Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Rochester
Depression
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Depression-Related Insomnia
This study will determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating insomnia symptoms that are secondary to depression.
- Trial name
- NCT00255905
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for insomnia, Clinician monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Bipolar Disorder
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Children and Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that flax oil, as an omega-3 fatty acid, will be superior to placebo in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT00252486
- Testing
- Flax oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Heart Failure
Nesiritide and Vo2 Max in Heart Failure Patients
This research study, funded by Scios, Inc., and conducted by the Cardiology Division of the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry investigates the potential benefit of nesiritide…
- Trial name
- NCT00240084
- Testing
- nesiritide (Natrecor(TM))
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Kidney Cancer
Donor Peripheral Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplant in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Metastatic Kidney Cancer
RATIONALE: A peripheral stem cell transplant or bone marrow transplant from a brother or sister may be an effective treatment for kidney cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00262886
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, graft-versus-tumor induction therapy, therapeutic allogeneic lymphocytes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Melanoma (Skin), Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Interferon Gamma in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Melanoma or Other Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Interferon gamma may interfere with the growth of cancer cells and may be an effective treatment for melanoma and solid tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00004016
- Testing
- recombinant interferon gamma
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Depression
Interventions for Depressed Low Income Mothers and Their Infants
This study will compare three interventions for depressed, low income mothers and determine which is most effective in treating maternal depression and in fostering development in infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00105573
- Testing
- Maternal interpersonal psychotherapy (IP), Infant-parent psychotherapy, Informational meetings plus treatment as usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 218 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Neoplasm, Metastatic
Study of Breath-holding as a Means to Reduce Tumor Motion From Breathing
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate typical tumor motion caused by breathing using MRI and can help determine whether simple passive breathing and/or breath-holding could be used for the future treatment of similar…
- Trial name
- NCT00178477
- Testing
- MRI with breath-holding
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Neonatal Encephalopathy
CoolCap Followup Study-Coordination of Participating Centers
This observational study will assess long-term functional outcome of survivors from neonatal encephalopathy who were previously treated with either head cooling or with conventional care in a randomized clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT00581581
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Nausea and Vomiting, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Patient Education in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Patient education may improve the effectiveness of ondansetron in preventing nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00005994
- Testing
- ondansetron
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Chronic Pain
Oral Ketamine for Control of Chronic Pain in Children
The study is a maximum tolerated dose finding study for oral, chronic, daily administration of oral ketamine (by mouth) in children with long-term daily pain.
- Trial name
- KETA-2011 (NCT01369680)
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Tobacco Use Disorder
Smokers' Health Project: Self-Determination and Maintaining Tobacco Abstinence
These two studies will examine the role of autonomous motivation in maintained adherence. The first study will determine whether smokers are still abstinent from tobacco 32 months after starting in a previous project (Smoker's…
- Trial name
- SHP (NCT00178685)
- Testing
- Self-determination Intervention for Tobacco Dependence
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 837 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Healthy
Uroflow Measurements in Healthy Volunteers
The goal of this study to determine normal values for certain urinary measurements in order to better understand voiding dysfunction in women.
- Trial name
- NCT00714389
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Feasibility Pilot Study
Influence of Exercise on Anemia in MDS Patients
That exercise will reduce anemia and fatigue, while improving aerobic capacity, strength and hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell mitochondrial function.
- Trial name
- NCT01783249
- Testing
- Stationary Exercise cycling
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Autism, Autistic Disorder
Diet and Behavior in Young Children With Autism
This study will determine whether a gluten- and casein-free diet has specific benefits for children with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT00090428
- Testing
- Gluten- and casein-free diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Urinary Incontinence
Screening for Urinary Incontinence by Primary Care Providers
The purpose of this study is to: Assess the rate of screening for urinary incontinence (UI) in women by their primary care providers Identify the type of screening used by primary care providers Identify barriers to screening for…
- Trial name
- NCT00178334
- Volunteers
- 554 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
Study of Muscle Wasting and Altered Metabolism in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy
OBJECTIVES: I. Examine the interrelationships between muscle wasting (phenotype), the degree of myotonic dystrophy (DM) gene expression (genotype) in patients with DM. II. Characterize the insulin resistance in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00004769
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Operations Research Workflow
The Effect of Interoperable Health IT on Efficiency in Ambulatory Practices
Goal: To evaluate the effects of Interoperable Health IT on provider work flow and work practices in the ambulatory care setting.
- Trial name
- HEAL5 (NCT01773577)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, Andersen Syndrome
Characteristics of Andersen-Tawil Syndrome
Andersen-Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a rare, genetic disorder that causes episodes of muscle weakness, potentially life-threatening changes in heart rhythm, and developmental abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT00521794
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Parkinson Disease, Depression
Study of Antidepressants in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to find out if two antidepressant medications, paroxetine and venlafaxine, can help control depression in Parkinson's disease, and if these medications affect the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease…
- Trial name
- SAD-PD (NCT00086190)
- Testing
- paroxetine, venlafaxine
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Metabolic Syndrome
Examining the Relationship Between Tobacco Exposure, Abdominal Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents (The STRONG Kids Study)
Metabolic syndrome is a term that describes a group of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The conditions include high blood pressure, obesity, and high cholesterol.
- Trial name
- STRONG Kids (NCT00808158)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester