Clinical trials: Perturbation
HIV Infections
Treatment Plan to Decrease Drug Exposure in HIV Infected Adolescents
This study will attempt to stimulate the immune system in HIV infected adolescents and young adults so that it can better control the HIV infection.
- Trial name
- NCT00067574
- Testing
- Structured treatment interruption
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
HIV Infection
Intermittent Versus Continuous Medication in the Treatment of HIV
Although highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been successful in suppressing plasma HIV RNA levels in infected patients, it has not resulted in eradication of virus.
- Trial name
- NCT00001967
- Testing
- HAART
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Brain Tumor
Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) Disruption Using Exablate Focused Ultrasound With Doxorubicin for Treatment of Pediatric Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of targeted blood brain barrier disruption with Exablate Model 4000 Type2.0/2.1 in combination with Doxorubicin therapy for the treatment of DIPG in pediatric…
- Trial name
- NCT05630209
- Testing
- Exablate, Doxorubicin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- InSightec
HIV Infections
Anti-HIV Drugs for Treating Infants Who Acquired HIV Infection at Birth
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of anti-HIV drug courses of different lengths in infants who became HIV infected at birth.
- Trial name
- NCT00102960
- Testing
- Abacavir sulfate, Didanosine, Efavirenz
- Volunteers
- 377 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Prostate Cancer
Comparison of Duration of Treatment Interruption With or Without Curcumin During the Off Treatment Periods in Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Intermittent Androgen Deprivation Therapy
This was a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial designed with the aim of establishing whether curcumin influenced the duration of treatment interruption and rate of prostatic specific antigen(PSA) progression…
- Trial name
- NCT03211104
- Testing
- curcumin
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Nail Bed Injury, Nail Laceration
Nailbed Repair for Patients With Nailbed Injuries
This study compares the outcomes of fixing nail bed injuries with nail bed repair versus irrigation and dressing alone. The main question this study aims to answer is "Does nail bed repair after nail bed injury lead to better…
- Conditions
- Nail Bed Injury, Nail Laceration, Nail Plate Disruption
- Trial name
- NCT07388823
- Testing
- Nail Bed Repair, Nail bed dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Rehabilitation
Feasibility of Home-Based Rehabilitation on Body Composition, Some Anthropometric Measures and Muscular Strength After Interruption 4-5 Years of Spinal Cord Injury: Serial Cases Study on ISIS War Survivors in Iraq
Feasibility of Home-Based Rehabilitation on Body Composition, some Anthropometric Measures and Muscular Strength after interruption 4-5 years of Spinal Cord Injury: Serial Cases Study on ISIS War Survivors in Iraq Summary…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Rehabilitation, Exercises
- Trial name
- HBRP-SCI (NCT06230627)
- Testing
- Home-Based Rehabilitation rogram
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mosul
Cesarean Wound Disruption With Postnatal Complication
Impact of Preoperative Bathing on Post Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infection
Surgical site infection (SSI) is the commonest hospital-acquired infection globally, and prevalence is much higher in the low-income countries. Caesarean delivery carries a 5-20 fold risk for developing postpartum sepsis.
- Trial name
- SSI-MUST (NCT03544710)
- Testing
- preoperative bathing with antiseptic
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Hypothalamic Obesity, Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Genetic Form
A Trial of Setmelanotide in Patients With Congenital Hypothalamic Obesity (Sub-study of NCT05774756)
This is a sub-study of Study RM-493-040 (NCT05774756). The goal of this sub-study is to learn how well Setmelanotide works to improve weight reduction, hunger, and quality of life in patients 4 years of age and older with…
- Conditions
- Hypothalamic Obesity, Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Genetic Form, Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
- Trial name
- NCT06760546
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Phase I Single Dose, Open-Label Pharmacokinetic Study and Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose Escalation Study of NFC-1 in Adolescents With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This trial is a Phase 1 study in adolescents with ADHD and genetic disruptions impacting genes in the metabotropic glutamate receptor (mGluR) network.
- Trial name
- NFC1-GREAT (NCT02286817)
- Testing
- NFC-1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Aevi Genomic Medicine, LLC, a Cerecor company
Respiratory Insufficiency
Effect of Sleep Disruption on the Outcome of Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation
Mechanically ventilated patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are highly susceptible to sleep disruption. Several studies in the last 15 years have demonstrated an extremely poor sleep quality and abnormal sleep pattern…
- Trial name
- SLEEWE (NCT02464735)
- Testing
- Polysomnography
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
HIV Infections
Interleukin-2 (IL-2) Treatment for HIV Infected Patients Who Have Interrupted Their Anti-HIV Drug Therapy
When an HIV infected person taking strong anti-HIV drugs temporarily stops taking them, viral load rises and the body's immune system is exposed to more HIV.
- Trial name
- NCT00038259
- Testing
- Aldesleukin
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Epilepsy Intractable
Sleep Disruption Pattern - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Epilepsy affects millions worldwide, with 40% of patients experiencing uncontrolled seizures despite medication. Comprehensive epilepsy centers recommend continuous video-electroencephalography monitoring to define seizure type…
- Trial name
- NCT06581133
- Testing
- Alarm system
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Traumatic Brain Injury
Long-term Recovery and Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis Disruption After Traumatic Brain Injury
The OVERCOME-TBI project aims to collect multimodal data approximately 1-4 and 11-14 years after an earlier well-documented traumatic brain injury (TBI) and examine factors that influence disease progression in order to gain new…
- Trial name
- OVERCOME-TBI (NCT06927063)
- Testing
- blood-based protein biomarker assessments, blood-based metabolomic/lipidomic biomarker assessments, Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (brain)
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, ACL
Mechanical Perturbation Training for ACL Injury Prevention
A prospective trial will be used to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic mechanical perturbation training program. 24 female athletes who are regular participants in activities that involve cutting, pivoting, jumping, and…
- Trial name
- NCT03080402
- Testing
- Mechanical Perturbation Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Refractory Epilepsy
Optimal Stimulation Parameters to Disrupt Epileptiform Activity
Open-loop electrical stimulation has been found to reduce spike activity and seizures, but determining the optimal parameters to achieve these effects requires a brute force trial-and-error approach that relies on subjective…
- Trial name
- NCT06141668
- Testing
- Neurostimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Gynecomastia, Endocrine System Diseases
Skincare Products and Environmental Health
The purpose of this study is to explore the potential for an association between the development of prepubertal gynecomastia and history exposure to lavender essential oil, tea tree essential oil, and other essential oils.
- Trial name
- NCT04836364
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Nutraceuticals Research Institute
Fetal Developmental Abnormality, Fetal Development
Scottish Advanced Fetal Research Study
In-utero exposure to drugs and chemicals through maternal smoking, alcohol use, drug abuse, prescription medicines and occupational/lifestyle exposures is widespread.
- Conditions
- Fetal Developmental Abnormality, Fetal Development, Human, Life Style
- Trial name
- SAFeR (NCT04613583)
- Testing
- SAFeR fetuses
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aberdeen
HIV Infection
Intermittent vs. Continuous HAART to Treat Chronic HIV Infection
This study will evaluate the effects of intermittent short cycles of HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy) for treating HIV infection.
- Trial name
- NCT00025909
- Testing
- Leukapheresis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Typically Developing Children
Interaction Between Spasticity and the Initial Response After Balance Perturbations in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study was to investigate the link between spasticity and the initial response after standing balance perturbations in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07616193
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven