Clinical trials: Rheumatologic Disease
Keloid
The Safety and Efficacy of Thermo-mechanical System for Fractional Ablation Associated Triamcinolone Acetonide Drug Delivery for the Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids
This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of Thermo-mechanical system for fractional ablation associated triamcinolone acetonide drug delivery for the treatment of Hypertrophic scars and Keloids.
- Trial name
- NCT04597060
- Testing
- Thermomechanical system with corticosteroids, corticosteroid injection
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Brittle Bone Disease
Preventive Fixation of Lower Limbs in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) With the Highlight of the Fassier-Duval
Osteogenesis imperfecta (or brittle bone disease) is a rare genetic disease characterized by fragile bone and a low mass ossue, secondary to abnormal collagen synthesis. This is a real congenital osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- Fassier-Duval (NCT02868294)
- Testing
- Fassier-Duval Nail
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Back Pain, Low Back Pain
Neck and Low Back Pain in Medical Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of neck and low back pain in medical students enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona; to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice of good spine health and…
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
- Trial name
- NCT03707288
- Testing
- Clinical Control Group (Group A), Spine Exercise Program (Group B)
- Where
- 2 sites in Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)
Evaluation of the Role of Serum Tenascin-X Levels in the Diagnosis of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Thirteen types of EDS have been described based on their clinical manifestations and genetic backgrounds. Their diagnosis relies on personal and family medical history, together with established clinical criteria.
- Trial name
- DIAGNOSEDh (NCT07899554)
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Skin, Scar
Therapy of Scars and Cutis Laxa With Autologous Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
The aim of this study is to compare clinical outcomes of patients with large scars or Cutis laxa treated with injections of autologous stromal vascular fraction cells (SVF) and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSC).
- Conditions
- Skin, Scar, Cutis Laxa, Keloid
- Trial name
- 2ABC (NCT03887208)
- Testing
- Laser therapy, Autologous ADSC injection, Normal saline injection
- Where
- 3 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Keloid, Keloid Scar Following Surgery
Post-Surgical Injection With Triamcinolone Versus Triamcinolone/Fluorouracil in Treatment of Keloids
There have been many modalities utilized in the treatment of keloids of the head and neck, however none have been universally successful.
- Trial name
- NCT04710719
- Testing
- Triamcinolone Injection, Triamcinolone Injection and 5-fluorouracil injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
Duchenne / Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
Social Cognition in Dystrophinopathies and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The primary aim of this observational study is to investigate specific aspects of social cognition in dystrophinopathies. Body awareness, interpersonal distance and emotional processing will be measured in a sample of patients…
- Conditions
- Duchenne / Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Social Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT06874166
- Testing
- Electroencephalography (EEG), Social Cognition Tasks
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Impact of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome on Gynaecological Health
Dysmenorrhea is a common problem in gynaecology, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is associated with joint hypermobility, tissue fragility and chronic pain.
- Trial name
- GYNESED (NCT07151274)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica
Study of the Blood and Skin Immunological Profile of Patients With Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: in Vivo Analysis and the Impact of Placental Stem Cells in Vitro
Patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) suffer from acute and chronic post-bullous wounds along with impaired skin healing.
- Trial name
- ISTRADEB (NCT06177353)
- Testing
- Sampling
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
VEXAS Syndome, Autoinflammatory Disease
Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Genetics Study
This is an exploratory natural history protocol that will enroll patients with known genetic diseases, such as VEXAS syndrome, or as yet undiagnosed disorders of inflammation with the goal of improving our understanding of…
- Conditions
- VEXAS Syndome, Autoinflammatory Disease, Autoimmune Disease, Rheumatic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06004349
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Pomegranate (P. Granatum) Peel Compress
The Effect of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) Peel Compress Application on Pain and Physical Function Status
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis among rheumatologic diseases. Complementary therapies are one of the effective methods for pain control. This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study.
- Trial name
- Pomegranate (NCT06034106)
- Testing
- Pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel compress, Hot compress
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Caesarean Wound, Hypertrophic Surgical Scar
: Protescal: Prevention of Hypertrophic Scar and Keloid Formation Post Caesarean Section
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Protescal in preventing post caesarean section hypertrophic scar and keloid formation.
- Conditions
- Caesarean Wound, Hypertrophic Surgical Scar, Keloid Scar Following Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04951869
- Testing
- Protescal gel
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
Keloid, Wound Heal
Comparing the Effect of siSPARC Microneedle Patch Versus siSPARC+siLR4A Microneedle Patch on Post-surgical Scars
This randomized, double-blind controlled study aims to compare the effect on appearance of post- surgical scars between daily application of siSPARC microneedle patch versus siSPARC + siLR4A microneedle patches.
- Conditions
- Keloid, Wound Heal, Wound
- Trial name
- NCT06138964
- Testing
- siSPARC + siLR4A microneedle patches, siSPARC microneedle patch
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Skin Centre
Physical Activity, Adolescent
Development of The Pediatric Physical Activity Tracking Platform (Pedi@Ctivity) and Smartwatch-based Big Data Analysis
Regular physical activity is extremely important for the protection and development of physical and psychosocial health. In addition, acquiring regular physical activity habits in the early years of life allows maintaining…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Adolescent, Childhood Rheumatic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05509907
- Testing
- Pedi@ctivity Analysis and Tracking Mobile Applications and Web Platform
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 362 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Classic
IGF-I Stimulation of Collagen Synthesis in Ehlers-Danlos Patients
The investigators want to inject insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) into the patella tendon of Ehlers-Danlos patients and healthy controls to evaluate the response in collagen synthesis.
- Trial name
- NCT01446783
- Testing
- mecasermin, Saline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Two Point Discrimination
SPECIFIC AIMS Pain in both youth and adults is a complex, subjective and personal experience, and remains poorly understood. One particularly perplexing dimension of some forms of pain is the tendency of pain to spread outside of…
- Conditions
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS), Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- TPD (NCT03686748)
- Testing
- Two-point discrimination training, One-point discrimination training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Identification of Epigenetic Biomarkers for Early Detection of Rheumatic Disease
Given the cost and risk associated with biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs), selection of the optimal medication is imperative.
- Trial name
- NCT02742337
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arthritis Northwest PLLC
Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Clinical Assessment for Rheumatologic Disease - Research and Advancement in Safety and Efficacy
The CARe RAiSE project represents a pioneering translational initiative aimed at advancing precision medicine in the treatment of autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
- Conditions
- Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
- Trial name
- CARe RAiSE (NCT07150000)
- Testing
- Ex Vivo Assay
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bonn
Rheumatic Diseases, Healthy Volunteers
Blood Component Collection From Patients With Rheumatic or Kidney Disease and Healthy Volunteers
This study will collect white blood cells or plasma (the liquid part of the blood), or both, from healthy volunteers and from patients with rheumatic or kidney disorders for research purposes.
- Trial name
- NCT00031174
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Cutaneous Sarcoidosis, Granuloma Annulare
Open-label Trial of Tofacitinib in Cutaneous Sarcoidosis and Granuloma Annulare
To investigate the ability of tofacitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, to treat patients with cutaneous sarcoidosis and granuloma annulare during 6 months of therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03910543
- Testing
- Tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University