Clinical trials: Chronic Inflammation
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Inflammation
Trial to Evaluate Reduction in Inflammation in Patients With Advanced Chronic Renal Disease Utilizing Antibody Mediated IL-6 Inhibition
Patients with chronic kidney disease, who have evidence of systemic inflammation with increased cardiovascular risk, will be enrolled into this trial.
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT03926117)
- Testing
- Ziltivekimab
- Where
- 49 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia
Antibiotic "Dysbiosis" in Preterm Infants
Prolonged antibiotic use in preterm neonates has significant consequences on the developing intestinal microbiome, metabolome and host response, predisposing the neonate to various major morbidities, including necrotizing…
- Conditions
- Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT02784821
- Testing
- Antibiotic, Gastric fluid, Breast milk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
COPD
A Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Study in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients With QBM076.
This was a 2 Part study. Part 1 was a safety and tolerability study in GOLD I-III COPD patients. Part 2 was an efficacy study in GOLD I-III COPD patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01972776
- Testing
- QBM076
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease
Vascular Risk After Kidney Transplantation
Hypothesis: Nontraditional risk factors, such as inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, elevated PTH, insulin resistance, homocysteine, or uric acid, contribute to cardiovascular disease progression after kidney transplant.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT00374595
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 338 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Sepsis
Project 4A: Inspiratory Muscle Training and Diaphragm Strength
Investigators will assess the effect of exercise on markers of inflammation and protein catabolism. This research study will further our understanding of how treating Chronic Critical illness (CCI) - related respiratory muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02367170
- Testing
- Bilateral phrenic nerve stimulation and measurement of transdiaphragmatic pressure, Midazolam, Volitional Measurement of Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Chronic Kidney Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction
Study of Protective Effects of Paricalcitol on Inner Layer of Vessels and Its Protective Effect on Inflammation
The study is about possible protective effects of paricalcitol (Zemplar) upon inflammation, blood pressure and kidney function. Kidney Inflammation occurs when white blood cells become abnormally stimulated and accumulate in the…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT00428246
- Testing
- paricalcitol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Fatigue, End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Lipid Infusion in Dialysis Patients With Endotoxemia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a phospholipid emulsion is effective in the treatment of chronic endotoxemia in hemodialysis patients.
- Trial name
- LIPIDOSE (NCT00506454)
- Testing
- Lipidose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Sepsicure
End Stage Renal Disease
Safety and Efficacy Study of the Effect of Etanercept in Hemodialysis Patients
Etanercept is a novel anti-inflammatory agent currently used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. We are examining whether Etanercept is effective in improving the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients as a consequence of…
- Trial name
- NCT00293202
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Kaysen, George A., M.D., Ph.D.
HIV-1 Infection
Targeting Platelets in Chronic HIV Infection
Advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have resulted in increased survival of the HIV-infected population; however, this gain in longevity is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Trial name
- NCT02578706
- Testing
- Clopidogrel, Aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Chronic Kidney Disease
Nitrite, Isoquercetin and Endothelial Dysfunction (NICE) Trial
The proposed randomized controlled trial will test the safety and efficacy of combination therapy with sodium nitrite and isoquercetin on endothelial function and inflammation among patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- NICE (NCT02552888)
- Testing
- Immediate release sodium nitrite, Isoquercetin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Insomnia
Suvorexant on Sleep Disturbance in Patients With Chronic Insomnia and Suboptimally Controlled Type 2 Diabetes
The investigators aim to determine the effect of suvorexant on subjective total sleep time (TST) in suboptimally controlled Type 2 diabetics with chronic insomnia in a randomized placebo-controlled trial for 3 months.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Insomnia, Sleep Disorder, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT03818581
- Testing
- Suvorexant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
HIV Infections, Cytomegalovirus
A Study to Evaluate the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Letermovir (Prevymis) in Adults With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 and Asymptomatic Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Who Are on Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy, Plus Its Effect on Chronic Inflammation, HIV Persistence and Other Clinical Outcomes.
This was an open-label, controlled study, conducted at US sites to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effectiveness of the study drug letermovir in adults with HIV and asymptomatic cytomegalovirus (CMV) who were on antiretroviral…
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Cytomegalovirus, CMV
- Trial name
- ELICIT (NCT04840199)
- Testing
- Letermovir Oral Tablet
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Stroke, Fatigue
Post-stroke Fatigue, Inflammation, tDCS
Fatigue is a common condition after an individual has a stroke. While the negative impacts of post-stroke fatigue are well known, the knowledge of the causes of post-stroke fatigue and effective treatments for post-stroke fatigue…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Fatigue, Chronic Stroke, Stroke Sequelae
- Trial name
- NCT05330988
- Testing
- anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (a-tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Polymyositis
Efficacy and Tolerability of BAF312 in Patients With Polymyositis
This study assessed the efficacy, safety and tolerability of BAF312 administered orally in patients with clinically active polymyositis and also in patients with polymyositis who had shown inadequate response to corticosteroids…
- Trial name
- NCT01801917
- Testing
- BAF312
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Asthma, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Association Between Increased Oxidative Stress, Anti-Inflammatory Fatty Acid Formation, and Airway Infection in People With Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are common respiratory diseases in which people experience long-term inflammation of the lungs.
- Trial name
- NCT00595114
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
COPD
Effect of Roflumilast on Airway Blood Flow as an Expression of Airway Inflammation in COPD
The objectives of the proposed study are to determine 1) the effect of a single dose of Roflumilast on airway blood flow (Qaw) (study period 1) and 2) the effect of long-term Roflumilast treatment on airway blood flow reactivity…
- Trial name
- NCT02097992
- Testing
- Roflumilast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
End Stage Renal Disease, Hyperphosphatemia
A Study of Ferric Citrate to Improve Inflammation and Lipid Levels
The risk of cardiovascular mortality in patients with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis is 10-100 times higher than the normal population.
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease, Hyperphosphatemia, Chronic Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT02661295
- Testing
- Ferric Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Winthrop University Hospital
Moderate to Advanced Chronic Periodontitis
Local Minocycline to Reduce Future Inflammation and Bone Loss in Periodontal Maintenance Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of local application of minocycline microspheres on the periodontal inflammation and bone loss prevention in patients diagnosed with moderate-severe chronic periodontitis…
- Trial name
- NCT01647282
- Testing
- locally-applied minocycline HCl (1 mg), scaling and root planing (Sc/RP)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Asthma, Aspirin-Induced, Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Aggravated Airway Inflammation: Research on Biological Treatment (Mepolizumab)
Primary objective: to investigate the efficacy of Mepolizumab 100 milligram (mg) every month compared to placebo in reducing validated Sinonasal Outcome Test -22 score and on reducing endoscopic Nasal Polyp Score.
- Trial name
- AirGOs-biol (NCT04823585)
- Testing
- Mepolizumab
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Biliary Tract Neoplasms, Cholangiocarcinoma
Pembrolizumab, a Monoclonal Antibody Against PD-1, in Combination With Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin (CAPOX) in People With Advanced Biliary Tract Carcinoma (BTC)
Background: Biliary tract cancers are rare but they are serious. Researchers want to see if a certain drug helps the immune system fight cancer cells. The drug is called pembrolizumab.
- Conditions
- Biliary Tract Neoplasms, Cholangiocarcinoma, Bile Duct Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03111732
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475), Oxaliplatin, Capecitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)