Clinical trials: Comparative Effectiveness
Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Efficacy of Curcumin in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
The purpose of the study is to determine whether the formulations of curcumin will effect the clinical signs and symptoms and histopathological features in patients with clinical stage 2 oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF).
- Trial name
- ECOSMF (NCT03511261)
- Testing
- 10% Curcumin mucoadhesive gel, Curcumin capsules 500mg, 5% curcumin mucoadhesive gel + Curcumin capsules 250 mg
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- H.K.E.S's S.Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Science and Research
Dental Caries
LT Comparative Effectiveness of 2 Caries Treatments
This study is a continuation of a cluster randomized clinical trial (cRCT) conducted in 33 publicly subsidized housing facilities/sites (HUD Section 202) and other low-income housing voucher programs in NE Ohio.
- Trial name
- NCT07213661
- Testing
- A "simple medical strategy" consisting of silver diamine fluoride (SDF), A "typical dental strategy" consisting of atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) with glass ionomer cement + Fluoride Varnish (FV)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Dyschesia
Study Assessing the Efficacy of Eductyl® for the Treatment of Patients With Dyschesia
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of Eductyl versus placebo for treatment of patients with dyschesia.
- Trial name
- EDUCDYS (NCT01243723)
- Testing
- Eductyl suppository
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 306 people
- Sponsor
- Laboratoires Techni Pharma
Infections, Pelvic Infections
An Investigational Agent for the Treatment of Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections or Acute Pelvic Infections (0826-038)
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of an approved medication for adults for an investigational use in pediatric patients 3 months to 17 years for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections or acute…
- Trial name
- NCT00092170
- Testing
- MK0826, ertapenem sodium, Comparator: Ticarcillin/Clavulanate
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Vestibular Schwannoma, Vestibular Schwannomas
Vestibular Rehabilitation Protocol in Unilateral Vestibular Schwannoma
Brief Summary The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether different strategies of vestibular rehabilitation, performed before and after surgery, can improve recovery in adults diagnosed with unilateral vestibular…
- Trial name
- NCT07364955
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort, Structured home-based vestibular telerehabilitation program, CE-marked clinical rotatory chair
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Torrents Torrero
Asthma
Effectiveness of Ciclesonide Versus Budesonide in Patients With Asthma (18 to 75 y) (BY9010/M1-136)
This trial will compare the effectiveness of one dose of ciclesonide against one dose of budesonide in patients with asthma. The aim of the present trial is to compare the efficacy of ciclesonide versus budesonide on pulmonary…
- Trial name
- NCT00163384
- Testing
- Ciclesonide
- Where
- 19 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Surgical Site Infections
The Skin Prep Study
The investigators propose a randomized controlled clinical trial to determine the comparative effectiveness of chlorhexidine-alcohol and iodine-alcohol preoperative skin preparation for preventing surgical site infections at…
- Trial name
- NCT01472549
- Testing
- Iodine-alcohol, Chlorhexidine-alcohol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,147 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
the Study Focus to Improve the Standard of Care Used for Aluminuim Phosphide Poisoning and to Save Patients With the Minimal Organ Damage
Effectiveness of N-acetyl Cysteine, Acetyl L- Carnitine and Medicated Paraffin Oil in Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning
Aluminium Phosphide is a pesticide used in developing countries to prevent rodents and pests from spoiling the harvested grains. it is presented as tablets which can be administered accidently to humans or for committing suicide.
- Trial name
- NCT04509258
- Testing
- N-acetyl cysteine, acetyl L-carnitine, medicated paraffin oil
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Type 2 Diabetes, Comparative Effectiveness of Glycemia-lowering Medications
A Comparative Effectiveness Study of Major Glycemia-lowering Medications for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
The GRADE Study is a pragmatic, unmasked clinical trial that will compare commonly used diabetes medications, when combined with metformin, on glycemia-lowering effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes.
- Trial name
- GRADE (NCT01794143)
- Testing
- Sulfonylurea (glimepiride), DPP-4 inhibitor (sitagliptin), GLP-1 receptor agonist (liraglutide)
- Where
- 36 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7,850 people
- Sponsor
- GRADE Study Group
Injuries
Interdisciplinary Falls Prevention for Seniors
With an aging population, an associated increase in the number of falls and fall injuries, there is a need to examine how health care services, such as home care, can best prevent falls among older people.
- Trial name
- NCT00463658
- Testing
- Falls Prevention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Aortic Regurgitation Disease, Aortic Valve Calcification
Valvular Assessment of New Generation Aortic Replacement Devices
The VANGUARD study is an open-label, prospective, randomized trial comparing the long-term outcomes of two advanced bioprosthetic aortic valves, Dafodil® and INSPIRIS Resilia®, in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement…
- Conditions
- Aortic Regurgitation Disease, Aortic Valve Calcification, Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Trial name
- VANGUARD (NCT06688448)
- Testing
- Dafodil prosthesis, Aortic Valve Replacement - Inspires Resilia prosthesis
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia
Knee Osteoarthritis
Pilot, Prospective, Comparative Multicentric Study Evaluating the Effects on the Arthrosis Biomarkers, the Clinical Effectiveness, the Tolerance of an Intra-articular Injection of Hyaluronic Acid KARTILAGE CROSS Versus Placebo in Patients Suffering From Knee Osteoarthritis
Intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections, also known as viscosupplementation, are a treatment option for knee osteoarthritis that serves to restore the decreasing rheological properties of synovial fluid.
- Trial name
- EPIKART (NCT02951585)
- Testing
- KARTILAGE CROSS
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Laboratoires Vivacy
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Comparative Effectiveness Research for Two Medical Home Models for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two care models on ADHD outcomes: one, a model of basic care management and structured communication with specialists, consistent with conventional descriptions of a…
- Trial name
- NCT01275378
- Testing
- Collaborative Care Plus, Traditional Collaborative Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Spinal Degenerative Disorder
Postoperative Management for Degenerative Spinal Conditions
The overall objective of this study is to conduct a two-group randomized control trial (RCT) to compare which of two treatments provided by telephone - a cognitive-behavioral based physical therapy (CBPT) program focusing on…
- Trial name
- NCT02184143
- Testing
- CBPT, Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Efficacy of Wireless Capsule Endoscopy and CT Enterography in Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy between video capsule endoscopy and CT enterography in diagnosis of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Trial name
- NCT02219568
- Testing
- CT enterography, video capsule endoscopy
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Occipital Neuralgia
Pulsed Radiofrequency vs. Steroid Injections for Occipital Neuralgia
The aim of this study is to determine whether pulsed radiofrequency or steroids are better for occipital neuralgia. Seventy-six patients with ON or migraine with tenderness over the occipital nerve who respond to occipital nerve…
- Trial name
- NCT01670825
- Testing
- Pulsed radiofrequency, Corticosteroid injection, Local anethestic injection
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Obliterans, Arteriosclerosis, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Combined Treatment for Non-Healing Wounds in Chronic Lower Extremity Arterial Disease: A Comparative Study
Endovascular interventions, such as balloon angioplasty and stenting, are commonly used for PAD due to their proven safety and effectiveness. However, traditional treatments for chronic non-healing wounds are often insufficient.
- Conditions
- Obliterans, Arteriosclerosis, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Diabetic Foot
- Trial name
- NCT06724276
- Testing
- balloon angioplasty and stenting of lower extremity vessels + fibroblasts, balloon angioplasty and stenting of lower extremity vessels
- Where
- Kazakhstan
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Tulip Medicine
Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis, Dental Plaque
A Comparative Study of Electric Toothbrushes for the Efficacy Plaque Removal and the Effect on Plaque Accumulation and Gingivitis.
It is well accepted that the greatest contributor to the health of the periodontium and dentition is regular and thorough dental plaque removal, typically by means of adequate toothbrushing.
- Trial name
- NCT03416985
- Testing
- Oral B Healthy Clean Manual Toothbrush, BURST Sonic Oral Care, Philipps Sonicare DiamondClean 300 Series
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult, Insomnia
Sustainable Methods, Algorithms, and Research Tools for Delivering Optimal Care Study
Sustainable Methods, Algorithms, and Research Tools for Delivering Optimal Care Study (SMART DOCS) was designed to develop and evaluate a new approach (patient-centered outcomes and coordinated-care management [PCCM]) for the…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult, Insomnia, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Sleep Related Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- SMART DOCS (NCT02037438)
- Testing
- CONV care for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, PCCM for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,836 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Rib Fractures, Trauma
Comparative Evaluation of External Chest Wall Fixator Treatment Effectiveness in Patients With Rib Fractures
This study aimed to investigate the effect of external chest wall fixator on patients' pain level, complication development and hospital stay in patients with rib fractures.Patients who were admitted due to trauma and had serial…
- Trial name
- NCT06448078
- Testing
- External chest wall fixator
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University