Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Miami
Strabismus, Tomography, Optical Coherence
Measurement of Insertion of Extraocular Muscles Using Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography
Study designed to determine the ability and accuracy of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) to measure the distance between the corneoscleral limbus and the insertion site of the extraocular muscles (EOM) in…
- Trial name
- NCT02454920
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
The Use of Antibiotic Sinonasal Rinse After Sinus Surgery
Double blind placebo controlled trial to evaluate whether the routine use of nasal irrigation with mupirocin is more effective than saline irrigations alone in reducing symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis in the early…
- Trial name
- NCT02218307
- Testing
- Mupirocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Lymphoma
Genes in Predicting Outcome of Patients With DLBCL Treated With Rituximab and Combination Chemotherapy (R-CHOP)
The investigators hypothesize that survival of newly diagnosed DLBCL (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma) patients treated with R-CHOP can be predicted by RNA or protein gene expression or by presence of biomarkers associated with the…
- Trial name
- R-CHOP (NCT00450385)
- Testing
- Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Prematurity, Apnea
Caffeine to Reduce Mechanical Ventilation in Preterm Infants
Most premature infants require mechanical ventilation for prolonged periods of time and a significant proportion of them develop Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD).
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Apnea, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01751724
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Trauma
Use of Hextend in Trauma
This is a chart review of all trauma patients during the specified time period. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of resuscitation with hextend after trauma, in the adult population.
- Trial name
- NCT00983281
- Testing
- Hextend
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,714 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Multiple Myeloma
Phase II Study to Evaluate Fenofibrate Therapy in Patients With Smoldering or Symptomatic Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma cells are dependent on calcium (Ca2+) for their function. Specifically, Ca2+ is required for the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in which proteins, including immunoglobulins, are folded prior to their…
- Trial name
- NCT01965834
- Testing
- Fenofibrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The Effect of an RBAC Supplement (BRM4) on NAFLD
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Rice Bran Arabinoxylan Compound (RBAC) on outcome variables in persons with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- Trial name
- NCT02568787
- Testing
- rice bran arabinoxylan compound (RBAC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Preconditioning for Aneurismal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
In remote preconditioning, ischemia in one organ protects distant organs from ischemic insults. e.g. brief induced limb ischemia protects the brain from an otherwise more severe stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT01110239
- Testing
- remote limb preconditioning
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Obesity, Physical Fitness
Comprehensive Versus Traditional Lifestyle Program
Despite recommends that school-based interventions use a comprehensive approach for health promotions; most fitness programs exclusively emphasize physical activity.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Physical Fitness, Cognitive Function 1, Social
- Trial name
- NCT03182621
- Testing
- THINK, SPARK
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Sickle Cell Disease
Propanolol and Red Cell Adhesion Non-asthmatic Children Sickle Cell Disease
Propanolol is a beta blocker which has been found to inhibit the ability of epinephrine to upregulate sickle red cell adhesion to laminin and endothelial cells in vitro.
- Trial name
- NCT02012777
- Testing
- propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Hypertension
Nebivolol Versus Metoprolol: Sodium Sensitivity
Research objectives The objective of this randomized, placebo-controlled, 2 period crossover clinical trial is to determine the effects of nebivolol versus metoprolol on ambulatory blood pressure, the blood pressure response to…
- Trial name
- NCT00992056
- Testing
- nebivolol, Metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Blepharoptosis
Comparison of Postoperative Pain With Two Different Types of Local Anesthesia in Surgery for a Drooping Eyelid
Conjunctival Mullerectomy is a well known procedure used to correct upper lid ptosis via a posterior approach. Patients who undergo this procedure are often given local anesthesia to alleviate intraoperative and postoperative…
- Trial name
- NCT01350024
- Testing
- Frontal nerve block with 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 dilution of epinephrine, Subconjunctival injection of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 dilution with epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Breast Cancer
Abraxane, Avastin, and Gemcitabine as First-Line Therapy for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
The investigators hypothesize that the combination of Gemzar®, Abraxane® and Avastin will increase the progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with first line metastatic breast cancer and in patients who received neoadjuvant…
- Trial name
- NCT00503906
- Testing
- Avastin, Gemcitabine, Abraxane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Pancreatic Cancer
Abraxane Therapy in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Who Failed First-Line Gemcitabine Therapy
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00691054
- Testing
- Abraxane
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Singapore
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Colorectal Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Stage IV Colorectal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as irinotecan, floxuridine, and leucovorin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00449163
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Floxuridine, Irinotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer
Cetuximab + Taxotere With Low Dose Fractionated Radiation for Head and Neck Carcinoma
Whether low-dose radiation in addition to Taxotere and Erbitux improves the response rate of patients with recurrent unresectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
- Conditions
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Recurrent Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01794845
- Testing
- Erbitux, Taxotere, Low Dose Fractionated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Sutured Wounds
A Comparison Study of the Tensile Strength of Sutures Used in Dermatologic Surgery on the Day of Suture Removal, Following Wound Care With Two Different Products
Sutures are an integral part of surgery and available materials are diverse, as are the options for post-procedure care. Both saline and hydrogen peroxide are commonly used cleansing agents.
- Trial name
- NCT01533675
- Testing
- Hydrogen peroxide, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Prematurity
Hydrolized Protein Formula for Premature Infants
Premature infants fed with a protein hydrolyzed formula will have better tolerance needing shorter time to achieve full feeds when compared to those fed with an intact protein formula.
- Trial name
- NCT01156493
- Testing
- Protein Hydrolyzed Premature Formula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Polyps
QOL Outcomes in CRS With Polyps
Chronic rhinosinusits (CRS) is common disease with reports of prevalence ranging from 4-16% in the western population. The main outcome measure for chronic disease treatment, such as CRS, is quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03144375
- Testing
- Medical optimization and education, Standard of Care sinus surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Vaginosis, Bacterial
Vaginal Practices in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Positive Women in Zambia, a Bio-Behavioral Intervention "WASH-2"
Intravaginal practices (IVP) (cleansing or introducing products inside the vagina for hygiene, health or to please sexual partners) are common among women with HIV.
- Trial name
- NCT03134924
- Testing
- Women's and Sexual Health [WASH], Enhanced Standard of Care
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami