Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Utah
Osteopenia, Prematurity
Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy and Bone Density in Premature Infants
Previous research studies have shown that there may be a connection between proton pump inhibitor therapies and hip fracture in adults(1).
- Trial name
- PPI (NCT00888017)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke, Hemiparesis
Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Improving Gait, Balance, Fitness and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients
This study aims to determine if Aquatic Treadmill Therapy is effective for improving economy of gait, gait speed, balance, and cardiovascular fitness in people with chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- ATT (NCT00983827)
- Testing
- Aquatic treadmill training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Radiculopathy
Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Disc Surgery
The proposed study will be a randomized clinical trial designed to determine the most effective physical therapy program for individuals who have undergone lumbar discectomy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00894972
- Testing
- Rehabilitation following lumbar disc surgery (discectomy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria
Hyperphenylalaninemia in Cerebral Malaria
The purpose of this study is to see if children, who develop coma from malaria, are not making enough of a vitamin-like chemical, tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), which is required for the brain to function normally.
- Trial name
- NCT00338520
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 285 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Oral Lichen Planus
Pimecrolimus Cream for Oral Lichen Planus
Study investigating the use of pimecrolimus 1% cream for oral lichen planus
- Trial name
- NCT00297037
- Testing
- Pimecrolimus 1% cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Pediatric Hydrocephalus
The Ventricular Catheter Placement Study: Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of an Ultrasound Guided Shunt Insertion Technique
Shunt failure remains a significant problem in pediatric patients with hydrocephalus. If reliable techniques for the accurate placement of ventricular catheters can be developed, shunt survival may improve.
- Trial name
- NCT01007786
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Heart Failure
The Development of Tolerance to α1-Adrenoceptor Blockade With Chronic Carvedilol Treatment
There is now strong evidence from clinical trials that carvedilol therapy in heart failure is superior to therapy with metoprolol.
- Trial name
- NCT00585091
- Testing
- phenylephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Trauma, Pain
Fentanyl vs. Low-Dose Ketamine for the Relief of Moderate to Severe Pain in Aeromedical Patients
Often, patients transported by aeromedical systems do not receive enough medication to control and relieve their pain. The purpose of this study is to determine if pain treatment with intravenous (IV) ketamine is a better way to…
- Trial name
- NCT01169025
- Testing
- Ketamine, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Atrial Fibrillation
Effect of Structural Remodeling on Scar Formation as Assessed by DE-MRI of the Left Atrium
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of pre-ablation fibrosis on scar formation in the left atrium of the heart. This will be assessed by delayed enhancement magnetic resonance imaging and will be looked at in…
- Trial name
- RADAR (NCT01187914)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Idiopathic Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Pilot Study of Alternative Treatments of Unexplained Chronic Fatigue
The investigators' long-term goal is to identify, and then provide general practitioners with evidence-based recommendations for therapeutic interventions for unexplained chronic fatigue (UCF).
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Trial name
- NCT00983502
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Factor VII, Prothrombin Complex Concentrate, and Fresh Frozen Plasma in Warfarin-Related Intracranial Hemorrhage
The purpose of this dose-ranging pilot study is to compare Recombinant Activated Factor VII, Prothrombin Complex Concentrate and Fresh Frozen Plasma (each starting at low doses with escalation if necessary) for the reversal of…
- Trial name
- NCT00770718
- Testing
- Recombinant Activated Factor VII (rFVIIa), Prothrombin Complex Concentrate, Fresh Frozen Plasma
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Sepsis
The Effects of Linezolid and Vancomycin on Inflammation and Cellular Signaling Vents
We will determine if linezolid inhibits cellular activation and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, providing mechanistic rationale for its clinical efficacy and the justification for further investigations in S.
- Trial name
- NCT00811980
- Testing
- Linezolid or Vancomycin
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Insomnia
Follow-up of a Study Examining Sleep Management in United States Veterans
The first part of the pilot study, as detailed in Unique Protocol ID No. 27522, is a randomized clinical trial that compares the effects of a mind-body bridging program with a sleep hygiene program to improve sleep quality in…
- Trial name
- NCT00935337
- Testing
- Mind-Body Bridging Program, Sleep Hygiene
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Seizures
Intranasal Midazolam Versus Rectal Diazepam for Treatment of Seizures
The investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial comparing the use of nasal midazolam, using a Mucosal Atomization Devise, to rectal diazepam for the treatment of acute seizure activity in children under the age of 18…
- Trial name
- NCT00326612
- Testing
- Midazolam, Diazepam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 358 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer
Exercise in Improving Mobility and Reducing Fatigue and/or Weakness in Older Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: Exercise may help improve mobility and relieve fatigue and/or weakness in cancer survivors. It is not yet known whether exercise is more effective than standard therapy in improving mobility and reducing fatigue and/or…
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00335491
- Testing
- exercise intervention, complementary or alternative medicine procedure, fatigue assessment and management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Prostate Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Reducing Cancer Disparities for American Indians in the Rural Intermountain West
The purpose of this demonstration is to evaluate the effectiveness of using community outreach workers (navigators) to help American Indians living in rural areas overcome barriers to appropriate cancer screening, diagnosis, and…
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00380055
- Testing
- Navigation Services, Cancer education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Parkinson Disease
Strength Training and Medication Effects in Parkinson Disease Effects on Hypokinesia in Parkinson Disease
Parkinson disease is a degenerative neurologic condition characterized by slowness of movement, tremor, and loss of balance control. It results in significant degrees of disability for affected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00665184
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise via Negative Eccentric Work, Standard care exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Fibromyalgia
Nondrug Treatment Programs for Adults With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is a common chronic pain disorder that may benefit from nondrug treatment. This study will compare the effectiveness of behavioral preparation, stress management education, and fibromyalgia and coping…
- Trial name
- NCT00088777
- Testing
- Behavioral coping skills training plus physical therapy, Stress management education plus physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal
The Molecular Biology of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
This study is designed to better understand the molecular biology of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and to determine if prion protein (PrP) functions in long term hematopoietic stem cell renewal.
- Trial name
- NCT00721864
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Stroke
Factor XI Levels in Acute Ischemic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utility of measuring coagulation factor activities in the setting of acute ischemic stroke, as potential markers of inherited thrombotic risk.
- Trial name
- NCT00890812
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah