Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Utah
Anemia of Prematurity, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Splanchnic Tissue Oxygenation During Enteral Feedings in Anemic Premature Infants at Risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common gastrointestinal emergency encountered in the newborn intensive care unit and represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in infants born prematurely.
- Trial name
- NCT01735578
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Pulmonary Function
Pulmonary Function During Prone and Supine Positioning in NICU Infants Requiring Assisted Ventilation
This study seeks to determine in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients specific improvements in pulmonary function which may occur when an infant is ventilated in the prone as compared to the supine position.
- Trial name
- NCT00749762
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Sepsis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Inflammatory Cytokine Quantification in Infants
This study proposes to quantify inflammatory cytokine profiles in three neonatal disease states, namely, neonatal sepsis, infants with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia defect, and infants suffering cardiopulmonary failure…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01155830
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain
Comparison of Electrotherapies for Chronic Low Back Pain
The intent of this project is to execute a high-quality double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial that compares the H-Wave® device with a commonly used TENS device with a sub-therapeutic electrocurrent device.
- Trial name
- NCT01658735
- Testing
- H-Wave, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Age-Related Maculopathy
Study Evaluating Genotypes Using Lucentis
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether the efficacy of Lucentis treatment for exudative age-related macular degeneration is associated with VEGF and HTRA1 DNA polymorphisms
- Trial name
- SEAGUL (NCT00474695)
- Testing
- Lucentis
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Severe Sepsis With Septic Shock
VTE Incidence in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Prospective studies on the incidence of VTE during severe sepsis and septic shock remain absent, hindering efficacy assessments regarding current VTE prevention strategies in septic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02353910
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Obesity
Weight Loss Intervention in Long-Haul Truck Drivers: A Pilot Study
Being obese can be a risk factor for many health problems, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, low back pain, heart attacks and some cancers.
- Trial name
- WHEEL-Pilot (NCT02348983)
- Testing
- Health Coaching via Telephone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Methylphenidate Transdermal System (MTS) in the Treatment of Adult ADHD
This study will look at the effectiveness of Methylphenidate Transdermal System (MTS) in treating adult ADHD. MTS has received FDA approval for childhood ADHD but this is the first trial for adult ADHD.
- Trial name
- NCT00506285
- Testing
- Methylphenidate Transdermal System (MTS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Blood Pressure
Efficacy of Provex CV Supplement to Reduce Inflammation Cytokines and Blood Pressure
The purpose of this study is to determine if a supplement called Provex CV can reduce blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01106170
- Testing
- Provex CV
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Contraception
Misoprostol Prior to Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion in Nulliparous Women
The purpose of this study is to see if inserting misoprostol in the vagina or between your cheek and gum before inserting an Intrauterine Device (IUD) in a woman who has never had a baby makes it easier and less painful.
- Trial name
- MPIIN (NCT00886834)
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Pregnancy
Copper T380 IUD Versus Oral Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception vs. Plan B for Emergency Contraception
The purpose of this study is to see if women presenting for emergency contraception (EC) are willing to accept the copper intrauterine device (IUD).
- Trial name
- NCT00669396
- Testing
- Copper T380 IUD, levonorgestrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Esophagitis
Prospective Analysis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients Presenting With Dysphagia
This is a prospective descriptive cross sectional study to determine the percentage of patients presenting with dysphagia who are found to have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and to establish which presenting factors warrant…
- Trial name
- NCT00256529
- Testing
- EGD with biopsies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 483 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Healthy
Evaluation of Information Displays A Paper & Pencil, Computer, Simulator, and ICU Based Study
Our objective is to develop intuitive, meaningful and ergonomically efficient informative displays specific to the user's domain.
- Trial name
- NCT00714350
- Testing
- New ICU Display Visualization
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Sedation
Combination Ketamine and Propofol vs Propofol for Emergency Department Sedation: A Prospective Randomized Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine if procedural sedation utilizing a 1:1 mixture of propofol and ketamine is equivalent in complications, patient and physician satisfaction, post-procedure pain level, and procedural…
- Trial name
- NCT01269307
- Testing
- 1:1 ketamine-propofol mixture sedation, Propofol Sedation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Lenses, Intraocular, Glistenings
Impact of Glistenings in AcrySof Intraocular Lenses on Visual Quality
This study will assess the impact of IOL glistenings on visual quality and function in patients implanted with a single-piece AcrySof intraocular lens (IOL) that exhibits glistening formations.
- Conditions
- Lenses, Intraocular, Glistenings, Visual Quality
- Trial name
- NCT01202981
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Urge
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Techniques and Yoga for Treatment of Urinary Urge Incontinence (MBSR-Yoga)
Many women experience the accidental loss of urine called urge incontinence or overactive bladder (OAB) incontinence. Women describe this as a sudden, strong desire to pass urine which results in leakage before reaching the…
- Trial name
- MBSR-Yoga (NCT01470560)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Macular Edema, Uveitis
Study of Uveitic Macular Edema Treated With Ranibizumab or Steroids
This is a pilot study to investigate the safety and efficacy of intravitreally administered ranibizumab (Lucentis) compared to steroid injection for the treatment of macular edema due to chronic non-infectious uveitis.
- Trial name
- SURFING (NCT00846625)
- Testing
- triamcinolone, ranibizumab
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Timing for the Medical Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants
This is a retrospective chart review to look at the timing of using indomethacin and ibuprofen for PDA closure for infants admitted into the NICU of the University of Utah Hospital from 1/2007-8/2008.
- Trial name
- NCT00795990
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cancer
Phase I Study of Disulfiram and Copper Gluconate for the Treatment of Refractory Solid Tumors Involving the Liver
OBJECTIVES: Primary Objectives Determine the safety and toxicity profile of co-administration of disulfiram and copper gluconate for the treatment of refractory malignancies that have metastasized to the liver.
- Trial name
- NCT00742911
- Testing
- Disulfiram, Copper Gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cancer, Pancreas
Radiation Therapy and Capecitabine/Oxaliplatin Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreas Adenocarcinoma
The study is a prospective phase I trial of radiation therapy concurrent with capecitabine and oxaliplatin chemotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced pancreas adenocarcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00707278
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy, Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah