Clinical trials: sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Body Image
Expand Your Horizon: An Online Writing Intervention for Women
The purpose of this research study is to test a new writing-based intervention that helps young adult women increase their body acceptance and fosters creativity.
- Trial name
- NCT04146792
- Testing
- body acceptance program, writing creatively program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 163 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Acute Pericarditis
Treatment of Acute Pericarditis With Anakinra
The goal of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of anakinra for the treatment of acute pericarditis when initiated within 6 hours of diagnosis and continued for 3 or 7 days. 1.
- Trial name
- NCT03224585
- Testing
- Anakinra
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Smoking, Cigarette
An Interprofessional Intervention to Reduce Smoking Rates
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of an experimental process to aid Spanish-speaking patients in quitting smoking with the help of pharmacists and behavioral health psychologist trainees and clinicians.
- Trial name
- NCT03380910
- Testing
- Pharmacy and Behavioral Health Team, Motivational Interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Opioid Use Disorder
Virginia Opioid Treatment-Emergency Department
The current study seeks to test the feasibility of an alternative treatment for patients with opioid use disorder who present to the emergency department seeking treatment or with opioid withdrawal, which includes FDA approved…
- Trial name
- VOT-ED (NCT04523792)
- Testing
- SUBLOCADE
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Diabetes Mellitus
Pharmacist-driven CGM Use in the Uninsured Population
This is a pilot study. The purpose is to (1) provide access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to patients (purchased through a grant) and (2) systematically record and analyze the results of the glucose monitoring by the…
- Trial name
- NCT03477838
- Testing
- FreeStyle LibrePro CGM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cystic Fibrosis
Aztreonam Aerosol to Treat Cystic Fibrosis Nasal Disease
This study is designed as a masked, two center, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of nasal and oral inhalation of 75 mg aztreonam in subjects with CF and lung infection due to PA.
- Trial name
- NCT02730793
- Testing
- Oral Aztreonam, Nasal Aztreonam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Obesity, High Blood Pressure
Effects of Curcumin Supplementation on Gut Barrier Function in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
This study will investigate the effects of curcumin on the structure/function of the body by investigating whether targeted improvement of intestinal barrier function by supplementation with oral curcumin will result in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Type2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT03542240
- Testing
- Curcumin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Hypertension
Improving Adherence to Home Blood Pressure Monitoring With Pharmacist Support
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the impact of monitoring blood pressure from home everyday with pharmacist support.
- Trial name
- NCT04577131
- Testing
- Weekly check-in
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cystic Fibrosis
Evaluating High Flow Humidification Therapy in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
This study is a single center, randomized pilot study to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of nasal high flow 20LPM humidification therapy in subjects with Cystic Fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02129803
- Testing
- High-Flow, 20 LPM (via Optiflow cannula), Low FLow, 5 LPM (via Optiflow cannula)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Parkinson Disease
Vibration Impact on Parkinson's Tremor
The primary purpose of this study is to test the safety, tolerability and efficacy of vibration (delivered by an experimental device called RMBand that is worn on the subject's arm) on parkinsonian tremor.
- Trial name
- NCT03799614
- Testing
- RMBand lower dose, RMBand higher dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cerebral Palsy
Investigating the Effects of Sensory Input Orthotics in Disorders of Posture and Movement
The purpose of this research study is to use tools for measuring function and movement in pediatric populations to measure the impact of input orthotic interventions in children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT04091594
- Testing
- Flexible orthotic, Standard orthotic
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Caries,Dental, Apical Periodontitis
Kovanaze Vs. Articaine in Achieving Pulpal Anesthesia of Maxillary Teeth - Pediatric
The primary goal of the study is to compare the success rates of pulpal anesthesia (defined as ability to complete the intended dental procedure without the need for rescue anesthesia) between Kovanaze nasal mist and Articaine…
- Trial name
- NCT03962634
- Testing
- Kovanaze Nasal Spray, Articaine Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Quadriplegia/Tetraplegia
Theta Burst Stimulation to Promote Motor Re-education in Tetraplegia
A repetitive, non-invasive brain stimulation technique referred to as theta burst stimulation can modulate corticomotor excitability and therefore has great rehabilitative potential for individuals with neurologic deficits…
- Trial name
- NCT03277521
- Testing
- Intermittent theta burst stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Opioid Abuse, Opioid Dependence
Drug Interaction and Subjective Effects of Compounds for Opioid Use Disorder
The overall goal of this project is to develop initial human data on effects of novel compounds on safety (interactions with oxycodone) and efficacy (subjective response to oxycodone) in non-treatment seeking opioid use disorder…
- Conditions
- Opioid Abuse, Opioid Dependence, Opioid-Related Disorders, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT03143855
- Testing
- Lorcaserin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Type 1 Diabetes
Transition Preparation Intervention for Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
The purpose of this research study is to find out more about how to support young adults (ages 18-22) with type 1 diabetes as they prepare to transition from pediatric and adult endocrinology medical care.
- Trial name
- NCT03998475
- Testing
- Transition preparation intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Effect Of Virtual Reality Glasses On The Behavior Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The aim of this study is to determine whether the use of virtual reality glasses showing an immersive video simulation of the dental visit will help decrease anxiety at future appointments by decreasing the element of surprise…
- Trial name
- NCT03853265
- Testing
- Simulated dental office visit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Glioma, Brain Tumor, Primary
Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Brain Tumor Patients: Improving Working Memory
To investigate a computer-based Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) for brain tumor patients at the Massey Cancer Center on measures of cognitive functioning (e.g., working memory, attention, processing speed, language…
- Trial name
- NCT03323450
- Testing
- CogMed®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Oral Hygiene
Oral Health Promotion: Youth as Agents Of Change
This upstream communication study may aid in our understanding of the nature of the parent-adolescent relationship and how we can use this relationship to promote better oral health of the parents and adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT03947203
- Testing
- Social media
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Avascular Necrosis, Humeral Fractures
CT Imaging Evaluation of Humerus Fractures
Displaced, multi-part intracapsular, proximal humerus fractures represent a major challenge for patients and orthopedic surgeons.
- Trial name
- NCT02170545
- Testing
- Dual Energy Computed Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cesarean Section
Using the Peanut Exercise Ball to Reduce Cesarean Section Rates: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is designed as a prospective, randomized controlled trial that will compare the use of the peanut exercise ball in laboring patients compared with no use of the exercise ball.
- Trial name
- NCT02899260
- Testing
- Peanut Exercise Ball
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University