Clinical trials: Skin Physiology
Systemic Sclerosis
Long Term Effect of Buspirone on Esophageal Function and Esophageal Symptoms in Patients With Systematic Sclerosis (SSc)
Esophagus is commonly affected in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and esophageal function is compromised in about 75% of patients. Previous studies have shown that buspirone, an orally available 5-HT1A (serotonin 1a receptor agonist)…
- Trial name
- NCT02363478
- Testing
- buspirone
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Laikο General Hospital, Athens
Psoriasis
Cardiovascular Effects in Psoriasis Patients Treated With Adalimumab.
Severe psoriasis has been demonstrated to be associated with decreased endothelial function and an increase risk of future coronary events.
- Trial name
- NCT01320293
- Testing
- Adalimumab 40 MG/0.8 ML Subcutaneous Solution [HUMIRA]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chronic Pain
Effects of Intramuscular Oxytocin on Sensory Function in Healthy Volunteers With Ultraviolet Burn Injury to the Skin
This study proposes to evaluate the effects that a dose of oxytocin given by intramuscular (IM) injection (into the muscle) will have on an area of skin that has been exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light.
- Trial name
- NCT03935399
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Breast Neoplasms
A Study of the Effects of Inhibiting Platelet Function on Circulating Cancer Cells in Breast Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Plavix and aspirin in women with metastatic breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00263211
- Testing
- Plavix, Aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Effects of Granulocyte Colony-stimulating Factor (G-CSF), Trastuzumab, and Vinorelbine on Immune Cell Function
Trastuzumab or Herceptin is an antibody directed against Her-2. Her-2 is a growth factor receptor which is present on the tumors of 25% of patients with breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00169104
- Testing
- G-CSF, trastuzumab, vinorelbine
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II
Effects of Adalimumab in Mucopolysaccharidosis Types I, II and VI
The purpose of the study is to collect preliminary data on whether the drug adalimumab (also called Humira) can decrease pain and stiffness, improve quality of life, and is safe in people with mucopolysaccharidosis type I, II, or…
- Conditions
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI
- Trial name
- NCT02437253
- Testing
- Adalimumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Cardiotoxicity, Breast Cancer
PROactive Evaluation of Function to Avoid CardioToxicity
This study is intended to evaluate the ability of an intramyocardial strain analysis package with cardiac MRI to assist in the early detection and management of cardiotoxicity from therapeutics used to treat cancer.
- Conditions
- Cardiotoxicity, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- PROACT (NCT03862131)
- Testing
- MyoStrain®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardiovascular Diseases
NSAIDs vs. Coxibs in the Presence of Aspirin
The objectives of this single site, randomized, crossover study is to evaluate the pharmacodynamic interactions between aspirin, NSAIDs and Coxibs with respect to platelet function, biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial…
- Trial name
- NCT03699293
- Testing
- celecoxib 200mg capsule, naproxen sodium 550mg tablet, Aspirin 81mg tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Platelet and Thrombosis Research, LLC