Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Iowa
Abdominal Abscess
Antibiotic Irrigations for Intra-Abdominal Drains
Intra-abdominal abscesses are pus-filled pouches in the abdominal cavity. Current standard of care includes drain placement in the abscess cavity to reach source control as well as administration of systemic antibiotics.
- Trial name
- AID (NCT03476941)
- Testing
- Gentamicin Sulfate Inj 20mg/2ml vial for injection, Clindamycin phosphate 6 mg/1ml for injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Tooth Loss
Healing Dynamics in Human Extraction Sockets Grafted With Bio-Oss Collagen®
The purpose of this study is to clinically, radiographically and histologically evaluate the healing sequence of post-extraction sockets grafted with Bio-Oss Collagen® at 3, 6 and 9 months following tooth extraction in…
- Trial name
- NCT03659617
- Testing
- xenograft (BioOss Collagen)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Pregestational Diabetes
Does the Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in the Immediate Postpartum Period in Women With Pregestational Diabetes Admitted to the Hospital Decrease Hypoglycemic Episodes
This study will examine whether continuous glucose monitoring in patients hospitalized in the immediate postpartum period is more effective than traditional point of care glucose testing in identifying patients with hypoglycemia.
- Trial name
- NCT06141941
- Testing
- CGM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis
Iterative Design of Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Reduce Articular Contact Stress
The proposed study evaluates the effect of carbon fiber brace design on forces across the ankle joint. Research suggests that ankle arthritis develops after ankle fracture, in part, due to elevated forces on the cartilage.
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Ankle
- Trial name
- PRMRP-FPA2 (NCT04562896)
- Testing
- Custom Carbon Fiber Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Edentulous Jaw, Edentulous Mouth
Use of Two Dissolvable Therapeutics Under Removable Partial Dentures
Older removable denture wearing adults suffer from a complex set of oral health challenges, with relatively few solutions identified at this time.
- Trial name
- NCT05441527
- Testing
- MI Paste, then, Biotene Dry Mouth Gel, Biotene Dry Mouth Gel, then, MI Paste
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Tooth Extraction, Immediate Implant Placement
Ultrasound-based Imaging to Detect Early Changes of Hard and Soft Tissue Around Immediately Placed Implants With or Without Soft Tissue Augmentation
Mid-facial recession following immediate implant placement (IIP) in the place of a tooth poses a significant challenge for clinicians to treat.
- Trial name
- NCT05330702
- Testing
- Xenogeneic Volume-Stable Collagen Matrix (VCMX) graft No Intervention: No Soft Tissue Augmentation, Tuberosity Connective Tissue Graft (CTG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Incentives and Glucose Adherence in Diabetes
Diabetes in pregnancy carries significant pregnancy specific risks and requires frequent glucose monitoring to reduce these risks.
- Trial name
- NCT03338829
- Testing
- Positive incentive, Loss aversion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Preeclampsia
Angiotensin II and Chronic Inflammation in Persistent Microvascular Dysfunction Following Preeclampsia
Women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease later in life, even if they are otherwise healthy.
- Trial name
- NCT03482440
- Testing
- Salsalate Oral Tablet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Central Nervous System Sensitization
Pregabalin for Central Sensitization in TKA
The study purpose is to determine if giving pregabalin before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can improve pain and meaningful function after surgery in patients that have central sensitization (CS).
- Trial name
- NCT05460871
- Testing
- Pregabalin 75mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Diabetic Retinopathy With Macular Edema of Both Eyes (Diagnosis), Central Retinal Vein Occlusion With Macular Edema
Cool vs Room-temperature Artificial Tears
Background and Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of cooled versus room temperature artificial tears in reducing post intravitreal injection (IVI) ocular discomfort.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy With Macular Edema of Both Eyes (Diagnosis), Central Retinal Vein Occlusion With Macular Edema, Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Unspecified Eye, Cystoid Macular Edema
- Trial name
- NCT05832996
- Testing
- Refresh Plus Preservative-free Lubricant Eye Drops
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Foot Injuries and Disorders
SCANREP: Reliability of 3D Lower Limb Scanning
3D limb scanning systems have recently been implemented for the clinical fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices due to substantial decreases in costs.
- Trial name
- NCT04032041
- Testing
- Structure Sensor, Caliper
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Anxiety, Hypertension
Anxiety-mediated Impairments in Large Elastic Artery Function and the Autonomic Nervous System
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a short-term (4 weeks) pharmacological blockade of sympathetic nerve activity (clonidine) on anxiety symptoms, vascular function, inflammation, muscle sympathetic nerve…
- Trial name
- ATLAS (NCT03109795)
- Testing
- Clonidine Pill, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Healthy
Visualizing Dermal Micropores With OCT
The study to be performed will allow visualization of skin micropores following microneedle treatment in healthy subjects in differing racial/ethnic backgrounds.
- Trial name
- NCT04867733
- Testing
- Micropatch (microneedle patch)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Adult ALL, Healthy
Heel Wedges and Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Control Knee Biomechanics
The proposed study evaluates the effect of medial and lateral wedges and carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) on lower limb forces and motion during walking.
- Trial name
- CDOKNEEpilot (NCT05209360)
- Testing
- Medial or Lateral Wedge, Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Adult ALL, Healthy
Effects of Malleo-Lok Stiffness on Lower Limb Mechanics
The primary purpose of this research study is to determine if the stiffness of a commercially available ankle foot orthosis (Malleo-Lok, Bio-Mechanical Composites, Des Moines IA) impacts gait biomechanics and overall joint level…
- Trial name
- MalleoLokStiff (NCT04806100)
- Testing
- Malleo-Lok
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Healthy
iWalk Hands Free Crutch
The proposed study evaluates the effects of a hands free crutch (iWalkFree, Inc.) on walking balance and stability compared to standard crutches.
- Trial name
- HFC (NCT04978363)
- Testing
- BOOT, HFC, SAC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Sedentary Behavior
Residential MapTrek- Increasing Physical Activity Among Older Adults in a Residential-Living
Older adults are a growing population, with projections to reach 83.7 million by 2050. Furthermore, older adults are the most sedentary and least physically active adult population.
- Trial name
- NCT04041869
- Testing
- MapTrek
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Healthy
4 mA tDCS, Estrogen, and Leg Muscle Fatigability
The majority of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) studies have failed to consider sex as a modulating factor. This neglect may partly account for the high inter-subject variability bemoaned by many tDCS investigators…
- Trial name
- NCT04471805
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation 4 mA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Dental Caries on Pit and Fissure Surface
A Clinical Trial Comparing Isolite® vs. Cotton Roll Isolation in the Placement of Dental Sealants
The purpose of this split-mouth, randomized, controlled trial is to evaluate the retention rates of sealants placed under Isolite vs. cotton roll isolation.
- Trial name
- NCT02668874
- Testing
- Isolite System, Cotton Roll Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Healthy
Micropore Closure Kinetics at Various Body Sites
The study to be performed will define the rate of skin barrier recovery following micropatch application to the skin on the upper arm, volar forearm, and abdomen in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT03657277
- Testing
- Micropatch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa