Clinical trials: sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Heritable Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Right Ventricle Lipid in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
The investigators propose to study the relationship between right ventricle (RV) steatosis and RV function, exercise capacity, and outcomes in humans with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and to identify potential drivers of…
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Heritable Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated With Connective Tissue Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05462574
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Subchondral Insufficiency Fracture
Bio-Integrative, Fiber-Reinforced Kneebar for Treating Subchondral Insufficiency of the Knee
The OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nails are indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis and bone grafts in the presence of appropriate additional immobilization (e.g., rigid…
- Trial name
- NCT06423378
- Testing
- OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nails
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Lumbar Puncture
Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)
This is a clinical trial to determine the extent to which ultrasound-assisted lumbar puncture using a standardized procedure, including use of ultrasound to ascertain the presence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at L3 - L5 and the…
- Trial name
- HELP (NCT07612644)
- Testing
- ultrasound contrast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Achalasia
Mechanisms of Weight Loss in Patients Diagnosed With Achalasia
Currently there are no existing data to determine why some achalasia patients lose weight while others do not. The purpose of this study is to gather data from patients diagnosed with achalasia to determine if differences may be…
- Trial name
- NCT03063463
- Testing
- pneumatic dilation, surgical myotomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
Feasibility and Safety of Single-Port Robotic-Assisted Deep Inferior Epigastric Pedicle Flap Harvest
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of single-port robotic surgery for DIEP flap breast reconstruction.
- Trial name
- (DIEP) (NCT07222514)
- Testing
- Single-Port Robotic System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Elbow Fracture
ExploR™ Modular Radial Head Data Collection
The purpose of this prospective clinical data collection is to document the performance and clinical outcomes of the ExploR Modular Radial Head.
- Trial name
- NCT00521846
- Testing
- Biomet Explor Modular Radial Head Replacement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-erosive Reflux Disease (NERD)
Assessment of Esophageal Epithelium Integrity With Mucosal Impedance
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition affecting more than 100 million adults in the U.S., and it significantly impacts patients' quality of life while imposing billions of dollars of direct and indirect…
- Trial name
- NCT02318862
- Testing
- Standard of Care esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with mucosal impedance testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
HIV, Alcohol
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists to Decrease Ethanol and CVD Risk in HIV
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the drug semaglutide works to reduce alcohol intake among adults living with HIV. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- HIV, Alcohol, Smoking Cigarette, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Trial name
- GL1DER HIV RCT (NCT07221214)
- Testing
- Semaglutide (Rybelsus®)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Wearable Technology to Evaluate Hyperglycemia and HRV in DMD
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked disorder that causes muscle wasting, cardiopulmonary failure, and premature death.
- Trial name
- NCT06124196
- Testing
- wearable technology
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Kidney Stones
Eye Gaze Guidance Evaluation in Phantoms
This project aims to develop an augmented reality (AR) tool to enhance skill acquisition for endoscopic kidney stone surgery. Of the 100,000 patients who undergo an endoscopic kidney stone treatment annually in the United States…
- Trial name
- NCT07174479
- Testing
- Augmented reality
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Systemic Lupus Erthematosus (SLE)
2-HOBA in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This is a phase II randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, cross-over study to determine the effect of isolevuglandin (IsoLG) scavenging by 2-HOBA on blood pressure and immune activation in patients with SLE.
- Trial name
- NCT07225543
- Testing
- 2-HOBA acetate (2-Hydroxybenzlamine acetate)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers
The primary goal of this study is to examine rhythm sensitivity as a predictor of response to naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBIs) in autistic toddlers.
- Trial name
- NCT05880225
- Testing
- Reciprocal Imitation Training, music-enhanced Reciprocal Imitation Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Acute Respiratory Failure
Examination of Personalized SpO2 Targets
Mechanical ventilation involves titrating the fraction of inspired oxygen to maintain arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2). The SpO2 target that results in the best outcomes for critically ill adults has historically been unknown.
- Trial name
- EXPRESS (NCT07536984)
- Testing
- Personalized SpO2 Target, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
3D Specimen Maps for RT Planning
The primary objective of this study is to measure the impact of patient-specific 3D specimen maps on adjuvant radiation treatment volumes and doses to critical organs.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Radiation Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05743569
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Chronic Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis
Impact of Pelvic Pain Podcast
The purpose of this research study is to study the impact of an educational podcast on pelvic pain. If you decide to take part in this research, you may receive the standard treatment for pelvic pain, or you may receive the…
- Trial name
- NCT07568834
- Testing
- Podcast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Endothelial Dysfunction
Enhancing Parasympathetic Activity to Improve Endothelial Dysfunction, Vascular Oxidative Stress in African Americans
Specific Aim 1: To test the hypothesis that prolonged (3-month) treatment with galantamine inhibits NADPH IsoLG-protein adducts formation and improves markers of endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction in AAs.
- Trial name
- NCT04769206
- Testing
- Galantamine, TENS 7000
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Acute Phase Response
Defining the Temporal Changes in the Acute Phase Response During Graded Exercise: A Prospective Study
The purpose of this study is to detail the precise temporal changes in the APR that occur in response to exercise in order to determine the types of exercise that confer maximal reparative fibrinolysis.
- Trial name
- NCT03398304
- Testing
- Graded Exercise, Marathon participation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
Coordinated, Collaborative, Comprehensive, Family-based, Integrated, Technology-enabled Stroke Care
Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States (US). Stroke is a complex disease with multiple interacting risk factors (including genetic, high blood pressure and…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke, Acute, Stroke Sequelae
- Trial name
- C3FIT (NCT04000971)
- Testing
- Integrated Stroke Practice Unit, Comprehensive or Primary Stroke Center
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,196 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Lung Transplant; Complications
Early Use of Long-acting Tacrolimus in Lung Transplant Recipients
Lung transplantation is a life-saving therapy for patients with advanced lung disease, however, necessitates the use of life-long immunosuppressive therapy for the prevention of acute and chronic rejection.
- Trial name
- NCT04469842
- Testing
- Tacrolimus Extended Release Oral Tablet [Envarsus], Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate Mofetil Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Proximal Humeral Fracture
Clinical Outcomes of the ALPS Proximal Humerus Plating System
The purpose of this study is to document the performance and clinical outcomes of the A.L.P.S® Proximal Humerus Plating System. Specific Aims: Conduct physical assessments measuring shoulder strength and range of motion…
- Trial name
- ALPS PHP (NCT03328650)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center