Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Miami
Eye Infections, Bacterial
Comparison of Conjunctival Antimicrobial Activity and Patient Comfort Between Topical Hypochlorous Acid (Avenova) and Betadine
The purpose of this research study is to find out how Avenova (0.01 % hypochlorous acid) works compared to Betadine (Povidone iodide) for reducing bacteria and patient discomfort in the eyes.
- Trial name
- NCT04981860
- Testing
- Betadine, AvenovaTM
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Adherence, Medication
Life-Steps Counseling to Enhance Adherence and Engagement in PrEP Care
The purpose of this study is to test how different types of interventions may affect how someone takes their pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication.
- Trial name
- NCT04316715
- Testing
- Lifesteps for PrEP, Daily text message reminders
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence
Hispanic Men Building Respect Education and Safety/ HoMBRES Manteniendo Respeto, Educacion y Seguridad.
The overall objective of this project is to adapt and enhance HoMBReS (Hispanic Men Building Respect, Education, and Safety within Families /Hombres Manteniendo Respeto, Educacion y Seguridad de Familia), a Center for Disease…
- Conditions
- Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS
- Trial name
- HoMBRES (NCT03730987)
- Testing
- HoMBReS intervention, Families Talking Together (FTT), Diabetes Prevention Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 244 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Disparity Driven Vergence in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
This study aims to determine the validity and safety of disparity driven vergence using a portable goggle system (I-PAS) using a pseudorandom ternary sequence of frequencies for testing.
- Trial name
- NCT03529799
- Testing
- I-PAS Goggles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Overweight and Obesity, Adiposity
Healthy Mothers-Healthy Children Nutrition
Using a randomized two-group, repeated measures experimental design, the goal of the proposed study is to investigate the efficacy of a 12-week nutrition and exercise education, physical activity, coping skills training, and…
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Adiposity, Nutrient; Excess, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- HMHC (NCT03866902)
- Testing
- Nutrition and Physical Activity Intervention, English for Second Language Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 578 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Healthy
How Does the Type of Waveform Affect Tolerability With Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation?
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effects of different forms of a gentle form of electrical stimulation applied to the ear, known as transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS).
- Trial name
- NCT06614933
- Testing
- Biphasic transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, Monophasic transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Injury Leg
Sensors Prediction Study
The purpose of this study is to test whether measures of balance and agility can help predict if a Service Member may be at risk for an injury to their legs before beginning their school and training.
- Trial name
- NCT04541992
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,891 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) Health Education Initiative for School Safety
The purpose of this study is to compare COVID-19 knowledge, experiences, and health behaviors between participants who received the health initiative and those who did not.
- Trial name
- NCT06938230
- Testing
- Health Education Initiative
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Hiv, Substance Use Disorders
PrEP at a Syringe Services Program
The purpose of this study is to see if providing participants with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medicine right away at the IDEA Exchange will help participants remain in HIV negative.
- Trial name
- NCT04782180
- Testing
- Descovy 200Mg 25Mg Tablet, PrEP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Pruritus
Topical Acetaminophen for Itch Relief: a Proof of Concept Study in Healthy Subjects
Currently, topical antihistamines and corticosteroids are mainly used for itching relief. However, the over the counter antihistamines are not effective on all itch conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT03997851
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Carbomer 980
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Glaucoma
Stop Retinal Ganglion Cell Dysfunction Study
Glaucoma is a progressive disease resulting in blindness. Determining the onset of the disease, predicting its severity and the benefit of pressure lowering eye drops is key to clinical management aimed at maintaining useful…
- Trial name
- STOP-RGCD (NCT02390284)
- Testing
- Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, Travoprost
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Healthy
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) Dosage Study 1
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effects of different forms of a gentle form of electrical stimulation applied to the ear, known as transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS).
- Trial name
- NCT06381102
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation 30/30, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation 10/10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Psoriasis, Healthy
Brain Changes in Psoriasis After Secukinumab Treatment
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of a biologic drug targeting the Interleukin (IL)-17 pathway (secukinumab) on brain plasticity and examine whether the plastic changes correlate with the improvement of perception…
- Trial name
- NCT04717466
- Testing
- Secukinumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Vasectomy, Pain, Postoperative
Virtual Reality Technology for Vasectomy Pain Modulation
This study will evaluate whether or not wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset reduces pain and anxiety in patients undergoing vasectomy.
- Conditions
- Vasectomy, Pain, Postoperative, Anxiety Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT05591274
- Testing
- SmileyScope Virtual Reality Headset
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration
BCI and Evaluation of Visual and Task Performance in Subjects With Eye Diseases
The purpose of this research study is to better understand the impact of visual impairment caused by different eye diseases on the ability to perform daily activities and compare it to that in patients without eye diseases.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Suspect, Optic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT03318549
- Testing
- Visual Performance tests, Brain-computer interface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Self Harm, Depression
Computer Assisted Family Intervention to Treat Self-Harm Disparities in Latinas and Sexual/Gender Minority Youth
This study is designed to refine and test the efficacy of a computer assisted culturally informed and flexible/adaptive intervention for Latino adolescents for whom self-harm behaviors are a health disparity-specifically, Latinas…
- Conditions
- Self Harm, Depression, Emotion Dysregulation, Suicidal Ideation
- Trial name
- NCT03709472
- Testing
- Computer Assisted CIFFTA, Behavioral: Traditional face-to-face treatment-no technology
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Sedentary Behavior
Cognition and Neuroplasticity Sedentary Adults After 8 Weeks of Aerobic Exercise
The overall goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the effects of an 8-week aerobic exercise program on cognition and determine the relationship between cognitive improvements and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)…
- Trial name
- NCT03804528
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Sexual Risk Behavior, Drug Use
eHealth Evidence-based Intervention (EBI) for Latino Youth in Primary Care
The purpose of this study is to test the relative effectiveness of a Hispanic-specific eHealth intervention, "e-Health Familias Unidas," in preventing and reducing drug use, sexual risk behaviors, and STIs among Hispanic youth in…
- Conditions
- Sexual Risk Behavior, Drug Use, Family Functioning
- Trial name
- NCT03009539
- Testing
- eHealth Familias Unidas Primary Care
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 921 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Obesity, Activity, Motor
Healthy Juntos Pilot Study
The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a digital (web and mobile phone-based) program to improve physical activity levels and quality dietary intake among Hispanic…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Activity, Motor, Diet, Healthy, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT03986190
- Testing
- Healthy Juntos
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Health Risk Behaviors
Like Father Like Son
This purpose of this study is to look at the best way to offer the Like Father Like Son + Spear \& Shield program.
- Trial name
- NCT04119414
- Testing
- Spear and Shield (S&S) Program, Like Father Like Son (LFLS) Program
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami