Clinical trials: sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Radiation Necrosis, Cerebral Edema
TENS of Auricular Vagal Nerve for Radiation Necrosis
This is a multi-center, randomized, blinded trial evaluating the effect of transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulator (taVNS) on radiation necrosis-related cerebral edema.
- Trial name
- NCT07680127
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Heart Failure
The Effects of IL-1 Blockade on Inotrope Sensitivity in Patients With Heart Failure (AID-HEART)
End-stage heart failure (HF) is a progressive illness with a mortality rate similar to most advanced cancers.Roughly 5% of patients with HF have end-stage disease that is refractory to medical therapy (stage D heart failure).
- Trial name
- AID-HEART (NCT06062966)
- Testing
- Anakinra
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Prevention
Enhancing an Existing Prevention Strategy to Reduce Intentional Firearm Injuries Among High-risk Youth (Phase 1)
Over the past three decades, substantial resources have been devoted to developing youth violence prevention (YVP) programs. These programs have demonstrated positive effects on reducing aggression and related behaviors…
- Trial name
- NCT07305467
- Testing
- Establish an advisory board of high-risk youth, Feedback and advice sessions, Youth advisory board training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Identification of microRNAs Involved in Cerebral Collateral Regulation
Patients >18 years of age presenting to Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Emergency department with stroke symptoms, within 6 hours of last know well and found to have acute anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO) will…
- Trial name
- microRNA (NCT03905434)
- Testing
- miRNA sampling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Healthy Controls
Safety and Tolerability Study of VVZ-2471 in Healthy Volunteers
The goal of this study is to do follow-up testing on the safety and tolerability of an experimental (not FDA approved) medication. This study is seeking non-illicit drug using adults to test the medication.
- Trial name
- NCT07531316
- Testing
- VVZ-2471 for 14-day intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Colorectal Cancer, CRC
Colon Health Champion Program
This is a single arm-proof-of-concept trial. The primary goal of this trial is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Colon Health Champion Program
- Trial name
- NCT07796334
- Testing
- Intervention Arm: Colon Health Champions (CHC) Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Substance-Related Disorders
Transdermal Rotigotine as Adjunct to Behavioral Therapy for Cocaine Use Disorder
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2b pilot clinical trial to determine whether non-ergoline D3/D2/D1 dopamine (DA) receptor agonist rotigotine (RTG), in combination with treatment as usual, including…
- Trial name
- NCT05886582
- Testing
- Rotigotine Transdermal System [Neupro]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Breast Cancer
Improving Communication and Adherence in Black Breast Cancer Survivors (Sisters Informing Sisters)
The purpose of this study is to test an evidence-based intervention designed to increase adherence to systemic therapy in Black women compared to enhanced usual care.
- Trial name
- SIS (NCT05334732)
- Testing
- SIS TALK Back Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Class I Obesity, Pediatric Obesity
Virtual Housecalls: Redesigning Pediatric Primary Care Adolescent Obesity Treatment
This pragmatic randomized clinical trial tests a novel intensive health behavior and lifestyle intervention, conducted via telehealth, to treat class I adolescent obesity in pediatric primary care.
- Trial name
- VHC (NCT07246603)
- Testing
- Virtual Housecalls
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Lung Cancer
Health Education Approach to Lung Screening
Evaluate the impact of the patient navigation program on the proportion of patients who complete lung cancer screening (LCS), defined as undergoing a low dose computed tomography (LDCT)
- Trial name
- HEALS (NCT06070870)
- Testing
- Patient Navigation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 675 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Liver Disease; Alcohol-Related, Cirrhosis
Intestinal Microbiota Transplant in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of the capsules that contain bacteria from healthy individuals when used to treat alcohol craving and drinking.
- Conditions
- Liver Disease; Alcohol-Related, Cirrhosis, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT05548452)
- Testing
- Intestinal Microbiota Transplant (IMT) Capsules
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Prostate Cancer, Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer (NEPC)
Sacituzumab Tirumotecan in Pts w/ NEPC After Progression on Prior Chemotherapy
This is a phase 2, open-label, single-arm study of sacituzumab tirumotecan in neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) with progression after platinum-based chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- STOP-NEPC (NCT07639086)
- Testing
- Sacituzumab Tirumotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Alveolar Bone Loss
Alveolar Ridge Preservation (ARP) in the Posterior Maxilla After the Extraction of Maxillary Molars
Dental implants are a fixed replacement solution with reported long-term survival rates between 94-98% over 20-40 years. In order to ensure successful implant therapy, adequate bone and soft tissue as well as correct 3D…
- Trial name
- NCT07433322
- Testing
- Ossix mineralized grafting immediately at extraction, Delayed grafting at implant placement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Depression
Mindful Moms Randomized Control Trial
The purpose of this study is to test whether a program called "Mindful Moms" can be helpful for specific measures of mood and health in pregnant women with depressive symptoms, compared to group-based education workshops.
- Trial name
- NCT04886856
- Testing
- Mindful Moms, Prenatal Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
BK Virus Infection, Kidney Transplant; Complications
Immune Registry for BK in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Kidney transplantation (KT) is the best treatment modality available to date for patients with advanced kidney disease and the success of KT is dependent on maintaining a selective intricate balance between the risk of rejection…
- Trial name
- NCT06538961
- Testing
- Blood samples: Main Study group, Data Collection, Urine Sample- Main Study group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Addiction, Opioid Use
Phase Ib/2a Drug-drug Interaction Study of a Combination of 45mg Dextromethorphan With 105 mg Bupropion
The overall goal of this project is to collect initial human data on the effects of novel compounds on safety (interactions with an opioid drug, e.g., buprenorphine) and early efficacy signals (subjective effects on negative…
- Conditions
- Addiction, Opioid Use, Substance Use Disorders, Opioid Use Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05976646
- Testing
- Auvelity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Acute Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
Bedside Cranial Ultrasound for Risk-Stratified Imaging in Pediatric Acute Brain Injury
Acute brain injury (ABI) is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in children. Diagnosis depends on fast neuroimaging, and head computed tomography (CT) is the bedside reference standard despite exposing the…
- Conditions
- Acute Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Hydrocephalus
- Trial name
- CUPID-Peds (NCT07772323)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Pain, Chronic Pain
Decreasing Long-term Opioid Use in Cancer Survivors
This is a feasibility pilot trial assessing a behavioral intervention for chronic pain among disease-free cancer survivors to decrease long-term opioid dependence.
- Conditions
- Pain, Chronic Pain, Cancer Pain, Survivorship
- Trial name
- NCT05067556
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic pain (ACT-CP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Colorectal Cancer, CRC
Addition of Antibiotics to Upfront Treatment Regimen for Colorectal Cancer
This is a 2-arm, noncomparative phase 2 trial designed to evaluate treatment outcomes with or without the addition of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and aspirin to first-line chemotherapy for patients with stage IV colorectal…
- Trial name
- NCT06728072
- Testing
- Standard of Care Chemotherapy + Metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, aspirin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Self-Injurious Behavior, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Using Apollo Neuro in Autistic Children With Self-Injurious Behavior
This study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Apollo Neuro, a wearable vibrotactile sensory device, in autistic children who engage in self-injurious behavior (SIB).
- Trial name
- NCT07648420
- Testing
- Apollo Neuro device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University