa?
- Trial name
- NCT06359886
- Testing
- B-Lynch Transverse Compression Suture
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Study of the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Tolerability of Fosaprepitant for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Children (MK-0517-029)
The purpose of this study was to determine the appropriate dosing regimen of fosaprepitant, when administered with ondansetron (with or without dexamethasone), for the prevention of CINV in children from birth to <17 years of…
- Trial name
- NCT01697579
- Testing
- Fosaprepitant, Ondansetron, 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 antagonist
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Surgical Site Infection
SSI Rates in Patients Undergoing Mastectomy Without Reconstruction- A Multicenter, Double-blinded RCT.
Breast cancer is the second most prevalent malignancy in the world and an important component of treatment warrants surgical procedures such as mastectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT04577846
- Testing
- Cephalexin 500 MG
- Where
- 3 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 384 people
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Dental Caries
Effectiveness of Fluoride Varnish in Prevention of Dental Caries in School Children
Despite the availability of free health dental service in Sri Lanka, the prevalence and severity of dental caries among 6year old school children stand at a very high level according to the results of national oral health survey…
- Trial name
- NCT02877888
- Testing
- fluoride varnish 22600ppm
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Peradeniya
Intrauterine Adhesion
The Efficacy and Safety of Disposable Balloon Uterine Stent in Patients With Asherman Syndrome
Asherman's syndrome is characterized by the presence of intrauterine adhesions (IUA) as well as symptoms such as amenorrhea, hypomenorrhea, pelvic pain, and infertility.
- Trial name
- NCT03330873
- Testing
- disposable balloon uterine stent, Foley catheter
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital
Migraine Disorders
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for the Prevention of Migraines
The purpose of the study is to investigate if the use of gammaCore Sapphire™ device reduces the number of migraines preventatively.
- Trial name
- NCT03716505
- Testing
- gammaCore Sapphire active
- Where
- 30 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 231 people
- Sponsor
- ElectroCore INC
Oral Mucositis, Head and Neck Cancer (H&N)
Oral Herpesviruses and Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Head and Neck Radiotherapy
Patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer often develop oral mucositis, a painful condition that causes redness and sores in the mouth.
- Conditions
- Oral Mucositis, Head and Neck Cancer (H&N), Radiotherapy Side Effects
- Trial name
- NCT07363031
- Testing
- Valacyclovir
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Oncoclinicas