Clinical trials: completed, sponsored by Emory University
Esophagitis
Intravenous (IV) Pantoprazole in Erosive Esophagitis
The aim of this study is to examine whether pantoprazole (Protonix) given through continuous intravenous infusion for 72 hours is superior to Protonix given through once a day IV injection in the treatment of erosive esophagitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00133770
- Testing
- pantoprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Stomach Ulcer
Effect of Prevacid on Prostaglandin Levels in Patient With Stress Ulcer
The purpose of this study is to measure the prostaglandin levels in patients with stress ulcer and the effect of Prevacid on prostaglandin levels in patients with stress ulcer.
- Trial name
- NCT00239551
- Testing
- Prevacid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Memory
Virtual Reality Helmet to Test for Problems With Memory
The purpose of this research study is to compare a virtual reality display device with the standard neuropsychological evaluation for detecting mild cognitive impairment (problems with memory, concentration, reaction time, etc.).
- Trial name
- DETECT (NCT00454454)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 425 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Kidney Cancer
Aminocamptothecin in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Kidney Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of aminocamptothecin in treating patients with stage III…
- Trial name
- NCT00003551
- Testing
- aminocamptothecin colloidal dispersion
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Suramin in Treating Patients With Recurrent Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of suramin in treating patients with recurrent primary…
- Trial name
- NCT00002639
- Testing
- chemotherapy, suramin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diarrhea, Respiratory Infection
Micronutrient Sprinkles in a Daycare Center
Diarrheal diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally in children less than 5 years of age. Prolonged diarrhea, recurrent infections and growth failure in developing countries are usually a consequence of…
- Trial name
- NCT00967551
- Testing
- Micronutrient Sprinkles with zinc, Micronutrient sprinkles without zinc
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hypoplastic Left Heart, Surgery
NIRS in Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
Due to the small size of infants and the use of bypass machines, physicians have difficulty assessing whether the infant's brain and body is getting enough oxygen during heart surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00166101
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obesity
A Primary Care Behavioral Approach for Addressing Childhood Overweight
The purpose of this study is to determine whether participation in a group-based health education curriculum is superior to receipt of standardized health educational materials for children who are overweight or at risk for…
- Trial name
- NCT00284557
- Testing
- Group-based behavioral intervention
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Breast Cancer
Phase II Neoadjuvant Trial of Trastuzumab in Combination With Dose-Dense ABI-007 (Abraxane™)
This is a phase II one arm study. Patients with HER2 (Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2)positive early stage breast cancer will receive ABI-007 and vinorelbine in combination with trastuzumab before having breast surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00503750
- Testing
- Pre operativeTrastuzumab, ABI-007 (Abraxane), Vinorelbine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Irregular Heart Rate
Ventricular Synchrony in Pediatric Patients
At Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, children who have irregular heart rhythms are often referred for evaluation. Sometimes they also need a procedure to correct their irregular heart rhythm.
- Trial name
- NCT00165932
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Congenital Diseases, Complete Heart Block
Exercise in Chronically Paced Children
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the exercise capacity of patients with complete heart block who are chronically being paced from the right ventricle.
- Conditions
- Congenital Diseases, Complete Heart Block, Pacemaker
- Trial name
- NCT00374608
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Congenital Heart Defects
SPY Imaging System: Its Role in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The current method of evaluating the surgical repair during surgery is limited to echocardiography (a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study the structure and motions of the heart) or an invasive procedure…
- Trial name
- NCT00446927
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Congenital Heart Disease
Influence of Genetic Polymorphisms on Ventricular Structure and Function in Patients With Single Ventricle Anatomy
There are many kids born with congenital heart disease. Some of these defects may lead to the formation of a single ventricle (the heart having only one pumping chamber).
- Trial name
- NCT00165984
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hematologic Malignancies
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation With Matched Unrelated Donors for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
Patients who have cancer of the bone marrow (leukemia) or lymph gland (lymphomas) are being asked to take part in this study. This study uses a new chemotherapy regimen and matched volunteer stem cell transplant to treat patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00208923
- Testing
- Busulfan, Cyclophosphamide and Fludarabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Congenital Heart Disease
4-D Visualization Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the Congenital Heart Disease Population
In this study, the investigators wish to use images obtained from standard of care cardiac MRI's performed at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and transfer the images to a different computer in order to analyze them with a new…
- Trial name
- NCT00165945
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neural Tube Defects
Efficacy of Weekly Versus Daily Folic Acid Supplementation
Investigate the efficacy of weekly versus daily of folic acid supplementation on improving folate, vitamin B12,
- Trial name
- NCT00394862
- Testing
- multivitamin
- Volunteers
- 460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Efficacy and Safety Study of Escitalopram Augmentation in Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia
A primary hypothesis to be explored here is that, given its pharmacodynamic profile and hypothesized mechanisms associated with schizophrenia, escitalopram will, in comparison to placebo, be effective when added to risperidone or…
- Trial name
- NCT00231335
- Testing
- escitalopram
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cystic Fibrosis
Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Lung Function in an Acute Pulmonary Exacerbation of Cystic Fibrosis
Vitamin D insufficiency is common in patients with cystic fibrosis. The investigators study will examine a large dose of vitamin D given to patients who have cystic fibrosis and are admitted to the hospital for a pulmonary…
- Trial name
- NCT00788138
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Progressive Keratoconus, Corneal Ectasia
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for the Treatment of Progressive Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia
Prospective, randomized, single site study to determine the safety and effectiveness of performing corneal collagen cross-linking (CCCL)using riboflavin and UVA light in eyes with corneal ectasia or progressive keratoconus.
- Trial name
- CL (NCT00567671)
- Testing
- Corneal collagen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
T-Cell Immune Deficiency Diseases, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
IMM 0212: Busulfan With Fludarabine and Antithymocyte Globulin as Preparative Therapy for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for the Treatment of Severe Congenital T-Cell Immunodeficiency
This is a multi-institution, single arm, non-randomized pilot study coordinated by the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium.
- Trial name
- NCT00228852
- Testing
- Busulfan, Fludarabine and ATG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University