Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Minnesota
Stroke
Primed vs. Unprimed rTMS in Chronic Stroke
The goal of stroke rehabilitation is to restore function to the weak side of the body. However, this is often a difficult task to accomplish due to not only to damage from the stroke, but from increased excitability in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01757821
- Testing
- real 6-Hz primed low-frequency rTMS, real 1-Hz rTMS only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Spinal Deformities, Scoliosis
Smart Textile Technology for Scoliosis
The investigators hypothesize that a garment-integrated sensing system will be able to detect with clinical accuracy the position of the spine.
- Conditions
- Spinal Deformities, Scoliosis, Kyphosis
- Trial name
- NCT02080611
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Stroke
rTMS and Physical Therapy as a Clinical Service for People With Stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine the characteristics that distinguish responders from nonresponders in people with stroke receiving rTMS combined with physical therapy to improve hand function.
- Trial name
- NCT02954211
- Testing
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), Physical therapy
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Tobacco Use
Mechanisms of Ethnic/Racial Differences in Lung Cancer Due to Cigarette Smoking Clinical and Biomarkers Core
The purpose of the study is to collect human biological samples and measurements from people of various ethnic and racial backgrounds for projects related to the "Mechanisms of Ethnic/Racial Differences in Lung Cancer Due to…
- Trial name
- NCT03352635
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Hypertension
Antihypertensive Treatment in Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of lowering blood pressure using nicardipine in persons with acute hypertension associated with intracerebral hemorrhage.
- Conditions
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Hypertension, Stroke
- Trial name
- ATACH (NCT00415610)
- Testing
- nicardipine
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Snoring
Upper Airway Training for Treatment of Snoring
The objective of this study is to reduce the incidence or intensity of snoring in a patient population of known simple snorers without sleep apnea using smartphone based application which allows participants to play voice…
- Trial name
- NCT03264963
- Testing
- Smart phone game play, Control
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Malocclusion
Three-dimensional Assessment of Craniofacial Structures
The goal of this project is to reduce the radiation exposure in orthodontic patients by the use of a new imaging protocols based on non-ionizing orthodontic records (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT01210547
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Blood or Marrow Transplant
Medical-legal Partnership (MLP) to Support Bone Marrow Transplant
The goal of this study is to develop and test the effects of a marrow transplant (BMT) Legal Clinic established through a medical-legal partnership (MLP) in an adult blood and marrow (BMT) transplant setting.
- Trial name
- NCT02087787
- Testing
- BMT Legal Clinic
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Active tDCS, Sham tDCS
Combining Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation With Cognitive Behavioral Intervention in Substance Use Disorder
The current study aims to examine the safety and feasibility of utilizing tDCS to enhance affect-laden episodic memory consolidation among adults with co-occurring alcohol use and anxiety disorders who have recently undergone…
- Trial name
- NCT02570763
- Testing
- Active tDCS stimulation
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Stress Perception, Discretionary Calories
Discretionary Food Sources and Stress Perception
Purpose: The objective of this study is to determine the effect different sources and forms of discretionary foods have on stress perception in healthy adults in a free living, real world setting.
- Conditions
- Stress Perception, Discretionary Calories, Over All Health
- Trial name
- NCT02259023
- Testing
- Liquid: Sugar sweetened beverage consumption, Solid: Grain based desserts and candy consumption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypoglycemia
Raptiva and Sirolimus in Islet Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes
The primary objective of this protocol is to test the safety and efficacy of a treatment regimen consisting of maintenance therapy with efalizumab and sirolimus for 1 year followed by withdrawal of efalizumab and maintenance…
- Trial name
- RAPTIVA (NCT00672204)
- Testing
- Allogeneic islets of Langerhans transplant, Raptiva, Sirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Asthma, Lung Diseases
Collaborative Studies on the Genetics of Asthma (CSGA)
To conduct molecular genetic studies in human pedigrees in order to identify the major genes responsible for asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT00005500
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Obesity, Weight Loss
Obesity Treatment in a Managed Care Setting
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different delivery formats for weight management in a managed care setting.
- Trial name
- NCT00062985
- Testing
- Mail-based weight loss intervention, Phone-based weight loss intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,801 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Food Assistance
Grocery Assistance Program Study
This highly innovative experimental trial is designed to examine the independent and joint effects of prohibiting the use of SNAP-like benefits to purchase foods high in discretionary calories and offering an incentive to…
- Trial name
- GAPS (NCT02643576)
- Testing
- F&V Bonus, Restriction, Bonus & Restriction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 296 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Tooth Sensitivity
An Evaluation of the Efficacy of Oral-B New Product Sensi-Stop on Dentinal Hypersensitivity
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Sensi-StopTM strips (Procter \& Gamble™) on the relief of dentinal hypersensitivity.
- Trial name
- SSDH (NCT02476032)
- Testing
- Prof applied oxalate, Self applied oxalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Tobacco Use Disorder
Comparison Across Treatment Conditions to Reduce Smokeless Tobacco Use
Smokeless tobacco (ST), which includes both chewing tobacco and snuff, has health risks associated with its use. While treatment programs that focus on stopping tobacco use may be effective, past research has shown that…
- Trial name
- NCT00218296
- Testing
- Usual Care Group, Reduction Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 332 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Cervical Dystonia
tDCS in Cervical Dystonia
Dystonia is a devastating disorder defined by involuntary, sustained muscle contractions or abnormal postures that can affect any part of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT02180139
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Kidney Disease, Proteinuria
Angiotensin II Blockade for Chronic Allograft Nephropathy
Chronic allograft nephropathy continues to be a major cause of kidney transplant loss and return to dialysis. Treatment options are limited and the course of the disease tends to be progressive.
- Trial name
- NCT00067990
- Testing
- Losartan 100mg
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Tinnitus
Variability of Tinnitus Characterization Tools and Investigation of Audiovisual Integration in Tinnitus Perception
Characterizing the nature and severity of tinnitus in individuals presents a particular challenge. The nature of the sound (loudness and pitch) is not necessarily indicative of the effect on quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02717065
- Testing
- Tone, Video
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
COPD, Chronic Bronchitis
N-Acetylcysteine for Patients With COPD and Chronic Bronchitis
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is described as having mucolytic and antioxidant properties. It is widely prescribed for patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), particularly for those who have accompanying symptoms of…
- Trial name
- NCT01739790
- Testing
- N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota