Clinical trials: sponsored by Tulane University
Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Glutamine for the Treatment of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
New and effective treatments are needed for patients with post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS). We conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of glutamine, an abundant amino…
- Trial name
- AT005291 (NCT01414244)
- Testing
- Glutamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension
Clinical Trial of Dietary Protein and Blood Pressure
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of dietary protein supplements on high blood pressure (BP).
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- ProBP (NCT00046566)
- Testing
- Soy protein-milk protein-carbohydrate, Milk protein-carbohydrate-soy protein, Carbohydrate-soy protein-milk protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 352 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Herpes Zoster, Fibrosis
Placebo Controlled Evaluation of the Cell Mediated Immune Response of Cirrhotic Subjects to Zostavax™
Study Design: Double-blinded, placebo controlled study of the efficacy of Zostavax in cirrhosis. Subjects will receive either Zostavax or placebo and will be followed for four months.
- Trial name
- NCT02958345
- Testing
- Zostavax
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Hypertension
Hypertension Control Program in Argentina (HCPIA)
The objective of this cluster randomized trial is to test whether a comprehensive intervention program within a national public primary care system will improve hypertension control among uninsured hypertensive patients and their…
- Trial name
- NCT01834131
- Testing
- Comprehensive Intervention
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 1,954 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD
D-cycloserine Adjunctive Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to show whether D-cycloserine in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is more effective than CBT plus placebo to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 13-18…
- Trial name
- NCT01157429
- Testing
- D-cycloserine, CBT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Diabetes
Diabetes Remote Care Management System
DRMS is a system that communicates with patients via text message using cellphones, computers and other devices. It reminds patients about multiple health care and disease related issues such as to test their blood sugars and…
- Trial name
- DRMS (NCT01354015)
- Testing
- DRMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Healthy
Safety of Lactobacillus Reuteri in Healthy Children Ages 2 to 5 Years in Peru
This is a Phase 1 study to assess the safety and tolerability of Lactobacillus reuteri (Lr) strain DSM 17938 in healthy children in Peru.
- Trial name
- NCT02124122
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, PTSD
Effect of D-cycloserine on Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Youth
The purpose of this study is to show whether D-cycloserine in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is more effective than CBT plus placebo to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 7-12 year old…
- Trial name
- NCT01157416
- Testing
- D-cycloserine, CBT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases
Wellness Program for Elementary School Personnel
The goal of the project is to develop, implement, and evaluate, through a randomized controlled trial at a worksite, an intervention to promote increased physical activity behavior and healthier eating behavior to reduce…
- Trial name
- NCT00123500
- Testing
- Diet, Physical Activity, Environment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,202 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Grief, Bereavement
Adolescent Bereavement Initiative in the Free State, South Africa
Coping with Loss is a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a bereavement intervention targeting female adolescents who have experienced the death of someone important in their lives.
- Trial name
- NCT02368808
- Testing
- Abangane Support Group
- Volunteers
- 843 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Social Work
HIV
Home Visiting for OVC in Tshwane Townships of South Africa
This study consists of a one-year randomized controlled trial investigating the impact of mobilized care workers trained and supported by Futures Families, a South African non-profit organization, that provide biweekly home…
- Trial name
- NCT02395328
- Testing
- Care Worker Home Visitation
- Volunteers
- 481 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Social Work
Breast Cancer
ERB-B4 After Treatment With HDAC Inhibitor in ER+ Tamoxifen Refractory Breast Cancer
The long-term objective of this research is to understand the molecular mechanisms of acquired endocrine resistance in breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00993642
- Testing
- Panobinostat (LBH589)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Adolescent Behavior, Risk Reduction Behavior
HIV/AIDS Orphaned and Vulnerable Children Public Health Evaluation
The PHE study is a two-year longitudinal study evaluating two interventions for reducing depression and HIV risk behaviors among highly vulnerable adolescents in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
- Conditions
- Adolescent Behavior, Risk Reduction Behavior, Stress, Psychological
- Trial name
- PHE (NCT02386878)
- Testing
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Groups (IPTG), Vhutshilo 2
- Volunteers
- 2,302 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Social Work
Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer
Using Effective Provider-Patient Communication to Improve Cancer Screening Among Low Literacy Patients
What's the purpose of this study? This 4-year study is designed: (1) to teach primary care physicians how to recognize low health literacy patients and effectively counsel them on cancer screening using risk communication and…
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01361035
- Testing
- Cancer risk communication skills training
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Inflammation
Vaccine Efficacy in Diabetic and Elderly Patients
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the seasonal flu vaccine in adults of different ages and diabetic disease statuses. These studies will help our understanding of how chronic inflammatory diseases impact immunologic…
- Trial name
- NCT02675608
- Testing
- Influenza Virus Vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Trichomonas Infections, HIV Infections
Trichomonas Vaginalis Recurrence Among HIV+ Women
The purpose of this study is to determine if the 2 gram single dose of metronidazole is as effective as the 7 day 500 mg BID dose for treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) among HIV-infected women.
- Trial name
- NCT01018095
- Testing
- Metronidazole
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections
e-SiHLE: An Internet Pregnancy Prevention for Older Teenage Girls
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of an online pregnancy prevention intervention that was adapted from the evidence based small group intervention SiHLE.
- Trial name
- eSiHLE (NCT01579617)
- Testing
- BUtiful., DIVAS.
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 637 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Healthy
Safety of Lactobacillus Reuteri in Healthy Volunteers
This is a phase one study to assess the safety of daily dosing of Lactobacillus reuteri in healthy adults in Peru. It is conducted as a preliminary study in support of a clinical trial to assess safety and efficacy of…
- Trial name
- NCT00774163
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Trichomonas Vaginitis
DNA Clearance of Uncomplicated Trichomonas Vaginalis Infections in HIV Negative Women
The objective of this study is to screen treated Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) positive women weekly using culture and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to determine how long TV DNA is detectable post treatment and to examine…
- Trial name
- NCT01874158
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Chagas Disease
Congenital Transmission of Lineages I and II of Trypanosoma Cruzi
T. cruzi has been divided into two main lineages: T. cruzi I (TcI) and T. cruzi II (TcII, including all non-TcI). TcI is predominant in Mexico and Central America, while TcII (non-TcI) is predominant in most of South America…
- Trial name
- NCT01787968
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Argentina and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 28,348 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine