Clinical trials: sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Parkinson Disease, Cognitive Impairment
Istradefylline for Parkinson Disease With Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether istradefylline improves cognition in individuals with Parkinson disease with cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT05333549
- Testing
- Istradefylline medication
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Obesity
Using Grassroots Wellness Coaching to Enhance Reach and Sustainability of Behavioral Weight Management
African American adults that live in economically disadvantaged areas are at an increased risk for obesity and cardiometabolic disease.
- Trial name
- NCT05544708
- Testing
- Wellness Engagement Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- 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
Perinatal Depression
"Mamma Mia" for Perinatal Health and Wellness
The purpose of this research study is to find out about ways to enhance well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period (after the baby is born).
- Trial name
- NCT04300894
- Testing
- Mamma Mia, Mamma Mia Plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,757 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Breast Adenocarcinoma, Estrogen Receptor- Negative Breast Cancer
Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab + Decitabine Followed by Std Neoadj Chemo for Locally Advanced HER2- Breast Ca
This study is a 2-cohort, open-label, multicenter, phase 2 study of a short course of immunotherapy consisting of sequential decitabine followed by pembrolizumab administered prior to a standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen…
- Conditions
- Breast Adenocarcinoma, Estrogen Receptor- Negative Breast Cancer, Estrogen Receptor-positive Breast Cancer, HER2/Neu Negative
- Trial name
- NCT02957968
- Testing
- Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Paclitaxel
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Conduct Disorder, Conduct Disorders in Children
Impact VR: An Emotion Recognition and Regulation Training Program for Youth With CD
Conduct disorder (CD) is one of the most prevalent childhood psychiatric disorders. Unfortunately, there are limited treatments available for CD.
- Conditions
- Conduct Disorder, Conduct Disorders in Children, Conduct Disorders in Adolescence, Callous-Unemotional Traits
- Trial name
- NCT06301516
- Testing
- Virtual Reality, Comparative Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Evidence Based Programs in Schools
Multi-level Determinants of Implementation and Sustainment in the Education Sector
The purpose of this study is to learn more about teachers' sustainment of use of core components of BEST in CLASS in a follow-up study.
- Trial name
- NCT04430010
- Testing
- BEST in CLASS
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Vitamin E Dosing Study
This is a multicenter, randomized, double masked, placebo-controlled, parallel treatment groups dosing trial of Vitamin E in adult nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- Trial name
- VEDS (NCT04801849)
- Testing
- Vitamin E
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromodulation Techniques After SCI
Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to several health-related consequences often linked to reduced levels of physical activity. Direct stimulation of the spinal cord, either through implanted devices or surface stimulation, has been…
- Trial name
- NCT04241250
- Testing
- EAW+SCES (exoskelton and spinal cord epidural stimulation), EAW+TS (exoskelton and transspinal stimulation)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Flavors
Potential Effects of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Flavor Regulations on African American Menthol Smokers
This study aims to better understand how the availability of electronic nicotine delivery system (aka electronic cigarettes) flavors (e.g., menthol, tobacco) impacts tobacco use behaviors, toxicant exposure, and abuse liability…
- Trial name
- RVA Flavors (NCT05023096)
- Testing
- Tobacco product administration and assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
Sleep Without Insomnia or The Use of Chronic Hypnotics
Sleeping medications, called hypnotics, are often prescribed for insomnia and are associated with adverse health outcomes in older adults.
- Trial name
- SWITCH (NCT03687086)
- Testing
- Program A, Program B
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Electronic Cigarette Use
Effects of Electronic Cigarette Flavors on Abuse Liability in Smokers (P3-Taste)
The purpose of this study is to determine if abuse liability indices will be impacted by varying flavors and e-cigarette (ECIG) nicotine delivery capability (i.e., nicotine flux) among current combustible cigarette users.
- Trial name
- NCT05971823
- Testing
- Tobacco product administration and assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Parkinson Disease
Optimizing Vibrational Therapy to Improve Gait and Balance in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and the effect of vibration (delivered by an experimental device called PDVibe2) on freezing of gait (FOG) in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Trial name
- NCT03883217
- Testing
- Vibration Session, No vibration session
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Delirium
Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Weighted Blankets to Prevent and /or Mitigate Delirium
The use of weighted blankets to avert or alleviate Delirium in Adult ICU patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06161480
- Testing
- Weighted Blanket
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Electronic Cigarette Use
Assessing Electronic Cigarette Nicotine Flux
The purpose of this study is to determine differences in nicotine delivery, use behavior, carbon monoxide delivery, subjective effects, and physiological effects, when cigarette smokers use an electronic cigarette with constant…
- Trial name
- NCT04378907
- Testing
- Cigarette Smoker/ECIG users: 0 mg/ml nicotine concentration, Cigarette Smokers/ECIG users: 6 mg/ml nicotine concentration, Cigarette Smokers/ECIG users: 15 mg/ml nicotine concentration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Spinal Cord Injury
Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Health Following Spinal Cord Injury.
Neurogenic osteoporosis is a common complication of spinal cord injury (SCI) that is associated with low impact bone fractures. It is concerning that more than 46,000 Veterans affected with SCI and are at risk of osteoporosis and…
- Trial name
- NCT05008484
- Testing
- NMES, Vitamin D, Passive movement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Electronic Cigarette Use
The Impact of Oral Ethanol and Vaped Ethanol on the Evaluation of Impairment
The purpose of this research study is to determine if ethanol-containing e-cigarettes impact ethanol breath, blood or oral fluid tests, field sobriety tests, or other tests of sobriety.
- Trial name
- NCT04522973
- Testing
- Beverage with ethanol and E-cigarette liquid with ethanol, Beverage with ethanol and E-cigarette liquid without ethanol, Beverage without ethanol and E-cigarette liquid with ethanol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Alcohol Abuse
Genetic and Neural Factors in Alcohol-Related Cognition
This study examines the genetic factors that impact cognitive processes and behavior after alcohol consumption. Participation in this project will contribute to a better understanding of cognitive factors that influence alcohol…
- Trial name
- NCT03725345
- Testing
- MRI Scanner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Obesity, Pediatric
Redesigning Pediatric Primary Care Obesity Treatment: Virtual House Calls
This study examines a redesign of pediatric primary care overweight/obesity treatment, augmenting typical in-person visits with: (1) direct-to-patient video telehealth to tailor counseling advice to families, (2) that leverages…
- Trial name
- NCT06078774
- Testing
- Virtual Health Coach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Pediatric Obesity
Parent Involvement in Adolescent Obesity Treatment
A randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of two distinct parent treatments on weight loss maintenance for adolescents with obesity participating in a lifestyle intervention including nutrition education, exercise and…
- Trial name
- TEENS+ (NCT03851796)
- Testing
- TEENS+Parents as Coaches, TEENS+Parent Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 418 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University