Clinical trials: sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University
Alzheimer's Disease, Oxidative Stress
Fish Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid in Treating Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of fish oil and the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid on factors in the blood that are associated with the progression of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Oxidative Stress, Dementia, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00090402
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Lipoic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Atopic Dermatitis
An Open-Label Study Investigating the Effects of Early Skin Barrier Protection on the Development of Atopic Dermatitis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether early use of a bland emollient in newborns, prior to the clinical signs of skin disease, will delay the onset or prevent the development of atopic dermatitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00806221
- Testing
- emollient (Cetaphil cream)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Atopic Dermatitis
VANOS Cream and Skin Barrier Function
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of short-term therapy using "VANOS Cream," a super-potent topical steroid cream on skin barrier function in patients with atopic dermatitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00819507
- Testing
- Fluocinonide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Hemangioma, Infant
Topical Timolol 0.5% Solution for Proliferating Infantile Hemangiomas
The purpose of this study is to learn about a new potential use for topical timolol 0.5% aqueous solution that may help treat small uncomplicated infantile hemangiomas.
- Trial name
- NCT01147601
- Testing
- topical 0.5% Timolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Menstruation Disturbances
Tamoxifen for the Treatment of Unfavorable Bleeding in Contraceptive Implant Users
The purpose of this study is to study whether a drug called tamoxifen can reduce vaginal bleeding in women who are using the Etonogestrel contraceptive implant.
- Trial name
- NCT02070692
- Testing
- Tamoxifen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Peripheral Artery Disease
Contrast Ultrasound Perfusion Imaging in PAD With Sonazoid
The measurement of limb skeletal muscle perfusion and perfusion reserve during exercise is an approach that can assess the total impact of the complex pathophysiologic processes in patients with limb ischemia, particularly in…
- Trial name
- NCT02398266
- Testing
- Contrast ultrasound of leg muscle with Sonazoid (Contrast ultrasound microvascular perfusion imaging)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Multiple Sclerosis, Depression
Fish Oil for the Treatment of Depression in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
This study will determine whether fish oil can reduce depression in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are mild to moderately depressed and are currently taking antidepressant medication.
- Trial name
- NCT00122954
- Testing
- Fish oil concentrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Multiple Sclerosis, Cognition
Lipoic Acid and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis
The primary aim is to collect data to determine the correct effect size on the primary outcome to aid in the design of a larger study: The primary outcome is to determine if lipoic acid and omega-3 fatty acids can improve…
- Trial name
- NCT02133664
- Testing
- lipoic acid and omega-3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Type 1 Diabetes
Three-way, Cross-over Closed-loop Exercise Study
Blood glucose control systems that utilize both insulin and glucagon to manage blood sugar are paving the way to revolutionize the management of this disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02241889
- Testing
- Insulin pump therapy, Closed-loop Artificial Pancreas Controller
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Cancer
Exercise Information for Women With Cancer
Fatigue is a troublesome symptom for breast cancer patients, which might be mitigated with exercise. Cancer patients often prefer their oncologist recommend an exercise program, yet a recommendation alone may not be enough to…
- Trial name
- NCT03120819
- Testing
- Oncologist Recommendation, Oncologist Recommendation + DVD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Physical Impairments, Cerebral Palsy
Mindfulness Meditation for Subjects With Severe Speech and Physical Impairments
The purpose of this protocol is to (1) Determine whether a one-on-one mindfulness meditation intervention or audio training improves performance on an adaptive communication system that utilizes brain-computer interface (BCI)…
- Conditions
- Physical Impairments, Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Ataxia, locked-in Syndrome
- Trial name
- MSPi (NCT01964664)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Meditation Training, Audio Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Alzheimer's Disease
Lipoic Acid and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study was to see if taking lipoic acid plus omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) can slow the Alzheimer's disease (AD) process.
- Trial name
- NCT01058941
- Testing
- Lipoic acid and fish oil concentrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Treated Hypertension
Pilot Study: Lipoic Acid and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Alzheimer's Prevention
The primary aim of the pilot study is to provide data that can be used to better determine sample size for the design of a larger clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT01780974
- Testing
- Lipoic Acid plus Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Cystic Fibrosis
Costimulatory Molecules as Biomarkers in Cystic Fibrosis
The purpose of this study is to investigate the expression of a certain class of molecules, called costimulatory molecules, in humans with Cystic Fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01353950
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Arthropathy Due to Bleeding From Hemophilia
Comparison of Two Types of Ankle Braces in the Management of Ankle Pain in Hemophilia
This project proposes to examine the difference in effectiveness of fracture boots and carbon fiber braces in the management of gait abnormalities and pain relief due to ankle pain from arthritis due to ankle bleeds.
- Trial name
- NCT00972296
- Testing
- Carbon fiber ankle foot orthosis versus cast boot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Very Long-chain acylCoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 (CPT2) Deficiency
Study of Triheptanoin for Treatment of Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder
Humans eat long-chain fat in their diet and use it for energy during exercise and during periods of fasting. Patients with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders cannot use dietary fat for energy.
- Conditions
- Very Long-chain acylCoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 (CPT2) Deficiency, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein (TFP) Deficiency, Long-chain 3 hydroxyacylCoA Dehydrogenase (LCHAD) Deficiency
- Trial name
- Triheptanoin (NCT01379625)
- Testing
- Triheptanoin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Coronary Heart Disease
Relationship Between the Menstrual Cycle and Heart Disease in Women
Women who have regular menstrual cycles have a lower risk of heart disease than men of the same age or women who no longer have menstrual cycles.
- Trial name
- NCT01546454
- Testing
- Ethinyl Estradiol-Levonorgestrel combination, leuprolide acetate, Estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Kidney Disease
DBS for Home Monitoring in Children With Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for kidney failure in children. Kidney transplant recipients need to take immunosuppression for the rest of their lives after transplantation to prevent rejection of the graft.
- Trial name
- DBS (NCT01931397)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Heart Failure, Tachycardia, Ventricular
Effects of Monopolar Electrocautery Use During Surgery on Implanted Cardiac Defibrillators
This observational protocol will evaluate the effects of monopolar electrocautery (ME) on implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) in patients undergoing surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01572246
- Testing
- Optimal placement of return pad
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident
Clinic-Based AMES Treatment of Stroke
This study investigates whether assisted movement with biofeedback and muscle vibration applied to the lower limb reduces impairment and improves gait.
- Trial name
- NCT00847704
- Testing
- Assisted movement and enhanced sensation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University