Clinical trials: Promotion
Major Depressive Disorder
Mini Theta Burst TMS in MDD Patients
This is not a treatment study. In this study, the researchers are primarily interested in examining whether functional MRI (fMRI)-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be more effective than traditional TMS methods…
- Trial name
- NARSAD (NCT04014959)
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obesity
Incentivizing Behavior Change Skills to Promote Weight Loss
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of providing incentives to people enrolled in a weight-loss program for dietary self-monitoring and/or interim weight loss.
- Trial name
- NCT02691260
- Testing
- incentives for dietary self-monitoring, incentives for interim weight loss, incentives for both
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Abdominal Pain
Peer Mentorship: An Intervention To Promote Effective Pain Self-Management In Adolescents
This protocol matches child subjects with peer mentors of similar age who have learned to function successfully with a chronic pain disorder.
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Abdominal Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Trial name
- NCT01118988
- Testing
- Mentorship
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Emergencies
Video Images About Decisions for Ethical Outcomes in the Emergency Department (VIDEO-ED)
A randomized controlled trial of a video decision aid in the Emergency Department Setting to improve advance care planning documentation.
- Trial name
- VIDEO-ED (NCT04931797)
- Testing
- video decision aid, control arm ACP information sheet
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 598 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hiv, Minority Stress
Developing an Online Mindfulness-based Intervention to Reduce Minority Stress and HIV Risk Among Young Adult MSM - Aim 3
The overall aim of the research study is to develop and test a mindfulness-based program for young adult gay, bisexual, and queer men at risk for HIV (Brown University IRB approved protocol #2004002698).
- Conditions
- Hiv, Minority Stress, Mental Health Wellness 1
- Trial name
- MBQR (NCT05855655)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Queer Resilience (MBQR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse
Talk Therapy by Phone to Promote Treatment for Alcohol Problems
A small percentage of individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) obtain alcohol-related care despite research showing that treatment is effective.
- Trial name
- NCT03758274
- Testing
- CBT by Phone to Promote Treatment, Reading the Subject a Pamphlet on Obtaining Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Malaria, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Reducing the Burden of Malaria in HIV-Infected Pregnant Women and Their HIV-Exposed Children (PROMOTE-BC2)
This is a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial of 200 HIV-infected pregnant women living in Tororo, Uganda, an area of high malaria transmission.
- Trial name
- NCT02282293
- Testing
- Monthly dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP) + daily trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TS)
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Craniopharyngioma, Hypothalamic Obesity
Intranasal Oxytocin in Hypothalamic Obesity
This research study will test if oxytocin, delivered by nasal spray, will promote weight loss in children, adolescents, and adults with Hypothalamic Obesity as compared to a placebo. The study is divided into two parts.
- Trial name
- NCT02849743
- Testing
- Syntocinon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shana McCormack, MD
Influenza
TextFluenza: Using Technology To Promote Flu Vaccination In Underserved Maternal And Child Populations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)recommends that the flu vaccine be administered annually to all children aged 6 months to 18 years as well as women who are pregnant during the influenza season.
- Trial name
- NCT01146912
- Testing
- Text Message, automated call
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,537 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Pregnancy Related
Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children (ENRICH) During Pregnancy
This pilot study aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of adding a cardiovascular health module to the existing Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) home visitation program delivered by trained nurses in the Northern…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Pregnancy Related, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- ENRICH (NCT05822531)
- Testing
- Maternal CVH Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Diamond Blackfan Anemia, Blackfan Diamond Syndrome
Pilot Phase I/II Study of Amino Acid Leucine in Treatment of Patients With Transfusion-Dependent Diamond Blackfan Anemia
This study will determine the safety and possibility of giving the amino acid, leucine, in patients with Diamond Blackfan anemia(DBA)who are on dependent on red blood cell transfusions.
- Conditions
- Diamond Blackfan Anemia, Blackfan Diamond Syndrome, DBA, Congenital Hypoplastic Anemia
- Trial name
- LeucineDBA (NCT01362595)
- Testing
- leucine
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Pediatric Obesity, Weight Loss
Our Lifestyles Our Lives
The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of step goals with pedometers to improve children's weight loss, physical activity, and psychosocial health during behavioral treatment.
- Trial name
- OLOL (NCT02965729)
- Testing
- Family-based weight management, Pedometer, Individualized step goals
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease
Promoting Adherence to Improve Effectiveness of Cardiovascular Disease Therapies
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine whether two low-intensity, technology based interventions, when compared to each other and to usual care, improve adherence to selected medications that are used to…
- Trial name
- PATIENT (NCT01251757)
- Testing
- Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) phone calls, Educational mailings and follow-up for nonadherence
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21,752 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Language Development, Literacy
Digital Literacy Promotion
This study evaluates the effects of digital versus standard literacy promotion, as well as dialogic language behaviors and reading comprehension among infants when comparing the use of e-books to standard board books.
- Trial name
- DLP (NCT03121365)
- Testing
- Digital/E-Book Arm, Standard/Board Book Arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident
Combining Armodafinil With Neuro-rehabilitation to Improve Neurological Recovery and Reduce Disability Post-Stroke
Armodafinil is an FDA approved medication with wakefulness-promoting properties. It is a relatively safe agent with interesting neurochemical effects on the catecholamine system, producing an improvement in cognitive function…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT01896128
- Testing
- Armodafinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Medical Overuse, Inappropriate Prescribing
Engaging Patients to Promote Deprescribing
One mechanism to reduce potentially inappropriate medications is through deprescribing, a deimplementation-based approach to thoughtfully discontinue a medication a patient is currently prescribed.
- Conditions
- Medical Overuse, Inappropriate Prescribing, Deprescriptions
- Trial name
- NCT04294901
- Testing
- Direct to patient medication brochure
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,946 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Physical Activity, Neoplasms
Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Among Young Adult Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this pilot randomized factorial trial is to test the feasibility, acceptability, and effects of a theory-based mobile physical activity and nutrition intervention designed specifically for young adult cancer…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Neoplasms, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05887401
- Testing
- Core Intervention, Simplified Dietary Monitoring (Green), Simplified Dietary Monitoring (Red)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer Melanoma
Strategies to Promote Skin Health
The purpose of the intended proposed research is to investigate and determine best strategies for preventing skin cancer for emerging adults.
- Conditions
- Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer Melanoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03237013
- Testing
- Facial Morphing Intervention, Mindfulness Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 219 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Diego State University
Obesity, Hypertension
HealthMatters@24/7 eLearning for People Supporting Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The barriers faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) begin in their mid to late 20s and often mirror the experiences of older adults (50+) living in the U.S.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- HM@24/7 (NCT03206164)
- Testing
- Asynchronous, eLearning Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 274 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Overweight and Obesity
Texting for Mobility in Overweight/Obese Adults With Peripheral Artery Disease
By doing this study, researchers hope to learn about the feasibility of using a mobile application to help overweight or obese adults with PAD increase their walking distance and lose weight.
- Trial name
- NCT03694652
- Testing
- PACE, Diet, App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center