Clinical trials: sponsored by Northwell Health
Bipolar Disorder
Cognitive Enhancement in Bipolar Disorder
The purpose of this study is to examine whether the medication pramipexole (Mirapex) may be able to improve cognitive problems (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT00597896
- Testing
- pramipexole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
The Use of Heliox in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
The goals of the project is to evaluate the effects of Heliox therapy on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
- Trial name
- HOSA (NCT02135900)
- Testing
- Heliox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Parkinson's Disease
An Exploratory, Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Folic Acid and L-methylfolate in Parkinson's Disease
This study is being conducted to assess the impact of folate and L-methylfolate on the progression of Parkinson's. The investigators are specifically looking for the effect of these nutritional supplements in Parkinson's patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00853879
- Testing
- Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, B6, B12, L-methylfolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Pain, Anxiety
Study of Use of Synera for Pain During Local Skin Infiltration With Lidocaine Before Epidural Placement
Local infiltration with lidocaine prior to epidural placement for cesarean section, although brief, can be painful. This pain can lead to increased anxiety and distress, adversely affecting patient's overall experience.
- Trial name
- NCT01775605
- Testing
- Synera
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Lupus Nephritis
Open Label Pilot Trial of Rituximab in Lupus Membranous Nephritis
The objective of this study is to assess the as efficacy of rituximab as induction therapy in membranous lupus nephritis. Safety and tolerability will additionally be assessed.
- Trial name
- NCT00908986
- Testing
- Rituximab
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Alcohol Dependence, Alcohol Abuse
Project Motion, A Study of Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Heavy or Problematic Drinking
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the critical components of motivational interviewing (MI), a psychotherapeutic intervention, in reducing heavy or problematic drinking.
- Trial name
- NCT00665249
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing, Spirit-Only Motivational Interviewing, Self-Change
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Super-Selective Intraarterial Intracranial Infusion of Avastin (Bevacizumab)
The high-grade malignant brain tumors, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and anaplastic astrocytoma (AA), comprise the majority of all primary brain tumors in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00968240
- Testing
- Super-Selective Intraarterial Intracranial Infusion of BEVACIZUMAB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Metabolic Syndrome
Aggressive Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients Receiving Clozapine for Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia patients treated with clozapine have a high prevalence of obesity-related metabolic syndrome. The condition is often poorly treated and may lead to the emergence of coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- ATOMICS (NCT00794963)
- Testing
- Pravastatin, Fenofibrate, Metformin, Orlistat, irbesartan, As selected by community physician
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Cytokine Response to Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Effects of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on the Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Response in Healthy Adults
The autonomic (self-regulating) nervous system is important for the function of many organs in the body. The vagus nerve is part of the autonomic nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT01569789
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Seroma
Doxycycline Versus Standard Care to Prevent Seroma Formation
A seroma is a collection of fluid other than pus or blood which forms through the division of numerous lymphatic channels, which normally drain the interstitial space under the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT01188954
- Testing
- doxycycline, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Adherence in Patients Admitted to a Psychiatric Unit for Acute Psychosis: an Analysis of Serum Levels of Antipsychotics.
This is a screening study aimed at estimating the frequency of antipsychotic non-compliance in patients with a history of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01786369
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Intention - Mental Process, Readmission Rates
The Effect of Visual Sternal Precautions on Behavioral Intentions and Readmissions
Sternal precautions are standard patient education protocol disseminated to post-operative open heart surgery patients . While this "best practice" safety measure is widely distributed to patients, the origin of said precautions…
- Trial name
- Sternal (NCT02209558)
- Testing
- Visual Sternal Precautions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Pregnancy, Fetal Aneuploidy
Biochemical Markers and 2 and 3D Ultrasound to ID Maternal & Fetal Complications
Can a combination of prenatal screening blood tests, early ultrasound, and a 3D ultrasound of the fetal face at approximately 20 weeks gestation identify fetuses with congenital anomalies and predict maternal and fetal…
- Trial name
- NCT01404221
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Impact of Vitamin B12 Replacement on Epogen Dosing and Improvement of Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients
Vitamin B12 has several important functions in the body, two of which are production of red blood cells and the maintenance of a healthy nervous system. When vitamin B12 is deficient, abnormal red blood cells form.
- Trial name
- NCT01876732
- Testing
- Vitamin B12
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Male Infertility, Unexplained Infertility
Impact of Sperm DNA Integrity on In Vitro Cycles
Sperm DNA integrity will be measured via the Toluidine Blue Assay (TBA) for patients undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF); the study will determine correlations, if any, between IVF success and sperm DNA integrity.
- Conditions
- Male Infertility, Unexplained Infertility, Abortion, Habitual
- Trial name
- TBA on IVF (NCT01232465)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 420 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Fracture, Infection
A Geriatric Home Visit Program to Reduce Post-Hip Fracture Complications
The overall goal of the project is to reduce the incidence of post hip fracture morbidity and mortality by conducting geriatric fellow periodic home visits.The assessment will be multidisciplinary and will include assessments of…
- Conditions
- Fracture, Infection, Depression, Gait Instability
- Trial name
- NCT02058329
- Testing
- Home Visit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Tuberculosis
Is Tuberculin Skin Testing Effective in Screening for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) in Elderly Residents of Nursing Homes?
In face of the increased rates of tuberculosis in residents of long term care facilities, annual screening for latent tuberculosis is recommended.
- Trial name
- NCT00756808
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Thrombocytopenia
Effect of Hemodialysis Membranes on Platelet Count
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a drop in platelet count after hemodialysis. Hemodialysis membranes are known to activate complement and cause a drop in platelets and sometimes in white blood cells.
- Trial name
- NCT01356576
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Acute Heart Failure, Acute Renal Failure
Bladder Pressure Predicting Renal Failure in Critically Ill Patients as Compared to Hemodynamic Parameters
Studies have shown that more than 30% of the overall acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) patients develop renal dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT01363505
- Testing
- BARD® Intra-abdominal Pressure monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Cardiomyopathy
Ventricular Arrhythmias in Uremic Cardiomyopathy
There is a certain gene called sarcoplasmic reticulum gene (SERCA2a), which is found in heart muscle. This gene is also found in blood vessels and skin tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT01856400
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health