Clinical trials: Skin Physiology
Mucopolysaccharidoses
Carotid Structure and Function in MPS Syndromes: A Multicenter Study of the Lysosomal Disease Network
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) syndromes are disorders characterized by enzyme deficiencies, and they have been linked to heart health complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01586871
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,147 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Non-filarial Elephantiasis
An RCT to Evaluate the Effect of a New Skin Care Regimen on SBF in Those With Podoconiosis
An RCT (n=193) in two podoconiosis clinics in Ethiopia to evaluate the effectiveness of a research based skin management regimen compared to the current regimen.
- Trial name
- NCT02839772
- Testing
- Current skin care regimen plus 2% glycerine added to soaking water, Current skin care regimen
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hull
Healthy Volunteers
Evaluation of Changes to Skin Microbiome With Tape-Stripped Wounds
This single center, randomized, 15-day clinical trial is being conducted to assess the changes to the skin microbiome of induced wounds on the back in approximately 35 healthy adult subjects aged 18-55 years, with Fitzpatrick…
- Trial name
- NCT03365934
- Testing
- ADHESIVE BANDAGE #1, ADHESIVE BANDAGE #2, ADHESIVE BANDAGE #3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (J&JCI)
Cancer, Skin Fibroblasts
Nicotinamide Riboside on Mitochondrial Function in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Background: Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a vitamin B3 dietary supplement. It may help improve muscle function, that may in turn may improve a person s exercise capacity.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Skin Fibroblasts, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT03789175
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Hypertension,Essential
Peripheral Vascular Effects of Sulfhydryl-containing Antihypertensive Pharmacotherapy on Microvessels in Humans
High blood pressure can cause physical changes to the blood vessels of the body (remodeling). If a person who has high blood pressure also has a lot of blood vessel remodeling with their condition, they are more likely to have…
- Trial name
- H2SPharm (NCT03179163)
- Testing
- Captopril Pill, Enalapril Pill, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Alopecia Areata
Adrenal Function and Use of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide 10 mg/mL (Kenalog-10) in Patients With Alopecia Areata
The purpose of the study is to see whether treating alopecia areata with injections of the corticosteroid, Triamcinolone acetonide 10mg/cc (Kenalog-10), has an impact on the adrenal glands.
- Trial name
- NCT00484679
- Testing
- Triamcinolone Acetonide 10 mg/mL (Kenalog-10)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Rosacea
Rosacea and Ivermectin
The primary hypothesis is that weekly digital interactions and routine measurement of Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) rates and Subcutaneous hydration levels will promote patient adherence to maintenance ivermectin therapy and…
- Trial name
- NCT04275999
- Testing
- ivermectin, digital interaction, GPSkin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Melanoma
Study to Assess Safety and Immune Response of Stage IIB-IV Resected Melanoma After Treatment With MAGE-A3 ASCI
The goals of this study are to 1) assess the safety of recombinant MAGE-A3 protein combined with AS15 Immunological Adjuvant System (recMAGE-A3 + AS15) as an Antigen-Specific Cancer Immunotherapeutic (MAGE-A3 ASCI) when…
- Trial name
- Mel55 (NCT01425749)
- Testing
- recMAGE-A3 + AS15 ASCI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Craig L Slingluff, Jr
Breast Cancer
An Integrated Consent Model Study to Compare Two Standard of Care Schedules for Monitoring Cardiac Function in Patients Receiving Trastuzumab for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Several large adjuvant trastuzumab trials have demonstrated improved overall survival in participants with early stage breast cancer, with a 33% decrease in risk of death.
- Trial name
- OTT 15-05 (NCT02696707)
- Testing
- LVEF 3 month, LVEF 4 month
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Vitamin D3 Treatment in Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of 18 weeks of high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation compared with standard-dose vitamin D3 supplementation on immune function, glucose homeostasis, and bone…
- Trial name
- NCT01709474
- Testing
- Vitamin D3 6000 IU, Vitamin D3 400 IU
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Breast Cancer
Exercise Program in Cancer and Cognition
This randomized control trial will examine whether a well-controlled and monitored exercise intervention improves cognitive function in postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer and will explore whether neuroimaging…
- Trial name
- EPICC (NCT02793921)
- Testing
- Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
PSORIASIS
Etanercept and Vascular Function in Psoriasis
The investigators plan to measure the health of the vascular system of subjects taking Etanercept for the treatment of plaque psoriasis.
- Trial name
- EVIP (NCT01989689)
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Dry Skin, Skin Care
To Evaluate the Effect of Moisturizing Creams on Skin Barrier Function
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of twice-daily topical application of two different moisturizing creams on skin barrier function for 4 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT03804710
- Testing
- Developmental moisturizing cream 1, Developmental moisturizing cream 2, Standard cleanser soap
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Acute Kidney Injury
Pharmacokinetics of MB-102 and Use of the Non-invasive Optical Renal Function Monitor (ORFM) Device in Subjects With Normal and Impaired Renal Function and a Range of Skin Color Types
This study was a pilot, safety, and pharmacokinetic study of MB-102 versus iohexol and the use of the non-invasive optical renal function monitor (ORFM) device in normal and compromised renal function participants with different…
- Trial name
- NCT02772276
- Testing
- MB-102-- single dose of 4 µmol/kg, MB-102-- single dose of 130 mg, MB-102-single dose of 130 mg or 2 doses of 130 mg 12 hours apart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 234 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MediBeacon
Diabetes, PAD
Micro-mobile Foot Compression and Diabetic Foot
Diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) is a common and largely preventable complication. While most of these ulcers can be treated successfully, some will persist and become infected.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, PAD, Lower Extremity Edema, Neuropathy;Peripheral
- Trial name
- NCT03135535
- Testing
- Avex Footbeat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Amputation, Hyperhidrosis
Qbrexza Cloths for Hyperhidrosis of Amputation Sites
This is a Prospective, Double Blinded, Placebo Controlled, Randomized, Cross-over trial using Qbrexza Cloths to treat hyperhidrosis of amputation sites.
- Trial name
- NCT04924036
- Testing
- glycopyrronium cloths
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
HIV Infections, Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise and Pioglitazone for HIV-Metabolic Syndromes
The purpose is to examine the safety and efficacy of 16wks of pioglitazone (Actos; 30mg/d) with and without aerobic and strength exercise training for reducing glucose intolerance and central adiposity in HIV-infected people.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, HIV
- Trial name
- NCT00639457
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Age Related Macular Degeneration, Cognition Disorders
The Zeaxanthin and Visual Function Study
To evaluate if supplementation of zeaxanthin (with or without Lutein) is beneficial to patients with early and moderate Atrophic Age Related Macular Degeneration.
- Trial name
- ZVF (NCT00564902)
- Testing
- 3R 3'R Zeaxanthin, Lutein, Lutein and Zeaxanthin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chrysantis, Inc.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Study of the Effects of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) on Neutrophils in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Biologic and/or Non-biologic DMARDs.
This open-label, single arm study will assess the effect of RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) on neutrophils and monitor safety and benefit-risk of RoActemra/Actemra treatment in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis who have…
- Trial name
- NCT01195272
- Testing
- tocilizumab [RoActemra/Actemra]
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Inflammation in Psoriasis - Apremilast
The purpose of the VIP-A study is to determine the effect of apremilast on aortic vascular inflammation, cardiometabolic biomarkers and body composition in patients with moderate-severe psoriasis.
- Trial name
- VIP-A (NCT03082729)
- Testing
- Apremilast
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania