Clinical trials: Steroid
Perimenopausal Depression
Perimenopausal Effects of Estradiol on Reward Responsiveness
Using neuroimaging, the investigator will study the effects of estrogen on mood and brain function in perimenopausal women either with or without depression.
- Trial name
- PEERS (NCT02255175)
- Testing
- Estradiol, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Dexamethasone, Glucocorticoids
High vs Low Dose Dexamethasone on Complications in the Immediate Postoperative Phase After Mastectomy
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a single preoperative high-dose steroid injection on complications in the immediate postoperative phase after breast cancer surgery, with removal of the breast (mastectomy).
- Conditions
- Dexamethasone, Glucocorticoids, Mastectomy, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- DEX-MAS (NCT03125941)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Graft Versus Host Disease
Study of the Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor in Subjects With Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and clinical efficacy of ibrutinib in subjects with steroid dependent or refractory Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02195869
- Testing
- Ibrutinib
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Pharmacyclics LLC.
Trochanteric Bursitis
Comparison of Ozone and Steroid Injection in Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Between the large trochanter and the muscles adhering to it, trochanteric bursa and several other bursa may be found. Trochanteric bursitis can be alone or together with tendinitis of other bursa and adhering muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT04420572
- Testing
- ozone injection, betamethasone
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Adrenal Insufficiency, Excess Androgen
Comparison of Cortisol Pump With Standard Treatment for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disorder of the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland is located in the abdomen and produces small amounts of hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Excess Androgen, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Trial name
- NCT01859312
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone (Solucortef), Insulin pump (Medtronic)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Healthy
Effect of Antidepressants on Sex Hormone Levels and Sexual Functioning
This study will evaluate the effect of antidepressants on sex hormone levels in women and if the potential changes in sex hormone levels are related to sexual side effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00611975
- Testing
- Fluoxetine, Bupropion
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Immune-related Adverse Events, Advanced Solid Tumor
Study of Rituximab or Tocilizumab for Patients With Steroid-Dependent Immune-Related Adverse Events (irAEs)
The purpose of this study is to examine how effective rituximab or tocilizumab are in treating side effects for people who are receiving immunotherapy treatment requiring prolonged steroid use.
- Trial name
- NCT04375228
- Testing
- Rituximab, Tocilizumab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Graft Versus Host Disease
High-Dose Cyclophosphamide for Steroid Refractory GVHD
RATIONALE: High-dose cyclophosphamide may be an effective treatment for acute graft-versus-host disease that did not respond to steroid therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00492921
- Testing
- Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Suicidal Ideation
Cyclical Neuroactive Steroid Changes, Arousal, and Proximal Suicide Risk: An Experimental Approach
Female suicide attempts occur more often in the weeks before and after menses onset, and have been linked to ovarian hormone withdrawal.
- Trial name
- CLEAR-3 (NCT04112368)
- Testing
- Estradiol Transdermal Patch 0.1 mg/24 hrs, Oral Micronized Progesterone 200mg, Inactive Clear Patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Chronic Graft-versus-host-disease
A Phase II Trial of Low-Dose Interleukin-2 (IL-2) Added to Extra-Corporeal Photopheresis for Steroid-Refractory cGVHD
This research study is evaluating a combination of a therapy called Extra-corporeal Photopheresis (ECP) with a drug called Interleukin-2 (IL-2) as a possible treatment for chronic graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) following…
- Trial name
- NCT02340676
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP), Interleukin-2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
de Novo Kidney Transplant Recipients, Renal Transplantation
Once-a-day Regimen With Everolimus, Low Dose Cyclosporine and Steroids in Comparison With Steroid Withdrawal or Twice a Day Regimen With Everolimus, Low Dose Cyclosporine and Steroids.
This study will compare the following immunosuppressive regimens in recipients of kidney transplantation: A) everolimus, cyclosporine and steroids given once-a-day; B) everolimus and cyclosporine given twice a day with steroid…
- Trial name
- EVIDENCE (NCT01023815)
- Testing
- everolimus, cyclosporine, Prednison (continuous steroids)
- Where
- 28 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Treatment of the Cholesterol Defect in Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplementation with an oil-based cholesterol suspension will correct the biochemical abnormalities in cholesterol and its precursors in individuals with the Smith-Lemli-Opitz…
- Trial name
- NCT00272844
- Testing
- crystalline cholesterol oil-based suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Prostate Cancer
Apalutamide and Leuprolide in Intermediate and High-risk Prostate Cancer
This is a research study to test an investigational drug (Not FDA approved), Apalutamide given in combination with Leuprolide acetate (FDA approved) in men diagnosed with high-risk prostate cancer who have already selected to…
- Trial name
- NCT02770391
- Testing
- Leuprolide acetate, Apalutamide, Radical prostatectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chronic Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps
Steroid-Releasing S8 Sinus Implant for Recurrent Nasal Polyps
The RESOLVE Study is a randomized controlled trial with the S8 Sinus Implant in 100 chronic sinusitis patients with recurrent nasal polyps.
- Trial name
- RESOLVE (NCT01732536)
- Testing
- S8 Sinus Implant, Mometasone furoate nasal spray
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Intersect ENT
Chronic Graft-versus-host Disease
Daily IL-2 for Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host-Disease
Chronic GVHD is a medical condition that may occur after a bone marrow, stem cell or cord blood transplant. The donor's immune system may recognize the your body (the host) as foreign and attempt to 'reject' it.
- Trial name
- NCT01366092
- Testing
- Interleukin-2
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Cervical Radiculopathy
Comparative Trial Via Tranforaminal Approach Versus Epidural Catheter Via Interlaminar Approach
Do cervical epidural steroid injections done by transforaminal catheter targeted approach improve pain and function in patients with cervical radicular pain?
- Trial name
- NCT03382821
- Testing
- Transforaminal ESI with dexamethasone, Transforaminal catheter-targeted ESI with triamcinolone, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 10 MG/ML
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Sickle Cell Disease, Vaso-occlusive Crisis
Steroid Treatment for Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
The painful episode is the most common problem experienced by children with sickle cell disease. Although various treatments are available during painful episodes, the medication most commonly given for pain is a pain medication…
- Trial name
- NCT00263562
- Testing
- Steroid arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Comparison of Two Forms of Hydrocortisone in Patients With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
This study will test a new, extended release form of hydrocortisone called Chronocort in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
- Conditions
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Adrenogenital Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00519818
- Testing
- Chronocort, Cortef
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Neurocrine UK Limited
Chronic Graft-versus-host Disease
Alefacept in Subjects With Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease
Alefacept is a drug tht may reduce the number of T cells in circulation. This drug has been used in the treatment of psoriasis, which is a skin disorder also caused by T cells, like chronic GVHD.
- Trial name
- NCT01226420
- Testing
- Alefacept
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Inhospital Cardiac Arrest
Physiologic Effects of Steroids in Cardiac Arrest
Early stress-dose steroids are of uncertain efficacy in cardiac arrest. The current authors plan to conduct a prospective, randomized, placebo controlled evaluation of stress-dose steroids efficacy with repect to early…
- Trial name
- CORTICA (NCT02790788)
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone; hydrocortisone
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Athens