Clinical trials: Steroids
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topical Ophthalmic Steroids in a Modified Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model
To evaluate the efficacy of prednisolone acetate 1% ophthalmic suspension as compared to prednisolone acetate 0.12% ophthalmic suspension, loteprednol etabonate 0.2% ophthalmic suspension, and placebo (Tears Naturale® II) in the…
- Trial name
- NCT00689078
- Testing
- Prednisolone Acetate 1%, Prednisolone Acetate 0.12%, Loteprednol Etabonate 0.2%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- ORA, Inc.
Cervical Spine
Effect of Local Steroid Application on a Cervical Plate Versus Intravenous Steroids on Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
Local application of steroids in ACDF surgery will lead to decreased incidence of dysphagia compared to intravenous steroids or a control group
- Trial name
- NCT02577991
- Testing
- Decadron, Triamcinolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease, Graft vs Host Disease
Biomarkers in Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease and Extracorporeal Photopheresis Added to Investigator Chosen Therapies of Steroid Refractory Acute GVHD
Background: Some allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients get acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). They always get steroids as the first treatment, but this may not work.
- Conditions
- Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease, Graft vs Host Disease, Graft-Versus-Host Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02322190
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP), Methoxsalen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary
Atorvastatin to Treat Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
This study will determine if atorvastatin (Lipitor) can help patients with pulmonary (lung) sarcoidosis and replace or reduce the need for patients to take steroids, such as prednisone.
- Trial name
- NCT00279708
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Renal Failure
Comparing Everolimus and Sirolimus in Renal Transplant Recipients
This study is being done to compare the effectiveness and safety of two different kidney transplant immunosuppression drugs, Zortress (the study drug) and Rapamune (which is used in the current standard immunosuppression regimen).
- Trial name
- NCT01976390
- Testing
- Everolimus, Sirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Community Acquired Respiratory Disease Syndrome
Extended Steroid in Use in Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)(e)
The goal of the study is to determine whether providing early treatment with a glucocorticoid drug, called methylprednisolone, will improve survival in critically ill patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
- Trial name
- ESCAPe (NCT01283009)
- Testing
- Inactive Substance, Methylprednisolone
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 584 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Heart Transplantation
A Study of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) in Combination Therapy in Heart Transplant Patients.
This study will investigate the efficacy and safety of CellCept (1.5-2g/day po), in combination with a standard care regimen of cyclosporine A (trough level 150-200ng/mL) and steroids, in patients receiving a heart transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT02091414
- Testing
- mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), cyclosporine A (CsA), corticosteroids
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Trigger Finger Disorder
Pain With Trigger Finger Injection: A Comparison of Steroid Alone Versus Steroid/Lidocaine Mixture
This research is being done to compare pain relief and efficacy of trigger finger injection using a combination of lidocaine/corticosteroid versus corticosteroid injection alone versus corticosteroid/saline combination.
- Trial name
- NCT02421419
- Testing
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Xylocaine, Sodium Chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Kenneth Taylor, M.D.
Nephrotic Syndrome
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) for Frequently Relapsing and Steroid Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome
In childhood nephrotic syndrome, the kidneys leak protein, causing body swelling and a variety of possible complications such as infection, blood clots, and kidney failure.
- Trial name
- NCT02132195
- Testing
- ACTH
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
De-implementing Inhaled Steroids to Improve Care and Safety in COPD
This Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QuERI) project is designed to determine efficacy and acceptance of an intervention method to provide primary care providers with patient-tailored electronic consults and corresponding…
- Trial name
- DISCUSS COPD (NCT02896257)
- Testing
- Guideline treatment recommendations
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Adenotonsillectomy, Analgesia
Post-operative Course of Dexamethasone to Reduce Tonsillectomy Morbidity
The goal of this study is determine if an oral systemic course of steroids is a safe and effective option in lowering pain and complications following adenotonsillectomy in various pediatric age groups.
- Conditions
- Adenotonsillectomy, Analgesia, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04879823
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- David Chi, MD
Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps
Comparison of Nasal Steroids After FESS in CRSwNP
The purpose of this study is to compare intranasal fluticasone spray with budesonide nasal saline rinses in both the upright and head forward positions in patients who have had functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for…
- Trial name
- NCT02194062
- Testing
- fluticasone nasal spray, Budesonide head upright, Budesonide head forward
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Perimenopausal Depression, Depression
Raloxifene and Rimostil for Perimenopause-Related Depression
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the drugs raloxifene and rimostil in treating perimenopause-related depression.
- Trial name
- NCT00030147
- Testing
- Raloxifene, Rimostil, Transdermal Estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Finding the Optimum Regimen for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The Finding the Optimum Regimen for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (FOR DMD) study will compare three ways of giving corticosteroids to boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to determine which of the three ways increases…
- Trial name
- FOR-DMD (NCT01603407)
- Testing
- Prednisone, Deflazacort
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Nephrosis, Focal Lipoid Glomerulosclerosis
Steroid Treatment for Kidney Disease
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and minimal change disease are kidney diseases that are associated with increased excretion of protein in the urine.
- Trial name
- NCT00065611
- Testing
- Oral dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Simvastatin Therapy in Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of simvastatin in treating children with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS).
- Trial name
- NCT00064792
- Testing
- Simvastatin Susp., OraPlus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Forbes Porter, M.D.
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Nevanimibe HCl for the Treatment of Classic CAH
This is a multicenter, intra-subject dose-titration open-label study of nevanimibe hydrochloride (HCl) for the treatment of classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
- Trial name
- NCT03669549
- Testing
- Nevanimibe hydrochloride
- Where
- 11 sites in Brazil, Czechia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Millendo Therapeutics US, Inc.
Inflammation, Perioperative Morbidity
The Effects of Corticosteroids, Glucose Control, and Depth-of-Anesthesia on Perioperative Inflammation and Morbidity From Major Non-cardiac Surgery (Dexamethasone, Light Anesthesia and Tight Glucose Control (DeLiT Trial))
Evidence thus suggests that steroid administration, tight glucose control, and avoidance of deep anesthesia may decrease perioperative morbidity by reducing the inflammatory response to surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00995501
- Testing
- Dexamethasone Sodium Sulfate, Insulin, anesthesia management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 381 people
- Sponsor
- d sessler
Patients With Nasal Polyps
Compare the Effects of Fluticasone Furoate Nasal Spray vs Placebo in Patients With Nasal Polypoid Disease
Fluticasone furoate is being studied to determine whether treatment with a topical nasal steroid, in patients with existing nasal polyps , can not only improve symptoms but also suppress the recurrence of clinically significant…
- Trial name
- NCT01013701
- Testing
- fluticasone furoate
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
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)