Clinical trials: gene expression analysis
Prostate Cancer, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Supplementation in RNA-seq Profiles of Single-core Prostate Samples, Among Veterans
Veterans between the ages of 50-75, who are having a prostate biopsy, will be recruited for their permission to collect an extra biopsy core for RNA-sequencing.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Vitamin D Deficiency, Stress Reaction
- Trial name
- VitD/RNA-seq (NCT04621500)
- Testing
- cholecalciferol, Standard of Care Prostate Biopsy - collection of 13th core for RNA-seq, Standard of Care Prostate Biopsies at baseline and after one year vitamin D3 supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Systemic Scleroderma
BIOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF THE VASCULAR FRACTION FROM THE ADIPOSE TISSUE OF PATIENTS WITH SCLERODERMIA
The overall objective is to propose a comprehensive analysis of the biological properties of the stromal vascular fraction evaluated in the SCLERADEC 2 clinical trial (n = 15 available) and preserved in the biological collection…
- Trial name
- sclerabio (NCT03629002)
- Testing
- Study of the gene expression profile
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition Markers in OSMF
Oral Sub mucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is essentially an imbalance between collagen metabolism and wound healing mechanism induced by arecanut chewing habit.
- Trial name
- NCT03732872
- Testing
- Biopsy tissue analysis, Saliva analysis
- Volunteers
- 185 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Oxford Dental College, Hospital and Research Center, Bangalore, India
Cardiovascular Diseases
Molecular Investigation of GENetic Factors in Cardiovascular and Immune-related Traits and Diseases Using a BIOresource of Healthy Volunteers (GENBIO)
The risk of cardiovascular disease is determined by the complex interplay between an individual's genetic make-up, lifestyle, and the environment.
- Trial name
- GENBIO (NCT04931498)
- Testing
- Questionnaire, Anthropometric measurements: height, weight, and body fat, Blood pressure and heart rate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Thoracic Diseases
A Clinical Study of TRUVIEW ART™(Advanced Reconstruction Tech)to Improve Image Quality on Chest Radiograph
To validate the following theory: "With TRUVIEW ART™ applied a detector's quantitative performance index, MTF(Modulation Transfer Function), is increased 20% or more".
- Trial name
- ART (NCT02971917)
- Testing
- Chest x-ray image acquisition, Creation of TRUVIEW ART applied image, Comparison of TRUVIEW ART image with original image
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Hip Fracture of Intertrochanteric Type, Thromboembolic Event
Diffrence in Thromboprofilaksis in Elderly Ostoepenic Hip Fractures According to Mobility Status by Genetic Analysis
Hip fracture is a common and severe disease in elderly patients. The question of the study is whether elderly patients with severe osteopenia have significantly lower levels of the collagen-binding protein Hsp47 than relatively…
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture of Intertrochanteric Type, Thromboembolic Event, Osteopenia, Thrombosis Embolism
- Trial name
- HSP 47 (NCT06959017)
- Testing
- Gene Expression Analysis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Chronic Periodontitis
Gene Expression Profiles in Chronic Periodontitis
Current concepts of the causes of periodontitis implicate a bacterial infection as the primary cause of the disease. Several bacterial species residing in a biofilm on tooth surfaces are closely associated with periodontitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02467283
- Testing
- Genom-based whole-genome transcriptomic
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Analysis of Protein Expression in Serum of KOA Subjects
In the previous study "Using omics technology to explore the mechanism of acupuncture treatment of different acupoints of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial (CMUH109-REC3-113)", we found that acupuncture for knee…
- Trial name
- NCT06553313
- Testing
- Micro-Western Array
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Caries,Dental, Dental Caries
The Impact of Sage Extract on GTS B and D Gene Expression in S. Mutans
Glucosyltransferases (Gtfs) play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of dental caries caused by Streptococcus mutans. Gtfs is recognized as an attractive target for effective therapeutic interventions aimed at inhibiting…
- Conditions
- Caries,Dental, Dental Caries, Dental Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06703554
- Testing
- Sage Oil Mouthwash, Chlorohexidine Mouthwash
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Sensitive Skin
TRPV Expression in Subjects With Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin syndrome is defined as the presence of burning, itching or any other unpleasant sensation on the skin, due to physical, chemical or psychological factors.
- Trial name
- NCT01871883
- Testing
- Skin biopsy, Oral mucosa specimen
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí
Cardiovascular Diseases, Periodontal Diseases
Impact of Periodontal Treatment on Local miRNA Expression
To assess the impact of Fill Mouth Scaling and Root planing or Quadrant Scaling and Root planing gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) levels of miRNA 7a-5p, miRNA 21-3p, miRNA 21-5p, miRNA 100-5p, miRNA 125-5p, miRNA 200b-3p and miRNA…
- Trial name
- NCT05275127
- Testing
- changes of gingival crevicular fluid miRNA
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Catania
Smoking, Diabetes
Gene Expression Variation and Implant Wound Healing Among Smokers and Diabetics
Periodontal wound healing is a complex multifactorial process that involves interactions among various cells, growth factors, hormones and extracellular matrices.
- Trial name
- NCT01663298
- Testing
- Dental implant surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
PANS, Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Treatment Response in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)
Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by the abrupt onset of symptoms and currently diagnosed mainly on clinical criteria, as reliable diagnostic biomarkers…
- Trial name
- BIOMA-PANS (NCT07718958)
- Testing
- Psycodiagnostic evaluation, Polysomnography, 1H-NMR analysis
- Where
- 5 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cagliari
Metformin, Prediabetes
Metformin and Molecular Aging in Prediabetes
The incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are increasing globally. The global prevalence of diabetes has nearly doubled since 1980, rising from 4.7% to 8.5% in the adult population.
- Trial name
- NCT07302932
- Testing
- Metformin treatment, Analyzed by qPCR for T/S ratio.
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Diabetes Foundation, India
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
BMPR2 Mutations and Iron Metabolism in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Previously characterised PAH patients, including idiopathic, heritable and other forms of group 1 PAH with and without BMPR2 mutation which have already been analysed and are regularly seen in the Center for Pulmonary…
- Trial name
- AMIA (NCT04086537)
- Testing
- hepcidin levels and BMPR2 expression
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Conjunctivitis, Allergic
OJO-miR: microRNA Expression in Allergic Conjunctivitis.
Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) causes inflammation of the conjunctiva in response to environmental allergens, affecting a significant percentage of the world population and reducing quality of life.
- Trial name
- OJO-miR (NCT07385495)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana
Romano-Ward Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome
Evaluation of the Effects of KCNQ1 Mutation on Insulin Tolerance and Obsessive Compulsive Features in Long QT Romano-Ward Syndrome Patients.
The objectives of the study are to investigate if KCNQ1 mutation in Romano-Ward long QT patients can be associated with changes in insulin regulation and with psychological features of compulsivity, impulsivity and behavioural…
- Conditions
- Romano-Ward Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome, Compulsive Behavior, Healthy Individuals
- Trial name
- PRIME (NCT04715256)
- Testing
- Cognitive assessment of obsessive-compulsive and impulsive behaviours, Genomic analysis, Glucoregulation assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biotrial
Vitiligo
Evaluation of Serum and Tissue Cathepsin L in Non-segmental Vitiligo Patients
Introduction Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease of the skin that targets pigment producing melanocytes and results in patches of depigmentation that are visible as white spots (Frisoli et al., 2020) Vitiligo is a relatively common…
- Trial name
- NCT06261073
- Testing
- blood sample and tissue biopsy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Impacts of Intermittent Fasting on Energy Balance and Associated Health Outcomes
Obesity is a global concern with links to conditions such as diabetes. Historically, these conditions have been managed by reducing energy intake on a daily basis, which is often hampered by low adherence rates and compensatory…
- Trial name
- NCT02498002
- Testing
- Physical Activity Monitoring (Actiheart), Energy Intake Monitoring, Body Weight Monitoring
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Head and Neck Cancer
Biomarkers in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and in Healthy Volunteers
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood, tissue, and saliva in the laboratory from patients with cancer and from healthy volunteers may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00899769
- Testing
- protein expression analysis, proteomic profiling, immunoenzyme technique
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center