Clinical trials: Prostaglandins
Aspirin Resistance, Pharmacological Aspirin Non-responsiveness
Mechanism Based Resistance to Aspirin
The purpose of this research is to study why some people do not respond to the benefits of aspirin therapy. The benefit of aspirin is cardioprotection, or decreasing the risk of heart attack and/or stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00948987
- Testing
- Aspirin
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Labor Induction
Foley Catheter Versus Cervidil for Induction of Labor at Term
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of transcervical Foley catheter compared to controlled release prostaglandin (Cervidil™) for cervical ripening in term and near term women presenting for labor induction.
- Trial name
- NCT01402050
- Testing
- CERVIDIL (Dinoprostone), FOLEY BALLOON
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 376 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pediatrix
Labor, Induced
A Trial of Prostaglandin E2 Tablets Versus Foley Catheter for Labor Induction
A randomized controlled trial comparing labor induction with vaginal PGE2 tablets and foley catheter for cervical ripening.
- Trial name
- NCT02486679
- Testing
- Prostin (PGE2) tablets, Foley catheter
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wolfson Medical Center
Healthy
Variability in Response to Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
This research study will evaluate inter-individual variability in the response to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), celecoxib and naproxen, among healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02502006
- Testing
- Celecoxib, Naproxen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cervical Ripening, Unfavorable Cervix
Oxytocin vs Prostaglandins for Labor Induction of Women With an Unfavorable Cervix After 24h of Cervical Ripening
Twenty-two percent of deliveries in France are induced. In cases where labor is induced and cervix is unfavorable, cervical ripening prior oxytocin administration is advised in order to reduce the risk of cesarean delivery.
- Trial name
- OPIC (NCT04949633)
- Testing
- Prostaglandins, Oxytocin
- Where
- 14 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,494 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Periodontal Diseases, Smoking Cessation
Effect of Smoking Cessation on Salivary IL-1β and PGE-2 Levels Following Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of smoking cessation on inflammatory markers following non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06145685
- Testing
- Minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy, Conventional non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
Emphysema
Prostaglandin Inhibition for Emphysema
The Prostaglandin Inhibition for Emphysema (PIE) study will determine if a currently available therapy, ibuprofen 600 mg three times daily, can block PGE production in the lower respiratory tract and if this results in…
- Trial name
- PIE (NCT02006576)
- Testing
- 600 mg ibuprofen three times daily for 48 weeks
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Healthy
Effect of Acupuncture to Endothelial Dysfunction Induced by Ischemia-reperfusion Injury
Some studies suggest that acupuncture improve flow mediated dilation (FMD) that represents endothelial function, but no study has investigated whether acupuncture protects against ischemia and reperfusion (IR)-induced endothelial…
- Trial name
- AURORAS (NCT02255006)
- Testing
- Active acupuncture, Euglucon 5mg, Celebrex 200mg
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kyunghee University Medical Center
Dry Eye
Prostaglandin Analog Eyelash Serum and Ocular Surface Health: A Prospective Study
This prospective interventional study investigates the effects of a prostaglandin analog-based eyelash serum on ocular surface integrity, tear film stability, and eyelash growth over six weeks.
- Trial name
- EYESERUM (NCT06875687)
- Testing
- Prostaglandin Analog-Based Eyelash Serum
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Induction of Labor
Stepwise Labor Induction Following Failure of Prostaglandin Vaginal Insert for Labor Induction
Induction of labor is one of the most common obstetrical medical procedures performed today. Iatrogenic stimulation of uterine contractions prior to the onset of spontaneous labor is undertaken for various maternal and fetal…
- Trial name
- NCT02684305
- Testing
- Administration of Propess, balloon, Intravenous oxytocin infusion
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Periodontal Diseases
Exploring 8-iso Prostaglandin F2α and Adenosine Deaminase Levels in Periodontal Health and Disease
This study aims to assess the diagnostic potential of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) biomarkers, specifically 8-iso Prostaglandin F2α (8-iso-PGF2α) and adenosine deaminase (ADA), in evaluating periodontal health and disease…
- Trial name
- NCT06236555
- Testing
- 8-iso Prostaglandin F2α and Adenosine Deaminase
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eda Cetin Ozdemir
Myocardial Infarction, Arthritis
Mechanisms of Action of Acetaminophen
This research study investigates whether the ability of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attacks may be diminished by the administration of acetaminophen.
- Trial name
- NCT00646906
- Testing
- Aspirin First, Aspirin Last, Acetaminophen 1000 mg/d
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Flushing
Role of Prostaglandins on Niacin-Induced Flushing
This study will focus on investigating the nicotinic acid stimulated release of prostaglandin D2 in normal controls. In subsequent studies, the investigators would like to further explore this pathway in people with type 2…
- Trial name
- NCT00930839
- Testing
- Niacin and aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Childbirth Problems, Labor Complication
Balloon Catheter Versus Propess for Labour Induction
This study will randomise low-risk women to compare the effectiveness of trans-cervical balloon catheter for pre-induction cervical ripening for out-patient induction of labour with current practice (Propess).
- Trial name
- PROBIT-F (NCT03199820)
- Testing
- Cook cervical balloon, Prostin E2 Vaginal Suppository
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St George's, University of London
Schizophrenia, Cannabis Abuse
Niacin Flushing as Marker of Cannabis Effects on Arachidonic Acid Pathways in Schizophrenia
Increasing evidence suggests modulating effects of cannabinoids on time of onset, severity, and outcome of schizophrenia. Efforts to discover the underlying pathomechanism have led to the assumption of gene x environment…
- Trial name
- NCT00376233
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
Unfavorable Cervix, Cervical Ripening
Combined Foley Catheter Balloon and PGE2 Vaginal Ovule for Induction of Labor at Term: A Randomized Study
This study evaluates the addition of transcervical Foley catheter balloon and vaginal prostaglandin E2 in induction of labor at term.
- Trial name
- NCT02861079
- Testing
- Foley catheter, PGE2
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Pediatric Research and Training Hospital
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Trabeculectomy Versus 2-iStent and Prostaglandin Study
Investigators hypothesize that the synergistic action of iStent in increasing aqueous outflow through the trabecular meshwork and use of prostaglandin analog such as travoprost or latanoprost to increase uveoscleral outflow will…
- Trial name
- TIPS (NCT03274323)
- Testing
- iStent and travoprost or latanoprost, Trabeculectomy
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cataracts
A Comparison of Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) Inhibition of Acuvail(Ketorolac 0.45%), Xibrom (Bromfenac 0.09%)and Nevanac (Nepafenac)in Patients Undergoing Phacoemulsification
Approximately 126 subjects scheduled to undergo cataract surgery by phacoemulsification, will be randomized in an even allocation (1:1:1) to either Acuvail, Xibrom or Nevanac.
- Trial name
- NCT01021761
- Testing
- Ketorolac Tromethamine, Bromfenac, nepafenac
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Frank A. Bucci, Jr., M.D.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of ER Niacin/Laropiprant, Laropiprant, ER Niacin, and Placebo on Urinary Prostanoid Metabolites (0524A-079)(COMPLETED)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential effects of ER niacin/laropiprant, ER niacin, laropiprant, and placebo over the course of seven days on urinary levels of a specific metabolite (which is a marker of in vivo…
- Trial name
- NCT00618995
- Testing
- Comparator: ER niacin (+) laropiprant, Comparator: ER niacin, Comparator: laropiprant
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Ocular Inflammation
PGE2 Levels in Patient Treated With NSAIDs
The aim of this study is to determine vitreous levels of nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and prostaglandinE2 (PGE2) in eyes scheduled for vitrectomy. All patients received the study drugs for 3 days before surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03597867
- Testing
- Dicloftil, Nevanac, Indom
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trieste