Clinical trials: Gene
Hypertension, Genetics Hypertension
Mineralocorticoid Receptor (MR) Antagonist (Eplerenone) vs Amlodipine and STRIATIN
Salt sensitivity of blood pressure is a substantial risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Inappropriate increases in renal sodium reabsorption lead to volume expansion, hypertension and salt sensitive blood…
- Trial name
- NCT03683069
- Testing
- Eplerenone vs Amlodipine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Dysfunction
Genes, Fibrinolysis and Endothelial Dysfunction- Dialysis Aim 3
The purpose of the study is to see how two classes of blood pressure medications,angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (Ace inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), differ in their long term effects on certain…
- Trial name
- NCT00878969
- Testing
- valsartan (ARB), ramipril (ACE inhibitor)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Metabolic Syndrome X
Efficacy Study Regarding the Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic Health
Fish oil supplements (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) have been shown to provide cardiometabolic benefits to individuals of all ages.
- Trial name
- FOHS (NCT02042274)
- Testing
- Fish oil supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Dysgeusia
Gustin Gene Polymorphism and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) Taste
The investigators evaluate the possible association of PROP taste with gustin gene polymorphism rs2274333 (A/G), salivary zinc ion concentration and BMI.
- Trial name
- gustinprop (NCT01097915)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cagliari
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gene Regulation by Thiazolidinediones
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of rosiglitazone on the genes of the colon
- Trial name
- GReaT (NCT00567593)
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James Lewis
Influenza
Gene Signatures of Influenza Vaccine Responses in Older Adults
The purpose of this research study is to better understand the immune response to the Adjuvanted Subunit flu vaccine (MF59) and the High Dose flu vaccine (HDFlu) in people 65 years of age and older.
- Trial name
- NCT03603509
- Testing
- Fluad Vaccine, Fluzone High-Dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Smoking, Schizophrenia
Acetylcholine, Tobacco Smoking, Genes and Nicotinic Receptors
The purpose of the study is to measure the sensitivity of NCFHEB binding to changes in endogenous acetylcholine levels in healthy smoking and nonsmoking subjects, and in schizophrenic smoking and nonsmoking subjects.
- Trial name
- nic_physo (NCT02008292)
- Testing
- Physostigmine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Cardiovascular Disease
Expression of Longevity Genes in Response to Extended Fasting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of fasting on physical changes associated with cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- FEELGOOD (NCT01059760)
- Testing
- Fasting First, Fed First
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Pain, Fever
Effect of Race/Ethnicity and Genes on Acetaminophen Pharmacokinetics
Although acetaminophen is the most commonly used nonprescription drug in the USA, little is known regarding the influence of genes and race/ethnicity on acetaminophen disposition.
- Conditions
- Pain, Fever, Hepatotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00768716
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Innate Immunity and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection in Children
In this project we will study the capacity for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in TLR4 gene to induce varying levels of inflammatory chemokine and cytokine production.
- Trial name
- IIRI (NCT00593918)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Tuberculosis
The Impact of Vitamin D on Tuberculosis Among Koreans
Vitamin D has been regarded to be beneficial to tuberculosis (TB) patients. The aim of this study is to elucidate the role of vitamin D deficiency in development and treatment outcomes among Korean TB patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01137370
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus
SNP Study of DPP-4 and GLP-1R in Chinese People (Including Diabetes Patients)
Incretin-based therapy is currently one of the most popular diabetes treatment approaches. However, differences of response ware found in previous studies.
- Trial name
- NCT03108521
- Testing
- Sitagliptin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital
Cystic Fibrosis, Healthy
Utilizing Exhaled Breathe Condensate Collection to Study Ion Regulation in Cystic Fibrosis
Our aims were to determine if exhaled breath condensate (EBC) could detect differences in ion regulation between cystic fibrosis (CF) and healthy and measure the effect of the albuterol on EBC ions in these populations.
- Trial name
- NCT01880723
- Testing
- Albuterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Lung Carcinoma, Tobacco Use Disorder
Intermittent or Continuous Acetylsalicylic Acid and Gene Expression in the Nasal Tissue of Current Smokers
This randomized phase II trial studies the safety and effects of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) taken continuously or intermittently on gene expression in the nasal tissue of current smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT02123849
- Testing
- Aspirin, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Aging
Infrared and Broadband Light for Skin Aging
In this exploratory study, we hope to learn if treatment of broadband light with infrared light can alter the molecular pathways associated with aging.
- Trial name
- NCT03243981
- Testing
- Sciton SkinTyte (800-1800 nm) with Broadband Light Technology
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Hypogonadism
CYP19A1 (Cytochrome P450 Family 19 Subfamily A Member 1) Gene and Pharmacogenetics of Response to Testosterone Therapy
Testosterone (T) replacement prevents bone loss and relieves symptoms associated with androgen deficiency in male patients with hypogonadism, but at the expense of an increase in prostate-related adverse events and in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01378299
- Testing
- Testosterone Cypionate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hepatitis B
Pilot Study: Gene Expression Profiling of Immune Response to HBV Vaccination in Healthy Volunteers
Vaccines have been responsible for preventing millions of deaths and extending the average human lifespan. Effective vaccines stimulate the cells of the immune system to activate genes and associated functions that bring about…
- Trial name
- NCT02055365
- Testing
- Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rockefeller University
GENE EXPRESSION, Colorectal Cancer
Scottish Vitamin D Intervention Study
AIMS To identify the underlying mechanism by which Vitamin D reduces colorectal cancer risk. OBJECTIVES To demonstrate the effects of vitamin D supplementation on serum vitamin D levels.
- Trial name
- (SCoViDS) (NCT04868227)
- Testing
- FULTIUM D3 VITAMIN D3
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma
Development of Human Nasal Challenge Models With Microbial Constituents and Grass Pollen
The investigators propose the development of a range of nasal spray challenge models to study the way the nose can respond to different types of nasal challenge that elicit different forms of inflammation.
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Latent Tuberculosis
- Trial name
- NCT02090374
- Testing
- Poly ICLC, Poly I:C, R848
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Tuberculosis
Study in Healthy Adults to Evaluate Gene Activation After Vaccination With GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Biologicals' Candidate Tuberculosis (TB) Vaccine GSK 692342
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and immunogenicity of two doses of the TB vaccine administered according to a 0, 1 month schedule.
- Trial name
- NCT01669096
- Testing
- GSK Biologicals' investigational TB vaccine GSK 692342
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline