Clinical trials: Preventive Measures
Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis
A Clinical Study of Letermovir (MK-8228) in Children and Adolescents Who Receive a Kidney Transplant (KT) (MK-8228-077)
Researchers are looking for a way to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) in children and adolescents who receive a kidney transplant (KT) and weigh less than 40 kilograms (88.2 pounds).
- Trial name
- NCT07199465
- Testing
- Letermovir
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Venous Thromboembolism
Prophylaxis With Apixaban in Transplant Eligible Patients With Multiple Myeloma Receiving Induction Therapy With IMiDs
Interventional, no-randomized, open-label, and single arm multicentre study of apixaban for the prevention of thromboembolic events during induction therapy in transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma…
- Trial name
- NCT04106700
- Testing
- Apixaban 2.5 MG
- Where
- 4 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe
Antibiotic Side Effect, Eyelid; Wound
Topical Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Eyelids
The investigators propose a prospective randomized control trial testing the hypothesis that routine topical antibiotic prophylaxis does not significantly reduce the rate of infection after eyelid surgery.
- Conditions
- Antibiotic Side Effect, Eyelid; Wound, Eyelid Diseases, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03199911
- Testing
- Topical Antibiotic Product, Topical Non-Antibiotic Ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 401 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Hematological Diseases, Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
Long-term Versus Short-term Sequential Therapy (Intravenous Itraconazole Followed by Oral Solution) of Itraconazole as Primary Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of itraconazole as in primary prophylaxis The second objective of this study is to find the difference between long-term versus short-term…
- Trial name
- NCT01160952
- Testing
- itraconazole
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
Comparison of the Efficacy of Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) and Norfloxacin in Secondary Prophylaxis for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
-Consecutive patients of decompensated cirrhosis of any etiology, presenting to the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences hospital with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis will be evaluated
- Trial name
- NCT03702426
- Testing
- GMCSF, Norfloxacin
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
Children <24 Months Hospitalized for RSV-related Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Severe Pediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections Occurring in the Era of Antiviral Prophylaxis
Hospitalization for RSV lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) still occurs, including in infants having received nirsevimab/clesrovimab or born to mothers vaccinated with Abrysvo.
- Trial name
- SiRiUS (NCT07893652)
- Testing
- Prior exposure to prophylactic treatment with Abrysvo or nirsevimab/clesrovimab, Non-exposure to prior prophylactic treatment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Migraine Headache
A Study to Measure the Safety and Effectiveness of Zonisamide in Subjects With Migraine Headache
The purpose of this study is to determine if zonisamide is effective as a preventative medication for individuals with migraine headache.
- Trial name
- NCT00055484
- Testing
- zonisamide
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Elan Pharmaceuticals
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Oral Hygiene Management of Hematologic Patients Undergoing Auto-transplantation
This study assessed the effectiveness of a preventive protocol that included oral hygiene measures, patient education, and motivational strategies in individuals eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
- Trial name
- NCT06755333
- Testing
- Oral hygiene motivation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pisa
COVID-19
Healthcare Worker Exposure Response and Outcomes of Hydroxychloroquine
This is a double blind, placebo controlled study in approximately 2,000 health care workers at risk for being exposed to COVID-19.
- Trial name
- HERO-HCQ (NCT04334148)
- Testing
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adrian Hernandez
HIV Infections
The Women TDF-FTC Benchmark Study
The study seeks to define the expected blood levels of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications (tenofovir) for cisgender women taking directly observed oral PrEP therapy to understand the frequency of PrEP dosing associated…
- Trial name
- NCT05057858
- Testing
- co-formulated 300 mg TDF/ 200mg FTC
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hydrocephaly, CSF Shunts
Cefazolin Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Ventricular Shunt Surgery: Determination of Cerebrospinal Fluid Concentration During Valve Implantation
The objective is to determine the concentration of cefazolin in the cerebrospinal fluid after a recommended antiobiotic prophylaxis by 2g of cefazolin.
- Conditions
- Hydrocephaly, CSF Shunts, Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Trial name
- CC -PIV (NCT07067736)
- Testing
- Cefazolin antibiotic prophylaxis
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Beta Lactam Adverse Reaction
Optimization of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients Allergic to Beta-lactams in the Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma Departments
When surgery is required, a consultation with an anesthesiologist is mandatory. This preoperative consultation allows for the selection of the appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis tailored to the patient and the type of procedure.
- Trial name
- ORTHO-PEN (NCT07342647)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Cytomegalovirus Infections, HIV Infections
A Study of Valacyclovir Hydrochloride in the Prevention of Life-Threatening Cytomegalovirus Disease in HIV-Infected Patients
PRIMARY: To evaluate the efficacy of valacyclovir hydrochloride (BW 256U87) in the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) end-organ disease in HIV/CMV co-infected patients with CD4+ lymphocytes < 100 cells/mm3.
- Trial name
- NCT00001038
- Testing
- Valacyclovir hydrochloride, Acyclovir
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Breast Cancer, Advanced HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer
Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan With Atropine to Improve Tolerability in Advanced TNBC and HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer
The SATROPIN study is an international, multicenter, open-label, single-arm, phase II clinical trial to assess whether the use of prophylactic administration of atropine may prevent diarrhea in participants with unresectable…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Advanced HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer, Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- SATROPIN (NCT07367178)
- Testing
- Sacituzumab Govitecan (SG), Atropine, G-CSF (Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MedSIR
Thromboembolism in the Puerperium
Safety of Fondaparinux as Post Partum Thromboprophylaxis
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains as one of leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, with postpartum period carries the greatest risk.
- Trial name
- NCT04447378
- Testing
- Fondaparinux 2.5Mg/0.5Ml Inj Syr
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Malaysia
Hematologic Malignancy
Study of Posaconazole Prophylaxis in Patients Receiving Hematopoietic Stem Cell Allograft (Allo-HSC) at High Risk of Invasive Fungal Infection (IFI)
Patients receiving an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-CSH) are at high risk of infection, particularly of fungal origin.
- Trial name
- POSALLO (NCT06541067)
- Testing
- Posaconazole
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
HIV Antibody Positivity, PrEP Uptake
PrEP for Prevention of HIV Transmission Among People Who Inject Drugs in Nairobi, Kenya
The investigators broadly aim at determining barriers and facilitators to PrEP uptake and adherence and retention among the study participants.
- Trial name
- NCT05465265
- Testing
- Navigation into prEP by use of PrEP-UP intervention (provision of PrEP information through 5 counselling sessions, peer support, booking of appointments for PWIDs)
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 256 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Comparison of Lactobacillus Reuteri and Nystatin Prophylaxis on Candida Colonization and Infection in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Probiotics are favorable microorganisms that regulate the flora of the gastrointestinal system and stimulate the immune system. Lactobacillus reuteri was shown to reduce candida colonization.
- Trial name
- NCT01531192
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri, Nystatin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Research and Education Hospital
Hemophilia
A Study of Fitusiran in Severe Hemophilia A and B Patients Previously Receiving Factor or Bypassing Agent Prophylaxis
Primary Objective: To characterize the frequency of bleeding episodes (BE) while receiving fitusiran treatment, relative to the frequency of bleeding episodes while receiving factor concentrate or bypassing agent (BPA)…
- Trial name
- ATLAS-PPX (NCT03549871)
- Testing
- Fitusiran, BPA prophylaxis, Factor (FVIII or FIX) prophylaxis
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Australia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
HIV-1-infection
PrEPsmart 2-1-1 Pilot
This is a pilot study to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)smart among cisgender sexual minority males (SMM) taking on-demand PrEP over a 6-month period.
- Trial name
- NCT06631365
- Testing
- PrEPsmart mobile app, Truvada
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc.
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