Clinical trials: sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University
Parkinson's Disease
Development of an Instrumented System to Measure Mobility in Parkinson's Disease
Developing technology to increase efficiency and decrease cost of clinical trials. The longterm objective of this project is to use new technologies to sensitively measure, automatically analyze and efficiently manage clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT01174758
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Smoking, Stress
Physiological Responses in Tobacco Chippers
This study will analyze a series of biological and behavioral markers in different populations of smokers. The study groups will differ in their cigarette consumption and level of nicotine dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT01237834
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Metabolic Syndrome X, Prediabetic State
Education, Counseling, and Drug Therapy to Reduce Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome
This study will determine the effects of a supplement in reducing symptoms of metabolic syndrome, a collection of symptoms that increase the risk for developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X, Prediabetic State, Insulin Resistance, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00129792
- Testing
- Dietary supplement for weight loss, Education and counseling for weight loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Caregivers, Alzheimer's Disease
Meditation or Education for Alzheimer Caregivers
The goal is to determine how 6-week stress reduction techniques may decrease stress in primary caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. The 3 intervention programs are meditation, education, and respite care.
- Trial name
- NCT00558402
- Testing
- Meditation, Education, Respite only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Alzheimer Disease
Effects of Sage on Memory and Mental Performance in Alzheimer's Disease Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the herb sage in improving the mental function of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00110552
- Testing
- Salvia officinalis (sage)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Rheologic Disease, Sickle Cell Disease
Microvascular and Cardiac Dysfunction in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria and Sickle Cell Disease
The purpose of this study is to examine how abnormal blood flow in the small vessels (microvessels) of the heart, muscle and kidney in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) or sickle cell disease leads to poor functioning of…
- Conditions
- Rheologic Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
- Trial name
- NCT01294891
- Testing
- Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Type 1 Diabetes
Skype for Youth With Poorly Controlled Diabetes
Compared family-based skills training (aka, Behavioral Family Systems Therapy) to youth with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes and their parents either face-to-face or over SkypeTM.
- Trial name
- SKYPE (NCT02274103)
- Testing
- BFST
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Taenia Solium Taeniasis
Targeted Screening for Taenia Solium Tapeworms
The purpose of this study is to determine whether screening and treatment of tapeworm carriers can decrease community transmission of Taenia solium parasitic infection.
- Trial name
- NCT01296958
- Testing
- Niclosamide, Community education campaign
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 1,811 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Parkinson's Disease, Depression
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this pilot program is to develop and evaluate a new treatment program for depression in Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Trial name
- NCT00810628
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Contraceptives, Oral
A Study of Continuous Oral Contraceptives and Doxycycline
The purpose of this study is to learn if the study drug, doxycycline, can decrease the amount of unplanned vaginal bleeding that women commonly experience when taking combined oral contraception (COC)- pills with estrogen and…
- Trial name
- NCT00480532
- Testing
- Lybrel, Doxycycline, Oracea
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Healthy Volunteers
Strength and Balance in Gender- and Age-Matched Controls
The purpose of this study is to learn more about balance and strength in an elderly population (60 and older). Data will be compared between controls and the age/gender- matched PD participants in study "The Effects of vitamin D…
- Trial name
- VITDC (NCT02110875)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Fibromyalgia
Yoga for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a common, costly and debilitating illness which affects mostly women. Fibromyalgia patients report widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, stiffness, and distress.
- Trial name
- NCT00966732
- Testing
- Yoga of Awareness Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Phenylketonuria, PKU
Moderate Intensity Exercise and Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited genetic disorder, can cause irreversible brain damage, declined executive function, and autistic tendencies unless a phenylalanine (Phe) restricted diet is consistently maintained throughout…
- Trial name
- NCT01904708
- Testing
- Acute Moderate Intensity Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Gestational Diabetes
The OHSU Pregnancy Exercise & Nutrition (PEN) Program
Personal behaviors can influence development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), a condition that can adversely affect the pregnant woman, her developing fetus and future events for both.
- Trial name
- PEN (NCT01719406)
- Testing
- Intervention, behavioral lifestyle education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Glaucoma, Sedation
Effect of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) on Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Volunteers
The purpose of this study is to learn if breathing nitrous oxide (also known as "laughing gas") changes the pressure in a person's eyes.
- Trial name
- NCT00967694
- Testing
- Nitrous oxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
The Multi-Sensor Distance Accuracy Study
The purpose of the study is to test the accuracy benefit of having two glucose sensors (over one sensor alone) when they are positioned: 2mm, 10mm, 20mm, or 30mm apart.
- Trial name
- NCT02241993
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Uveitis
Apremilast in the Treatment of Uveitis
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of Apremilast in the treatment of uveitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00889421
- Testing
- Apremilast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Multiple Sclerosis, Fatigue
Dalfampridine for Imbalance in Multiple Sclerosis
Dalfampridine is a new medication that was FDA approved in 2010 to improve walking speed in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- NCT01444300
- Testing
- Dalfampridine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pain
Endometrial Biopsy Instrument Comparison Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the level of pain women experience during an endometrial biopsy and the effect that the biopsy tool might have on that pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00613925
- Testing
- Pipelle de Cornier, Explora curette
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Cervical Pain, Pelvic Pain
Tenaculum Pain Control Study
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of an intracervical lidocaine injection versus topical lidocaine gel on the pain experienced by patients undergoing tenaculum application to the cervix during office…
- Trial name
- NCT01421641
- Testing
- Intracervical Lidocaine Injection, Topical Lidocaine Gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University