Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Virginia
Cystic Fibrosis
General Health, Attitudes, and Activity in Self-directed Exercise in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis (GAINS-CF)
Exercise helps people with CF lead long, fulfilling lives. Regular exercise reduces depression and fatigue, and may play a role in preventing exacerbation.
- Trial name
- GAINS-CF (NCT04882267)
- Testing
- Team and Technology
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Thrombocytopenia
Time-limited Treatment With Avatrombopag Pre- and Post-CAR T-cell Therapy to Prevent Post-CAR T-cell Cytopenias
The purpose of this study is to study how avatrombopag (the study drug) may prevent certain side effects in adults with lymphoma and myeloma getting cancer treatment (CAR-T cell therapy).
- Trial name
- CAR-T 002 (NCT07895017)
- Testing
- Avatrombopag
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Overactive Bladder (OAB), Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
Parasacral TENS Project
The purpose of the project is to compare the efficacy of parasacral transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) versus standard second-line therapy (oral anticholinergics) for pediatric patients with overactive bladder (OAB)…
- Trial name
- NCT07892417
- Testing
- Parasacral transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS), Oxybutynin
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Type 2 Inflammatory Disorders
Type 2 Inflammation in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis
The goal of this observational study is to better understand why some adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) continue to have repeated pulmonary exacerbations, or episodes of worsening respiratory symptoms, despite treatment with…
- Trial name
- NCT07892443
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Postmenopausal Female Patients, Vasomotor Symptoms
Exercise Training Intensity and Nitrate Supplementation in Post-Menopausal Females on Hormone Therapy
This study is examining whether short-term supplementation with inorganic nitrate in the form of beetroot juice can enhance vascular function in postmenopausal females taking hormone therapy compared to placebo.
- Conditions
- Postmenopausal Female Patients, Vasomotor Symptoms, Menopausal Hormone Therapy
- Trial name
- BEET-MHT (NCT07871396)
- Testing
- Moderate Intensity Exercise (MIE), High intensity exercise (HIE), Control (No exercise)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Obese Individuals, Central Adiposity
Post-exercise Blood Pressure With Inorganic Nitrate
This study is examining whether acute inorganic nitrate supplementation in the form of beetroot juice, paired with an acute bout of exercise, affects blood pressure and what is the magnitude of the difference compared to exercise…
- Trial name
- BEET-DOWN (NCT07869472)
- Testing
- Beetroot Juice - Active + Exercise, Beetroot Juice - Active + No exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Tobacco Use Cessation, Tobacco Use
Development of UP2UTeacher for High School Youth
Tobacco use is increasing among youth in the U.S. However evidence for the long-term effectiveness of tobacco prevention and cessation programs for youth is limited.
- Conditions
- Tobacco Use Cessation, Tobacco Use, Electronic Cigarette Use
- Trial name
- UP2UTeacher (NCT05396911)
- Testing
- UP2UTeacher
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 520 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Post-viral Anosmia, Anosmia
SniffTrain: Effectiveness of Sniff Training in the Treatment of Post-Viral Anosmia
The purpose of this study is to learn whether a structured smell training program (called "sniff training") can help improve sense of smell and quality of life in people who have experienced a reduced or lost sense of smell…
- Conditions
- Post-viral Anosmia, Anosmia, Hyposmia
- Trial name
- NCT07857083
- Testing
- Sniff Training Kits
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Neuropathic Pain, Chronic Pain
Insula Neuromodulation for Chronic Neuropathic Pain
This study will comprehensively investigate the insula as a brain target for neuromodulation to treat chronic neuropathic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05404581
- Testing
- neuromodulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence
Pessary Experience Study
Pessaries are silicone devices inserted into the vagina for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. They are adequate treatment options for patients who are poor surgical candidates, those who decline…
- Trial name
- NCT06021769
- Testing
- Observational only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Urgency Urinary Incontinence
Reduction in Number of Botox Injections for Urgency Urinary Incontinence
The overall objective of this study is to determine if a reduced injection site protocol (5 injection sites) using an equivalent amount of Botox provides comparable relief of Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI) symptoms compared…
- Trial name
- NCT04731961
- Testing
- Standard of care (15 Botox injections), Experimental Arm (5 Botox injections)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Anesthesia
Characterization of the Pudendal Nerve With Transvaginal Ultrasonography
This is a feasibility study characterizing the ability of transvaginal ultrasonography to identify the pudendal nerve. Today, the pudendal nerve block is typically accomplished through blind landmark techniques, thus limiting its…
- Trial name
- NCT06021782
- Testing
- All subjects-Observation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Status Epilepticus
Ketamine add-on Therapy for Established Status Epilepticus Treatment Trial (KESETT)
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if treatment of patients with two doses of ketamine plus levetiracetam versus levetiracetam alone leads to more effective control of status epilepticus.
- Trial name
- KESETT (NCT06907173)
- Testing
- Levetiracetam (LEV) (60 mg/Kg) + 1 mg/kg Ketamine (KET), Levetiracetam (LEV) (60 mg/Kg) + 3 mg/kg Ketamine (KET), Levetiracetam (LEV) (60 mg/Kg)
- Where
- 63 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 770 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Pancreatic Cancer, PDAC - Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Neoadjuvant Avutometinib/Defactinib and mFOLFIRINOX Combination Therapy in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
The goal of this study is to find out if taking two oral study drugs (avutometinib and defactinib) are safe for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, PDAC - Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Pancreatic Carcinoma, Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- Panc 004 (NCT07824960)
- Testing
- Avutometinib (VS-6766) + Defactinib (VS-6063)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Angina Patients With Non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Microvascular Disease
Study Targeting Myocardial Perfusion and Symptom Relief in Women With SGLT2 Inhibitors (STRONG)
The goal of this clinical trial is to that Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors treatment will improve Coronary Microvascular Disease with anginal symptoms associated with non-obstructive coronary disease in women.
- Conditions
- Angina Patients With Non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Microvascular Disease, Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction (CMD)
- Trial name
- STRONG (NCT06600178)
- Testing
- Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin), 20 mg Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Tuberculosis, HIV I Infection
Early Empiric Anti-Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Therapy for Sepsis in Sub-Saharan Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, tuberculosis (TB) is the etiology of 25-50% of bloodstream infections (BSIs) and the leading cause of sepsis among people living with HIV.
- Conditions
- Tuberculosis, HIV I Infection, Sepsis
- Trial name
- ATLAS (NCT04618198)
- Testing
- Immediate anti-TB therapy, Sepsis-specific dose anti-TB therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Tanzania, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 437 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Rebound Pain, Shoulder Arthroplasty
Effect of Local Anesthetic Concentration on Rebound Pain
Randomized control study that compares different concentrations of local anesthetic to investigate whether a lower concentration of local anesthetic would contribute to lower rebound pain scores at 24 hours post op in patients…
- Conditions
- Rebound Pain, Shoulder Arthroplasty, Interscalene Block
- Trial name
- RPRCT (NCT07146685)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cardiometabolic Health Indicators
This Study Will Evaluate Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness to Examine Associations With Anthropometric Characteristics and Other Indicators of Cardiometabolic Risk Among Patients With or Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness in children with obesity, with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and examine how fitness relates to body measurements, body…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cardiometabolic Health Indicators, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- ROACH (NCT07804680)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), VV ECMO
Trial of Total Lung Protective Ventilation in Adult VV-ECMO Patients With Severe ARDS
The purpose of this study is to find a better way to protect the lungs of patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) who are being treated with a mechanical ventilator in addition to an extracorporeal membrane…
- Trial name
- PROTECT-ARDS (NCT07790133)
- Testing
- Mechanical Power Targeted Ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Myocarditis Acute
MCE Molecular Imaging for Myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart (myocarditis) is a serious condition that can cause heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, cardiac arrest, and death. Rapid diagnosis of this condition is key to reversing it.
- Trial name
- NCT07538544
- Testing
- Myocardial contrast echocardiography molecular imaging for inflammation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia