Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Miami
Dry Eye
Can Pregabalin Reduce the Frequency and Severity of Dry Eye Symptoms After Laser-assisted in Situ Keratomileusis?
Can Lyrica (Pregabalin) help prevent severe Dry Eye post LASIK surgery?
- Trial name
- NCT02701764
- Testing
- Pregabalin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation in Hispanic Construction Workers
Construction workers have the highest rate of smoking among all occupations, and are frequently exposed to a wide range of workplace hazards (e.g. toxins), which interact with smoking to increase their health risks.
- Trial name
- NCT02873377
- Testing
- Nicorette Gum, Nicoderm CQ, Smoking Quitline Referral
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Heart Failure
Heart Failure Medication Adherence
The objective of this investigation is to pilot test a medication in-hand intervention (Meds to Beds) compared to standard care for patients with heart failure (ICD-50[all numbers]).
- Trial name
- NCT03402750
- Testing
- Meds to Beds, Electronic Prescription
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Ulcerative Colitis
Diet Study on Ulcerative Colitis
The primary purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a low-fat or standard American diet (high in fat) in helping people with ulcerative colitis improve their symptoms and the signs of inflammation in blood…
- Trial name
- NCT04147598
- Testing
- LFD, SAD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Adolescent Behavior
JUEGA: A Fun Study for Hispanic/Latino Adolescent Girls
The purpose of this study is to have girls play new computer games designed for middle school children and not yet available to the public. The investigator wants to know what girls think about these games.
- Trial name
- NCT02578147
- Testing
- Mighty Girls, Game Girls
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 552 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Epstein Barr Virus Associated Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Epstein Barr Virus Associated Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Chemotherapy for Relapsed Epstein Barr Virus Associated Lymphoma
By combining a variety of agents that potentiate Zidovudine (ZDV), the investigators hope to induce remission in this generally fatal disease.
- Conditions
- Epstein Barr Virus Associated Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Epstein Barr Virus Associated Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01964755
- Testing
- Doxorubicin, Methotrexate, Leucovorin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Hepatic Encephalopathy
RICE Trial: Rifaximin In Chronic Hepatic Encephalopathy - A Randomized, Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of three different treatments for hepatic encephalopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT00364689
- Testing
- Rifaximin, Lactulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Lung Cancer, Mucositis Oral
Feasibility Study of a Nurse Intervention to Impact Mucositis Severity and Prevent Dehydration
This is a descriptive mixed method pilot study to determine the feasibility of a tailored nurse-delivered telephone intervention designed to impact mucositis symptom severity and prevent dehydration in lung and head/neck cancer…
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Mucositis Oral, Dehydration, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03416582
- Testing
- Symptom Management Education and Nurse Coaching, Drinks Diary
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Prostate Cancer
Miami Membrane for Potency (MMEP) Trial
The use of dehydrated human amnionic membrane allograft improves erectile function recovery (as measured by (Sexual History Inventory for Men (SHIM) score) at 12 months after robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) compared…
- Trial name
- MMEP (NCT02710422)
- Testing
- Amniotic Membrane Placement, EPIC 26, PSA Measurement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Aged
Clinical Power Testing Across Human Lifetime
We will determine when to transition from the common vertical jump to chair stand depending on age and physical activity levels.
- Trial name
- NCT03160963
- Testing
- Power Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Standard Yoga, Multi-directional Yoga
Multidirectional Yoga for Cognition
Older individuals, 60-90, will be provided regular or cognitively based yoga training. They will then be evaluated using standard cognitive testing devices.
- Conditions
- Standard Yoga, Multi-directional Yoga, Educational Control
- Trial name
- NCT03799640
- Testing
- Standard Yoga, Multi-directional Yoga, Educational Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Depression
Addressing Psychosocial Comorbidities in HIV Treatment and Prevention
Project AProaCH is an open pilot trial of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for individuals with HIV with various psychological comorbidities, which the investigators call "syndemics".
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Depression, Mental Health
- Trial name
- APPROACH (NCT02696681)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Psychological Stress
Mindfulness Training in Military Spouses
This project aims to contextualize the delivery of mindfulness training for military spouses and evaluate its effectiveness on measures of executive functions and psychological well-being.
- Trial name
- NCT03308344
- Testing
- Mindfulness training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Parkinson Disease, Proprioceptive Disorders
Proprioception and Meditation
In past work is has been shown that yoga can be as effective as a standard balance or Tai Chi protocol; however, there is an inability to distinguish between the mind and body contributions of yoga training.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Proprioceptive Disorders, Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03079817
- Testing
- Yoga Meditation, Proprioceptive Drills
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Cervical Cancer
Acceptability of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-sampling Tools for Cervical Cancer Prevention
The proposed study aims to increase HPV screening behaviors in Jamaican women by examining the acceptability of HPV Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) self-sampling tools, and to determine the most culturally appropriate and effective…
- Trial name
- NCT03613493
- Testing
- HPV self-sampling kit, Culturally-targeted Fear Appeal Message, Fear Appeal Message
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection
Floraseal Versus Iodine Impregnated Adhesive Drapes
Infection after total joint arthroplasty can have devastating consequences. Adhesive drapes have been traditionally used at our institution to help reduce the risk of wound contamination and infection by superficial skin flora.
- Trial name
- NCT03466489
- Testing
- Floraseal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Parkinson Disease, Weight-Lifting Exercise Program
Daily Undulating Periodization Methods With Parkinson's Disease
Compare periodized (cyclic) resistance training with and without motor training specific to activities of daily living.
- Trial name
- NCT03867877
- Testing
- Periodized training with motor practice, Simple Periodized Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Crohn Disease
Synergistic Effect of Vedolizumab and Pentoxifylline
The purpose of this study is to determine the synergistic effect and clinical benefits of vedolizumab and pentoxifylline in the management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02953275
- Testing
- vedolizumab, Pentoxifylline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Keloid, Hypertrophic Scar
A Randomized Comparative Study Evaluating the Tolerability and Efficacy of Two Topical Therapies for the Treatment of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
Keloids are thought to result from derailments in the typical wound healing process following cutaneous injury. Current treatment options for keloids include intralesional corticosteroids, silicone gel sheeting, compression…
- Conditions
- Keloid, Hypertrophic Scar, Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
- Trial name
- NCT00754247
- Testing
- 0.5% hydrocortisone, silicone, vitamin E lotion, Onion extract gel, Cetearyl alcohol lotion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease or Memory Problem Patients
Caring for the Caregiver Network
The prevalence of family caregivers is projected to increase in concert with the projected increase in number of AD patients. The focus of the study is to gather systematic data on the acceptability and efficacy of a unique…
- Trial name
- NCT03049501
- Testing
- Caregiving condition, Nutrition condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 244 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami