Clinical trials: sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Healthy
The Effect of Brain Anatomy on the Efficacy of Brain Stimulation Therapy
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether brain anatomy impacts the efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) which is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT04586387
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Anesthesia
Use of Stable Airway Management Device in Monitored Anesthesia Care
The aim of this study is to determine if the Stable Airway Management device (SAM) is safe in maintaining the airway in a stable, non-obstructing position during anesthetic cases requiring monitored anesthesia care (MAC).
- Trial name
- NCT05087979
- Testing
- Stable airway management (SAM) device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
COVID-19, Lung Injury, Acute
SAFEty Study of Early Infusion of Vitamin C for Treatment of Novel Coronavirus Acute Lung Injury (SAFE EVICT CORONA-ALI)
This study will evaluate the safety of a 96-hour intravenous vitamin C infusion protocol (50 mg/kg every 6 hours) in patients with hypoxemia and suspected COVID-19.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Lung Injury, Acute, Kidney Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04344184
- Testing
- L-ascorbic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Depression
Self-Management of Chronic Depressive Symptoms in Pregnancy
This study will provide information about the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a biobehavioral self-management approach for perinatal depressive symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT02953990
- Testing
- MOMS Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Mood, Cancer Brain
Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully
The purpose of this study is to pilot test an empirically supported psychotherapeutic intervention, Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM).
- Trial name
- CALM (NCT04646213)
- Testing
- Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Parkinson Disease
Safety and Efficacy of State-of-the-Art Exoskeleton Technology to Improve Mobility in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of using of a portable exoskeleton for walking training in persons with Parkinson's disease that have gait mobility problems and/or postural instability.
- Trial name
- NCT04587193
- Testing
- Robotic-assist gait training device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Energy Intake, Food Intake
The Acute Effect of Vaping on Food Intake
This study assesses the acute effects of a standardized 20-minute vaping episode compared to a non-vaping control condition on ad libitum food intake during a 30-minute buffet meal, occurring approximately 45 minutes after the…
- Conditions
- Energy Intake, Food Intake, E-Cig Use, Appetite
- Trial name
- NCT04219189
- Testing
- Vaping condition, Control condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cryptogenic Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy in Metabolic Syndrome
Topiramate for Cryptogenic Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy in Metabolic Syndrome (CSPN)
The TopCSPN trial is a double blinded randomized placebo controlled study of oral topiramate as a potential disease modifying therapy for cryptogenic sensory peripheral neuropathy (CSPN).
- Trial name
- TopCSPN (NCT02878798)
- Testing
- topiramate
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy
Study of Nicotine for Pain Associated With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Assess the efficacy of short-term nicotine transdermal patch administration for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in cancer stable patients or patients in remission.
- Conditions
- Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathic Pain, Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT04468230
- Testing
- Nicotine Transdermal Patch
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Lymphoid Leukemia, Myeloid Leukemia
Therapeutic Use of Intravenous Vitamin C in Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
This phase 2 trial studies the effect of intravenous (IV) vitamin C repletion after myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplant.
- Conditions
- Lymphoid Leukemia, Myeloid Leukemia, Monocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT03613727
- Testing
- Intravenous (IV) and oral Vitamin C
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Asthma
RVA Breathes: A Richmond City Collaboration to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities
The goal of this study is to evaluate a sustainable, community-engaged program to reduce asthma disparities among 5 to 11-year-old children in Richmond, Virginia.
- Trial name
- NCT03297645
- Testing
- School, Asthma education, Home environmental remediation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Alcoholic Hepatitis, Sepsis
Vitamin C Infusion for TReatment in Sepsis and Alcoholic Hepatitis
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) intravenous infusion when used to treat alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation of the liver from heavy alcohol use)…
- Trial name
- CITRIS-AH (NCT03829683)
- Testing
- Vitamin C, Dextrose 5% in water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Alcoholism
Rapid Determination Of The Clinical Utility Of Perampanel For The Treatment Of Alcohol Dependence
The purpose of this study is to determine whether perampanel alters the response to alcohol for heavy drinkers. It is hypothesized that perampanel will reduce the rewarding and reinforcing properties of alcohol in the laboratory…
- Trial name
- NCT02120365
- Testing
- Perampanel
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Hiv, Transgenderism
Microeconomic Intervention to Reduce HIV Transmission in Economically Disadvantaged Transgender Women
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the economic situations, discrimination experiences, and risk behaviors of transgender women.
- Trial name
- NCT04275310
- Testing
- Microeconomic Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Xerostomia
Effects of an External Oral Irrigation Device on Patients With Dry Mouth
The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of treating dry mouth through water rehydration using this extra oral water pump/irrigation device.
- Trial name
- NCT04901507
- Testing
- The Voutia System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Maxillary Lateral Incisor Malocclusion
Effect of Clear Aligner Attachment Design on Extrusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisors
The purpose of this research is to test which of four clear aligner attachment types is more efficient in extruding (erupting) maxillary lateral incisors vertically into correct position during orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04968353
- Testing
- Incisally-beveled attachment, Gingivally-beveled attachment, Optimized attachment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Alcohol Use, Unspecified
Personalized Feedback Programs for College Students
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different forms of personalized feedback intended to help students make their best personal choices to support their health and well-being in college.
- Trial name
- NCT04975191
- Testing
- Resources, Personalized Feedback Program (PFP), Substance Use Feedback Program (BMI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Breast Cancer - Female
Melatonin Supplementation for Cancer-related Fatigue in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy
This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial wherein subjects with breast cancer will be randomized to receive either 20 mg oral melatonin or placebo the night before their first radiotherapy (RT), nightly throughout their…
- Trial name
- NCT02332928
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter
Oral vs Intravenous Diltiazem for Rapid Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Trial
The primary objective of this study is to compare the incidence of rate control (defined as: HR <110 beats/min or conversion to sinus rhythm) at 2 hours after medication administration between oral immediate release diltiazem and…
- Trial name
- OVID RAF (NCT03472495)
- Testing
- Diltiazem Oral Product, Diltiazem Injectable Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Behavior, Social, Psychology, Social
Brain Function and Decision-Making
This study is about how brain function and structure is different between two universities. Participant in this project will contribute to a better understanding of how universities affect the brain.
- Conditions
- Behavior, Social, Psychology, Social, Social Interaction, Interpersonal Relations
- Trial name
- NCT03974282
- Testing
- Psychological task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University