Clinical trials: sponsored by Rush University Medical Center
Nausea, Vomiting
Aprepitant- and Olanzapine- Containing Anti-emetic Regimens With High Dose Melphalan
The purpose of this study is to help answer the following research question: Whether administration of an aprepitant containing regimen, an olanzapine containing regimen or regimen containing both will prevent nausea and vomiting…
- Trial name
- NCT02939287
- Testing
- o Aprepitant 125 mg orally one hour prior to chemotherapy on Day -1 and 80 mg orally on Days 0 and +1, Olanzapine10 mg orally daily on Days -1,0,+1 and +2, Aprepitant plus Olanzapine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Hallux Valgus, Hallux Rigidus
Effect of Topical CBD Cream for Degenerative Hallux Disorders
Hallux rigidus and hallux valgus are chronic forefoot conditions associated with pain, inflammation and functional impairment. Topical cannabidiol (CBD) cream has been shown to decrease inflammation, swelling, and pain response…
- Trial name
- NCT04103814
- Testing
- magnesium-cannabidiolic acid cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Chronic Grief, Dementia Family Caregivers
Dementia Caregiver Chronic Grief Management: A Live Online Video Intervention
The exponential rise in the number of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) places a heavy burden on family caregivers.
- Trial name
- CGMI-V (NCT03593070)
- Testing
- Chronic Grief Management Intervention-Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Pain
Topical Loperamide Gel for Pain Reduction During Repeat Finger Lancing
This study evaluates topical loperamide 5% gel in reducing pain during repeat finger lancing (finger stick) in healthy adults. Half of participants received 5% loperamide gel applied to their fingertip prior to their second lance…
- Trial name
- Loperamide (NCT02711891)
- Testing
- Loperamide
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Chronic Rhinosinusitis (Diagnosis)
Potential for Cortisol Suppression With the Use of High Volume Nasal Mometasone Irrigations in Varying Dosages.
In the United States, more than 30 million people are diagnosed with sinusitis each year. Moreover, chronic sinusitis effects approximately 15% of the U.S. population and is one of the most common chronic illnesses in America.
- Trial name
- NCT03979209
- Testing
- Nasal Mometasone Rinse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
COVID-19 Pandemic
Increasing COVID-19 Testing in Chicago's African American Testing Desserts
This study uses a population-based approach to increase uptake of COVID-19 testing within a highly segregated and underserved African American community in Chicago.
- Trial name
- NCT05197452
- Testing
- COVID-19 Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,167 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Parkinson Disease
Kick Out Parkinson's Disease 2
The benefits of exercise for general health and well-being in older adults are well-established. Balance exercises such as tai chi and yoga, along with resistance training, can improve or maintain physical function in older…
- Trial name
- NCT03882879
- Testing
- Karate Classes, Pre-Intervention Study Visit, Bimonthly Online Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Oxytocin and Social Cognitive Skills Groups
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of integrating targeted dosing of intranasal oxytocin with a social cognitive skills group therapy for school-aged children with autism…
- Trial name
- ION-ASD (NCT02918864)
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Social Cognitive Skills Training, Facilitated Play Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Dementia With Lewy Bodies
In-Home Care for Patients With PSP and Related Disorders
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and related disorders (PRD) are debilitating, costly, and understudied conditions. Improving access to comprehensive, specialized, in-home patient care offers the potential to minimize the downward…
- Conditions
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Multiple System Atrophy, Corticobasal Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03552484
- Testing
- Home Visit Program, Usual Care/Online Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Oximetry
The Accuracy of Smartphone Pulse Oximetry in Patients Visiting an Outpatient Pulmonary Function Lab for a 6-Minute Walk Test
The primary aim of this research is to determine the accuracy of smartphone pulse oximeters in detecting blood oxygen saturations, episodes of desaturations, and heart rate by comparing results to a Masimo© hospital-grade pulse…
- Trial name
- NCT03534271
- Testing
- iPhone with Kenek Edge and Samsung S8
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Chronic Low Back Pain
Bright Light Treatment At Home To Manage Chronic Pain In U.S. Veterans
Nearly 50% of U.S. veterans report they experience pain on a regular basis. This chronic pain often co-occurs with other disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and insomnia.
- Trial name
- NCT02373189
- Testing
- Bright light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip
Novel Text-Messaging Bot in Patients Undergoing Joint Arthroplasty
This study evaluates the addition of an automated physician-specific text-messaging (SMS) bot in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT03388502
- Testing
- Automated Text Messaging (SMS) Bot (intervention group), Routine perioperative education & teaching (control group)
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Stroke, Upper Extremity Hemiparesis
Bilateral Priming for Upper Extremity Hemiparesis in Older Adults
This study will compare bilateral priming followed by task specific training to health care education followed by the same task specific training protocol.
- Trial name
- NCT02277028
- Testing
- priming and task specific training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Medrol Dosepak Taper for Delayed Post-op Recovery After TKA
To evaluate the efficacy of a methylprednisolone taper on patients with decreased range of motion (ROM) or delayed recovery in the acute postoperative period following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
- Trial name
- NCT05113901
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Parkinson Disease
Kick Out Parkinson's Disease- Karate Intervention
The benefits of exercise for general health and wellbeing in older adults are well-established. Balance exercises such as tai chi and yoga, along with resistance training, can improve or maintain physical function in older adults…
- Trial name
- NCT03555695
- Testing
- Karate Classes, Pre-Intervention Focus Group, Post-Intervention Focus Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Postoperative Urinary Retention, Total Hip Arthroplasty
RCT Foley Catheter Study for Elective TJA
Urinary retention is a known complication following surgical procedures, with a theoretical increased risk in patients receiving neuraxial anesthesia due to a decreased ability to sense bladder distension.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Urinary Retention, Total Hip Arthroplasty, Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Trial name
- NCT05428020
- Testing
- Indwelling foley catheter, No foley catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 388 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Colorectal Cancer
Efficacy and Patient Satisfaction of Miralax and Gatorade Versus Movi Prep
This study will be comparing patient satisfaction, efficacy comparing miralax with gatorade versus Movi Prep for outpatient colonoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT01695863
- Testing
- comparing 2 drugs on their effect on the bowel preparation for colonoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Postoperative Pain
Comparing Opioid Prescription Patterns in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients
The United States constitutes <5% of the world's population but over 80% of the opioid supply and 99% of the hydrocodone supply.
- Trial name
- NCT03236155
- Testing
- opioid pain pills
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
CO2 Clearance, Mask Comfort
Noninvasive Ventilation Masks Carbon Dioxide Clearance in Normal Volunteers
This study will be a randomized crossover trial that will be conducted at Rush University. The study will be conducted with 20 healthy volunteers who will be placed on ICU ventilator operating in the NIPPV mode.
- Conditions
- CO2 Clearance, Mask Comfort, Rebreathing Exhaled Gas
- Trial name
- NCT03882723
- Testing
- Evaluated 4 masks used for NIV with mechanical ventilators
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Chronotherapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This study aims to determine if there is any difference in the efficacy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) medication and disease outcomes when taken in the morning or in the evening.
- Trial name
- NCT04304950
- Testing
- Evening Group, Morning Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center