Clinical trials: Risk Factor
Suicide, Depression
Cranial Electric Stimulation to Modify Suicide Risk Factors in Psychiatric Inpatients.
This pilot study aims to investigate whether a treatment called cranial electric stimulation or CES can decrease risk factors for suicide. The specific CES device we will use is called Alpha-Stim®.
- Conditions
- Suicide, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia
- Trial name
- NCT02846740
- Testing
- Alpha-Stim®., Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and agitated behavior Scale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Erythema Migrans, Post-Lyme Disease Symptoms
Comparison of Doxycycline and Cefuroxime Axetil for Treatment of Erythema Migrans: Clinical and Microbiological Outcome
Background: While doxycycline is a standard antibiotic for treatment of erythema migrans in Europe as well as in the USA, the effectiveness of cefuroxime axetil in the treatment of adult patients with erythema migrans has been…
- Trial name
- NCT01518192
- Testing
- doxycycline, cefuroxime axetil
- Where
- 2 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 544 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A
Effect of Risk Factors Likely to Influence Immuno of Combined Hepatitis A & B Vacc vs Monovalent Hepatitis A & B Vacc
The focus of this study is to evaluate how risk factors like age, gender, body mass index, smoking, alcohol consumption, etc. can influence immune response when subjects are vaccinated with GSK Biologicals' combined hepatitis…
- Trial name
- NCT00289731
- Testing
- TWINRIX™, Engerix™-B, HAVRIX™
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 596 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Heart Attack, Stroke
CV Wizard: Does a Clinical Decision Support Tool Improve CVD Risk Factor Control in Safety Net Clinics?
This project aims to reduce disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor control and in rates of heart attacks and strokes among the low-income, racially / ethnically diverse Americans who receive primary care at…
- Conditions
- Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- CV_WIZARD (NCT03001713)
- Testing
- CV WIZARD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders
The Impact of a Parenting Intervention on Latino Youth Health Behaviors
The purpose of this study is to test if a parenting program can be used to prevent substance use among Latino youth and at the same time promote healthy eating.
- Conditions
- Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus Risk, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- FPNG+ (NCT03517111)
- Testing
- Nutrition/substance use prevention, Substance use prevention only, Academic success program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 844 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiac CT's Role in Asymptomatic Patients With Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
This study looked at the role of cardiac CT in improving risk factor control in those with diabetes.
- Trial name
- CTRAD (NCT01564485)
- Testing
- Cardiac CT, Usual medical care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Obesity
Effect of a Unique Web-based Behaviour Change Program on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Web- or internet-based programs have the potential to induce and, possibly, help to sustain, significant lifestyle modification.
- Trial name
- NCT01472276
- Testing
- Web-based program
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
Childhood Obesity
Translational Investigation of Growth and Everyday Routines in Kids
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of severe obesity on physical activity, sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic risk factors during childhood and adolescence and whether these associations are modified by…
- Trial name
- TIGER Kids (NCT02784509)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities
The Effects of the Dietary Supplement CardioFlex Q10 on Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), primarily heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of death and prescription drug use in Canada.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities, Heart Attack, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03826914
- Testing
- CardioFlex Q10
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Insulin Resistance, Hypertriglyceridemia
Comparing Tricor, Avandia, or Weight Loss to Lower Cardiovascular Risk Factors in People With High Triglycerides.
Approximately 1/4 of the US population has insulin resistance and the associated risk factors such as elevated lipid levels -triglycerides (type of fat from what we eat and what the liver produces and low HDL cholesterol which is…
- Trial name
- NCT00186537
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone, Fenofibrate, Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Circadian Dysregulation
Body Weight, Sleep, and Heart Health
A multidisciplinary investigation examining the circadian mechanisms regulating cardiovascular (CV) risk, with an additional focus on obesity.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Circadian Dysregulation, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03388788
- Testing
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning of cardiac function at 3 time points across the 24 hour circadian cycle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Study is Open to Seniors Age 50 or Older
Impact and Cost of a Pharmacist Pneumococcal Vaccination Program With PNEUMOVAX® 23 at an Urban Senior Center
The overall goals of this program are to measure the impact of a pharmacist pneumococcal vaccine education program (PPVP) using a senior center model of care and provide the pneumococcal vaccine to eligible participants.
- Trial name
- PPVP (NCT01944462)
- Testing
- Pharmacist Pneumococcal Vaccine Program (PPVP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Coronary Artery Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease
Volatilome and Single-Lead Electrocardiogram Optimize Ischemic Heart Disease Diagnosis Using Machine Learning Models
This is a prospective, case-control, single-center, observational, non-randomized study. It is designed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of functional tests involving physical exertion monitored via a 12-lead ECG, combined…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Chronic Coronary Disease, Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- NCT06181799
- Testing
- Mass spectrometry using the PTR TOF-1000 (IONICON PTR-TOF-MS - Trace VOC Analyzer, Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (Europe).
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
A Low-Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet Versus Orlistat for Weight Loss
This study compares two types of diet interventions: a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet (Atkins) and a low-fat diet combined with a medication (Orlistat).
- Trial name
- NCT00108524
- Testing
- Low carbohydrate ketogenic diet, Orlistat, Low-fat diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Insulin Sensitivity, Cardiovascular Risk
Oral Contraceptives, Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Profile in Pre-Menopausal Women
Birth control pills are the most commonly used method of birth control. The purpose of this research study is to examine whether birth control pills change heart disease risk and how the body handles blood sugar when given to…
- Conditions
- Insulin Sensitivity, Cardiovascular Risk, Perimenopausal Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01475513
- Testing
- Ortho Cyclen®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
First Degree Relatives of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Personalized Risk Estimator for Rheumatoid Arthritis Family Study
The purpose of this study is to understand how personalized risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may impact willingness to change behaviors associated with RA.
- Trial name
- PRE-RA (NCT02046005)
- Testing
- PRE-RA, PRE-RA Plus, General Rheumatoid Arthritis Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 238 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Buccal Misoprostol During Cesarean Section for Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage
Objective: to demonstrate that buccal misoprostol administration during cesarean delivery in women with risk factors for uterine atony decreases the need for additional uterotonic medications, uterine atony and postpartum…
- Trial name
- NCT01733329
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Folic Acid
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases
Substituting Sitting With Standing and Walking in Free-living Conditions Improves Daily Glucose Profile in South Asians
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of substituting sitting under free-living conditions in South Asian adults with overweight and obesity on continuous glucose profiles.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT04645875
- Testing
- SIT regimen, SITless regimen
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bedfordshire
Antisocial Behavior, Aggression
The Effect of Prefrontal Cortex Stimulation on Antisocial and Aggressive Behavior
This study investigates the effect of upregulating prefrontal cortex activity on antisocial and aggressive behavior and risk factors for such behavior.
- Trial name
- NCT02427672
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Behavioral Changes
An Intervention to Reduce Risk Factors for Adolescent Pregnancy
Investigators will assess the preliminary effects of Girls Invest, an innovative savings intervention that aims to reduce economic, social, and health behavior risks associated with disproportionately high rates of pregnancy…
- Trial name
- NCT04222959
- Testing
- Girls Invest Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Diego State University