Clinical trials: Traditional
HIV/AIDS, Health Behaviors
Expanding HIV Testing Among Uganda Adults Who Utilize Traditional Healers
HIV antiretroviral therapy has the potential to dramatically decrease HIV transmission worldwide1; yet, a barrier to ending the AIDS epidemic in low-resource settings is the fact that healthcare is largely provided by traditional…
- Trial name
- NCT03718871
- Testing
- HIV testing at traditional healer practices
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Design and Implementation of a Nutritional Intervention in Patients With Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
The purpose of this trial is to design, implement and evaluate the effect of a nutritional intervention in patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia on body composition and oral intake of energy and protein.
- Trial name
- NCT02959450
- Testing
- Modified consistency and volume diet
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
Covid19
Pilot Trial of XFBD, a TCM, in Persons With COVID-19
The purpose of this study is to document the safety of taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in patients with COVID-19 and to gain information to determine whether a study with TCM can be conducted.
- Trial name
- NCT04810689
- Testing
- Xuanfei Baidu Granules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Darcy Spicer
Epistaxis
Management of Persistent Epistaxis Using Floseal Hemostatic Matrix
Nosebleeds that persist even after adequate traditional nasal packing may require aggressive treatment strategies to stop bleeding.
- Trial name
- NCT02488135
- Testing
- Floseal Hemostatic Matrix, Traditional Nasal Packing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Paravertebral Peripheral Nerve Block, Acute Pain Management
Ultrasound-Assisted Paravertebral Block v. Traditional Paravertebral Block For Pain Control
The overall purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound assisted paravertebral block placement versus traditional "blind" technique for postoperative analgesia following thoracotomy or visually…
- Trial name
- NCT01949480
- Testing
- Thoracotomy, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Venous Leg Ulcers, Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System vs. Traditional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (tNPWT)
The aim of this study is to compare the clinical efficacy of two types of NPWT systems; the traditional negative pressure wound therapy (tNPWT) system and the single-use negative pressure wound therapy (PICO) system.
- Trial name
- NPWT (NCT02470806)
- Testing
- PICO System, tNPWT System
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
SCI Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Non-Invasive Spinal Stimulation Combined With Gait Training
This is a single blind, sham controlled crossover trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of acute intermittent hypoxia therapy (AIH) combined with transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation on gait and balance…
- Trial name
- NCT03922802
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia + Non Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation + Gait Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Hyperuricemia
Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Patients With Hyperuricemia.
To testify the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese formulae, "Wu-Ling San" and "Yin-Chen Wu-Ling San" for patients with hyperuricemia.
- Trial name
- NCT04144088
- Testing
- Wu Ling San, Yin-Chen Wu Ling San
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chung Shan Medical University
Root Canal Therapy
Sonendo GentleWave™ System for Treatment in Molar Teeth Requiring Root Canal Therapy
A prospective, literature controlled, clinical study evaluating healing rates for the Sonendo GentleWave System in the treatment of 1st and 2nd molars indicated for root canal therapy.
- Trial name
- SUPREME (NCT02285595)
- Testing
- Sonendo GentleWave™ System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Sonendo, Inc.
Chronic Periodontitis
Study to Compare Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) to Traditional Treatments of Chronic Periodontitis
The purpose of this study is to compare the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP protocol) using the Free-running (FR) Pulsed Neodimium: Yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser to Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) alone…
- Trial name
- LANAP (NCT01282229)
- Testing
- LANAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry
Dental Malocclusion
Precision Orthodontics: A Comparison of Custom vs Traditional Bracket Treatment Efficiency
This investigational testing aims to target multiple investigations sites to examine treatment efficiency metrics using a completely digital and patient-specific bracket treatment system for the correction of malocclusions.
- Trial name
- NCT04266769
- Testing
- LightForce Orthodontic System
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- LightForce Orthodontics
Healthy Athletes
Comparison of Videogame Based Dance Training With Agility Ladder Drills on Agility of Volleyball Players
This study will examine the effects of six week dance training, using the Xbox Kinect Just Dance 2014 programme, on the agility scores along with general and hamstring flexibility and extensibility of the hip flexor.
- Trial name
- NCT02370368
- Testing
- XBOX Kinect Just Dance 2014, Agility Ladder Drills
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Central Line Complication, Central Line Infection
Innovative Central Line Securement Device in the Pediatric Population
This study involves evaluating pediatric patients with central lines to determine differences in line complications and quality of life in those with a novel central line securement device (wrap) as compared to those who use a…
- Conditions
- Central Line Complication, Central Line Infection, Central Line-Associated Infection, Central Line Sepsis
- Trial name
- NCT04522778
- Testing
- Wearable Central Line Securement Device (Vest), Traditional Securement Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Ryan St. Pierre-Hetz
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Specimen Collection
A Study Comparing Use of Manual and Power Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Devices in Children
The purpose of this study is to compare use of a powered bone marrow aspiration and biopsy device (OnControl) to use of a standard manual bone marrow aspiration and biopsy device to obtain bone marrow biopsy specimens in…
- Trial name
- NCT02159118
- Testing
- Manual bone marrow aspiration and biopsy device, Powered bone marrow aspiration and biopsy device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Vidacare Corporation
Speech Sound Disorder
Delineation of Sensorimotor Subtypes Underlying Residual Speech Errors
Children with speech sound disorder show diminished accuracy and intelligibility in spoken communication and may thus be perceived as less capable or intelligent than peers, with negative consequences for both socioemotional and…
- Trial name
- C-RESULTS (NCT03736213)
- Testing
- Visual-acoustic biofeedback, Ultrasound biofeedback
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Study of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) Given Subcutaneously in Combination With Traditional DMARDs in Patients With Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
This randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, multicenter study will evaluate the reduction in disease activity and the safety of tocilizumab (RoActemra/Actemra) in combination with traditional disease-modifying…
- Trial name
- NCT01232569
- Testing
- Tocilizumab 162 mg
- Where
- 141 sites in United States, Argentina and 20 more
- Volunteers
- 656 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Birth Setting, Maternal Health
Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony in a Rural Ethiopian Hospital to Increase Hospital-based Delivery Rates
This study evaluates if organizing a postpartum traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony will provide an incentive for our antenatal care patients to eventually deliver in our hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT04232137
- Testing
- Postpartum coffee ceremony
- Volunteers
- 439 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Strength, Range of Motion
Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training vs Traditional Resistance Training Exercises Following ACLR Surgery
The main objective/s of the study is to compare the effectiveness of low load blood flow restriction training (LL-BFR) with traditional resistance training exercises (T-RT) at improving skeletal muscle hypertrophy, strength…
- Conditions
- Strength, Range of Motion, Pain-Knee, Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06480032
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction band
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abasyn University Peshawar
Rotator Cuff Tear
Nonopioid Analgesia After Rotator Cuff Repair
This is a randomized, single blinded, standard of care controlled clinical trial. This project aims to compare postoperative pain control in patients in two treatment arms of rotator cuff repair: a treatment group given a…
- Trial name
- NCT03818919
- Testing
- Celecoxib, Ketorolac, Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System