Clinical trials: sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Insulin Sensitivity, Oxidative Stress
Racial Differences in Vagal Control of Glucose Homeostasis, Chronic Study
Investigators will test the hypothesis that chronic restoration of vagal nerve activity with a central acetylcholinesterase inhibitor improves insulin sensitivity and reduces adipose tissue oxidation in obese African American…
- Trial name
- RDVCGH (NCT03014323)
- Testing
- Galantamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Bladder Cancer
Observation Versus Immediate Surgery of Low Risk Bladder Cancer
This trial is a randomized, multi-center, non-inferiority study comparing observation versus immediate surgery for low grade, noninvasive bladder cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02700724
- Testing
- Immediate Surgery, Observation, Surveillance Cystoscopy and Urinary Cytology
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Heart Failure, Heart Diseases
Effect of Targeted Interventions to Improve Value Based Health Care for Inpatient Cardiology Patients
The investigators hypothesize that a combined didactic and data feedback program presenting evidence based indications and in-hospital-charges for echocardiograms to inpatient cardiology team members will lead to increased health…
- Trial name
- NCT03173157
- Testing
- Value Feedback Email
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Knee Arthroscopy, General Anesthesia
Patient Satisfaction and Postoperative Analgesia Between Subarachnoid Block With 2-chloroprocaine Versus General Anesthesia for Knee Arthroscopy
The study evaluates the efficacy of two different anesthetic techniques in patients undergoing unilateral knee arthroscopy. Participants will be randomized to receive either subarachnoid block with 2-chloroprocaine or general…
- Conditions
- Knee Arthroscopy, General Anesthesia, Subarachnoid Block
- Trial name
- NCT03173326
- Testing
- General anesthesia, Subarachnoid block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Use of Insulin Glargine to Treat Diabetic Ketoacidosis
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of the addition of insulin glargine during the early phase of moderate to severe Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in children.
- Trial name
- NCT00179127
- Testing
- glargine, saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
MRSA, VRE Infection
Comparison of Standard Isolation With Targeted Isolation for Preventing Nosocomial Transmission of MRSA and VRE
Hospital-acquired infections are common and frequently lead to poor outcomes, including death, in affected patients. Two common organisms that cause infections in the hospital are methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus…
- Trial name
- CONTACT-PILOT (NCT03268122)
- Testing
- Standard Contact Isolation, Targeted Contact Isolation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,974 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Septic Shock, Sepsis
Phenylephrine Versus Norepinephrine for Septic Shock in Critically Ill Patients
Septic shock is a condition that is marked by severe infection causing hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain adequate perfusion to vital organs.
- Conditions
- Septic Shock, Sepsis, Shock, Tachycardia
- Trial name
- NCT02203630
- Testing
- Phenylephrine, Norepinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Burns
Pilot Trial of Statin Use in Burn Patients
This is a 90 day study, with patients receiving either oral Rosuvastatin or placebo for up to 28 days. The study will assess the affect of statins administered soon after burn injury on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, patient…
- Trial name
- BURNSTAT (NCT00978419)
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Conditions Requiring Sinonasal Surgery
Safety and Efficacy of Laryngeal Mask Airways in Sinonasal Surgery
Laryngeal mask airways (LMA) have been shown to be a safe mode of airway management when delivering general anesthesia to patients during a variety of operative procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT02311153
- Testing
- Mallinckrodt Endotracheal Tube (ETT), Laryseal Laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Spinal Fusion Acquired, Spinal Stenosis
Intraoperative Infusion of Precedex to Reduce Length of Stay After Lumbar Spine Fusion
Major lumbar spine surgery causes inflammation, soreness and swelling that can delay discharge from the hospital. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.
- Conditions
- Spinal Fusion Acquired, Spinal Stenosis, Lesions of Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disc, Spinal Diseases
- Trial name
- DEXREDLOS (NCT00808665)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, 0.9% Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Prematurity
A Clinical Trial of A Pacifier-Activated Music Player
Neonatal intensive care unit infants are at high risk for oromotor difficulties including poor coordination of sucking swallowing and breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT01600586
- Testing
- Pacifier-Activated-Lullaby system (PAL).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Delirium
Brief Delirium Assessments in Non-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patients
Delirium is an acute confusional state characterized by fluctuating mental status, inattention, and either disorganized thinking or an altered level of consciousness.
- Trial name
- NCT01162369
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Delirium
Delirium in the Emergency Department: Novel Screening
Delirium is an acute confusional state characterized by altered or fluctuating mental status, inattention, and either disorganized thinking or an altered level of consciousness.
- Trial name
- NCT01162343
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 498 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Atrial Fibrillation
ST-segment Elevation as an AF Endophenotype
The purpose of this study is to look for a similarity in people's genes that may help understand which people could benefit from certain drugs for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF).
- Trial name
- Proc (NCT01205529)
- Testing
- Procainamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Pain, Postoperative, Music Therapy
The Effects of a Music Therapist Designed Listening Program on Intraoperative Vitrectomy
This will be a prospective, randomized controlled trial with patients randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group.
- Trial name
- NCT03147235
- Testing
- vitrectomy with music listening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Noradrenergic and Stress-Related Etiologies of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The objective of this study is to measure sympathetic nervous system function and stress responses in patients with clinically documented and self-reported chronic fatigue that is worsened by stress, compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT03029377
- Testing
- Posture Study, Autonomic Function Tests, and a Stress Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Asthmatic
Influenza Vaccine Feasibility Study in Children With Persistent Asthma
This study is designed to note whether a larger safety study using quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) versus quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4)(FLUARIX®), would be feasible in children with…
- Trial name
- NCT02967393
- Testing
- ccIIV4, IIV4
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Surgical Site Infection
Comparative Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Vancomycin Powder in High Risk Spine Surgery Patients
Despite the use of prophylactic systemic antibiotics and improved surgical technique, surgical site infections remain a serious concern.
- Trial name
- NCT01566422
- Testing
- Vancomycin powder
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Brain Death, Organ Donor
The Effect of Nebulized Albuterol on Donor Oxygenation
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of albuterol versus placebo with the following specific aims: a) Treatment of brain dead organ donors with albuterol will reduce pulmonary edema, improve donor oxygenation…
- Conditions
- Brain Death, Organ Donor, Pulmonary Edema
- Trial name
- NCT00310401
- Testing
- Albuterol, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 506 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Chronic Pain
Microneurography and Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Visceral Pain
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of the spinal cord stimulator (A small wire is surgically implanted under the skin.
- Trial name
- AFTSCSCVP (NCT00678717)
- Testing
- Autonomic Evaluation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center