Clinical trials: sponsored by Emory University
Polybrominated Biphenyl Poisoning
Weight Loss Aid in an Exposed Population
This study will explore whether the use of orlistat results in weight loss that is accompanied by a reduction in the body burdens of polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and other Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
- Trial name
- NCT03582722
- Testing
- Orlistat, Multivitamin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV
Mental Health and Medication Adherence Among MSM in South Africa
The goal of this behavioral study is to improve psychological well-being and optimization of HIV prevention and care outcomes for Men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa.
- Trial name
- NCT06880172
- Testing
- WeCare
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cutaneous Melanoma, Stage III, Cutaneous Melanoma, Stage IV
Rituximab and Hyaluronidase Human in Patients With Advanced Melanoma Undergoing Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Therapy
This phase II trial studies whether rituximab and hyaluronidase human (Rituxan Hycela) can prevent immune related adverse events in participants with stage III-IV melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery who are undergoing…
- Conditions
- Cutaneous Melanoma, Stage III, Cutaneous Melanoma, Stage IV, Stage III Melanoma, Stage IIIA Skin Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT03719131
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Rituximab and Hyaluronidase Human, Ipilimumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
CCND1 Positive, Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Bendamustine, Obinutuzumab, and Venetoclax in Patients With Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma
This phase II trial studies how well bendamustine, obinutuzumab, and venetoclax work in treating patients with mantle cell lymphoma.
- Conditions
- CCND1 Positive, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, t(11;14) Positive
- Trial name
- NCT03872180
- Testing
- Bendamustine, Obinutuzumab, Venetoclax
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Infant, Low Birth Weight
Household Air Pollution and Health: A Multi-country LPG Intervention Trial
This study is a randomized controlled trial of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stove and fuel distribution in 3,200 households in four countries (India, Guatemala, Peru, and Rwanda).
- Trial name
- HAPIN (NCT02944682)
- Testing
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cookstove
- Where
- 4 sites in Guatemala, India and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 6,704 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Family Planning
Postpartum Family Planning Program in Rwanda
This trial wants to address high unmet need for postpartum family planning (PPFP) in Rwanda. A previous pilot study tested the intervention (informed by formative work with couples/clients, clinic providers, champions, and…
- Trial name
- NCT05056545
- Testing
- C4 Intervention
- Where
- Rwanda
- Volunteers
- 38,220 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Prostate Adenocarcinoma
Fluciclovine F18 or Ga68-PSMA PET/CT to Enhance Prostate Cancer Outcomes
This phase II trial studies how well a positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) scan using fluciclovine F18 compared with a PET/CT scan with 68Ga-PSMA works in planning radiation treatments and enhancing…
- Trial name
- NCT03762759
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Fluciclovine F18, Gallium Ga68-labeled PSMA-11
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diabetes Mellitus
Oral Anti Diabetic Agents in the Hospital
This randomized controlled clinical trial will assess whether continuation of home oral antidiabetic agents during hospitalization can be used as a safe and effective alternative to insulin therapy in the management of diabetes…
- Trial name
- NCT04416269
- Testing
- Oral Anti-diabetes Drugs alone, Basal bolus insulin, Supplemental insulin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Tolinapant and Radiation for Cisplatin-Ineligible, Previously Untreated, Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This early-phase trial tests the safety and side effects of a tolinapant given together with radiation therapy in treating patients with head and neck cancer for which the patient has not received treatment in the past…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Advanced Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT05245682
- Testing
- Tolinapant, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Chronic Pain, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Treatment for Warriors Experiencing Chronic Pain
The Veteran population has been known to deal with co-morbid chronic pain and PTSD. As a result, they use healthcare services at a higher rate than those Veterans with pain or PTSD alone which leads to an amplified burden on…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression
- Trial name
- Warriors (NCT05254379)
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HPV
Assessing Durable Antibody Response to HPV Vaccination
This is a single center, longitudinal cohort study in which subjects will receive 9-valent HPV vaccine according to package insert (i.e., one dose of 9-valent HPV vaccine on day (D) 0 followed by a second dose 2 months later and…
- Trial name
- NCT05031078
- Testing
- Gardasil-9, Lidocaine injections
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Embedded Primary Care MultiDisciplinary Diabetes Clinic
The purpose of this study is to improve diabetes management for patients at Midtown General Internal Medicine Clinic (Aim 1). The clinic offers dedicated diabetes care on certain days with trained providers able to offer…
- Trial name
- NCT06015685
- Testing
- Embedded Clinic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cessation, Smoking
Efficacy of a Smoke-Free Homes Intervention
The purpose of this study is to test whether the integration of a smoke-free homes intervention into the clinical guidelines for tobacco cessation can encourage sustained smoking cessation in low-income primary care patients.
- Trial name
- SFH 5A RCT (NCT04547686)
- Testing
- Smoke-Free Homes Intervention, Quitline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 916 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cardiovascular Diseases
Web-based Physical Activity Intervention to Promote Physical Activity
In this study insufficiently active adults with obesity will be assigned to either the Physical Activity for The Heart (PATH) intervention or an attention control group.
- Trial name
- NCT05803304
- Testing
- PATH Intervention, Attention Control Intervention, Physical activity tracker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cystic Fibrosis
Trikafta in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
This clinical study will enroll 42 participants without the F508del mutation, carrying partial function or N1303K mutations not approved for Trikafta, and who are not expected to be approved for CFTR modulator treatment in the…
- Trial name
- NCT03506061
- Testing
- Trikafta
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Narcolepsy Without Cataplexy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Clarithromycin Mechanisms in Hypersomnia Syndromes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a medication called clarithromycin for treating sleepiness in narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia.
- Conditions
- Narcolepsy Without Cataplexy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Narcolepsy With Cataplexy
- Trial name
- NCT04026958
- Testing
- Clarithromycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Raynaud Phenomenon
Botulinum Toxin in Raynaud's Phenomenon
Raynaud's Phenomenon (RP) is the most common vasospastic disorder encountered by hand surgeons with an estimated prevalence of 5% in the general population. It's manifestations are broad, and can range from minor to severe.
- Trial name
- NCT05125029
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Myocardial Infarction
Mental Stress and Myocardial Ischemia After MI: Sex Differences, Mechanisms and Prognosis
The purpose of this study is to look at the link between emotional stress and heart disease in men and women. Taking part in this study involves one clinic visit, one week of at home monitoring, and follow up phone calls every 6…
- Trial name
- MIMS3 (NCT04123197)
- Testing
- Stress Challenge
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 306 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
PTSD, Trauma
Neuroendocrine Risk for PTSD in Women
This study will test for effects of estradiol (E2) on PTSD symptoms and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) indicators of stress vulnerability, in naturally-cycling women who are not using hormonal birth control.
- Trial name
- NCT03973229
- Testing
- Estradiol patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obesity
Active You: Walk, Dance, and Tone Your Abs to Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
The phenomenon of physical activity (PA) avoidance in obesity has been detailed in the literature, but there is a lack of programs designed to address the root causes.
- Trial name
- NCT06127251
- Testing
- PATH Intervention, Control Group, Physical activity tracker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University