Clinical trials: in Ecuador
Alzheimer Disease
LatAm-FINGERS Initiative for Cognitive Change
Currently, 40% of global dementia cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes, with Latin America having a 56% potential reduction due to its high-risk factors.
- Trial name
- LatAmFINGERS (NCT06492967)
- Testing
- Systematic Lifestyle Intervention, Flexible Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- 13 sites in Argentina, Bolivia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 1,065 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación para la Lucha contra las Enfermedades Neurológicas de la Infancia
Alveolar Bone Loss, Tooth Extraction
Reduced Time Interval for Implant Placement After Extraction Socket Preservation Using the Vega Plus Implants
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate whether reducing the healing interval for implant placement after extraction socket preservation improves clinical and radiographic outcomes compared with the…
- Trial name
- RIP-VEGA (NCT07484685)
- Testing
- Reduced time interval treatment protocol, Standard time interval treatment protocol
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil
Pregnancy, Postpartum
Organ Dysfunction Score for Obstetric Patients
The goal of this observational study is to develop and evaluate an organ dysfunction score adapted to pregnancy and early puerperium (SOFA-OBS) that also incorporates a non-invasive tool to evaluate respiratory function (pulse…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Postpartum, Organ Dysfunction, Critical Care, Intensive Care
- Trial name
- SOFA-OBS (NCT07068022)
- Testing
- Organ dysfunction score adjusted to obstetric patients (SOFA-OBS)
- Where
- 18 sites in Argentina, Ecuador and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Daniela Vasquez
Dental Caries, Tooth Demineralization
Kissing as a Protective Factor Against Acidic pH in Saliva
The pH of saliva can be acidic or alkaline; When it is acidic, the tooth enamel is demineralized, that is, weakened. Additionally, bacteria in the mouth can increase and cause infections such as cavities.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Tooth Demineralization, Teeth Erosion Limited to the Enamel
- Trial name
- NCT06501729
- Testing
- Kiss
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil
Childhood Cancer Survivors
Lifestyle Medicine Adherence, Mental Wellbeing, and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology in Ecuador
Background: Advances in pediatric oncology have significantly improved survival rates; however, many children and adolescents with cancer experience persistent physical and psychological challenges that negatively affect their…
- Trial name
- NCT07490548
- Where
- 4 sites in Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Especialidades Espiritu Santo
Adolescent Development, Mental Health Issue
GENESIS Project: Generating Evidence on the Needs of Ecuadorian Adolescents
Background: Adolescence is a period of intensified emotional responses and occurs when mental health disorders commonly develop since adolescents are learning how to deal with powerful emotions.
- Conditions
- Adolescent Development, Mental Health Issue, Lifestyle Factors
- Trial name
- GENESIS (NCT07485673)
- Testing
- Observational
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 1,450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Especialidades Espiritu Santo
Dialysis, Critically Ill Acute Kidney Injury
Epidemiology and Processes of Care for Renal Replacement Therapy in Acute Kidney Injury in Latin America
This is an international, multicenter, observational study aimed at investigating acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy (AKI-RRT) in Latin American countries.
- Conditions
- Dialysis, Critically Ill Acute Kidney Injury, Renal Replacement Therapy for Acute Kidney Injury in ICU, Acute Kidney Injury
- Trial name
- LATAM-AKID (NCT07262320)
- Where
- 15 sites in Bolivia, Brazil and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bariatric Surgery
Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training in Post-bariatric Surgery Patients
Obesity is a health condition caused by excessive accumulation of body fat. This condition is linked to the development of chronic diseases and also places increased stress on the respiratory system, leading to respiratory…
- Trial name
- NCT07289958
- Testing
- Institutionalized therapeutic exercise, Inspiratory muscle training, simulated inspiratory muscle
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University Ramon Llull
Achalasia, EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Safety and Efficacy of a Novel SpydrBlade Flexible Bipolar in POEM
Achalasia is an idiopathic motility disorder, primarily identified by the absence of esophageal peristalsis and the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax properly.
- Trial name
- NCT07406945
- Testing
- SpydrBlade Flex
- Where
- 2 sites in Ecuador, Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effects of Probiotic Consumption in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effects of Saccharomyces boulardii (Sb) consumption on Ecuadorian children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and digestive symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT06568588
- Testing
- S. boulardii CNCM (National Collection of Cultures of Microorganisms) I-745
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Psychological Distress
Practice-Based Evidence in Psychotherapy in Ecuador
This is a naturalistic study implementing a routine outcome monitoring system to track clients' change and outcomes at the Centro de Psicología Aplicada (CPA) of the Universidad de Las Américas in Quito, Ecuador
- Trial name
- NCT05343741
- Testing
- Psychological Intervention
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 340 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de las Americas - Quito
Psychological Distress
Practice-Based Evidence in Psychotherapy: A Multicentric Study From Ecuador
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the progress and outcomes of clients receiving psychotherapy for common mental health problems in Ecuador.
- Trial name
- CLIP_Ecuador (NCT07257848)
- Testing
- Psychological Intervention
- Where
- 11 sites in Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de las Americas - Quito
Gingival Recession, Localized, Gingival Recession
Root Coverage With Tunneling Technique With Connective Tissue Versus Coronal Advancement Flap Technique.
This is a randomized triple-blind clinical trial. This comparative clinical study investigates the efficacy of root coverage using two periodontal techniques: the tunneling technique and the coronal advancement technique.
- Trial name
- NCT06228534
- Testing
- Root coverage with tunneling technique
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Luis Alberto Chauca Bajaña
Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Tion-Emo Therapy and Technique (TET)
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the new therapy Cion-Emo therapy (TET) and to see if this technique is effective for treating depression and anxiety.
- Trial name
- TET (NCT06950970)
- Testing
- Tion-Emo therapy and technique for depression and anxiety Improvement
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Rafael Navia
Heart Failure, Acute Heart Failure (AHF)
American Registry of Ambulatory or Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to better characterize and understand the population of patients with ambulatory or acutely decompensated heart failure in the American continent, getting to know their sociodemographic, clinical and…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Acute Heart Failure (AHF), Chronic Heart Failure
- Trial name
- AMERICCAASS (NCT05295641)
- Where
- 119 sites in United States, Argentina and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 6,732 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Clinica Valle del Lili
Alveolar Bone Resorption, Preserving the Alveolar Ridge
Radiographic Evaluation in Alveolar Preservation Using Platelet-rich Fibrin. Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial is designed to assess the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a biomaterial derived from a participant's own blood, in alveolar ridge preservation following premolar extraction for orthodontic…
- Trial name
- NCT06900036
- Testing
- Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Application for Alveolar Preservation
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Healthy
Effect of Xylitol-based Chewing Gums, Sugar-free and Sugared, on Salivary Flow and pH in Young Adults
This study was planned to evaluate the effects of xylitol-based chewing gums, sugar-free and sugared, on salivary flow and pH in young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06370091
- Testing
- Gum of Xylitol, Gum of sugar free, Gum of sugar
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Preeclampsia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction
sFlt1/PlGF and Planned Delivery to Prevent Preeclampsia at Term.
Preeclampsia (PE) affects ~5% of pregnancies. Although improved obstetrical care has significantly diminished associated maternal mortality, PE remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the world.
- Conditions
- Preeclampsia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Maternal Hypertension, Neonatal Outcome
- Trial name
- PE37 (NCT04766866)
- Testing
- sFlt1/PlGF screening in maternal blood at 35 to 36.6 weeks of gestation
- Where
- 21 sites in Belgium, Colombia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 9,132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Cancer, Pediatric Cancer
Impact of a Physical Activity Program on the Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer Patients
Physical activity is essential for the health and well-being of children and adolescents. However, those living with cancer often experience reduced physical activity levels, which negatively impact their functional capacity and…
- Trial name
- NCT06813950
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Sociedad de Lucha Contra el Cáncer
Cervical Cancer, HPV Infection
Hospital-based Validation of the New ELEVATE Screening Tool
ELEVATE is a six-year project, conducted by an international research alliance led by Ghent University, aiming to develop a new test and approach for cervical cancer screening in hard-to-reach populations.
- Trial name
- ELEVATE-Pilot (NCT06304610)
- Testing
- Questionnaire, HPV self-sample, Endocervical sample
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent