Clinical trials: completed, sponsored by Emory University
HIV, Substance Abuse
Understanding Substance Use and Incident HIV/STI Among Young Black MSM
The scientific purpose of this study is to look at how substance use may relate to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among young black men who have sex with men in Atlanta.
- Trial name
- NCT02503618
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 469 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI), Bone Marrow Transplant
Parafilm to Prevent CLABSI in Pediatric Patients Undergoing HCT
The purpose of this study is to see if applying parafilm as an external barrier on the central line in children having a bone marrow transplant helps to prevent central line associated bloodstream infection(s) and also to assess…
- Trial name
- NCT02575079
- Testing
- Parafilm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Gastrointestinal Disorders
iEAT 2.0 Open Trial
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the eating behaviors of children with chronic food refusal. Specifically, investigator's aim to see how the integrated Eating Aversion Treatment (iEAT) may affect a child's food…
- Trial name
- NCT03383029
- Testing
- iEAT Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Type 2 Diabetes
Exenatide Inpatient Trial: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial on the Safety and Efficacy of Exenatide (Byetta®) Therapy for the Inpatient Management of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to try and achieve similar glycemic control in general non-Intensive Care Unit (non-ICU) patients with Type 2 Diabetes with exenatide alone or in combination with basal insulin as compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT02455076
- Testing
- Exenatide, Glargine, Rapid-acting insulin analogs
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Parkinson's Disease
Defining a PD-specific Breath Fingerprint of Underlying Inflammatory and Neurodegenerative Processes
The purpose of this study is to determine the potential for a Parkinson's Disease (PD) -specific breath signature as a non-invasive screening tool for identifying PD patients with inflammation, tracking the progression of…
- Trial name
- NCT02749214
- Testing
- Blood Sample Collection, Breath Sample Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cancer-related Problem/Condition
Efficacy of Massage for the Treatment of Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) in Prostate Cancer Survivors
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a prevalent and debilitating symptom experienced by cancer survivors. CRF can persist for months or years after cancer therapy is completed and has a negative impact on all areas of mental and…
- Trial name
- mProstate (NCT03187275)
- Testing
- Swedish Massage Therapy, Light Touch Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Blepharospasm, Dystonia
Blepharospasm Tools
The aim of this study is to develop new rating scales to help diagnose and measure the severity of blepharospasm. This is a condition involving a lot of blinking and spasms of eye closure that people can't control.
- Conditions
- Blepharospasm, Dystonia, Other Eye and Face Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT02780336
- Testing
- No intervention.
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 405 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Nephrotic Syndrome
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) for Frequently Relapsing and Steroid Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome
In childhood nephrotic syndrome, the kidneys leak protein, causing body swelling and a variety of possible complications such as infection, blood clots, and kidney failure.
- Trial name
- NCT02132195
- Testing
- ACTH
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Microvascular Angina
Microvascular Assessment of Ranolazine in Non-Obstructive Atherosclerosis (MARINA)
The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of the drug Ranolazine compared to Placebo on symptoms of chest pain or chest tightness (known as angina), exercise endurance and ability, and changes in blood flow to the very…
- Trial name
- MARINA (NCT02147067)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Stroke, Cardiovascular, Gait, Hemiplegic
Innovative Gait Biofeedback Strategies for Stroke Rehabilitation
The long-term study goal is to develop a more engaging, motivating gait biofeedback methodologies specifically designed for post-stroke gait training.
- Trial name
- NCT03466372
- Testing
- biofeedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Surgical Site Infection
SMS-Based Follow-Ups to Improve Post-Discharge Surgical Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low-cost Short Message Service (SMS)-based follow-up medication reminders and surveys for surgical site infection (SSI) reporting can improve outcomes by increasing medication…
- Trial name
- NCT03161262
- Testing
- SMS-based reminders
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 235 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Prostatic Neoplasms
Targeted Fusion Biopsy of the Prostate
The purpose of this study is to see if using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan and transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy together (creating a 3-dimensional ultrasound) will detect prostate cancer more accurately than…
- Trial name
- NCT02744534
- Testing
- FACBC PET-CT Scan, Three-dimensional ultrasound-guided biopsy, Standard transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Dehydration
Dehydration Among School Children- Mali
There is a large body of evidence from adult populations suggesting cognition in adults is affected by hydration status. The few studies conducted in the global North in populations of schoolchildren indicate that drinking water…
- Trial name
- NCT01768234
- Testing
- Supplemental water
- Where
- Mali
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hygiene
The Impact of Improved WASH in Schools on Absence, Diarrhea and Helminth Infection in Lao PDR
The investigators will conduct a cluster-randomized trial to assess the impact of a school-based water, sanitation and hygiene program on health and educational outcomes of school children in Saravane Province, Laos.
- Trial name
- NCT02342860
- Testing
- WASH in Schools (WinS) programme
- Volunteers
- 8,873 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Dehydration
Study of Dehydration and Cognition in Pupils in Zambia
There is a large body of evidence from adult populations suggesting cognition in adults is affected by hydration status. The few studies conducted in the global North in populations of schoolchildren indicate that drinking water…
- Trial name
- NCT01924546
- Testing
- Water
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 292 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Absenteeism, Diarrhea
Evaluation of the Dubai Cares WASH in School Initiative
This study will use longitudinal data collection to quantify the impact of a school-based water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) program in Mali, West Africa, on pupil absenteeism, diarrheal illness, and respiratory illness.
- Conditions
- Absenteeism, Diarrhea, Respiratory Tract Infections
- Trial name
- NCT01787058
- Testing
- Dubai Cares beneficiary
- Where
- Mali
- Volunteers
- 10,308 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV-1 Infection
Researching Alveolar Macrophage Improvements With Supplements in HIV
HIV infection causes systemic zinc deficiency and oxidative stress that impairs host immunity in the alveolar space.The purpose of this study is to see if taking two nutritional supplements, zinc and SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)…
- Trial name
- RAISe (NCT02264860)
- Testing
- Zinc and SAMe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Nutrition Disorders
Improving Infant Nutrition in Southern Ethiopia
This cluster randomized controlled trial will test the effect of the promotion of vitamin A-rich orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP) production and nutrition education on vitamin A and energy intake, including any added value of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03423472
- Testing
- Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) agriculture promotion and nutrition education on vitamin A intake, Healthy Baby Toolkit, Standart of care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 605 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cardiomyopathy, Congestive Heart Failure
AiDing Diuresis wIth Tolvaptan (ADD-IT)
The purpose of this study is to test the use of tolvaptan (commercial name Samsca) when given in addition to intravenous (IV) diuretics early during an episode of acute heart failure.
- Trial name
- ADD-IT (NCT02646540)
- Testing
- Tolvaptan 30 mg + IV Diuretics, Metolazone 5 mg + IV Diuretics, 2.5 times the Diuretics Dose
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Esophageal Cancer, Neoplasms, Esophageal
Trial of XELOX Followed by Radiation Combined With Carboplatin and RAD001 for Esophageal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test the drug RAD001 in combination with another chemotherapy drug, Carboplatin, as well as radiation therapy in the treatment of esophageal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01490749
- Testing
- RAD001, XELOX, Carboplatin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University