Clinical trials: sponsored by Boston University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury Virtual Coach RCT
The SCI Virtual Coach study has developed an on-screen, human-like character that will provide support, education and coaching to adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) to aid in the prevention of serious secondary conditions like…
- Trial name
- NCT02876666
- Testing
- SCI Virtual Coach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Prevention of Arthritis-Related Work Disability
People with rheumatic disorders (arthritis) often have trouble keeping their jobs. This study will look at whether vocational rehabilitation (VR) will improve the ability of employed people with arthritis to keep their jobs.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Trial name
- NCT00000416
- Testing
- Rehabilitation counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Parkinson Disease
Mobile Health Technology to Promote Physical Activity in Persons With Parkinson Disease
Persons with Parkinson Disease (PD) face significant declines in function resulting in greater disability. Function can improve through participation in exercise, yet many people with PD are physically inactive.
- Trial name
- NCT01955889
- Testing
- Mobile Health Technology, Stretching & Strengthening Exercises, Walking with Pedometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Exercise, Mood and Stress Study
Multiple studies indicate that exercise is effective in treating depressed mood and reducing anxiety sensitivity. As depressive symptoms and anxiety sensitivity are elevated in individuals with anxiety and depressive disorders…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT02887027
- Testing
- Exercise4Mood Intervention
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Alcoholism
Alcohol Self Administration Laboratory
This is a pilot study in which our intent is to establish an alcohol administration laboratory in which we will be able to test the effect of the anticonvulsant medication zonisamide as compared to placebo on alcohol self…
- Trial name
- NCT00398918
- Testing
- zonisamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Vitamin D Deficiency, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Ultraviolet Light And Vitamin D In Subjects With Fat Malabsorption Or After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Patients with fat malabsorption due to Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other causes including cystic fibrosis, among others, or who have undergone gastric bypass have increased incidence of vitamin D deficiency relative…
- Trial name
- NCT01910792
- Testing
- Sperti Lamp
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Erectile Dysfunction, Testosterone Deficiency
Effect of Testosterone in Men With Erectile Dysfunction
The purpose of this placebo-controlled study is to determine if testosterone replacement therapy, administered by transdermal gel, can improve the response to sildenafil (Viagra R) treatment in men who have erectile dysfunction…
- Conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Testosterone Deficiency, Diabetes
- Trial name
- TED (NCT00512707)
- Testing
- Sildenafil citrate (open label), Testosterone gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Bracing for People With Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage in joints wears down over time. Symptoms can include pain, tenderness, stiffness, and inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00381563
- Testing
- Patellofemoral realigning knee brace, Non-aligning knee brace
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Trial of Realignment Therapy for Treatment of Medial Knee Osteoarthritis
The overall objective of this 3-year project is to determine whether the provision of realignment therapy in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis (OA) relieves knee pain and improves function.
- Trial name
- NCT00124462
- Testing
- Realigning knee brace and custom orthodic, Non realigning knee brace and flat orthodic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Neurobehavioral Manifestations, Drug Related Sleep Disturbance
Acute and Residual Effects of Caffeinated Beer
The aim of this study is to develop information about the acute and residual effects of a new product being targeted to young adults.
- Conditions
- Neurobehavioral Manifestations, Drug Related Sleep Disturbance, Alcohol Intoxication
- Trial name
- NCT00515294
- Testing
- Caffeinated Alcoholic Beer, Non-Caffeinated Alcoholic Beer, Caffeinated Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Pain, Hypogonadism
Effects of Testosterone Replacement on Pain Sensitivity and Pain Perception
Naturally occurring opiates (endorphins) decrease testosterone levels by inhibiting the synthesis of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and also inhibiting testosterone synthesis by the testes.
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT00351819)
- Testing
- AndroGel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Offensive Aggression, Sexual Aggression
A Brief Intervention to Prevent Adolescent Dating Aggression Perpetration
The proposed study is a test of the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a brief motivational interview style intervention. The intervention will take place in the pediatric emergency department of the Boston University…
- Conditions
- Offensive Aggression, Sexual Aggression, Dating Violence Perpetration and Victimization
- Trial name
- PLR (NCT02080923)
- Testing
- Brief Motivational Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Cervical Preparation
Mifepristone Versus Osmotic Dilator Insertion for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion at 15-18 Weeks
In this study the investigators plan to compare mifepristone and misoprostol use to osmotic dilator use for cervical preparation for 15-18 week surgical abortion.
- Trial name
- SaMi2 (NCT01436279)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, osmotic dilators
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Abortion, Blood Loss
Effect of Preoperative Buccal Misoprostol on Blood Loss in Second-trimester Dilation and Evacuation Abortion
Misoprostol is a medication used extensively in obstetrics and gynecology for its ability to aid in softening the cervix as well as decreasing blood loss after abortion or vaginal delivery.
- Trial name
- PreopMiso (NCT01436266)
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Folic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques
Mifepristone Versus Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion Between 11 to 15 Weeks
Surgical abortion in the late first trimester and early second trimester is usually performed with the aid of a cervical preparing agent, which helps to open up the uterine cervix for the procedure.
- Conditions
- Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques, Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Trial name
- MIMI11-15 (NCT01636063)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Papilloma
New Therapy of Laryngeal Papilloma In Children
This study will determine efficacy of a new and combined treatment of laryngeal recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), by using a 585 nm pulsed dye laser (PDL) and a dietary supplement, diindolylmethane (DIM).
- Trial name
- NCT00591305
- Testing
- diindolylmethane (DIM), 585 nm pulsed dye laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Pulmonary Hypertension, Diastolic Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Study of Ranolazine in the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Diastolic Left Ventricular Dysfunction
This is a single center, open-label trial designed to assess the safety and efficacy of ranolazine (Ranexa) in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT02133352
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
HIV Infections
China Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence for Life
This study focuses on collecting and analyzing quantitative data related to adherence to antiretroviral treatment from patients in Dali, China, over a one-year time-frame and generating preliminary data on an intervention…
- Trial name
- AFL (NCT00661258)
- Testing
- Electronic drug monitoring feedback data
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders
Enhancing Therapy Process With Movement Strategies
Several studies have noted the benefits of exercise programs in improving both mood and anxiety symptoms. Additionally, single bouts of exercise have been shown to improve mood and anxiety.
- Trial name
- NCT03140124
- Testing
- Exercise, Worry Stone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Smokers
D-Cycloserine Enhancement of Exposure-Based CBT for Smoking Cessation (DCSSmoking)
This study examines whether isolated doses of D-cycloserine enhance the efficacy of CBT for smoking cessation.
- Trial name
- NCT00827281
- Testing
- D-cycloserine
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus