Clinical trials: polymerase chain reaction
Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia
Impact of Consumption of Beta-glucans on the Intestinal Microbiota and Glucose and Lipid Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to investigate if daily consumption of barley beta-glucans effect lipid and glucose metabolism and alter intestinal microbiota composition in participants with metabolic syndrome or with high risk for…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Abdominal, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT02041104
- Testing
- Bread with added beta-glucans
- Where
- 3 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Mlinotest Zivilska Industrija d.d.
Bacteremia, Fungemia
Rapid Identification and Susceptibility Testing of Pathogens From Blood Cultures
Would rapid identification of bacteria and rapid detection of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) (using an FDA-cleared assay) in positive blood culture bottles improve patient care…
- Conditions
- Bacteremia, Fungemia, Bloodstream Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01898208
- Testing
- FilmArray testing, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Bacterial culture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 743 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Breast Cancer Female
Letrozole in Post-Menopausal Patients With Operable Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
A short pre-surgical non-therapeutic trial involving postmenopausal women with newly diagnosed eR+, HeR2-negative operable breast cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT03747042
- Testing
- Letrozole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
Evaluate Rituximab in Obtaining PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Negative Leukapheresis Product in Patients With Relapsed Follicular Lymphoma
Researchers hope to learn if adding rituximab with high doses of chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation will help patients get rid of their lymphoma cells from the bone marrow and stem cell collections.
- Trial name
- NCT00856245
- Testing
- Rituximab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate, Hormone-resistant Prostate Cancer
Hsp90 Inhibitor STA-9090 in Treating Patients With Metastatic Hormone-Resistant Prostate Cancer Previously Treated With Docetaxel-Based Chemotherapy
Hsp90 inhibitor STA-9090 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the proteins needed for cell growth. This phase II trial is studying how well Hsp90 inhibitor STA-9090 works in treating patients with metastatic…
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate, Hormone-resistant Prostate Cancer, Recurrent Prostate Cancer, Stage IV Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01270880
- Testing
- Hsp90 inhibitor STA-9090, laboratory biomarker analysis, polymerase chain reaction
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Pralatrexate and Fluorouracil in Treating Patients With Recurrent Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Pralatrexate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as fluorouracil, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either…
- Trial name
- NCT01206465
- Testing
- pralatrexate, fluorouracil, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Breast Cancer
Study of Changes in Estrogen Levels and Grip Strength in Postmenopausal Women Who Have Received 4 to 6 Years of Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer and Are Currently Receiving Letrozole on Clinical Trial IBCSG-35-07
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood in the laboratory from patients receiving treatment for cancer may help doctors learn more about changes that may occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- SOLE-EST (NCT01281137)
- Testing
- polymorphism analysis, laboratory biomarker analysis, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia, Belgium
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation
Peptic Ulcer, Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Clarithromycin Resistant Tailored Therapy
1. Back ground Antibiotics resistance of Helicobacter pylori, especially to clarithromycin is one of the main causes of failure of eradication.
- Trial name
- NCT01453036
- Testing
- 23S rRNA point mutation test of Helicobacter pylori, UBT test & Gastroenterology with biopsy c silver stain
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 924 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jin Il Kim
Hormone-resistant Prostate Cancer, Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Oxaliplatin and Pemetrexed Disodium in Treating Patients With Refractory Hormone-Resistant Prostate Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well giving oxaliplatin and pemetrexed disodium together works in treating patients with refractory hormone-resistant prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01338792
- Testing
- oxaliplatin, pemetrexed disodium, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Infectious Gastroenteritis
Implementation of a Molecular Diagnostic for Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis: The FilmArray GI Panel IMPACT Study
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC (BioFire) has developed the FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel, a rapid, easy to use PCR-based in vitro diagnostic test for the identification of 22 common microorganisms responsible for infectious…
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT02248285)
- Testing
- FilmArray™ Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,545 people
- Sponsor
- BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Head and Neck Cancer
Erlotinib, Docetaxel, and Radiation Therapy in Stage III or Stage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
RATIONALE: Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by…
- Trial name
- NCT00720304
- Testing
- docetaxel, erlotinib hydrochloride, fluorescence in situ hybridization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adenocarcinoma of the Lung, Adenosquamous Cell Lung Cancer
Docetaxel, Cisplatin, Pegfilgrastim, and Erlotinib Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase II trial is studying how well docetaxel given together with cisplatin and pegfilgrastim followed by erlotinib hydrochloride works in treating patients with stage IIIB or stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Lung, Adenosquamous Cell Lung Cancer, Bronchoalveolar Cell Lung Cancer, Large Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01557959
- Testing
- cisplatin, pegfilgrastim, erlotinib hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Brivanib Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
This is a phase II study of an investigational agent, brivanib, in patients with refractory metastatic renal cell carcinoma. This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of brivanib in renal cell carcinoma, and explore…
- Trial name
- NCT01253668
- Testing
- Brivanib alaninate, Polymerase chain reaction, Iodine I 124 chimeric monoclonal antibody G250
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Colorectal Cancer
Cetuximab and Capecitabine in Treating Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer That Failed Irinotecan Treatment
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00538291
- Testing
- cetuximab, capecitabine, gene expression analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Periapical Periodontitis, Bacterial Infections
Adjunctive Steps for Disinfection of Teeth With Primary Endodontic Infections
This study aims to evaluate an endodontic treatment protocol using adjunctive steps for disinfection of teeth with primary endodontic infections.
- Trial name
- NCT03537664
- Testing
- Root canal preparation, Intracanal medication
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Clinical Evaluation of the BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay on the BD Viper™ LT System With Cervical Specimens
The purpose of the study is to compare the results of the Becton Dickinson (BD) Onclarity™ Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Assay on the BD Viper™ LT instrument from liquid-based cytology (LBC) media diluted in BD HPV LBC diluent to…
- Trial name
- NCT01944722
- Testing
- BD Onclarity™ HPV assay on BD Viper™ LT, Colposcopy
- Where
- 41 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33,858 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Becton, Dickinson and Company
Pharyngitis, Infective
SPOTFIRE Sore Throat (ST) Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate where urgent care (UC) clinicians see the most benefit for a novel, point of care pharyngitis test, SPOTFIRE ST, and describe its performance, potential clinical utility, and satisfaction…
- Trial name
- NCT06713642
- Testing
- SPOTFIRE ST System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Anal Cancer, Precancerous Condition
Cidofovir in Treating HIV-Infected Patients With High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions of the Skin Near the Anus
RATIONALE: High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions of the skin near the anus are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Antiviral drugs,, such as cidofovir, act against viruses and may stop these lesions from becoming…
- Trial name
- NCT00550589
- Testing
- cidofovir, DNA methylation analysis, gene expression analysis
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- AIDS Malignancy Consortium
Lymphoma
Clofarabine and Rituximab in Treating Patients With Relapsed Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as clofarabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00691652
- Testing
- rituximab, clofarabine, DNA methylation analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Possible Fungal Infection
Immediate vs. Deferred Empirical Antifungal Treatment With Voriconazole In Neutropenic Patients
A well-known side-effect of cytostatics (drugs against malignancies) is a decrease in the number of white blood cells, especially of the so-called neutrophil granulocytes, which are very important for the defense against…
- Trial name
- IDEA (NCT00150345)
- Testing
- voriconazole (Vfend)
- Where
- 28 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer