Clinical trials: Vascular Liver Disease
Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease
Effects on Glutamine on the Outcome of Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Recipients
The primary purpose of this project is to investigate if addition of glutamine, an amino acid, to standard parenteral nutrition, may improve the clinical outcome of the bone marrrow transplantation reducing the occurrence of…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease, Mucositis
- Trial name
- NCT00563498
- Testing
- Glutamine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Liver Cirrhosis, Arterial Hypertension
Clinical Application of Simcyp-Guided Doses of Antihypertensive Drugs in Cirrhotic Patients
This was a prospective, open-label, randomized, parallel pilot clinical study conducted over 3 months on 50 Egyptian cirrhotic patients with arterial hypertension and portal hypertension, evaluating the real-world applicability…
- Trial name
- NCT07397481
- Testing
- Nebivolol 5 mg, Carvedilol 12.5 mg, Nebivolol 2.5 mg
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Hepatitis C, Vasculitis
Rituximab to Treat Hepatitis C-Associated Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of Rituximab (anti-CD20) in the treatment of patients with hepatitis C associated cryoglobulinemic vasculitis (HCV-CV) who have failed or are intolerant to…
- Trial name
- NCT00029107
- Testing
- Rituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Heart Failure, Liver Fibrosis
Magnetic Resonance Elastography as a Method to Estimate Stiffness of Soft Tissues
Magnetic resonance elastography is a novel non-invasive MRI technique to obtain stiffness of soft tissues such as liver, heart, kidneys, etc.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Liver Fibrosis, Cardiac Transplant Rejection, Aortic Aneurysms
- Trial name
- MRE (NCT01757730)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arunark Kolipaka
Obesity, Atherosclerosis
Observational Study of Early Metabolic and Vascular Changes in Obesity
To work against the increasing burden of obesity, the STYJOBS / EDECTA (STYrian Juvenile OBesity Study / Early DetECtion of Atherosclerosis) project was started at the Medical University of Graz in 2003.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation, Adiponectin Deficiency
- Trial name
- STYJOBS (NCT00482924)
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Cardiovascular Diseases
Molecular Investigation of Genetic Factors in CArDiovascular Diseases Using an BIOresource of Healthy Volunteers
The risk of cardiovascular disease is determined by the complex interplay between an individual's genetic make-up, lifestyle, and the environment.
- Trial name
- CADBIO (NCT03038750)
- Testing
- Eligibility and lifestyle restrictions check., Medical history, demographic and lifestyle factors, Anthropometric measurements: height, weight, and body fat
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Acute Cellular Graft Rejection, Liver Transplant Rejection
Budesonide for Immunosuppression After Liver Transplantation to Reduce Side Effects
Our hypothesis is that budesonide will provide effective hepatic ISP that will replace prednisone and allow lower systemic drug levels of FK, thus reducing the steroid- and calcineurin-associated complications often observed in…
- Trial name
- BILT (NCT03315052)
- Testing
- Budesonide, Tacrolimus（FK506）, Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Hepatocellular Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Combined Treatment of Durvalumab, Bevacizumab, Tremelimumab and Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) in Subjects With Hepatocellular Carcinoma or Biliary Tract Carcinoma
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common cancer in the world. Most people with advanced HCC survive an average of 6 to 9 months.
- Conditions
- Hepatocellular Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03937830
- Testing
- durvalumab, Doxorubicin-Eluting Beads, TACE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Septic Shock, Vasoplegia
Evaluating in Cirrhotics With Refractory Vasoplegia the Effect of Methylene Blue
Mortality rates associated septic shock remains unacceptably high, around 20-50%, with refractory hypotension in half of these patients.
- Conditions
- Septic Shock, Vasoplegia, Cirrhosis, Liver, Refractory Shock
- Trial name
- CRuMBS (NCT03120637)
- Testing
- Methylene Blue
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
506U78 in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer and Kidney or Liver Impairment
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of 506U78 in treating patients who have hematologic cancer…
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00004239
- Testing
- Compound 506U78
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Cirrhosis, Liver
Rotational Thromboelastometry Guided Blood Component Use in Children With Cirrhosis Undergoing Invasive Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Blood products are commonly used before invasive procedures in patients with end-stage liver diseases despite cirrhosis being a thrombophilic state.
- Trial name
- NCT04460222
- Testing
- Rotational Thromboelastometry to guide blood product transfusion pre invasive procedure, Conventional transfusion methods to guide blood product transfusion pre invasive procedure
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
Liver Cirrhosis
Supplemental Corticosteroids in Cirrhotic Hypotensive Patients With Suspicion of Sepsis
The main goal of the study is to investigate the clinical relevance, efficacy and safety of treating hypotensive cirrhotic patients with suspicion of sepsis and on vasopressors with low-dose hydrocortisone in order to reverse…
- Trial name
- SCOTCH; (NCT02602210)
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone, NaCL 0.9%
- Where
- 10 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Heart Disease, Dyspnea
Screening of Patients Admitted to a Local Hospital With Pocket-sized Ultrasound
Ultrasound (US) is widely used as a diagnostic tool in a hospital setting. In a medical department, diagnosis like heart failure or most kinds of heart diseases, hypervolemia, hypovolemia, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion…
- Conditions
- Heart Disease, Dyspnea, Aortic Disease, Kidney Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01081210
- Testing
- Ultrasound examination
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Liver Transplant; Complications
Impact of Graft Reconditioning With Hypothermic Machine Perfusion on HCC Recurrence After Liver Transplantation
The use of devices for liver grafts perfusion before transplantation, either hypothermic (HOPE) or normothermic (NMP), is rapidly spreading thanks to the promising results obtained so far in terms of graft survival and…
- Trial name
- NCT06236568
- Testing
- D-HOPE machine perfusion, Liver transplantation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena
Coagulation Disorder, Cirrhosis, Liver
ADAMTS-13 and Von Willebrand Factor Levels and Activities in Children With Cirrhosis and/or Portal Hypertension
Hemostasis-related disorders are common in cirrhosis and portal hypertension. However, it is not known whether the net effect of changes in hemostasis in the sense of predisposition to hemorrhagic or thrombotic state.
- Trial name
- NCT04267406
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Diabetes, Prediabetes
Meta-Analyses of the Effect of Plant Protein Versus Animal Protein on Cardiometabolic Risk
Vegetarian diets have been associated with a reduced risk of preventable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. These effects may be mediated through direct or indirect pathways.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Prediabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Dysglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT02037321
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- John Sievenpiper
Esophageal Varices
Beta Blockers Versus Variceal Band Ligation and Beta Blockers for Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding
Patients with scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) and portal hypertension (elevated blood pressure in the liver vasculature) can develop esophageal varices (dilated veins). These have an increased risk of bleeding each year.
- Trial name
- NCT00409084
- Testing
- endoscopic variceal band ligation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Pragmatic Trial (Trial 1)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasm
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04281784)
- Testing
- EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,512 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, NAFLD - Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
OneSTOP (One-Stop Telehealth Obesity Program) for Multidisciplinary Weight Management and Related Comorbidities
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the use of a care model including teleconsults and the EMPOWER app can induce clinically significant weight loss and metabolic improvements in obese adults with diabetes and…
- Conditions
- Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, NAFLD - Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hypertension, Dyslipidaemia
- Trial name
- OneSTOP (NCT06890169)
- Testing
- OneSTOP program, Standard of care weight management program
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Changi General Hospital
Head Injury
Effect of Intrathoracic Pressure Regulation on Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate proof of clinical concept that application of the Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (ITPR) will result in an increase in Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) and a decrease in Intracranial…
- Trial name
- NCT01824589
- Testing
- -7 cm H2O ITPR, -12cm H2O ITPR
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Circulatory Systems