Clinical trials: sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
A Study to Determine Iatrogenic Hyperinsulinemia's Contribution to Insulin Resistance and Endothelial Dysfunction in Type 1 Diabetes
The investigators will test the hypothesis that reducing insulin doses using a low carbohydrate diet (LCD) will be associated with with improved insulin sensitivity (Aim 1) and blood vessel health (Aim 2).
- Trial name
- NCT04118374
- Testing
- Standard Carb Diet, Low Carb Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Secondary Lymphedema
Imaging Biomarkers of Lymphatic Dysfunction
Persons with secondary arm and/or upper quadrant lymphedema following cancer therapies commonly are prescribed complete decongestive therapy as a course of management of their lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT03760744
- Testing
- CDT with Negative Pressure, CDT alone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Jervell and Lange Nielsen Syndrome
Diltiazem in Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
This study will test the effect of diltiazem, a calcium channel blocking drug, on the QT interval in patients with Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT06534671
- Testing
- diltiazem
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Carnitine Consumption and Augmentation in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
In preparation for a future mechanistic study, investigators now propose to test the specific hypothesis that carnitine consumption is not reduced in PAH, that plasma carnitine levels are stable over time in PAH and that…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04908397
- Testing
- L-carnitine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Hiv
Estamos Juntos (We Are Together): Improving HIV Care Delivery by Capacitating Health Care Providers
Health care workers' negative behavior towards patients (likely a reflection of low job satisfaction, frustration with delivering HIV care and treatment in extremely resource-limited settings, and burnout) is one of the primary…
- Trial name
- NCT05938621
- Testing
- behavioral therapy and education
- Where
- Mozambique
- Volunteers
- 28,448 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
The Renin-Aldosterone Axis in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone in the pathophysiology of postural tachycardia syndrome, and to provide an insight about the disease process in this disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00962949
- Testing
- Angiotensin II
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Breast Cancer
BRAVE Strategy - Breast Cancer Risk Assessment -achieVing Equity
The central goal of this study is to test strategies to implement evidence-based breast cancer risk assessment in healthcare clinics in Tennessee.
- Trial name
- BRAVE (NCT05051631)
- Testing
- Intervention plus 12 months maintenance, Intervention plus 10 months maintenance, Intervention plus 8 months maintenance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,071 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Can a Novel Telemedicine Tool Reduce Disparities Related to the Identification of Preschool Children With Autism?
Families seeking evaluation for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face barriers such as low availability of specialists, lengthy waitlists, and long distances to tertiary care diagnostic centers.
- Trial name
- TAP-P (NCT05373173)
- Testing
- Tele-assessment + In-person assessment, Tele-assessment only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Speech Intelligibility Intervention in Down Syndrome
Predictors of Speech Ability in Down Syndrome
Speech is a critical aspect of the human experience and usually develops in a "seemingly automatic process that continues from birth through adolescence and underlies many related abilities" (e.g., language and reading, see…
- Trial name
- NCT05016037
- Testing
- Lexically based speech recast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Hypertension
Mechanism(s) Underlying Hypotensive Response to ARB/NEP Inhibition - Aim 1
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that combined angiotensin receptor blockade (ARB)/neprilysin (NEP) inhibition potentiates the effects of exogenous bradykinin, substance P, and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)…
- Trial name
- NCT03738878
- Testing
- Valsartan, LCZ696, Bradykinin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
HIV/AIDS, Albuminuria
Optimal Management of HIV Infected Adults at Risk for Kidney Complications in Nigeria
In this study, the Investigators plan to determine the optimal means to prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease among genetically at-risk northern Nigerian HIV-infected adults.
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS, Albuminuria, Kidney Diseases, Genetic Predisposition
- Trial name
- R3 (NCT03201939)
- Testing
- Lisinopril
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, Anticoagulant-induced Bleeding
Strategies for Anticoagulation During Venovenous ECMO
Moderate intensity titrated dose anticoagulation has been used in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to prevent thromboembolism and thrombotic mechanical complications.
- Conditions
- Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, Anticoagulant-induced Bleeding, Thromboembolism
- Trial name
- SAFE-ECMO (NCT04997265)
- Testing
- Low intensity anticoagulation, Moderate Intensity Anticoagulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Atrial Fibrillation, Device Related Thrombus
Efficacy of Short Term Dabigatran Etexilate Followed by Aspirin Monotherapy After LAA (Left Atrial Appendage) Device Closure (the DEA-LAA Study).
Single arm, prospective unblinded study on post Watchman LAA closure device implant anti-coagulation management at a primary center (Vanderbilt Medical Center) and up to 5 additional high volume LAA implant centers.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Device Related Thrombus, Left Atrial Appendage Thrombosis, Watchman LAA Closure Device
- Trial name
- DEA-LAA (NCT03539055)
- Testing
- Dabigatran Etexilate Oral Capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
Robotic Versus Electromagnetic Bronchoscopy for Pulmonary LesIon AssessmeNT: (the RELIANT Trial)
This is an investigator-initiated, cluster randomized controlled trial. The primary objective is to compare the diagnostic yield of the Ion™ Endoluminal System (SSCB) to the ILLUMISITE™ Platform (EMN bronchoscopy) in patients…
- Trial name
- RELIANT (NCT05705544)
- Testing
- ILLUMISITE™ Platform (EMN bronchoscopy), Ion™ Endoluminal System (SSCB bronchoscopy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 447 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Effects of GLP1-RA on Ectopic Fat Deposition in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a burden of morbidity and mortality. Increased protein breakdown in skeletal muscle (wasting) and ectopic fat deposition are important determinants of poor clinical outcome in patient with CKD.
- Trial name
- GLIMP (NCT05254418)
- Testing
- dulaglutide injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Vasospasm
Acetaminophen in aSAH to Inhibit Lipid Peroxidation and Cerebral Vasospasm
The objective of this study is to determine whether acetaminophen (APAP), N-acetylcysteine (NAC), and APAP in combination with NAC will inhibit lipid peroxidation in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), utilizing F2-IsoPs…
- Trial name
- NCT00585559
- Testing
- APAP 1 gm q6 hours, plus NAC IV infusion at 0.5 gm hourly, APAP 1.5 gm q6 hours, plus NAC IV infusion at 0.5 gm hourly
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Diabetes Mellitus
Effects of a Patient Portal Intervention to Address Diabetes Care Gaps
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a novel patient portal intervention on the number of patients with diabetes care gaps (e.g., no diabetes eye exam i the last 12 months).
- Trial name
- NCT04894903
- Testing
- Diabetes Care Gaps Patient Portal Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 440 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Efficacy of Guanfacine and Lidocaine Combination in Trigeminal Nerve Block for Pain Management in Trigeminal Neuropathy
A phenome-wide association study (PheWAS) identified an association between a loss of function variant in the human alpha 2B adrenergic receptor gene and trigeminal nerve disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT03865940
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Guanfacine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Type 1 Diabetes
Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement and Glucose Regulation in Type 1 Diabetes
Recent studies have demonstrated reduced pancreatic volume is present within months of T1D diagnosis in children, adolescents, and adults.
- Trial name
- CREON (NCT05266963)
- Testing
- CREON
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Positive Psychology Intervention to Treat Diabetes Distress in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
The treatment regimen for type 1 diabetes is complex and demanding, and many adolescents experience diabetes distress related to the daily demands of diabetes care, which can cause problems with diabetes management and glycemic…
- Trial name
- T1D (NCT03845465)
- Testing
- Positive Affect + Education, Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center