Clinical trials: open to volunteers, sponsored by Duke University
Breast Cancer
Radiation Therapy and Thymus Function in Young Women With Breast Cancer
Breast cancer treatment sometimes includes radiation to the breast or chest wall. There is a small gland, called the thymus, located in the upper chest that may receive a small amount of the radiation aimed at the breast.
- Trial name
- NCT07725172
- Testing
- Blood draw for the laboratory assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Glaucoma, Glaucoma, Suspect
Automated Applanation Tonometry - Updated
Goldmann Applanation Tonometry (GAT) is considered the clinical gold standard for eye pressure measurements and yet it is known to be a subjective measurement with limited repeatability and limited portability.
- Trial name
- NCT07298356
- Testing
- Standard GAT, Fixed force GAT, Upright applanating prototype
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Investigating Senolytic Properties in Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Metformin in COPD Exacerbations
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and tolerability of Metformin and how it changes blood markers associated with aging in persons who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who do not have diabetes.
- Trial name
- INSPIRE-COPD-E (NCT07275359)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Central Post-Stroke Pain, Stroke
Accelerated Theta-Burst Stimulation for Refractory Central Post-Stroke Pain
This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS) as a noninvasive neuromodulation treatment for individuals with severe, refractory…
- Conditions
- Central Post-Stroke Pain, Stroke, Ischemic Stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT07909954
- Testing
- High-dose accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS), Low-dose accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cancer
Improving Adherence to Chronic Disease Medication Regimens Among Patients With Recently Diagnosed Cancer
This pilot study evaluates a pharmacist-led medication adherence intervention and Medisafe mobile application among patients with newly diagnosed cancer and multimorbidity.
- Trial name
- NCT07811258
- Testing
- Medisafe Medication Management Program, Pharmacist-Led Medication Review
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Peripheral Endovascular Intervention
Inclisiran Versus Placebo for the Prevention of Major Adverse Cardiovascular and Limb Events in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or Peripheral Endovascular Intervention
V-INTERVENTION will evaluate the effectiveness of inclisiran in preventing major cardiovascular and limb events in patients receiving percutaneous coronary or peripheral arterial revascularization.
- Trial name
- V-INTERVENTION (NCT06909565)
- Testing
- Inclisiran sodium 300 mg (equivalent to 284 mg inclisiran) in 1.5 mL
- Where
- 149 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Coronavirus Infection
Pancoronavirus Vaccine Study in Healthy Adults Ages 18-55
The purpose of this Phase I trial is to determine the breadth of immune response elicited by vaccination against betacoronaviruses and assess the safety, reactogenicity, and immunogenicity of Cov-RBD-scNP-001 with or without…
- Trial name
- NCT07902583
- Testing
- Cov-RBD-scNP-001, ACU-026-001-1
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Emotion Dysregulation
DBT-P Treatment Study
The goal of this study is to find out if improving emotion regulation skills use during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and improves heart rate.
- Trial name
- REACH (NCT06963801)
- Testing
- Moms2B, DBT-P
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Liver Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Interventional Radiology Liver Directed Therapies and Hypofractionated Image-Guided Radiation Therapy in Veteran and Non-Veteran, Non-surgical Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients
This is a research study to evaluate change in Quality of Life, as defined by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core-30 (EORTC C-30), from baseline to 1 month post…
- Trial name
- NCT04933435
- Testing
- Quality of life questionnaires
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Tobacco Use Disorder
Project Q: Cue-based Treatment Intervention to Promote Cessation Among People Who Smoke Lightly or Non-daily
This study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered cue-based treatment intervention to promote smoking cessation among people who smoke lightly or non-daily.
- Trial name
- NCT07425119
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cue-based treatment intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Trial of Sequential Medications AfteR TNFi Failure in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
This study is an open-label, randomized, multicenter trial that incorporates a multi-arm design comparing each of 3 non-TNFi (Tumor Necrosis Factor inhibitor) medications to a second TNFi (active control) within a sequential…
- Trial name
- SMART-JIA (NCT06654882)
- Testing
- TNFi (Tumor Necrosis Factor inhibitor) medication, Abatacept, Tocilizumab
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Rheumatic Joint Disease
Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The CARRA Registry
Continuation of the CARRA Registry as described in the protocol will support data collection on patients with pediatric-onset rheumatic diseases. The CARRA Registry will form the basis for future CARRA studies.
- Trial name
- NCT02418442
- Where
- 82 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Oxygen Toxicity, Hypercapnia
Oxygen Toxicity: Mechanisms in Humans
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the mechanisms of oxygen toxicity in scuba divers. The main questions it aims to answer are: How does the training of respiratory muscles affect oxygen toxicity? How do…
- Conditions
- Oxygen Toxicity, Hypercapnia, Seizures
- Trial name
- NCT05761756
- Testing
- Sleep Deprivation, Caffeine, Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Tumor, Primary, Brain Metastases, Adult
Circulating Biomarkers Repository in Adults Diagnosed With Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors
The purpose of this protocol is to create a repository of blood samples from patients diagnosed with primary and metastatic brain tumors who are being seen in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Duke Cancer Center.
- Trial name
- NCT05480644
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Macular Holes, Epiretinal Membrane
Intraoperative OCT Guidance of Intraocular Surgery II
The overall five-year goals of the project are to develop novel technology to provide actionable new information through provision of live volumetric imaging during surgery, improving surgical practice and outcomes.
- Conditions
- Macular Holes, Epiretinal Membrane, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment
- Trial name
- MIOCT (NCT03713268)
- Testing
- Microscope integrated optical coherence tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 262 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Epilepsy Intractable
Sleep-Sensitive Seizure Risk Assessment With Wearable EEGs
Epilepsy, a prevalent neurological disorder, affects 40% of patients with uncontrolled seizures despite medications. Sleep disturbance exacerbates epilepsy, and vice versa, but existing literature suffers from limitations.
- Trial name
- NCT06545643
- Testing
- Dreem headband
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Lupus Nephritis (LN)
Lupus Nephritis Care Pathway
The purpose of this study is to evaluate an approach to managing patients with lupus nephritis called the Lupus Nephritis (LN) Pathway among approximately 25 patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07783152
- Testing
- Lupus Nephritis (LN) Care Pathway
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Intrauterine Device Placement
Effect of Periumbilical Vibration on Pain Perception During Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn if placing a vibrating device at the umbilicus during insertion of intrauterine device (IUD) decreases perceived pain during the procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT07714590
- Testing
- Periumbilical Vibration during Intrauterine Device Placement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Imaging Retinal Vasculature in Infant Eyes
Retinopathy of prematurity is a leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide. The fovea, a critical location in the retina determining visual acuity and visual function, and the blood vessels around it, are abnormally developed…
- Trial name
- NCT05558059
- Testing
- Handheld Optical Coherence Tomography with OCT Angiography
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
HIV Prevention, HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
Enhancing PrEP Uptake and Retention Among Latine TGW and GBM in the South Using Long-Acting Injectable PrEP
The purpose of this project is to test a culturally-tailored, community-delivered long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir) program for Latine gay and bisexual men (GBM) and transgender women (TGW).
- Conditions
- HIV Prevention, HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, HIV Prevention Program, HIV Prevention and Care
- Trial name
- INCLUSION (NCT07218211)
- Testing
- Lenacapavir long-acting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University