Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Virginia
Atelectasis
Comparing the Effectiveness of Lung Expansion Therapy in Adult Human Subjects
The purpose of this study is to better understand how air is spread throughout study participants' lungs after abdominal surgery by comparing two lung inflation treatments: 1. Incentive Spirometry (I.S.) lung expansion therapy 2.
- Trial name
- NCT02892773
- Testing
- Incentive Spirometry, EzPAP® Positive Airway Pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Study of Dovitinib (TKI258) in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
The purpose of this study is to improve survival of patients with recurrent or metastatic Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC). This study will test the efficacy of the investigational drug, TKI258, in treating ACC.
- Trial name
- ACC (NCT01524692)
- Testing
- Dovitinib (TKI258)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Clinically Isolated Syndrome
Clinical Importance of Glucose Regulation in Relapsing MS
The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship of blood glucose levels in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who have experienced a relapse and will be receiving intravenous steroids for the relapse, to their recovery…
- Trial name
- NCT03004079
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Kidney Neoplasms
The Effect of Pre-treatment Biopsy for Non-neoplastic Renal Disease vs no Biopsy on Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Patients With Small Renal Mass: a Single-center, Single-blinded, Randomized, Parallel Group Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine if biopsy for non-neoplastic renal disease for patients with a small renal mass results in greater postoperative renal function than the current standard of care (no additional biopsy).
- Trial name
- NCT02841020
- Testing
- Additional biopsy
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
A Study of Patient-reported Outcomes in Patients With Lung or Esophageal Cancer
This survey study is looking to determine if patient reported outcomes(using the PROMIS survey) will vary according to the presence of recurrent or metastatic lung or esophageal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02239328
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Asthma
Effect of Extra- Fine Versus Coarse-Particle Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) on Ventilation Heterogeneity in Children With Poorly Controlled Asthma
The primary objective of the study is to show that ventilation heterogeneity identified by hyperpolarized helium-3 lung MRI is prevalent children with poorly controlled asthma despite guidelines-based treatment with ICS.
- Trial name
- EXPAND (NCT02577497)
- Testing
- beclomethasone, fluticasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Bypass Complications
Transcutaneous-Arterial Carbon Dioxide and Microcirculatory Dysfunction
Evaluation of the microcirculation is currently limited. Continual assessment of the tissue carbon dioxide-arterial carbon dioxide (PtC02-aCO2) offers a new, novel and noninvasive method of determining the state of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02328846
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Factors Influencing the Racial Disparity in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
The overall purpose of this investigation is to better understand factors contributing to the high incidence of prone sleep positioning in African-American infants.
- Trial name
- SIDS (NCT01361893)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 616 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Female Reproductive Physiology
Acute Effects of Progesterone on LH Pulses During the Follicular Phase (CRM006)
The rapidity with which progesterone slows LH (and by inference GnRH) pulse frequency in women is unclear. The investigators hypothesize that progesterone slows LH pulse frequency within 10 hours.
- Trial name
- NCT01602679
- Testing
- oral micronized progesterone suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Cancer, Clinical Trials
Patient Perceptions and Willingness to Enroll in Clinical Trials
The objective of our study is to determine which factors affect willingness to participate in gynecologic oncology clinical trials.
- Trial name
- NCT03231852
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Post Operative Care, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Prospective Quality of Life Study in Pituitary Surgery
Post-operative assessment and debridement are key components in patient care for surgery patients. However, a standardized protocol for management after endoscopic skull base surgery is unavailable.
- Conditions
- Post Operative Care, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Postoperative Period
- Trial name
- NCT03694990
- Testing
- Follow-up schedule
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Breast Cancer
Dermacell ADM Without Basement Membrane
DermACELL acellular dermal matrix (D-ADM) is the trade name of LifeNet Health's acellular dermal matrix (ADM). LifeNet Health will remove the basement membrane from the D-ADM and this product will be compared to FlexHD® Pliable…
- Trial name
- NCT03667560
- Testing
- Dermacell ADM without basement membrane, FlexHD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Cryotherapy Effect, Oxygen Deficiency
The Effect of Cryotherapy on Cerebral Hemodynamics Within Healthy Subjects
Upon suffering a concussion, a neurometabolic cascade including an increase in glucose and oxygen demand occurs for up to 48 hours post-insult.5 This period of increased glucose and oxygen demand is coupled with a period of…
- Trial name
- NCT03185507
- Testing
- CryoHelmet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity
Effect of Short Term Ovarian Suppression on Androgen Overproduction in Overweight Girls With Androgen Excess
This study will test whether short-term suppression of ovarian function can ameliorate androgen (male hormone) overproduction in overweight girls with androgen excess.
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422096
- Testing
- Leuprolide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity
Effect of Short Term Adrenal Suppression on Androgen Overproduction in Overweight Girls With Androgen Excess
Short term hydrocortisone to test whether improves excess androgen production from adrenal gland and ovaries
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422707
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity
Effect of Longer-term Adrenal Suppression Using Low Dose Hydrocortisone on Androgen Overproduction
This study will test whether longer-term suppression of adrenal function can ameliorate androgen (male hormone) overproduction in overweight early pubertal girls with androgen excess.
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422733
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, Cosyntropin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Liver Transplantation, Surgical Site Infection
Surgical Site Infections After Liver Transplantation Based on Perioperative Antibiotics
This study will be to prospectively determine differences in Surgical Site Infection (SSI) if a prolonged course of post-operative antibiotics are used following liver transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT02717273
- Testing
- standard, extended, liver transplant
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Asthma
Evaluating the Asthmatic Response to an Experimental Infection With Rhinovirus in the Atopic
In patients with asthma, reactions to allergens in the environment (such as mold, pollen, weed, domestic pets, and dust allergens) play an important role in causing asthma symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT02111772
- Testing
- Rhinovirus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Asthma
Treatment With Omalizumab to Improve the Asthmatic Response to Rhinovirus Experimental Infection With Rhinovirus
Population surveys have shown a positive correlation between increased levels of total serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) and bronchial hyperreactivity.
- Trial name
- NCT02388997
- Testing
- omalizumab, Rhinovirus (strain 16)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Fibromyalgia
Cranial Electrical Stimulation Effects on Symptoms in Persons With Fibromyalgia
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of mild cranial electrical stimulation on pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, perceived stress, blood pressure, and functional status in persons with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT00928720
- Testing
- CES device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia