Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Utah
Hypertriglyceridemia
Effects of Lovaza on High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Composition and Function in Hypertriglyceridemia
Study hypothesis: Lovaza (purified prescription fish oil) is likely to help HDL (the "good cholesterol") work better. Study summary: We are testing effects of Lovaza versus placebo, on various aspects of HDL and other…
- Trial name
- NCT01180764
- Testing
- Lovaza (Omega-3 acid ethyl esters)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Surgical Trial Comparing LIGASURE Assisted Recto-Sigmoid Resection and Omentectomy Compared to Stand
The objective of this prospective randomized surgical trial is to evaluate whether the use of the LIGASURE surgical device during omentectomy and/or recto-sigmoid resection for women with ovarian cancer will reduce the surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT01549925
- Testing
- Standard Surgical resection, LIGASURE
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Urinary Kallikrein and Hypertension: A Prospective Study
To determine whether low total urinary kallikrein activity was prospectively associated with new hypertension onset or elevated blood pressures.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT00005261
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Exercise Triggered Asthma, Gastroesophageal Reflux
Effect of Acid Reflux on Respiratory Physiology During Exercise in Athletes With GER-Response to Acid Suppression
We propose that acid reflux affects respiratory dynamics (breathing) in patients who are exercising and that athletes improve their exercise capacity with acid suppression therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00444236
- Testing
- Nexium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular Diseases
Electrophysiologic Study Versus Electrocardiographic Monitoring (ESVEM)
To determine whether electrophysiologic study (EPS) or Holter monitoring (HM) was the better method for selecting effective long-term antiarrhythmic drug therapy in patients with sustained ventricular tachycardia, ventricular…
- Conditions
- Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular Diseases, Death, Sudden, Cardiac, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00000518
- Testing
- electrophysiology, electrocardiography, ambulatory, imipramine
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease
Characterization Of Coronary Prone Pedigrees
To determine the genetics and epidemiology of different types of early familial coronary disease. Accurate markers of major gene syndromes for early coronary disease were identified using a genetic segregation and linkage study…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00005139
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Apolipoprotein Polymorphisms and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
To determine the relative risk in a defined population of angiographically demonstrated coronary artery disease due to genetic polymorphisms at the four apolipoprotein genomic regions.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Coronary Arteriosclerosis, Coronary Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00005225
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Lung Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Gene Localization
To localize within the genome a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease susceptibility gene.
- Trial name
- NCT00037739
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Hypertension
To determine the pathophysiology of different types of essential hypertension by identifying the discrete effects of major genes and environmental variables as determinants of the subtypes of essential hypertension.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT00005149
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Angiotensinogen Variants and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
To examine angiotensinogen genetic variants and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Pre-Eclampsia
- Trial name
- NCT00005400
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Rotational Malalignment of the Lower Extremity
To Assess Rotation for Femoral Version and Tibial Torsion
Determining the investigators ability to accurately assess rotational malalignment clinically compared to imaging.
- Trial name
- NCT01531296
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Human Microbiome, Metagenome
Changes in Vaginal, Cervical and Uterine Microflora With Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device Placement
The goal of this study is to examine changes in the bacterial ecology and inflammatory markers of the female genital tract with levonorgestrel intrauterine device placement.
- Conditions
- Human Microbiome, Metagenome, Contraception, Cytokine
- Trial name
- NCT01496898
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Low Back Pain
Patient Education for Patients With Back Pain Referred to Physical Therapy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate patients with low back pain who are scheduled to begin physical therapy but have not yet had their first appointment to better understand their beliefs and attitudes and to evaluate the…
- Trial name
- NCT02648373
- Testing
- Patient Education, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Hip Fracture
Enhancing Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture
This study evaluates the feasibility of implementing a unilaterally biased high-intensity resistance training to facilitate restorative vs.
- Trial name
- NCT02635308
- Testing
- Unilaterally Biased Resistance Training / "MOVE"
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cancer Survivorship, Safety and Efficacy
The HEALS Project - Health Education and Active Living for Surviving Seniors
Persons over age 65 years constitute a large and growing population of cancer survivors. Available data indicate that both short- and long-term female breast cancer survivors report more limitations related to strength and…
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivorship, Safety and Efficacy, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- HEALS (NCT01305044)
- Testing
- Tai Chi Chih, Health Education Classes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cancer Related Fatigue
Body Mind Training Project
Aim 1: Assess the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a Qigong intervention in elderly prostate cancer survivors. Describe participation, retention, and adherence rates and assess reasons for participation, attrition, and…
- Trial name
- NCT01564394
- Testing
- Qigong, Non-aerobic stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Obesity
STAGES Trial: Study of Adiposity, Growth and Endocrine Stages
The investigators propose to conduct a cross-sectional study of 60 participants who are 18-30 years of age to undergo research PET/CT.
- Trial name
- STAGES (NCT01460784)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 575 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Pneumoperitoneum
A Trial of Supplemental CO2 Versus Room Air in Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
The investigators hypothesize that using carbon dioxide for PEG placement versus using room air will decrease post-procedure pneumoperitoneum as well as improve post-procedure bloating/pain, and waist circumference.
- Trial name
- NCT02619656
- Testing
- CO2 insufflation, Ambient air insufflation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Renal Cell Cancer
Sunitinib for Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer With Imaging Biomarker Assessments for the Early Prediction of Tumor Response
This exploratory clinical study is designed to obtain pre-therapeutic imaging assessments in 20 evaluable patients with metastatic renal cell cancer (RCC) and an early post therapy assessment at baseline and at various early time…
- Trial name
- NCT00694096
- Testing
- Sunitinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Atrial Fibrillation
Dabigatran's Effect on Changes in Atrial Fibrosis in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
This study includes treating patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) with Dabigatran, an anti-coagulant for a period of one year to see if there are any significant changes in the degree of left atrial structural remodeling in…
- Trial name
- DEPAF (NCT01546883)
- Testing
- Dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah