Clinical trials: sponsored by Emory University
Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Support Groups and Veterans
In this study, we will compare the quality of life in veterans having ICD who attend the ICD support groups to those who do not.
- Conditions
- Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Sudden Cardiac Death
- Trial name
- NCT00846417
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Coronary Artery Disease
Anti Ischemic Effects of Abciximab in Angioplasty and Stenting Patients
AIR STUDY TITLE: Anti-Ischemic effects of Abciximab(Reopro) PATIENT POPULATION: Patients undergoing PCI(an interventional procedure placing a small stent/metallic tube to keep a narrowed artery in your heart open) and either on a…
- Trial name
- AIR (NCT00379418)
- Testing
- Abciximab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Norepinephrine Transporter Availability in PTSD
The objective of this proposal is to collect pilot data to characterize the binding of [11C]MENET in combat-exposed war veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- NCT01799837
- Testing
- [C-11]MENET
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Contraception
A Comparison of Continuation Rates for Three Hormonal Contraceptive Methods
This study will assess the continuation rates among women using oral contraceptive pills, Depo-Provera and Ortho Evra following a first trimester abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT00253019
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 321 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Stroke
Evaluation of BOTOX® With Rehabilitation Therapy for the Treatment of Wrist and Hand Spasticity in Post-Stroke Patients
The present study is designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of injections of BOTOX® in spastic muscles of the arm and hand compared with injections of saline (which would do nothing) when combined with rehabilitation…
- Trial name
- Botox/Rehab (NCT00565201)
- Testing
- Botox and rehab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diarrhea, Respiratory Infection
Micronutrient Sprinkles in a Daycare Center
Diarrheal diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally in children less than 5 years of age. Prolonged diarrhea, recurrent infections and growth failure in developing countries are usually a consequence of…
- Trial name
- NCT00967551
- Testing
- Micronutrient Sprinkles with zinc, Micronutrient sprinkles without zinc
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neural Tube Defects
Efficacy of Weekly Versus Daily Folic Acid Supplementation
Investigate the efficacy of weekly versus daily of folic acid supplementation on improving folate, vitamin B12,
- Trial name
- NCT00394862
- Testing
- multivitamin
- Volunteers
- 460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Asthma
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Therapy.
Asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are common disorders, which although are not usually lethal, both have high morbidity, and high healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- NCT00237068
- Testing
- Lansoprazole; Solutab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Efficacy and Safety Study of Escitalopram Augmentation in Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia
A primary hypothesis to be explored here is that, given its pharmacodynamic profile and hypothesized mechanisms associated with schizophrenia, escitalopram will, in comparison to placebo, be effective when added to risperidone or…
- Trial name
- NCT00231335
- Testing
- escitalopram
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Graft vs Host Disease
GVH 022P: Study Using Anti Tumor Necrosis Factor Antibody (Infliximab) for Treatment of Acute Graft Versus Host Disease
Acute graft versus host disease (GVHD) remains one of the most significant and potentially lethal complications of allogeneic bone marrow transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT00228839
- Testing
- Infliximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
T-Cell Immune Deficiency Diseases, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
IMM 0212: Busulfan With Fludarabine and Antithymocyte Globulin as Preparative Therapy for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for the Treatment of Severe Congenital T-Cell Immunodeficiency
This is a multi-institution, single arm, non-randomized pilot study coordinated by the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium.
- Trial name
- NCT00228852
- Testing
- Busulfan, Fludarabine and ATG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Healthy
Effect of Sulfur Amino Acid Depletion and Acetaminophen on Plasma Glutatione
Availability of sulfur amino acids (SAA) is critical for glutathione/glutathione disulfide (GSH/GSSG) and cysteine/cystine (CYS/CYSS) redox in vivo and for many other physiologic functions including protein synthesis, nitrogen…
- Trial name
- NCT00228644
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Healthy
Dietary Effects of Sulfur Amino Acids
The purpose of this study is to determine the level of sulfur amino acids in the diet that is needed to maintaining glutathione antioxidant status.
- Trial name
- NCT00228618
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Asthma
Study to Evaluate the Impact of Obesity on Airway Inflammation and Mechanics in Asthmatics
In the United States there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people who are obese and in the number of people who have asthma. Both are considered serious public health concerns.
- Trial name
- ABI/BALA (NCT00615706)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Infertility, Anovulation
Efficacy Study of the OV-Watch™ Personal Fertility Monitor for Women Using Clomiphene Citrate.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the OV-Watch to predict ovulation while women are taking clomiphene citrate.
- Conditions
- Infertility, Anovulation, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00239603
- Testing
- OV-Watch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Prostate Cancer
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Physician-Patient Discussion of Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men. It is also the second leading cause of cancer-related death among men.
- Trial name
- NCT00208988
- Testing
- Educational handout about prostate cancer screening, Simple cue for patient to talk to doctor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University