Clinical trials: Reduction of Inflammation
Meniscus Tear, Meniscus Lesion
PROPER Trial of Pain and Inflammation After Knee Arthroscopy
The purpose of this study is to determine if ceftriaxone administered postoperatively via intravenous injection reduces postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores and narcotic consumption in patients undergoing knee…
- Conditions
- Meniscus Tear, Meniscus Lesion, Cartilage Injury
- Trial name
- PROPER (NCT05149287)
- Testing
- Ceftriaxone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Austin V Stone
Plaque, Gingivitis
A Clinical Trial to Test the Effect of Marketed Mouth Rinses on Decreasing Plaque and Gum Inflammation
The reduction of existing plaque and gum inflammation will be evaluated using two marketed mouth rinses along with tooth brushing after 21 days of use compared to a placebo mouth rinse.
- Trial name
- NCT02233998
- Testing
- Mouth Rinse 1, Mouth Rinse 2, Mouth Rinse 3
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide
Rest, Training
The Effect of Cryostimulation on Inflammation and Motor Functions. The Study Was Conducted to Determine the Effect of Five Days of Whole-body Cryostimulation (PBC) on Reducing Inflammation and Improving Motor Skills in Soccer Players
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of a 5-day PBC on reducing inflammation and improving motor skills in soccer players during the initial phase of the training period.
- Trial name
- NCT06549933
- Testing
- Criostymulation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Cellulite, Cellulitis
Radiofrequency and Targeted Pressure Energy for Cellulite Reduction
This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of radiofrequency heating and targeted pressure energy for reduction in the appearance or cellulite. The study is a prospective multi-center open-label single-arm study.
- Conditions
- Cellulite, Cellulitis, Cellulitis of Leg
- Trial name
- NCT05624216
- Testing
- BTL-084
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Pain
Evaluation of Low-level Laser at Auriculotherapy Points to Reduce Postoperative Pain in Inferior Third Molar Surgery
The association between low level laser and auricular acupuncture can be an alternative when conventional drugs are contraindicated or to reduce the quantity of these postoperative medications.
- Trial name
- NCT02657174
- Testing
- low level laser in auricular acupuncture points, low level laser device off in auricular acupuncture points
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Alcohol Drinking, Chronic Inflammation
30-to-90 Day Challenge: Effects of Alcohol Cessation on Health Outcomes
The objective for this project is to determine whether how certain behavioral and health functions change in persons with heavy drinking when they stop (or reduce) drinking for 30 days, and whether changes continue for up to 90…
- Conditions
- Alcohol Drinking, Chronic Inflammation, Neurocognitive Dysfunction, Liver Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03353701
- Testing
- Contingency Management (CM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Osteoarthritis of Knee, Edema
Microcurrent Stimulation Reduces Post-Operative Swelling and Healing Time Following Knee Replacement Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if patients undergoing a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) experience a clinically significant reduction in healing time when treated post operatively with a specific form of micro and…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis of Knee, Edema, Wounds and Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02623660
- Testing
- ODIN1, Standard Care, Diagnostic Device Testing
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bioelectric Research Corporation
Cardiovascular Disease
Postprandial Effects of Walnut Components Versus Whole Walnuts on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Reduction
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute, postprandial effects and mechanism of action of various walnut components (separated nut skins, de-fatted nut meat, nut oil) versus whole walnuts on oxidative stress…
- Trial name
- NCT00938340
- Testing
- Walnut "meat", Walnut Oil, Walnut Skins
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Colorectal Cancer, Inflammation
Reducing Metabolic Dysregulation in Dyads
This study is a 6-month randomized controlled trail of diet modification designed to reduce chronic inflammation and reverse metabolic dysfunction among obese individuals with one or more polyps found at a colonoscopy screening.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Inflammation, Nutrition Related Cancer
- Trial name
- REMEDY (NCT06117241)
- Testing
- IMAGINE HEALTHY
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Chronic Low-back Pain
Reducing Sedentary Time in Chronic Low Back Pain: Sedentary Intervention Using Motivational Interviewing and Technology
This study will test the effects of a sedentary behavior intervention on pain processing, blood bio-markers and pain symptoms in individuals with chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- SUMIT (NCT04257539)
- Testing
- Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Time
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iowa State University
Weight Loss, Obesity
A Grapefruit Feeding Trial in Healthy, Overweight Adults
Folklore has suggested that consuming grapefruit may promote weight control. Sparse data exist to support this hypothesis, though there is some evidence of health promotional effects regarding blood pressure and lipid profiles.
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Obesity, Cardiovascular Risk Factors
- Trial name
- NCT01452841
- Testing
- Grapefruit, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Bloodstream Infection
Reduction of Pathogen Load From the Blood in Septic Patients With Suspected, Life-threatening Bloodstream Infection
Safety and Performance Evaluation of Seraph 100 Microbind Affinity Blood Filter (Seraph 100) in the reduction of pathogen load from the blood in septic patients with suspected, life-threatening bloodstream infection
- Trial name
- NCT04260789
- Testing
- Seraph 100,The Microbind Affinity Blood Filter
- Where
- 25 sites in Austria, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 232 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ExThera Medical Europe BV
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Endotoxin Challenge Study For Healthy Men and Women
The proposed study will examine the effect of pre-treatment with inhaled GSK256066 using a lung inflammation model induced by bronchoscopic instillation of bacterial endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide, LPS) in healthy volunteers.Data…
- Trial name
- NCT00515268
- Testing
- GSK256066
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Colorectal Carcinoma, Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
A Dietary Intervention (Soy Soft Pretzels) for Reducing Chronic Inflammation in Obese Individuals
This clinical trial compares the effects of soy soft pretzels versus wheat pretzels on inflammatory markers in individuals with obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT07650409
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Dietary Intervention, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Inflammation, Coagulation
Intervention Study on the Health Impact of Air Filters in Chinese Adults
This study aimed to evaluate whether a short-term indoor air purifier intervention improves cardiopulmonary health based on a randomized double-blind crossover trial
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Coagulation, Blood Pressure, Pulmonary Function
- Trial name
- NCT02239744
- Testing
- Air purifiers
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Inflammation
Maqui Berry Extract and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Cytokine Reduction
The purpose of this trial is to determine the effect of maqui extract plus omega-3 fatty acids compared to a placebo for reducing inflammatory cytokine levels in older, obese adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04914312
- Testing
- Maqui berry/omeg-3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Urinary Tract Infections, Malnutrition
Effect of Hygiene and Menstrual Hygiene Interventions on Learning and Psychosocial Wellbeing in Madagascar
A previous study in schools in rural Madagascar found that a bundle of hygiene-focused interventions substantially improved girls' learning outcomes.
- Conditions
- Urinary Tract Infections, Malnutrition, Inflammation, Stress
- Trial name
- KILONGA2 (NCT07702916)
- Testing
- Peer leadership/sensitization + sanitary pads, School infrastructure
- Where
- Madagascar
- Volunteers
- 3,080 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California Santa Cruz
Work-Related Stress, Well-being
Mindfulness for Reducing Work-Related Stress
Work-related stress is a major contributor to absenteeism and reduces work productivity. Long-term chronic stress also has a detrimental impact on health and increases the risk of mental and physical illnesses.
- Conditions
- Work-Related Stress, Well-being, Inflammation Status, Employees of University
- Trial name
- NCT07082491
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Inflammation, Cardiovascular Diseases
Role of Cherry Consumption in Reducing Risk Factors for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
The goal of this study is to examine if chronic cherry consumption will decrease lipid peroxidation and serum concentration of inflammatory markers in human subjects with elevated serum C reactive protein (CRP), and to examine…
- Trial name
- NCT01734070
- Testing
- Cherry consumption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Intestinal Barrier Function, Chronic Inflammation
Reduction of Obesity-Associated Intestinal Inflammation by Low-Fat Dairy Yogurt
The main objective of this work is to conduct a clinical trial in obese and non-obese individuals testing the ability of low-fat dairy yogurt to improve gastrointestinal health and reduce chronic inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01686204
- Testing
- Low fat dairy yogurt, Soy pudding
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison