Clinical trials: completed, sponsored by Emory University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Pain Study
The objective of this study is to compare the pain control benefit of two different types of nerve blocks in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT02604550
- Testing
- Ropivacaine 0.5%, Percocet 7.5/325, Naprosyn 500 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Bipolar Disorder
Decision-Making in Bipolar Disorder
Forty subjects with bipolar disorder who are not receiving a mood-stabilizing medication for the treatment of their illness will participate in this study.
- Trial name
- NCT01463111
- Testing
- Lithium, Valproate, Lamotrigine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Depression
rTMS in Treatment Resistant Depression
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of rTMS as an alternative treatment to ECT. The study will also provide data for a power analysis to support a larger clinical trial if there is evidence of a…
- Trial name
- rTMSECT (NCT02080507)
- Testing
- Active Neuronetics rTMS stimulator, Inactive Neuronetics rTMS stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Type 2 Diabetes
Sitagliptin Therapy in Hospitalized Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
High blood glucose levels in hospitalized patients with diabetes are associated with increased risk of medical complications and death.
- Trial name
- NCT01845831
- Testing
- Sitagliptin, Basal Bolus, Metformin and Sitagliptin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 292 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End
Cast vs. Splints for Minimally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to add to the body of knowledge on the treatment of minimally displaced distal radius fractures in patients over 60 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT02066857
- Testing
- Cast made of generic plaster or fiberglass cast material, Generic "off the shelf" removable splint
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cancer
Health Literacy Multi-media Study
Cancer patients are presented with a lot of information about their diagnosis and different treatment options, which can be confusing.
- Trial name
- NCT02999529
- Testing
- Educational Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Coronary Artery Disease
Optical Frequency Domain Imaging (OFDI) and Vascular Healing After Stent Placement
The use of drug eluting stents (DES) used to treat coronary artery blockages is limited by poor healing of the stented area. This will require the combined use of blood thinners such as aspirin and clopidogrel (i.e.
- Trial name
- OFDI-DM (NCT01794949)
- Testing
- Resolute Integrity stent
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Lung Diseases, Herpesvirus Infections
Herpesvirus in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
The purpose of this study is to: 1) to develop a method to quantify Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) load in lung tissue of humans and to determine whether EBV viral load is significantly higher in lung tissue from patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT00228670
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Human Papillomavirus
Tailoring of Vaccine-Focused Messages: Disease Salience
This study is the second phase of a trial examining decision making about vaccines. For this phase of this study, the researchers will conduct a 3-arm randomized trial to compare the current Centers for Disease Control and…
- Trial name
- NCT03002324
- Testing
- Baseline Survey, Current CDC Message, Cervical Cancer Message
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV
Hearts and Minds in HIV
The purpose of this study is to see if walking is effective for improving memory, concentration thinking abilities, physical function and quality of life of adults 50 years of age and older living with HIV.
- Trial name
- NCT02315742
- Testing
- Let's Move Program
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Pain
A Double Blind Study Comparing Hyaluronic Acid, Corticosteroid and Placebo During Arthrocentesis for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the administration of hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid during arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint provides additional pain relief and improved function.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Pain, Arthrocentesis
- Trial name
- NCT01524913
- Testing
- Hyaluronic acid, Corticosteroid, Lactated Ringers
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hemophilia A
Inhibitor Development in Patients With Hemophilia A Undergoing Surgery
Hemophilia A is a genetic deficiency of factor VIII that causes blood to clot too slowly. The disease is classified based on how much factor VIII is in the blood.
- Trial name
- PASs (NCT01571934)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Cortisol Suppression and Startle Responses in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs in some people after exposure to events that cause extreme fear or helplessness. The incidence of war zones worldwide and the prevalence of violence in large cities in the U.S.…
- Trial name
- CSS (NCT01477762)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
High Blood Pressure
The Effect of Nebivolol on Endothelial Dysfunction in African Americans With Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the "silent killer" because many people do not know they have it, and do not know when it is well controlled.
- Trial name
- NCT01049009
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Metoprolol XL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Breast Cancer
Exemestane or Docetaxel-Cytoxan in Low Recurrence Score Cancers
The patients are being asked to take part in this study because they have a hormone receptor-positive breast cancer (contains estrogen and/or progesterone receptors) and their doctor has told them that they have an option to…
- Trial name
- NCT00941330
- Testing
- Exemestane, Docetaxel, Cytoxan
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Validation of HepaFat-Scan for Noninvasive Measurement of Steatosis in Youth
The purpose of this study is to see if the HepaFat-Scan (a special sequence of images done in a MRI) can accurately detect the amount of fat in the liver.
- Trial name
- NCT02461212
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Elopement, Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Study of the Elopement Prevention and Safety Training Program
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of the Elopement Prevention Safety (EPST) program in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have engaged in eloping.
- Trial name
- NCT02383732
- Testing
- Universal Safety Measures Module (All participants), Proximity Training Module (Bolting Prevention Participants), Check-In Training Module (Wandering Prevention Participants)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Phantom Limb Syndrome
Cryoablation for Phantom Limb Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with percutaneous cryoablation yields significant differences in the evaluative criteria of Phantom Limb Syndrome (PLS).
- Trial name
- NCT02366832
- Testing
- Cryoablation, 17g Galil Medical Ice Sphere cryoablation needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Retinal Detachment, Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
Postoperative Pain Control Following Vitreoretinal Surgery
The aim of this study is to evaluate if patients receiving a steroid (triamcinolone acetonide) combined with local anesthesia and antibiotic following retina surgery have better postoperative pain control those receiving local…
- Conditions
- Retinal Detachment, Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy, Retinoschisis
- Trial name
- NCT01995045
- Testing
- Triamcinolone, Bupivicaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Anemia, Malnutrition
Home Fortification of Complementary Foods in Bihar India
This study evaluates the program effectiveness of home fortification along with infant and young child feeding (IYCF) counseling as a strategy to address anemia and complementary feedings gaps in a program setting of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02593136
- Testing
- Home Fortification Product (HFP), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practices Counseling
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 11,861 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University