Clinical trials: sponsored by Penn State University
Resectable Stage IIA to IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
An Open Label, Randomized Study of Neoadjuvant Nivolumab and Chemotherapy, With or Without Sub-ablative Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, for Resectable Stage IIA to IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
An open label, randomized study of neoadjuvant nivolumab and chemotherapy, with or without sub-ablative stereotactic body radiation therapy, for resectable stage IIA to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05500092
- Testing
- Nivolumab, (8gy x 3), Platinum Doublet
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Depression, Anxiety
Study of a PST-Trained Voice-Enabled Artificial Intelligence Counselor(SPEAC) for Adults With Emotional Distress (Phase 2)
Approximately 200 Participants with mild-to-moderate, untreated depression and/or anxiety will be randomly assigned (by chance, like flipping a coin) to 1 of 3 study groups: Lumen Coached Problem-Solving Treatment (PST) (n=100)…
- Trial name
- SPEAC (NCT05603923)
- Testing
- Lumen Coached PST Intervention., Human Coached PST Intervention., Optional (delayed) Lumen Coached PST (Waitlist control).
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Achilles Tendon Rupture
NMES for Achilles Tendon Rupture
The majority of patients suffering an Achilles tendon rupture develop long term functional deficits in the affected leg. The goal of the proposed study is to evaluate a new rehabilitation protocol using Neuromuscular Electrical…
- Trial name
- NCT04727047
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Vaping, Preventive Psychiatry
Network Intervention to Prevent Vaping
Rates of adolescent vaping are increasing rapidly. Current high school student use of electronic vaping products (EVPs) rose from 1.5% in 2011 to 20.8% in 2018 - an increase from 220,000 to 3.05 million adolescent users.
- Conditions
- Vaping, Preventive Psychiatry, Social Networking
- Trial name
- NCT04678245
- Testing
- Above the Influence-Vaping (ATI-V)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,950 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Effect of Beetroot Juice on Coronary Blood Flow and Walking Performance in PAD
In this study the investigators will test the hypothesis that short-term consumption of inorganic nitrate (supplied in concentrated beetroot juice) enhances coronary blood flow responses, large artery hemodynamics, and leg…
- Trial name
- HeartBeet (NCT02553733)
- Testing
- Beetroot juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- David N. Proctor, PhD
Aging
E-training of Inmate Peer Caregivers for Enhancing Geriatric and End-of-life Care in Prisons
The demographics of the U.S. prison population are shifting at a dramatic rate requiring new approaches to prison healthcare. Current estimates suggest that there are 2.3 million incarcerated persons in the U.S.
- Trial name
- NCT05017129
- Testing
- Just Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Anhedonia, Depression
Prevention of Anhedonia in Children
This trial will test the effects of a positive emotion-focused preventive intervention on reward responsiveness in children of mothers with histories of depression and anhedonia.
- Trial name
- NCT05988138
- Testing
- Family Promoting Positive Emotions, Psychoeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Lung Cancer
Piloting a Virtual Navigation (VN) System for Bronchoscopic Lung Nodule Sampling
The overall goal is to evaluate the role of a Virtual Navigation (VN) system (the Virtual Navigator) in the bronchoscopic evaluation and tissue sampling of lung cancer and other chest lesions at the Penn State Hershey Medical…
- Trial name
- NCT05599321
- Testing
- Virtual Navigation System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Obesity, Childhood, Eating Behavior
Study of Brain, Reward, and Kids' Eating
Children from rural communities are at greater risk for obesity than children from more urban communities. However, some children are resilient to obesity despite greater exposure to obesogenic influences in rural communities…
- Trial name
- BRAKE (NCT05456516)
- Testing
- Food Rating
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Breast Cancer, Leukemia
HeartPhone Cancer Survivors Trial 2019
This is a behavioral study that will examine changes in physical activity and vascular health in response to a digital tool (app) that will appear on participant's lock screen of their Android phone.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT03953326
- Testing
- HeartPhone app, Acetylcholine, Sodium Nitroprusside
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Dementia, Depression
Testing the Feasibility of the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Intervention (IPPI)
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the feasibility of the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) with 108 nursing home residents living with dementia and distress or depressive symptoms.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Depression, Behavior
- Trial name
- IPPI (NCT05980299)
- Testing
- Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Miami University
Stroke
Predicting Ipsilesional Motor Deficits in Stroke With Dynamic Dominance Model
This study will test the hypothesis that the combination of low-moderate to severe motor deficits in the paretic arm and persistent motor deficits in the less-impaired arm limits functional independence in chronic stroke…
- Trial name
- NCT03634397
- Testing
- Less-Impaired Arm Training, Contralesional Arm Comparison
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Robert L. Sainburg
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Smart Lighting for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
This proposed study seeks to develop a smart ambient bright light (SABL) intervention to provide auto-controlled, consistent indoor lighting that incorporates natural daylight.
- Trial name
- NCT05825404
- Testing
- Smart Ambient Bright Light (SABL), Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Dementia, Acute Medical Event
Implementation of Function Focused Care in Acute Care
Older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) comprise approximately 25% of hospitalized older adults. These individuals are at increased risk for functional decline, delirium, falls, behavioral symptoms…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Acute Medical Event, Hospitalization
- Trial name
- NCT04235374
- Testing
- FFC-AC-EIT
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 455 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Preeclampsia
Angiotensin II and Chronic Inflammation in Persistent Microvascular Dysfunction Following Preeclampsia
Women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease later in life, even if they are otherwise healthy.
- Trial name
- NCT03482440
- Testing
- Salsalate Oral Tablet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Cardiovascular Diseases, Infant ALL
Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children (ENRICH)
This pilot study aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of adding a cardiovascular health module to the existing Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) home visitation program delivered by trained nurses in the Northern…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Infant ALL, Maternal Behavior, Childhood Obesity
- Trial name
- ENRICH (NCT05824741)
- Testing
- Infant Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Promotion
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Pregnancy Related
Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children (ENRICH) During Pregnancy
This pilot study aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of adding a cardiovascular health module to the existing Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) home visitation program delivered by trained nurses in the Northern…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Pregnancy Related, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- ENRICH (NCT05822531)
- Testing
- Maternal CVH Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Social Anxiety Disorder
Efficacy of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Scripts for Social Phobia
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy virtual reality videos to facilitate exposure therapy in social anxiety disorder (SAD). The exposure therapy videos are the focus of this experiment.
- Trial name
- NCT04850989
- Testing
- Pico Goblin VR headset
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Aging
Age Comparisons of Exercising Muscle O2 Supply in Healthy Adults: Effects of Esmolol Infusion
This study will test the central hypothesis that postmenopausal women will demonstrate increased oxygen extraction in active leg muscle during leg cycling exercise while receiving an infusion of Esmolol, a fast-acting β1…
- Trial name
- NCT04181606
- Testing
- Esmolol infusion, Saline infusion, Pre exercise baseline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David N. Proctor, PhD
Microvascular Dysfunction
Cheese Consumption and Human Microvascular Function
Increased dairy intake is associated with improved measures of blood vessel health. Dairy cheese, however, is often high in sodium. Dietary sodium can impair blood vessel function.
- Trial name
- NCT03376555
- Testing
- Low sodium no cheese, Low sodium cheese, High sodium no cheese
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lacy Alexander