Clinical trials: sponsored by Rush University Medical Center
Osteoarthritis
Study Comparing Mini-Incision Versus 2-Incision Approach for Total Hip Replacement
The purpose of the research is to determine if there is a difference between two of the commonly used less invasive techniques (surgical methods that use a smaller incision or cut in the skin) used to perform total hip…
- Trial name
- NCT00594893
- Testing
- Mini Incision Approach, 2 Incision Approach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Osteoarthritis
Study Comparing Peri-articular Injection of Bupivacaine With and Without Epinephrine
This study involves research. The purpose of this research is to formally investigate the hemostatic efficacy of epinephrine to minimize blood loss after total joint arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT00737139
- Testing
- Peri-articular injection of marcaine/epinephrine, Peri-articular injection of marcaine alone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Subcutaneous Aspart Insulin to Treat Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Testing in DKA
The purpose of this study is to determine whether insulin administered by a subcutaneous injection is effective in the treatment of a diabetic crisis and to determine if beta-hydroxybutyrate is useful to monitor during treatment…
- Trial name
- DKA (NCT00920725)
- Testing
- Insulin (Aspart Insulin [Novolog], Regular Insulin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Asthma
The Community United to Challenge Asthma
This study compares an asthma self-management intervention, delivered to the family and tailored to their needs and cultural beliefs, to standard asthma education in high-risk Puerto Rican children in elementary school.
- Trial name
- Project CURA (NCT01061424)
- Testing
- community health worker, mailed information
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Asthma
The Community United to Challenge Asthma
This study compares an asthma self-management intervention, delivered to the family and tailored to their needs and cultural beliefs, to standard asthma education on two risk factors for asthma exacerbations in high-risk Puerto…
- Trial name
- Project CURA (NCT01065883)
- Testing
- community health worker, mailed information
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Ulcerative Colitis
Mind/Body Medicine and IBD Flare-Up
Ulcerative Colitis is an Inflammatory Bowel disease that is a life-long, relapsing disabling disorder. Current treatments for Ulcerative Colitis are not satisfactory.
- Trial name
- NCT00568256
- Testing
- Mind/Body Courses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
MATCH: The Mexican-American Trial of Community Health Workers
The MATCH study (Mexican-American Trial of Community Health Workers) tests the hypothesis that the use of indigenous Community Health Workers (CHWs), recruited from the target community and trained to provide culturally…
- Trial name
- MATCH (NCT01067092)
- Testing
- Community Health Worker Intervention, Educational Newsletter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Overweight, Obesity
Safety and Effectiveness Study of a Fiber Supplement for Weight Loss
Overweight and obesity are serious and growing problems within the United States. The usual approaches to weight loss-dieting, exercise, and behavioral interventions-rarely result in long-term weight loss.
- Trial name
- NCT00613600
- Testing
- Glucomannan, Inert microcrystalline cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Osteoarthritis
A Study of Orthotic Shoe Inserts for Controlling Osteoarthritic Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and is the most common form of arthritis. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of customized shoe inserts in controlling and relieving the pain of knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT00076453
- Testing
- Lateral wedge orthotic shoe inserts, Standard orthotic shoe inserts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Congenital Hydronephrosis
Simplified Diagnostic Algorithm for Evaluation of Neonates With Prenatally Detected Hydronephrosis
Patients with congenital hydronephrosis will be identified by inpatient consultations performed by Dr. Assadi for congenital hydronephrosis and by outpatient problem lists with congenital hydronephrosis of Dr.
- Trial name
- NCT01330511
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Diabetes
Comparison of the Leuven Protocol With the Glucommander for Postoperative Control of Blood Glucose With IV Insulin
The investigators are testing whether a written protocol or a computerized program can more effectively control blood glucose after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00795015
- Testing
- insulin regular IV infusion, IV insulin infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Atopic Dermatitis
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Alefacept (Amevive) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
This study will assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of Alefacept in patient with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who could not be adequately controlled with topical therapies.
- Trial name
- NCT00832585
- Testing
- Alefacept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Diabetes
Self-Management in African Americans With Diabetes and Hypertension
The primary aim of the study is to design a group-based, culturally appropriate self-management skills training intervention for disadvantaged African-Americans with both diabetes and hypertension and to compile an intervention…
- Trial name
- LIFE (NCT01244152)
- Testing
- Intensive diabetes self-management education, Enhanced standard diabetes education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Asthma
Interleukin (IL)-13 as a Marker in Pediatrics Asthma
Asthma is a very common childhood chronic illness and is generally more severe in African Americans. The investigators attempted to determine whether a specific immune marker is associated with lung function and asthma severity.
- Trial name
- NCT00968305
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Major Depression With Psychotic Features
Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder With Psychotic Features.
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of risperidone monotherapy in the treatment of psychotic depression.
- Trial name
- NCT00174590
- Testing
- risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Major Depression With Psychotic Features
Treatment of Depression With Quetiapine
The purpose of this study is to examine the mood stabilizing and antipsychotic properties of quetiapine in the treatment of depression by comparing subjects who were randomly assigned to either quetiapine monotherapy, quetiapine…
- Trial name
- NCT00174603
- Testing
- quetiapine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Cervical Ripening, Labor, Induced
A Randomized Study on Comparing the Efficacy of Foley Catheter and Extraamniotic Saline Infusion for Labor Induction
Our purpose was to compare the efficacy and safety of Foley catheter with oxytocin and extraamniotic saline infusion with oxytocin for induction of labor requiring cervical ripening.
- Trial name
- NCT00366951
- Testing
- Foley catheter only, Extraamniotic saline infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center