Clinical trials: sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Fulminant Liver Failure
Hepatocyte Transplantation as a Life Support Bridge
The purpose of this study is to gain knowledge about the result of infusing liver cells, carefully matched to blood type, into a subject's body.
- Trial name
- NCT00282542
- Testing
- Hepatocyte Infusion
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Leukemia, Myeloid
Physical Activity as Self-Management Approach to Improve Health Outcomes in AML
Physical Activity as a Self-Management Approach to Improve Health Outcomes in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Monocytic
- Trial name
- NCT02584296
- Testing
- BSMA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Diffusion-weighted MRI for Individualized Radiation Therapy Planning of Lung Cancer
This clinical trial studies diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in identifying and localizing tumors in patients with non-small cell lung cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02059889
- Testing
- diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, 4-dimensional computed tomography, fludeoxyglucose F 18
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Smoking
Evaluating the Acute Effects of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Devices Marketed to Smokers.
The study's aim is to develop a clinical model that can be used to measure the nicotine delivery and tobacco/nicotine abstinence-suppressing capability of electronic devices that are marketed as a means to deliver nicotine to…
- Trial name
- NCT00932295
- Testing
- OB, CROWN SEVEN, NJOY
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Prostate Cancer
Study of Effectiveness of Lovastatin to Prevent Radiation-Induced Rectal Injury
Lovastatin may protect against late effects of radiation therapy in patients with prostate cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00580970
- Testing
- lovastatin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Salivary Gland Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Salivary Gland Cancer
Phase I Study of IMRT and Molecular-Image Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Advanced HNSCC
RATIONALE: Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue.
- Conditions
- Salivary Gland Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Salivary Gland Cancer, Stage II Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Stage II Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT01283178
- Testing
- intensity-modulated radiation therapy, cisplatin, image-guided adaptive radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Communication Training in Promoting Employment Retention Among Cancer Patients
This randomized clinical trial studies communication training in promoting employment retention among cancer patients. Communication training may improve patient-employer communication and increase the likelihood that cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT02895490
- Testing
- educational intervention, communication skills training, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Yoga in Improving Quality of Life in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Undergoing Treatment
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects of yoga (including breathing exercises) on the quality of life in patients, diagnosed and undergoing standard treatments for non-small cell lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02895503
- Testing
- Yoga, Support Group Therapy, FACT-L
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Steatohepatitis
Relationship of Metabolic Abnormalities to Hepatic Steatosis in HIV
Because NASH is now recognized as a significant cause of cirrhosis with associated morbidity and mortality, its recognition as a long term complication of HAART is important to the management of those living with HIV.
- Trial name
- NCT00575757
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Melanoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Safety Study of Dacarbazine and Bortezomib in Melanoma and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Bortezomib will enhance the activity of dacarbazine against melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma. Weekly administration of the combination will prove to be feasible and tolerable at an appropriate dose.
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Parathyroid Carcinoma, Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung
- Trial name
- NCT00580320
- Testing
- Dacarbazine and bortezomib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Contraception Desired
Quick Start Initiation of the Contraceptive Vaginal Ring in Adolescents
We hypothesize that using "quick start" initiation of the contraceptive vaginal ring in adolescents seeking birth control will improve compliance compared to traditional start.
- Trial name
- NCT00369967
- Testing
- NuvaRing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Hemosonics- VCU Cardiac Surgery Clinical Study
This study compares the results of current standard coagulation measurement devices to the Quantra System, a new device, using small amount of extra blood obtained during routine blood draws in cardiac surgery patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02392247
- Testing
- Coagulation function
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Ductal Breast Carcinoma in Situ, Lobular Breast Carcinoma in Situ
Hormone Therapy Or Chemotherapy Before Surgery Based on Gene Expression Analysis in Treating Patients With Breast Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studied whether the Oncotype DX gene expression "Recurrence Score" (RS) would be useful for helping make a decision about which type of pre-operative treatment, hormone therapy or chemotherapy…
- Conditions
- Ductal Breast Carcinoma in Situ, Lobular Breast Carcinoma in Situ, Stage II Breast Cancer, Stage IIA Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01293032
- Testing
- Neoadjuvant Therapy, Therapeutic Conventional Surgery, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Lung Cancer
CT in Diagnosing Patients With Lung Cancer
This clinical trial studies computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing patients with lung cancer. Diagnostic procedures, such as CT, may help find and diagnose lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01888510
- Testing
- computed tomography, 4-dimensional computed tomography, cone-beam computed tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Head and Neck Cancer
Image-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for in Detecting Tumors During Treatment in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
This clinical trial studies image-guided adaptive radiotherapy in detecting tumors during treatment in patients with head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01843673
- Testing
- computed tomography, cone-beam computed tomography, radiography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivor
Magnesium Oxide in Treating Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women With Cancer
RATIONALE: Magnesium oxide may help relieve hot flashes in women with cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well magnesium oxide works in treating hot flashes in menopausal women with cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivor, Hot Flashes, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01008904
- Testing
- magnesium oxide, questionnaire administration, quality-of-life assessment
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effects of Pioglitazone on Insulin and Glucose Metabolism in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Our hypothesis is that hyperinsulinemia increases the renal clearance of D-chiro-inositol (DCI) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and that this leads to a reduction in circulating insulin-stimulated…
- Trial name
- PCOS (NCT00868140)
- Testing
- pioglitazone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Venezuela
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Impregnated Scrubs in a Healthcare Setting
Pilot Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Healthcare Worker's (HCW) Hands and Clothing
This is a pilot study to determine the effectiveness of antimicrobial scrubs on bacterial burden of HCW's hands and clothing in a clinical setting.
- Trial name
- NCT00971373
- Testing
- Vestagen scrubs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cervix Cancer
Image-guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for Cervix Cancer: Patient Image Acquisition
Within this study patient data are collected from different imaging and motion monitoring devices that will be used to develop and test strategies for image-guided adaptive radiotherapy in cervix cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00571415
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cytomegalovirus Infections
Evaluation of the Safety and Immune Responses of the Towne Strain of CMV in Seronegative Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine given to women ages 18-45 to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV), which they may catch from their children who attend daycare centers.
- Trial name
- NCT00201448
- Testing
- Hepatitis A Vaccine, Towne CMV Vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University