Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver
Hospice Decision Making
Underutilization of Hospice in Older African Americans
Despite the documented benefits of hospice, less than 2 million people utilize hospice services annually. Underuse disparities are extreme across race and ethnicity as White Americans comprise 85% of all hospice enrollees.
- Trial name
- NCT04458090
- Testing
- A decision aid for patients considering Hospice care.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Pre-diabetes
Skeletal Muscle Diacylglycerol and Sphingolipids - Impact of Localization and Species on Insulin Resistance in Humans
The rationale for the proposed research is that elucidating changes in localized diacylglycerol (DAG) and sphingolipid species that predict insulin sensitivity will reveal specific localized lipids to target in therapeutics for…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Pre-diabetes, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03077360
- Testing
- Lifestyle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Post-operative Pulmonary Complications
Impact of Prophylactic High Flow Nasal Oxygen in Post-Operative Thoracic Surgical Patients
The Investigators goal was to study the effect of high flow nasal cannula oxygen (HFNC) on the rate of post-operative pulmonary complications in thoracic surgical patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03024112
- Testing
- Heated humified high-flow nasal cannula Oxygen, Standard oxygen therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
FSGS
Use of Acthar in Patients With FSGS That Will be Undergoing Renal Transplantation
This study will evaluate the use of Acthar in patients to undergo renal transplantation and will measure the rate of FSGS recurrence.
- Trial name
- NCT02683889
- Testing
- Acthar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Postoperative Atelectasis, Postoperative Hypoxemia
REMINDers for Incentive Spirometry in PACU (REMIND-IS in PACU)
The purpose of this study is to determine if the frequency of use of incentive spirometry during the stay in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) increases with visual and auditory electronic reminders, as compared to not having…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Atelectasis, Postoperative Hypoxemia, Postoperative Pneumonia, Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
- Trial name
- NCT06304493
- Testing
- Alarms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 231 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Type 1 Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy
Effect of Urinary Alkalinization on Urine Uric Acid Precipitation and Crystallization in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to determine whether alkalinization of urine uric acid by 2 doses of sodium bicarbonate (1950mg) over 24-hours reduces precipitation and crystallization of urine uric acid over in adults with type 1…
- Conditions
- Type 1 Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy, Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Trial name
- Alk-UA (NCT02502071)
- Testing
- sodium bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Multiple Sclerosis
Low Load Resistance Training Using Blood Flow Restriction for People With Multiple Sclerosis
The Primary Aim of this research study is to determine the feasibility of 8 weeks of physical therapy strengthening exercises using blood flow restriction (BFR) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have moderate-to-severe…
- Trial name
- BFR-MS (NCT04633759)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Otitis Media
Treatment of Clogged Tympanostomy Tubes: An Off-Label Use of Dornase Alfa (Pulmozyme®)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate Pulmozyme® (dornase) as compared to a standard ear drop Floxin® (ofloxicin) to dissolve clogged tubes.
- Trial name
- NCT00419380
- Testing
- dornase alfa (Pulmozyme®)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Gastric Cancer, GastroEsophageal Cancer
Study of SBRT/Olaparib Followed by Pembrolizumab/Olaparib in Gastric Cancers
This study is an open-label, phase II study with a safety lead-in to assess the response rate of induction olaparib and stereotactic beam radiotherapy (SBRT) followed by combination olaparib/pembrolizumab in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT05379972
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Olaparib, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
PreDiabetes
CGM Plus GEM in Prediabetes
This study is designed to look into the effect of a lifestyle management guide called GEM (Glycemic Excursion Minimization) alongside continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and an activity monitor (FitBit) and the effect this can…
- Trial name
- IMPEDE (NCT05580978)
- Testing
- GEM, Routine Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hiv, Fatigue
High-Intensity Exercise to Attenuate Limitations and Train Habits in Older Adults With HIV
This is a multi-site, randomized, single-blind (researchers), active treatment concurrent control trial with individuals aged 50-80 living with HIV who experience fatigue and live a sedentary lifestyle.
- Conditions
- Hiv, Fatigue, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- HEALTH (NCT04550676)
- Testing
- HIIT (intervention), CME (active control), Coaching
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Caregivers, Decision Making
"Safety in Dementia": An Online Caregiver Intervention
In an online randomized trial of Safety in Dementia with national recruitment and longitudinal follow-up, we will recruit informal caregivers of community-dwelling adults with dementia who have firearm access.
- Conditions
- Caregivers, Decision Making, Alzheimer Disease, Social Media
- Trial name
- NCT05173922
- Testing
- Safety in Dementia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Prostate Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers
A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effect of 2D Antiscatter Grids on CBCT Image Quality
This is Pilot study that investigates the CBCT(Cone beam computed tomography) image quality improvement provided by the 2D antiscatter grid technology.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers, Upper Abdomen Cancers
- Trial name
- NCT04565457
- Testing
- Research CBCT
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Breast Cancer
Shorter Course Radiation for the Treatment of Breast Cancer That Has Spread to Lymph Nodes
The proposed study is being done to learn more about a particular dose of radiation treatment for breast cancer that is completed in a shorter amount of time than what has traditionally been used to treat breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02700386
- Testing
- Adjuvant Hypofractionated Radiation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
HIV Infections, Pregnancy Related
Happy Homes, Healthy Families: A Relationship Strengthening Intervention for Pregnant Couples Affected by HIV in Zambia
The objective of this study is to test the preliminary efficacy of a novel couples' counseling intervention to promote the health of pregnant women living with HIV in Lusaka, Zambia.
- Trial name
- NCT04729413
- Testing
- Couples Counseling, Enhanced Standard of Care
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 478 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Contraception Behavior
Premature Discontinuation of Contraceptive Implants
To compare rates of etonogestrel implant discontinuation in implant initiators who are given advance provision of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCs) and a bleeding rescue regimen (COCR intervention) to participants given…
- Trial name
- NCT04828824
- Testing
- Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Azacitidine and Venetoclax as Induction Therapy With Venetoclax Maintenance in the Elderly With AML
This study is being done to determine if treatment with azacitidine and venetoclax is effective treatment for elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have not received previous treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03466294
- Testing
- Azacitidine and Venetoclax
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Breast Cancer
Promoting Informed Choice for Breast Cancer Screening
Identify the prevalence and predictors of reactance, self-exemption, disbelief, source derogation in reaction to evidence about mammography benefits and harms, and consequences for decision-making and trust.
- Trial name
- NCT05376241
- Testing
- Decision aid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 637 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
Rucaparib vs Placebo Maintenance Therapy in Metastatic and Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
This study seeks to determine the effectiveness of Rucaparib as maintenance therapy for metastatic and recurrent endometrial cancer, after 1-2 prior lines of therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03617679
- Testing
- Rucaparib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Fractures, Open, Wounds and Injuries--Infections
Acute Application of Antibiotic Powder in Open Fracture Wounds
The purpose of this study is to help determine the best treatment for severe injures like open fracture wounds. Some broken bone injuries can be more likely to get an infection. It is mostly due to the way they were injured.
- Conditions
- Fractures, Open, Wounds and Injuries--Infections, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Fractures, Bone
- Trial name
- APOW (NCT04872400)
- Testing
- Vancomycin, Tobramycin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver