Clinical trials: completed, sponsored by Emory University
HIV
PrEP, Lube, and the Rectal Mucosa in MSM at Risk of HIV
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of rectal lubricants can affect how well the medication, Truvada, will work to prevent infection with HIV when someone is exposed to HIV in the rectum.
- Trial name
- NCT02401230
- Testing
- Truvada, Gel lubricant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Coronary Artery Disease
Sitagliptin in Non-Diabetic Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare sitagliptin and placebo for the prevention of high blood glucose during surgery.
- Trial name
- SITACABG NonDM (NCT02443402)
- Testing
- Sitagliptin, Regular Human Insulin, Insulin glargine
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Zambia One Love Aim 3 Trial
The aim of this study is to determine whether a Strengthening our Vows (SOV) intervention will reduce HIV exposures from concurrent partnership (CP) when compared to the control Good Health Package Plus (GHPP), in addition to…
- Conditions
- HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Neglected Diseases, Non-communicable Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT02744586
- Testing
- Strengthening Our Vows (SOV), Good Health Package Plus (GHPP)
- Where
- 2 sites in Zambia
- Volunteers
- 3,450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Clostridium Difficile
Early FMT for C.Difficile
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has increased worldwide in both frequency and severity. It is the leading cause of hospital acquired infection in developed countries and has been associated with at least 14,000 deaths per…
- Trial name
- NCT02465463
- Testing
- Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Critical Illness
Efficacy and Mechanisms of GLN Dipeptide in the SICU
Relative glutamine (GLN) deficiency may contribute to morbidity and mortality in surgical intensive care unit (SICU) patients. During critical illness, GLN utilization by the immune system, gut mucosa and other tissues exceeds…
- Trial name
- GLND (NCT00248638)
- Testing
- Glutamine dipeptide with 15% Clinisol, 15% Clinisol
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Labor Pain
Intrathecal Hydromorphone for Labor Analgesia
This study will investigate the dose of hydromorphone which will relieve the pain of women in labor when delivered directly in the area around the spinal cord (i.e., intrathecal injection).
- Trial name
- NCT01598506
- Testing
- Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Contraception
Misoprostol Prior to Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion in Nulliparous Women
Because of misoprostol's known ability to cause cervical dilation, some family planning providers give their patients a dose of this drug prior to insertion.
- Trial name
- miso (NCT01147497)
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diabetes
Point-of-Care Glucose Testing and Insulin Supplementation
Capillary point-of-care (POC) testing is advocated as a valuable aid in the management of diabetes and hyperglycemia in the hospital setting.
- Trial name
- POC (NCT01702311)
- Testing
- Bedtime insulin Aspart (Novolog)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 235 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Suicide, Suicidal Ideation
ReliefLink: A Preventative Mobile Toolkit for Follow-Up Care of Psychiatric Patients
The purpose of this study is to increase use and availability, as well as assess the feasibility of the ReliefLink (RL) application for use in conjunction with standard care to promote psychological health and prevent suicidal…
- Trial name
- NCT02691221
- Testing
- Relief Link Application Daily Tasks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obesity
Enoxaparin Dosing in Obesity
The purpose of this study is to determine an effective enoxaparin dosing strategy in medically ill, morbidly obese patients. This study will include adult patients greater than 18 yrs of age being admitted to Grady Hospital in…
- Trial name
- NCT01798550
- Testing
- Enoxaparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Bladder Cancer
PlasmaKinetic (PK) Button Vaporization Electrode for Treatment of Bladder Tumors
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of two types of equipment during transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT).
- Trial name
- PK Button (NCT01567462)
- Testing
- Monopolar electrocautery loop in Transurethral resection of bladder tumors, PK Button Vaporization Electrode in transurethral resection of bladder tumors
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Sickle Cell Disease
Bone Marrow Transplantation in Young Adults With Severe Sickle Cell Disease
This is a Phase II, single arm, multi-center trial. It is designed to estimate the efficacy and toxicity of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) who have high risk features.
- Trial name
- STRIDE (NCT01565616)
- Testing
- Conditioning Regimen with Bone Marrow Transplant
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Major Depressive Disorder, Healthy Controls
Effects of Treatment on Decision-making in Major Depression
In this trial, fifty participants with current major depressive disorder who are not receiving an antidepressant medication and fifty healthy controls will complete questionnaires and computerized tasks to assess their…
- Trial name
- NCT01916824
- Testing
- Any FDA Approved Antidepressant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Oral Dystonia, Tardive Dystonia
Dysport for the Treatment of OMD
The purpose of this study is to study the efficacy and safety of AbobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) for use in Oromandibular Dystonia (OMD).
- Trial name
- NCT01921270
- Testing
- Low Dose - AbobotulinumtoxinA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Bradycardia, Atrial Tachyarrhythmia
Evaluating the Electro Magnetic Interference of Using Tablet and Smart Phone on Leadless Pacemaker (MICRA)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects that electromagnetic field exposure from using a tablet and smart phone have on a leadless pacemaker (MICRA device).
- Trial name
- MICRA (NCT02758210)
- Testing
- Use of a Tablet, Use of a Smart Phone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
High Risk for HIV
Zambia SiVET MMR Tdap-IPV
Participants will receive vaccination for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and inactivated polio (Tdap-IPV).
- Trial name
- SiVET (NCT02589678)
- Testing
- Tdap - IPV Vaccine, MMR Vaccine
- Where
- 2 sites in Zambia
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Immunosuppression in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a multicenter, 15-month study evaluating the effect of immunosuppression treatment on the rate of change on the ALS Functional Rating Scale (Revised) (ALSFRS-R) score in up to 33 subjects with Amyotrophic Lateral…
- Trial name
- NIPALS2013 (NCT01884571)
- Testing
- Basiliximab, Methylprednisolone, Prednisone
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Congenital Disorders
Spironolactone in Patients With Single Ventricle Heart
Ultrasound is a technique that can provide images of the blood vessels such as arteries. The size of the arteries, such as the main blood vessel in the arm, can change under different conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT00211081
- Testing
- Spironolactone (drug)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Brain Morphology and Cognition
The purpose of this study is to assess brain and memory changes in patients with uncontrolled diabetes (a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA))
- Trial name
- DKA-Cog (NCT02443415)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Cardiaplication: A Novel Antireflux Operation
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux is a commonly encountered problem in infants. After failure of medical therapy, many children are referred for surgical intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT02060500
- Testing
- Cardiaplication
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University