Clinical trials: Preventive Measures
HIV-1 Infections, HIV Infections
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis to Prevent HIV-1 Acquisition Within HIV-1 Discordant Couples
Randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial to demonstrate if pre-exposure prophylaxis decreases HIV-1 acquisition among HIV-1 uninfected individuals within HIV-1 discordant couples.
- Trial name
- Partners PrEP (NCT00557245)
- Testing
- Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF), Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (FTC/TDF)
- Where
- 9 sites in Kenya, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 4,758 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Influenza, Influenza Vaccines
Safety Study of Pandemic Candidate Influenza Vaccines in the Elderly Population
Influenza pandemics are caused by viruses that possess an Hemagglutinin molecule to which most of the population lacks immunity.
- Trial name
- NCT00306995
- Testing
- SB218352_15, SB218352_8, SB218352_4
- Where
- 10 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 385 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Comparison of Triple GVHD Prophylaxis Regimens for Nonmyeloablative or Reduced Intensity Conditioning Unrelated Mobilized Blood Cell Transplantation
This randomized phase II trial includes a blood stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor to treat blood cancer. The treatment also includes chemotherapy drugs, but in lower doses than conventional (standard) stem cell…
- Conditions
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT03246906
- Testing
- Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cyclophosphamide, Cyclosporine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
COVID-19
Efficacy of Pre-exposure Treatment With Hydroxy-Chloroquine on the Risk and Severity of COVID-19 Infection
There is a pandemic in the world by COVID-19. Currently, the pharmacological curative or prophylactic treatments for this infection are not known.
- Trial name
- PREPCOV (NCT04481633)
- Testing
- COVID 19 serology, COVID 19 Self-Questionnaire
- Where
- 12 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 547 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Factor X Deficiency
A Study to Investigate Bio Product Laboratory Ltd (BPL's) Factor X in the Prophylaxis of Bleeding in Children <12 Years
The primary objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of FACTOR X in the prevention of bleeding when given as routine prophylaxis over 12 months. The secondary objectives of the study are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01721681
- Testing
- FACTOR X
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Bio Products Laboratory
Rabies
Effect of Antimalarial Drugs to Rabies Vaccine for Post-exposure Prophylaxis.
This is an exploratory trial to evaluate the effect of antimalarial drugs on the immune response generated by rabies vaccine when administered for post-exposure prophylaxis.
- Trial name
- MALRAB (NCT02564471)
- Testing
- Chloroquine, Atovaquone and Proguanil, Doxycycline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Brain Metastasis
Evaluation of the Use of Trental and Vitamin E For Prophylaxis of Radiation Necrosis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of Trental and Vitamin E can help reduce the incidence of radiation necrosis (a lesion that usually occurs at the original tumor site) after radiosurgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01508221
- Testing
- Trental, Vitamin E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
PONV
European Phase III Study of APD421 in PONV
A comparison of the efficacy of APD421 and placebo in the prevention of PONV in patients at moderate-to-high risk of PONV.
- Trial name
- NCT01991821
- Testing
- APD421
- Where
- 2 sites in France, Germany
- Volunteers
- 368 people
- Sponsor
- Acacia Pharma Ltd
Pulmonary Aspergillosis
An Open-label Safety Study of PC945 (Opelconazole) Prophylaxis or Pre-emptive Therapy Against Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Lung Transplant Recipients (OPERA-S Study)
A study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of opelconazole for the prevention of fungal aspergillus infections in the lung in participants who have received a lung transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT05037851
- Testing
- Opelconazole, Standard of Care
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Pulmocide Ltd
Hemophilia A
Moroctocog Alfa (AF-CC) for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Bleeding Episodes in Previously Treated Hemophilia A Patients
Moroctocog-alfa (AF-CC) is indicated for the control and prevention of hemorrhagic episodes and for routine and surgical prophylaxis in patients with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency or classic hemophilia).
- Trial name
- NCT04396639
- Testing
- Moroctocog-alfa (AF-CC)
- Where
- 5 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection
Ethanol Lock Therapy for Treatment and Secondary Prophylaxis of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection
Use of long-term central venous access devices (including tunneled lines and ports) can be associated with development of bloodstream infection caused by build-up of bacteria or fungus on the inside of the device, called central…
- Trial name
- NCT01472965
- Testing
- ethanol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Obesity, Obesity, Morbid
Increased Cefazolin During Cesarean Delivery in Obese Population
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an increased prophylactic dose (3 grams) of cefazolin at the time of cesarean delivery has superior coverage in adipose tissue than the current established dosing of 2 grams.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Morbid, Pregnancy, Infection; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT02049944
- Testing
- Cefazolin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MemorialCare Health System
Hemophilia A
BAX 855 Continuation
To continue the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of BAX 855 for prophylaxis and treatment of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric previously treated patients (PTPs) aged ≤ 75 years of age with severe hemophilia A.
- Trial name
- NCT01945593
- Testing
- BAX855
- Where
- 89 sites in United States, Australia and 21 more
- Volunteers
- 218 people
- Sponsor
- Baxalta now part of Shire
Surgical Site Infection
De-Implementation of Unnecessary Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Children
The overall objective of this study is to identify the best strategy to eliminate unnecessary antibiotic use after surgery in pediatric surgical procedures considered low-risk for an SSI.
- Trial name
- OPerAtiC (NCT04366440)
- Testing
- Order set review and modification with facilitation, Order set review and modification
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18,267 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Graft-Versus-Host-Disease
In Vivo Treg Expansion and Graft-Versus-Host Disease Prophylaxis
IL-2 add-back post allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), combined with Sirolimus (SIR), Tacrolimus (TAC) will optimize Treg reconstitution and prevent graft versus host disease (GVHD).
- Trial name
- NCT01927120
- Testing
- IL-2, Tacrolimus, Sirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Infection Control, Preventive Measures
Effectiveness of a Online Training Program With a Clinical Procedure Standardized in Units of Nursing (CPSUN)
This study evaluates if the implementation of an online platform with procedures and protocols, improve the knowledge of professionals and can have a health impact related to decreased contamination of blood cultures.
- Trial name
- CPSUN (NCT02965989)
- Testing
- Online training of a nursing technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ignacio Zaragoza García
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV Infections
PrEPARE: PrEP in Pregnancy, Accelerating Reach and Efficiency
This study tests strategies for improving PrEP implementation in maternal and child health clinics using a difference-in-difference approach.
- Conditions
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV Infections, Pregnancy Related
- Trial name
- NCT04712994
- Testing
- PrEP Optimization Interventions
- Where
- 8 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 1,958 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Candidiasis
Fluconazole Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Candidiasis in Infants Less Than 750 Grams Birthweight
The most common etiology of infection-related death or neurodevelopmental impairment in neonates with birthweight <750 g is invasive candidiasis.
- Trial name
- NCT00734539
- Testing
- fluconazole
- Where
- 33 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 362 people
- Sponsor
- Daniel Benjamin
HIV Infections
FEM-PrEP (Truvada®): Study to Assess the Role of Truvada® in Preventing HIV Acquisition in Women
This Phase III, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial enrolled HIV-negative women from 4 sites in 3 countries (Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa).
- Trial name
- NCT00625404
- Testing
- Truvada
- Where
- 4 sites in Kenya, South Africa and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FHI 360
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection, Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection
GonoScreen: Efficacy of Screening STIs in MSM
A Multicentre, controlled, randomized trial of 3 site (urethra, pharynx and rectum) sampling performed every 3 months (3x3) for Neisseria gonorrhoea (Ng)/Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) screening (comparator) vs.
- Trial name
- GonoScreen (NCT04269434)
- Testing
- No Screening
- Where
- 5 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1,014 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium