Clinical trials: sponsored by Loma Linda University
Liver Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Proton Beam Therapy for Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
This study is designed to evaluate the possible benefits and side effects of the use of proton therapy for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00614913
- Testing
- Proton radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Type 2 Diabetes
Effects of Peanut and Peanut Butter Consumption on Blood Lipids and Glycemic Control in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Peanuts and peanut butter contain high levels of monounsaturated fat (MUFA), arginine, fiber, phytosterols, resveratrol and vitamin E that have the potential to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk through improved blood…
- Trial name
- NCT00937222
- Testing
- Peanuts and peanut butter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Arterial Pulse Waveform Contour Analysis for Intraoperative Goal Directed Therapy in Major Spine Surgery
This study evaluates whether using information from a special arterial blood pressure monitor to guide how much fluid is given during surgery changes how long a patient stays in the hospital after the surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01124474
- Testing
- goal directed therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Pregnant, Labor
Lidocaine Patch for Relief of Pain During Epidural Placement in Laboring Patients
Infiltration of the skin with lidocaine is standard practice prior to lumbar epidural placement in laboring parturients1. Skin infiltration, although brief, can be very stressful and painful for patients.2 This initial discomfort…
- Trial name
- NCT01307839
- Testing
- 5% lidocaine patch
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Type 2 Diabetes, Healthy Individuals
The Effects of Orally Ingesting Branched Chained Amino Acids on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Diabetic Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the 3 Branched Chained Amino Acids (isoleucine, leucine, and valine) on treating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, a type of muscle pain which usually develops after…
- Trial name
- NCT01211717
- Testing
- Branched Chained Amino Acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Randomized, Controlled Trial of S-adenosylmethionine in Alcoholic Liver Disease
Background: Alcoholic liver disease is one of the most important causes of chronic liver disease in this country. There is currently no treatment for chronic alcoholic liver disease other than abstinence.
- Trial name
- RCT SAMe (NCT00851981)
- Testing
- SAMe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University