Clinical trials: lifestyle and therapy programmes
Asthma
Improved Quality of the Treatment and Increased Compliance in Asthmatics Through the Dialog Tool Soren - Between Patient and Caregiver
The purpose of the study is to assess if a dialog tool can improve compliance and asthma control in patients with asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT00272727
- Testing
- Dialog tool for caregivers
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Hypercholesterolaemia
Study of Asian Patients With Hypercholesterolaemia in the UK - Rosuvastatin 5mg Versus Atorvastatin 10mg
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of rosuvastatin 5mg in lowering blood cholesterol, compared to one other medicine, atorvastatin 10mg in Asian patients in the UK.
- Trial name
- NCT00427960
- Testing
- Dietary advice, rosuvastatin, atorvastatin
- Where
- 9 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The Use of a Forecasting System for Predicting Exacerbations of COPD
People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often have periods during the year when their symptoms become worse. These are often due to an infection and are called "exacerbations" by doctors.
- Trial name
- NCT00788645
- Testing
- COPD self care advice, Poor weather forecast warning
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Improving Quality-of-life and Depressive Symptoms of Combat Veterans Via Internet-based Intervention
Background: Current military involvement in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom - OEF) and Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom - OIF) has created unforeseen burdens on the mental health and well-being of US service women and men.
- Conditions
- Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Functional Status
- Trial name
- NCT01231711
- Testing
- Vets Prevail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Prevail Health Solutions, LLC
Mindfulness Training
Virtual Coach for Mindfulness Meditation Training
Evaluate the effectiveness of using a virtual computer coach to provide mindfulness meditation training, and the coaching support required to initiate a regular practice.
- Trial name
- NCT01212497
- Testing
- Mindfulness meditation coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Psychometrix Associates
Smoking
Oklahoma Weight Concerns Quitline: a Randomized Cessation Trial
The purpose of the "Weigh2Quit" study was to test in a randomized trial, a "weight concerns" intervention designed to reduce weight concerns that might impact cessation, increase physical activity and adherence to tobacco…
- Trial name
- OKRCT (NCT01162577)
- Testing
- Weight Concerns
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Consumer Wellness Solutions
Personal Experience and Personal Initiation Program, Health Prevention Activities
Promoting Health by Self Experience (PHASE) Randomized Controlled Trial
Promoting Health by Self Experience (PHASE) randomized controlled trial Study Hypothesis: A personal experience in health promotion will affect the health prevention activities of the health providers and thus will impact their…
- Conditions
- Personal Experience and Personal Initiation Program, Health Prevention Activities, Impact on Patients
- Trial name
- PHASE (NCT01129895)
- Testing
- Health promotion
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 650 people
- Sponsor
- Unilever Israel
Intravenous Placement Procedure
Satisfaction With Pediatric Intravenous Catheter Placement in the Emergency Department
The purpose of this study is to determine the satisfaction among parents and nurses of pediatric patients with IV catheter placement in the Emergency Department.
- Trial name
- NCT00766181
- Testing
- Zingo TM (lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate) powder intradermal injection system
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Anesiva, Inc.
Behavior
Interactive Program for Effective Playground Supervision
The goal of the Playground supervision clinical trial is to see if playground management skills are improved, after implementing the school-wide behavior management program.
- Trial name
- Playground_2 (NCT01094236)
- Testing
- On the Playground behavior management program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,316 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc.
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
LifeZig Personalized Reminiscence Video With Slideshows and Music for Individuals With Alzheimer's and Dementia
The LifeZig Project is a research study of a new reminiscence activity for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other types of dementia, based on the LifeZig system, with personalized video channels containing old…
- Trial name
- Lifezig (NCT00759863)
- Testing
- Lifezig
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Photozig, Inc.
Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Remote Monitoring in Diabetes Disease Management
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether remote monitoring in diabetes management is more effective at helping patients manage their disease than a standard disease management program.
- Trial name
- NCT00675311
- Testing
- DM-Standard, Disease Management Plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- LifeScan
Frail Elderly, Medication Errors
MD.2 Medication Dispenser Medication Adherence Study
The objective of this study is to quantify the benefits of using the MD.2 on health outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00560001
- Testing
- MD.2 Medication Dispenser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Interactive Medical Developments
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorders
Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of Therapy for the Prevention of Weight Gain Associated With Olanzapine
The goal of this study is to answer the following questions: Whether treatment with amantadine, metformin or zonisamide can prevent or reverse the weight gain that is associated with olanzapine Whether taking amantadine…
- Trial name
- NCT00401973
- Testing
- olanzapine, amantadine, metformin
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Brazil and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Skin Aging, Weight Loss
Effect of Revival Soy on Weight Loss and Skin, Hair, and Nails in Premenopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to determine if dietary consumption of Revival Soy can improve the appearance of the skin, hair, and finger nails and support weight loss in overweight, premenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT00352157
- Testing
- Revival Soy Dietary Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Overweight
Effect of South Beach Diet (SBD™) Using SBD™ Products Compared to a Calorie-Restricted Diet in Women
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the South Beach Diet™ and South Beach Diet™ products compared to a traditional calorie restricted diet.
- Trial name
- NCT00932516
- Testing
- South Beach Diet™ with South Beach Diet™ Products, South Beach Diet™, Calorie restricted diet with South Beach Diet™ Products
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- Mondelēz International, Inc.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effect of South Beach Diet (SBD™) Using SBD™ Products Compared to the American Diabetic Association (ADA) Diabetes Meal Plan on Body Weight and Satiety in Diabetic Women
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the South Beach Diet and products compared to the American Diabetic Association Diabetes Meal Plan.
- Trial name
- NCT00931034
- Testing
- South Beach Diet with South Beach Diet Products, American Diabetes Association Diabetes Meal Plan
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Mondelēz International, Inc.
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
Quality of Life Validation in Laryngitis
The primary purpose of this study was to establish the psychometric properties of a new disease specific Quality of Life questionnaire, the LPR-HRQL.
- Trial name
- NCT00641264
- Testing
- Omeprazole, Quality of Life questionnaire
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Dyslipidaemia
48-wk Open Label Phase IIIb to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin in reducing low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels to internationally recognised goals in subjects with dyslipidaemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00654602
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin, Maintenance of specific diet
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Type 2 Diabetes
GALLANT 2 Tesaglitazar vs. Placebo
This is a 24-week randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multi-center, placebo-controlled study of tesaglitazar (0.5 and 1 mg) in patients with type 2 diabetes, not adequately controlled on diet and lifestyle advice alone…
- Trial name
- NCT00252772
- Testing
- Tesaglitazar, Dietary and Lifestyle counseling
- Where
- 14 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Obesity
Methods Study to Characterize Early Indicators of Weight Loss in People
Methods study to characterize early indicators of weight loss in people.
- Trial name
- NCT00383253
- Testing
- caloric restriction - 10%, caloric restriction - 25%, caloric restriction - 50%
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer