Clinical trials: Symptom Management
Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Durvalumab, Tremelimumab and Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects of durvalumab, tremelimumab and hypofractionated radiation therapy in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back (recurrent) or that has spread…
- Trial name
- NCT03522584
- Testing
- Durvalumab, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hepatitis C, Chronic
An Observational Study of Peginterferon (e.g. Pegasys)-Based Direct Acting Antiviral Triple Therapy in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1
This prospective observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of two approved pegylated interferon-based direct acting antiviral triple therapies in patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01508130
- Where
- 66 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 672 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Surgical Procedure, Unspecified
A Trial to Evaluate Negative Pressure Incision Management System for Groin Wounds in Vascular Surgery Patients
The purpose of this research study is to investigate if a new negative pressure incision (surgical cut) management system, could reduce the occurrence of groin wound infections after vascular surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02399111
- Testing
- Prevena Incision Management System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Efficacy and Safety of Gabapentin/B-complex Versus Pregabalin in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Pain Management
This is a multicenter, randomized, open-label, parallel, Phase 4 clinical trial to compare efficacy and safety of gabapentin/B-complex versus pregabalin in diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain (DPNP) management.
- Trial name
- NCT01364298
- Testing
- Gabapentin/B-complex, Pregabalin
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 353 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in the treatment of patients with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN).
- Trial name
- NCT07123987
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), traditional medical treatment for PHN
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Hosny Ismail Easa
Knee Arthroplasty, Postoperative Pain
Ketamine Administration for Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Knee Arthroplasty
This study is conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ketamine infusion for pain relief after knee replacement surgery.
- Conditions
- Knee Arthroplasty, Postoperative Pain, Pain Management, Analgesia
- Trial name
- KETARTHRO (NCT07059429)
- Testing
- Ketamine, Standard Analgesia
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- State Budgetary Healthcare Institution, National Medical Surgical Center N.A. N.I. Pirogov, Ministry of Health of Russia
Overweight
Trial of Leptin Administration After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
This is a pilot and feasibility study to examine a novel intervention using leptin in weight-reduced individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery but still remain obese.
- Trial name
- NCT00710814
- Testing
- Leptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pressure Ulcer
Fluid Immersion Simulation (FIS) System Versus Air Fluidized Bed (AFB) System for Pressure Ulcers
The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of the FIS on closure rate to the AFB after 2 weeks of operative debridement and closure.
- Trial name
- NCT03522714
- Testing
- Fluid Immersion Simulation System, Air Fluidized Bed System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Pain, Acute
Virtual Reality for Pain Management Study
Virtual Reality (VR) is one non-pharmacological method that has shown promise as an effective means of decreasing pain levels following treatment, and for significant periods of time.
- Trial name
- NCT02997085
- Testing
- Live-Action 360° Video Virtual Reality, CGI 360° Video Virtual Reality
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Coronary Disease
A Study Comparing Standard Care for Diabetes to Case-managed Care for Diabetes in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
The purpose of this study is to compare two ways to treat patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Standard Care or Case-Managed Care. In-Patient Standard Care is guided by the assigned cardiologist and Out-Patient Standard Care by the…
- Trial name
- NCT00248352
- Testing
- Consultation with Endocrinologist, Counseling from Dietician, Counseling from Diabetes Educator
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Aging, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Novel Respiratory Training as Part of Palliative Care for Older Adults With Heart Failure
In a randomized controlled trial, to study the utility of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) to improve functional outcomes in adults aged ≥70 years with heart failure (HF) who have been referred to palliative care for end-stage…
- Conditions
- Aging, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, Frailty
- Trial name
- RETRO (NCT06576297)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Diabetes
Harnessing Health IT for Self-Management Support and Medication Activation in a Medicaid Health Plan
To measure the effects of a Medical health plan-directed automated telephone self-management support system (ATSM) on patient outcomes among ethnically diverse health plan enrollees with diabetes.
- Trial name
- SMARTSteps (NCT00683020)
- Testing
- ATSM Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 362 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Sarcoma
NY-ESO-1-Specific T-cells in Treating Patients With Advanced NY-ESO-1-Expressing Sarcomas Receiving Palliative Radiation Therapy
This pilot, phase I trial studies the safety of cancer-testis antigen (NY-ESO-1)-specific T cells (a type of immune cell) in treating patients with NY-ESO-1-expressing sarcomas that have spread to other places in the body and are…
- Trial name
- NCT02319824
- Testing
- Autologous NY-ESO-1-specific CD8-positive T Lymphocytes, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Palliative Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
PreDiabetes, Obesity
Tolerability, Acceptance, and Utility of Intermittent CGM Use in Youth With Prediabetes
We are evaluating whether intermittent use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in addition to standard nutritional counseling and physical activity counseling is associated with improved metabolic health for youth with…
- Conditions
- PreDiabetes, Obesity, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT05505565
- Testing
- Abbott Freestyle Libre 2, Standard physical activity and nutritional counseling for prediabetes management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Analgesia Disorder, Pain
A Study of Intramuscular Sebacoyl Dinalbuphine Ester for Post-Hemorrhoidectomy Pain Management
This is a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, single dose study to assess the safety and efficacy of intramuscular sebacoyl dinalbuphine ester (SDE) for post-hemorrhoidectomy pain management.
- Trial name
- NCT02468128
- Testing
- Sebacoyl Dinalbuphine Ester
- Where
- 6 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Lumosa Therapeutics Co., Ltd.
Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia
Peri-operative Use of a Pain Injection in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Pain management in pediatric patients presents a difficult challenge. Unlike adults, pediatric patients often cannot communicate their pain management needs clearly.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04074265
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection, normal saline
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
Study of Durvalumab and Tremelimumab After Radiation for Microsatellite Stable Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Progressing on Chemotherapy
This study is being done to look at the safety and response to the combination of two investigational drugs, tremelimumab and durvalumab, when given after radiation therapy for patients with microsatellite stable (MSS) metastatic…
- Trial name
- NCT03007407
- Testing
- durvalumab, Tremelimumab
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- NSABP Foundation Inc
Constipation
Lcr35 for Children With Functional Constipation
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus Lcr35 administration for the treatment of functional constipation in children.
- Trial name
- NCT01985867
- Testing
- Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus Lcr35
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Malignancy, Metastasis
Same-session MR-only Simulation and Treatment With MRI-guided Adaptive Palliative RadioTherapy
This proposed study is unique in that patients will not undergo computed tomography (CT) simulation at any point during their treatment course and will instead have same-session magnetic resonance (MR)-only simulation and…
- Conditions
- Malignancy, Metastasis, Hemoptysis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Trial name
- MAP-RT (NCT03824366)
- Testing
- Volumetric MR imaging, Radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Chronic Pain
Strategies to Improve Pain and Enjoy Life
In the Strategies to Improve Pain and Enjoy Life (STRIPE) study, the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention will be tested, compared with usual care, on opioid dose and pain outcomes among patients on high dose (≥ 40 mg…
- Trial name
- STRIPE (NCT03743402)
- Testing
- Pain self-management training, video education, motivational interviewing, voluntary self-paced opioid taper
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington