Clinical trials: Immune Function
Pediatric Cancers
Lingzhi for Cancer Children
Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine which is widely used as a means to 'strengthen immunity' among patients with cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT00575926
- Testing
- LingZhi capsule
- Where
- 3 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida
Downstream Effects of Personalized 'Top-down' Participation-based Interventions Among Youth With Physical Disabilities
Participation in community-based activities is essential to the health and well-being of youth with physical disabilities; yet, it is extremely restricted.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida, Musculoskeletal Disorder, Juvenile Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05784285
- Testing
- Engagement in a 8-week community-based activity program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Asthma
Predictors of Asthma Exacerbations in Children
The purpose of this study is to determine whether parameters of the pulmonary function tests and the bronchial hyperresponsiveness to methacholine are predictors of asthma exacerbations.
- Trial name
- NCT01449435
- Testing
- Methacholine challenge testing
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
HIV Infections, Exposure During Pregnancy
Neuropsychological Development and Executive Functioning of Children Born to HIV- Infected Mothers ( NEUROPSY-HEU )
Main objective: to evaluate the executive functioning of the HIV exposed uninfected children (HEU) versus children from the same socio-economic and cultural environment, not infected or affected by HIV.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Exposure During Pregnancy, Neurophysiologic Abnormality, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NEUROPSY-HEU (NCT04108728)
- Testing
- BRIEF SCORE AT INCLUSION
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Multiple Sclerosis
Costs, Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in Veterans Treated for Multiple Sclerosis With Beta-Interferon l-B (Betaseron)
The treatment of multiple sclerosis was evolving in light of specific drug therapies to treat the disease, refinements and acceptance of imaging with MRI to diagnose and monitor the disease process, and progress in understanding…
- Trial name
- NCT00439257
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Asthma, Pulmonary Disease
Examining the Role of Vitamin D in Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are diseases that affect a person's ability to breathe normally. People who do not receive enough vitamin D may have a higher risk of developing asthma or COPD.
- Conditions
- Asthma, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Trial name
- NCT00851695
- Volunteers
- 2,266 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cognitive Disorders, HIV Infections
HIV Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Brain Function in Patients Receiving Anti-HIV Drugs
The purpose of this study is to see whether anti-HIV drugs that reduce HIV in the blood also reduce HIV in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the fluid found around the brain and spinal cord.
- Trial name
- NCT00001103
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Asthma Bronchiale, Lung Function Tests
Methacholine Challenge Test in School Children With/Without Asthma RISKA
The study includes a pre-study telephone interview with healthy controls to assess their eligibility for participation. During the study visit, a background information form and an asthma questionnaire are completed.
- Conditions
- Asthma Bronchiale, Lung Function Tests, Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness
- Trial name
- RISKA (NCT07031102)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Asthma Attack, Lung Function
Cost Effective Air Filtration Intervention in Low-Income Housing to Reduce Asthma Morbidity
This project will investigate the effectiveness of HEPA air cleaners in reducing indoor air pollution and improving asthma morbidity in children living in East Harlem, New York City (NYC).
- Conditions
- Asthma Attack, Lung Function, Airway Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT07116460
- Testing
- Austin Air Cleaner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Effect of Breastfeeding on Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
Promotion of Breastfeeding Intervention Trial
The overall goal of the PROBIT study is to investigate the influence of a randomized breastfeeding promotion intervention designed to increase the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding ("the breastfeeding promotion…
- Trial name
- PROBIT (NCT01561612)
- Testing
- Breastfeeding promotion and support
- Where
- Belarus
- Volunteers
- 17,046 people
- Sponsor
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Asthma (Diagnosis)
Chronic Effects of Photobiomodulation With an LED Vest on Functional Capacity, Inflammatory Markers, and Muscle Perfusion in Children With Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that results in tissue remodeling, airflow limitation, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness.
- Trial name
- Asthma PBM (NCT07613671)
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation, Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Subclinical Spinal Pain
The Effects of Chiropractic Care and Children With Subclinical Spinal Pain
There is growing evidence that chiropractic care positively impacts various aspects of central and autonomic nervous system function.This study aims to investigate short term and long-term effects of Chiropractic care (CC) on…
- Trial name
- NCT05369143
- Testing
- Chiropractic care, Control Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University