Clinical trials: sponsored by Penn State University
Facet Joint Pain
PNS vs RFA for Facet Joint Pain
Radiofrequency ablation of the medial nerve is the current surgical treatment for back pain originating from the facet joints in the spine. However, this procedure causes denervation of spinal muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT05952518
- Testing
- Sprint PNS system, Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias
SmartEnLite for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Smart Environmental Lighting (SmartEnLite) can help improve behaviors and sleep among residents with dementia in nursing homes.
- Trial name
- SmartEnLite (NCT07883291)
- Testing
- Smart Environmental Light (SmartEnLite)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Postpartum Physical Fitness and Functional Performance
Strong as a Mother
This study will evaluate Strong as a Mother, an existing community exercise program for women returning to exercise after childbirth.
- Trial name
- NCT07867275
- Testing
- Supervised Postpartum Functional Strength Training and Aerobic Conditioning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Emotional Well-being, Psychological Stress
Feasibility of a Mind-Body Intervention for Optimism
This pilot study tests whether three brief mind-body activities can be delivered remotely to midlife adults, and whether they show early signs of improving cardiovascular health, emotional well-being, and stress.
- Conditions
- Emotional Well-being, Psychological Stress, Cardiovascular Risk
- Trial name
- NCT07862478
- Testing
- Emotional Well-Being Writing, Chair-Assisted Squats, Slow-Paced Breathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Diet Quality, Sleep
The Effects of an Evening Snack of Walnuts on Diet and Sleep Quality in Adolescents
The goal of this study is to examine whether an evening snack of 1 oz of walnuts consumed in place of usual evening snacks for 4 weeks has a beneficial effect on diet quality and sleep quality in adolescents age 13-17 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07862556
- Testing
- Walnuts, Control (usual diet)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
GLP - 1
Exploring the Influence of Glucagon-like Peptide -1 (GLP-1) Medications on Food Cravings, Food Selection, and Food Intake Following Exposure to Food Advertisements
The purpose of this randomized control trial is to compare how food cravings, food selection, and food consumption change in response to frequent food advertisements compared to non-food advertisements in adults taking GLP-1…
- Trial name
- NCT07505134
- Testing
- Food advertisements, Tech advertisements
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
COVID-19 Vaccination
Influence of Vaccine Message Medium on Intentions to Vaccinate in College Students
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand the influence of vaccine message medium (e.g., text, photo, or video) on intentions to vaccinate in college students.
- Trial name
- NCT07861087
- Testing
- COVID-19 Video, COVID-19 Words, COVID-19 Poster
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,064 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Cardiovascular (CV) Risk
Lions Hearts: A Community Approach to Multigenerational Cardiovascular Disease Risk
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of Lion Hearts, a community-based, family-centered physical activity intervention designed to improve cardiovascular health among…
- Trial name
- NCT07147387
- Testing
- Lion Hearts Family-Based Physical Activity Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Prediabetes
Mediterranean Diet and Blood Sugar Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine if a healthy Mediterranean diet containing one medium potato/day has equivalent or non-different effects on risk factors for type 2 diabetes and heart disease compared to a…
- Trial name
- NCT07229781
- Testing
- Mediterranean-style diet with potatoes, Traditional-style Mediterranean diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Peripheral Artery Disease, Claudication, Intermittent
Passive Calf Stretching Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects of passive calf muscle stretching in patients diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The main question it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06041880
- Testing
- Passive calf muscle stretching device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Menopause, Aging
Role of Menopause in Thermoregulation
The frequency and severity of heat waves has increased in the last decades. Older adults (over 65 years) have impaired responses to heat stress making them at increased risk for adverse events.
- Trial name
- NCT06798571
- Testing
- Elagolix Oral Tablet, Estradiol patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Weight Gain Trajectory, BMI
Evaluating Care Integration Between Pediatric Primary Care Providers and WIC Nutritionists
This study looks at whether using secure digital systems to share information between pediatric health care providers (during regular well-child visits) and social care providers (during regular visits with WIC nutritionists) can…
- Conditions
- Weight Gain Trajectory, BMI, Responsive Parenting, Diet Quality
- Trial name
- WEE Baby (NCT07494097)
- Testing
- Data integration around responsive parenting, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 380 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Achilles Tendon Rupture
NMES for Achilles Tendon Rupture
The majority of patients suffering an Achilles tendon rupture develop long term functional deficits in the affected leg. The goal of the proposed study is to evaluate a new rehabilitation protocol using Neuromuscular Electrical…
- Trial name
- NCT04727047
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Intensive Multi-Couple Therapy for PTSD Versus Relationship Education in Military Couples
The goal of this clinical trial is to test an abbreviated, intensive, multi-couple group version of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD (AIM-CBCT for PTSD) in an active military and veteran population.
- Trial name
- NCT06047691
- Testing
- Abbreviated, Intensive, Multi-Couple Group Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Prevention and Relationship Education Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Chronic Stress, Anxiety
Confirmatory Efficacy of the Building a Strong Identity and Coping Skills Program
The goal of this clinical trial is to the efficacy of the Building a Strong Identity and Coping Skills intervention within a sample of low-income and minoritized youth aged 11-14 who are seeking mental health treatment and have…
- Conditions
- Chronic Stress, Anxiety, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT05789446
- Testing
- Building a Strong Identity and Coping Skills
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Effects of a Healthy Dietary Pattern Containing Eggs
This study will examine the effect of a healthy diet containing 2 eggs per day compared to a healthy diet containing 3 eggs per week on biomarkers of heart health after 4 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT06120400
- Testing
- Whole Egg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Lung Cancer (Diagnosis)
Accurate Planning and Guidance of Bronchoscopy for Lung Cancer Management
The main objective of this project is to demonstrate the potential of three new technical innovations for improving state-of-the-art bronchoscopy guidance systems.
- Trial name
- NCT07822126
- Testing
- Virtual Navigation System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Vegetable Acceptance in Early Childhood, Vegetable Intake
Evaluating the Implementation and Impact of an Enhanced SNAP-Ed Delivered Curriculum in Low-income Preschools
This evaluation project aims to assess the impact of the Penn State Child Health Research Center's final year of SNAP-Ed funded nutrition education program in low-income preschool classrooms in Pennsylvania.
- Conditions
- Vegetable Acceptance in Early Childhood, Vegetable Intake, Knowledge
- Trial name
- NCT07366437
- Testing
- Rainbow Veggie Club
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Childhood Obesity
PROGRESS for the Primary Prevention of Early Overweight in Low-income, Rural Families
The Parent Responsiveness Optimized: Growth, Regulation, Eating, Sleep, and Soothing (PROGRESS) study is a randomized clinical trial designed to prevent early childhood overweight among rural, low-income families participating in…
- Trial name
- PROGRESS (NCT07823582)
- Testing
- Sleep-Soothe-Play Responsive Parenting, Parent-Child Communication, Parental Mindfulness
- Volunteers
- 328 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Mental Health
Family Foundations for Special Education Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the program's impact on parent self-efficacy and co-parental support around (a) accessing health and educational services and (b) parenting for co-parents of children with disabilities…
- Trial name
- SS-SE (NCT07400497)
- Testing
- Family Foundations for Special Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University