Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Iowa
Foot Injuries and Disorders
SCANREP: Reliability of 3D Lower Limb Scanning
3D limb scanning systems have recently been implemented for the clinical fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices due to substantial decreases in costs.
- Trial name
- NCT04032041
- Testing
- Structure Sensor, Caliper
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Dialysis
Effects of Exercise by Neuromuscular Stimulation in Dialysis Patients
The investigators propose a pilot feasibility study to determine if exercise delivered by passive electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis improves physical fitness and…
- Trial name
- NCT03517553
- Testing
- EMS users in ESRD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Implants, Cochlear, Child
Iowa Cochlear Implant Clinical Research Center Hybrid L24 and Standard Cochlear Implants in Profoundly Deaf Infants
The purpose of this feasibility study is to evaluate whether implantation of one Nucleus L24 electrode array and one FDA approved standard-length device in the contralateral ear can provide useful binaural hearing in pediatric…
- Conditions
- Implants, Cochlear, Child, Hearing Loss, Bilateral
- Trial name
- NCT03156465
- Testing
- Hybrid L24
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Sleep Disordered Breathing, Drug Induced Sleep Disorder
DISE in Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing
Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the most common reason for children to have sleep disordered breathing (SDB). Even though adenotonsillectomy improves sleep apnea in children, 20-40% of children will still have persistent SDB.
- Trial name
- NCT06756971
- Testing
- Propofol, Dexmedetomidine
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Lymphedema
Effect of Exercise on Indocyanine Green (ICG) Lymphography Imaging
Indocyanine Green (ICG) lymphography is a relatively new imaging technique that allows for quick visualization of superficial lymph flow in real-time, without radiation exposure.
- Trial name
- NCT03584633
- Testing
- Indocyanine Green
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Obesity, Overweight
Increasing Steps Per Day in Rural Veterans
VA MapTrek is a mobile-phone-based web application that allows participants to take a virtual walk in interesting locations around the world while tracking their progress against the progress of other veterans on an interactive…
- Trial name
- NCT03930238
- Testing
- VA MapTrek, Fitbit Only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Perinatal Depression, Postpartum Depression
MomMoodBooster VA Program
The MomMoodBooster intervention is an empirically validated treatment for postpartum depression symptoms. The intervention was created by Brian Danaher and Milagra Tyler, who have continued to update the intervention technology…
- Trial name
- Perinatal MMB (NCT05196152)
- Testing
- MomMoodBooster, Phone Coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Prostatic Neoplasms
Biodistribution/Reproducibility Ga-68 PSMA-HBED-CC
The purpose of this Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC) study is to collect initial data regarding biodistribution, reproducibility, and dosimetry for the radiotracer Ga-68 PSMA-HBED-CC, an agent which may be useful for…
- Trial name
- NCT02952469
- Testing
- (68Ga)PSMA-HBED-CC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Anxiety, Hypertension
Anxiety-mediated Impairments in Large Elastic Artery Function and the Autonomic Nervous System
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a short-term (4 weeks) pharmacological blockade of sympathetic nerve activity (clonidine) on anxiety symptoms, vascular function, inflammation, muscle sympathetic nerve…
- Trial name
- ATLAS (NCT03109795)
- Testing
- Clonidine Pill, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
TVEC and Preop Radiation for Sarcoma (4 ml Dose)
The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety and tolerability of talimogene laherparepvec when combined with radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02453191
- Testing
- Talimogene Laherparepvec, Radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebellar tDCS and Balance Training in PwMS
Many people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) have decreased balance and postural control, gait deficits, and a high frequency of falls.
- Trial name
- NCT04391023
- Testing
- Balance Training, 2 mA Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, 4 mA Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Healthy
Visualizing Dermal Micropores With OCT
The study to be performed will allow visualization of skin micropores following microneedle treatment in healthy subjects in differing racial/ethnic backgrounds.
- Trial name
- NCT04867733
- Testing
- Micropatch (microneedle patch)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Post Covid-19 Patients
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Post COVID-19 Fatigue
The objective of this study is to investigate the short- and long-term effects of multiple sessions of 4 mA M1 tDCS on fatigue and brain activity in recovered COVID-19 patients using established measures of perception of fatigue…
- Trial name
- NCT04876417
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Acute Kidney Injury, Critical Illness Myopathy
Critical Illness Myopathy and Trajectory of Recovery in AKI Requiring CRRT
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy have a higher incidence of muscle wasting than controls and whether the course of recovery is longer compared…
- Conditions
- Acute Kidney Injury, Critical Illness Myopathy, Dialysis; Complications
- Trial name
- NCT05287204
- Testing
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound, Assessments of muscle strength and physical function, Metabolomics
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
OPTIMAL in NH Residents With Dementia
The purpose of this study is to develop and refine OPTIMAL and evaluate its feasibility, fidelity, and usefulness. The OPTIMAL is designed to teach staff to effectively engage residents in eating using individualized…
- Trial name
- NCT05255068
- Testing
- OPTIMAL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Aging, Vascular Stiffness
Restoring Glycocalyx Thickness in Older Adults to Improve Vascular Function
The glycocalyx serves as the interface between flowing blood and endothelial cells, the single cell layer that lines blood vessels, and is crucial for normal blood vessel function.
- Conditions
- Aging, Vascular Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- RESTORE (NCT06071728)
- Testing
- Endocalyx Pro (Microvascular Health Solutions, US Patent Number: 9943572)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Adult ALL, Healthy
Heel Wedges and Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Control Knee Biomechanics
The proposed study evaluates the effect of medial and lateral wedges and carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) on lower limb forces and motion during walking.
- Trial name
- CDOKNEEpilot (NCT05209360)
- Testing
- Medial or Lateral Wedge, Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Infection
Pilot Testing for Midline Measuring Device
Identifying the exact middling on the patient's head during the planning phase of surgery is crucial yet can be challenged by patient's head position and hair.
- Trial name
- MMD (NCT04883060)
- Testing
- midline localizer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Pain, Postoperative, Ankle Fractures
Efficacy of Multimodal Periarticular Injections in Operatively Treated Ankle Fractures
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of a peri-articular multimodal injection for post-operative pain control following operative management of closed, rotational ankle fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT02967172
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
SARS-CoV-2 Acute Respiratory Disease
Povidone Iodine Nasal Application to Prevent Intraoperative Spread of SARS-CoV-2
The primary aim is to test whether preoperative asepsis with 5% nasal povidone iodine versus no preoperative asepsis with 5% nasal povidone iodine reduces proximal and distal SARS-CoV-2 transmission in operating rooms among…
- Trial name
- NCT05745467
- Testing
- Povidone Iodine 5% Soln,Top,Kit
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa