Clinical trials: sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Collaborative Public/Private Employment Training and Placement Model ASD Transition Age Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The aim of the research project is to conduct evidence-based research on a nationally known vocational rehabilitation (VR) service model (Project Search) for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
- Trial name
- ProjSEARCH1 (NCT02360332)
- Testing
- Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Bone Metastases, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Hydroxychloroquine in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Bone Metastases
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of hydroxychloroquine in treating patients with solid tumors undergoing radiation therapy for bone metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT01417403
- Testing
- hydroxychloroquine, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Pediatric Obesity
NOURISH: Nourishing Our Understanding of Role Modeling to Improve Support and Health
The percentage of overweight children between the ages of 6 and 11 has nearly tripled in the last three decades, and rates are even higher among African Americans.Overweight children are at-risk for numerous health problems, thus…
- Trial name
- NOURISH (NCT00628030)
- Testing
- NOURISH, Wellness Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Obesity
Recruiting and Retaining Young Adults in Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
A randomized pilot study will be conducted, the goal of which is to determine which format represents the most viable approach to behavioral weight loss treatment with 18-25 year olds.
- Trial name
- SPARKRVA (NCT01889082)
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Young Adults
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cocaine Dependence
Behavioral Incentives to Increase Exercise in Cocaine Dependent Women
While physical activity has been associated with decreased craving and increased abstinence rates in smokers, few published studies have examined the effects of exercise on recovery from other drugs such as cocaine.
- Trial name
- NCT01283191
- Testing
- Behavioral Incentives, Education Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Breast Cancer, Neurocognitive Impairment
Examining a Common Complaint of Women Who Receive Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer- Cognitive Difficulty
This longitudinal project will investigate a common complaint of women who receive chemotherapy for breast cancer- cognitive difficulty.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Neurocognitive Impairment, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT01553097
- Testing
- Neurocognitive impairment observation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD)
The Effect of Humidification on Mucus Rheology
In this study the investigators will collect mucus from mechanical ventilated patients and patients with COPD to study the effect of temperature and humidity, on the biophysical properties of the airway mucus.
- Trial name
- NCT01661374
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Islet After Kidney Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to determine if prolonged administration of the anti TNF (tumor necrosis factor)-Alpha agent etanercept is associated with enhanced graft survival in patients undergoing islet after kidney…
- Trial name
- NCT00784966
- Testing
- etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effects of Flutamide on Insulin and Glucose Metabolism in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the major cause of infertility in the United States. Many women with PCOS demonstrate insulin resistance and a compensatory hyperinsulinemia.This is due to both an intrinsic form of insulin…
- Trial name
- PCOS (NCT00729560)
- Testing
- Flutamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS
Combination Metformin and Oral Contraception for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The purpose of this research study is to determine if adding Metformin, a drug that reduces insulin resistance, to birth control pills will reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, Insulin Sensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT00682890
- Testing
- metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Systolic Heart Failure (NYHA II-III)
Safety and Efficacy of Doxycycline in Patients With Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and heart failure are highly influenced by the presence of systemic inflammation. Doxycycline is a FDA-approved drug to treat bacterial infections which also shows powerful anti-inflammatory effects.
- Trial name
- DOXY-HF (NCT01935622)
- Testing
- Doxycycline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
HIV Infections, Hepatitis
HIV-HCV Coinfection: Impact of Immune Dysfunction
Effective therapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has markedly prolonged survival in infected individuals. As a result, other diseases are now becoming clinically significant.
- Trial name
- NCT00575315
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 634 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
THoracotomy
Extrapleural Intercostal Catheter vs. Thoracic Epidural for Thoracotomy Pain
We will compare thoracic epidural anesthesia which is presently used for management of pain after thoracotomy to an intra-operatively placed extrapleural intercostal catheter. The study wil be double blinded and prospective.
- Trial name
- NCT00373633
- Testing
- Thoracic Epidural, Extrapleural Intercostal Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Liver Failure
Hepatocyte Transplantation in Liver Failure
The investigators research will examine the safety and efficacy of hepatocyte transplantation in the patient with acute liver failure without history of chronic disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00805610
- Testing
- Hepatocyte Transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Relationship of Carbapenem Use to Carbapenem Resistant Gram-negative Bacteria
Predictors of Rates of Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria
Antibiotic resistance in gram-negative bacteria continues to increase in US hospitals. This comes at a time when there are few new drugs in development that are active for these resistant organisms.
- Trial name
- NCT01075009
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Staphylococcus Aureus
The Causes and Interpretation of Low-level Resistance in Staphylococcus Aureus
The hypothesis of this investigation is that rate of isolation of resistant nosocomial pathogens can be explained by a combination of measures that include, among other things, antimicrobial drug use, infection control efforts…
- Trial name
- NCT01127516
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cirrhosis
Use of Methacetin Breath Test to Predict Liver Failure in Patients With Cirrhosis
The methacetin breath test (MBT) is a non-invasive liver function test which measures the ability of the liver to metabolize a tracer dose of a compound to carbon dioxide, which is exhaled.
- Trial name
- NCT01157845
- Testing
- BreathID (Methacetin breath test)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Preterm Birth, Maternal Stress
Effectiveness of Guided Imagery Intervention on Factors Associated With Maternal Stress and Preterm Birth
Demonstrating the effectiveness of an economical and feasible intervention such as guided imagery on factors associated with preterm birth, along with better understanding of pathways leading to adverse birth outcomes has…
- Trial name
- NCT01436786
- Testing
- Guided Imagery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Anaphylaxis
Desensitization of Human Mast Cells: Mechanisms and Potential Utility for Preventing Anaphylaxis
This is an open-label, single-center study of whether oral penicillin desensitization of healthy sensitive subjects results in allergen cross-desensitization of mast cells by skin testing and desensitization of peripheral blood…
- Trial name
- NCT00868842
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Atrial Fibrillation
Short Term Outcomes From Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of minimally invasive surgery for atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT00571597
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University