Clinical trials: sponsored by Boston University
Medication Adherence
China Adherence Through Technology Study
The CATS project is designed to increase understanding of interventions that are feasible and effective in helping injection drug users (IDU) or other patients at high risk of poor medication adherence who are HIV-positive to…
- Trial name
- CATS (NCT01722552)
- Testing
- adherence feedback, standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Cardiovascular Disease, Periodontal Disease
Impact of Gum Infection on Heart Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of gum infection on parameters of cardio-vascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00093236
- Testing
- Early Periodontal Treatment, Usual Dental Hygiene
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Depression
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Major Depression With EEG and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Monitoring
This a 12- week study (1-4 week screening, 6 weeks treatment, 2 weeks follow-up) outpatient open label clinical trial. Twenty-five subjects diagnosed with depression with a Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRAS) score…
- Trial name
- NCT01192685
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Cocaine Dependence, Depression
Efficacy of Mirtazapine in Depressed Cocaine Dependent Subjects
This research study is being done to look at the safety of the medication Mirtazapine (Remeron) in people who have cocaine dependence and depression. Hypotheses I.
- Trial name
- NCT00322309
- Testing
- Mirtazapine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Abortion; Induced
Same-day Long-acting Reversible Contraception for Medication Abortion
Contraception after abortion is an important public health issue, as women who have an abortion are at high risk for additional unintended pregnancy.
- Trial name
- SaLMA (NCT01356927)
- Testing
- DMPA, Etonogestrel implant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Vitamin D Deficiency
The Effect Of Vitamin D On Measures Of Bone Health And Gene Expression
Vitamin D deficiency is now recognized as one of the most common vitamin deficiencies in adults in the United States. Vitamin D deficiency has been connected to many chronic health diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT01696409
- Testing
- 400 IU vitamin D3, 2000 IU vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Aphasia
Intensive Interdisciplinary Treatment Program for Individuals With Stroke-Induced Aphasia
An intensive, interdisciplinary treatment program was administered during the summer as part of regular clinic services in the Aphasia Resource Center (ARC) at Sargent College.
- Trial name
- NCT03096015
- Testing
- Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Vitamin D Deficiency
Availability of Vitamin D in Orange Juice
The purpose of this study was to determine whether vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 in orange juice are effective at raising vitamin D levels in the blood and if vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 in orange juice raised blood levels of 25(OH)D…
- Trial name
- NCT01778114
- Testing
- Vitamin D2 in orange juice, Vitamin D3 in orange juice, Vitamin D2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
All
Testing the Re-Engineered Hospital Discharge
The purpose of this study is to determine if the "Re-Engineered Discharge" will decrease rehospitalization rates and adverse events of patients leaving Boston Medical Center.
- Trial name
- NCT00252057
- Testing
- Re-Engineered Hospital Discharge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 749 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Vitamin D Deficiency
Evaluating Vitamin D Content in Mushrooms
This study will evaluate how much vitamin D is present in a mushroom supplement. This supplement contains an extract from mushrooms that have been exposed to sunlight.
- Trial name
- NCT01815437
- Testing
- Mushroom Vitamin D2, Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D2 - Ergocalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Neurobiology of the Scalp in Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear.
- Trial name
- NCT02349854
- Testing
- Biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Hypertension
Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension (DASH) Mobile App Pilot
The enormous burden of hypertension (HTN) creates a need for effective, scalable, low risk interventions. The DASH program of diet and exercise based lifestyle change is the most well-established, evidence-based behavioral…
- Trial name
- DASH Mobile (NCT02214459)
- Testing
- DASH Mobile mhealth enhanced coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
HIV/AIDS
Minority AIDS Initiative Retention and Re-Engagement Project
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an enhanced peer intervention is effective in retaining and re-engaging at-risk people of color living with HIV/AIDS into care.
- Trial name
- NCT01616940
- Testing
- Enhanced Peer Intervention
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 348 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Self Injurious Behavior Without Suicidal Intent
Treatment Study for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
The overall aim of this study is to begin establishing an effective treatment for individuals who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), as there are currently no evidence-based treatments that directly target this…
- Trial name
- NSSI (NCT02060448)
- Testing
- Emotion awareness training, Cognitive reappraisal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Dating Violence, Dating Abuse
A Brief Intervention
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) study is a small scale test of the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a brief motivational interview-style intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT01632176
- Testing
- Brief, motivational interview and one booster session
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Intimate Partner Violence
Study of the Preliminary Effect of TEVAW: a Program to Address Intimate Partner Violence in Northern Tanzania
Women in Tanzania suffer alarming rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) that has detrimental effects on mental and physical health including an increased risk of HIV infection.
- Trial name
- TEVAW (NCT02434796)
- Testing
- Male Peer Groups, Male Peer Groups and Community Dialogues
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy, Familial Amyloidosis
The Effect of Diflunisal on Familial Amyloidosis
The purpose of this study is to determine if diflunisal can prevent progressive lower leg nerve damage in patients with familial amyloidosis polyneuropathy.
- Trial name
- NCT00294671
- Testing
- diflunisal
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Italy and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Obesity
Epidemiological and Genetic Studies of Body Mass Index
To identify genes involved in obesity.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Obesity, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00035698
- Volunteers
- 1,027 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Use of Expressive Writing in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The purpose of this study is to test whether disease-related expressive writing is effective in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Trial name
- NCT01192672
- Testing
- Expressive Writing, Control Writing
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Alcoholism
The Effects of Levetiracetam on Alcohol Dependent Subjects
This study will attempt to examine whether Levetiracetam (Keppra (TM)) can help people with alcohol dependence cut down on their alcohol consumption.
- Trial name
- NCT00325182
- Testing
- Levetiracetam, Historical controls
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University