Clinical trials: Immune Function
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Effects of Orally Administered Beta-glucan on Leukocyte Function in Humans
The purpose of this study is to test wether orally administered Beta-glucan has systemic effects in humans.
- Trial name
- BG (NCT01727895)
- Testing
- Beta-glucan (Glucan #300®)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
HIV Infections, Memory
Prevalence and Predictors of Neurocognitive Impairment Among HIV-infected Patients
Despite the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the prevalence of neurocognitive impairment among HIV-infected patients continues to be an important issue.
- Trial name
- NCT00893815
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Inflammation
Fish Oil (Omega 3), Immune Function, and Mood
This study is designed to examine the effects of fish oil on immune function and mood.
- Trial name
- NCT00385723
- Testing
- Omega 3 (Fish Oil) Supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Atopic Dermatitis
Dupilumab Skin Barrier Function Study in Atopic Dermatitis
Primary Objective: Evaluate changes in skin barrier function with transepidermal water loss (TEWL) assessed after skin tape stripping (STS) in pre-defined lesional skin in participants with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis…
- Trial name
- BALISTAD (NCT04447417)
- Testing
- Dupilumab SAR231893
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Diabetes Mellitus, Type I, Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent, 1
Imatinib Treatment in Recent Onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) results from the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing ß cells. Although exogenous insulin is widely available, it is not possible for affected individuals to consistently achieve euglycemia…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type I, Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent, 1, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 1
- Trial name
- NCT01781975
- Testing
- Imatinib Mesylate
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Blood Lactate Concentrations With and Without Exercise in Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced in Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- PDMSLac (NCT02184494)
- Testing
- pro5 AIRdaptive Power Plate (Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
HIV Infections
Heart Function in HIV-Negative Children Exposed to HIV and HAART
HIV-uninfected children born to HIV+ women have low level heart problems at birth which may predispose them to heart failure, arrythmias and heart attack later in life.
- Trial name
- NCT01107834
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Vitamin D Deficiency
Treatment Study of Vitamin D Deficiency in Adolescents
To compare the efficacy of two high dose vitamin D3 regimens (5,000 IU daily vs. 50,000 IU weekly) used clinically for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency versus a low dose of vitamin D3 used for supplementation (1,000 IU…
- Trial name
- NCT01784029
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Healthy
Yoga, Immune Function, and Health
This study is designed to examine the impact of hatha yoga on immune and hormonal functioning in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00371397
- Testing
- Hatha Yoga Classes, Movement Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Aging
Effect of mTOR Inhibition and Other Metabolism Modulating Interventions on the Elderly
The ability to mount an effective immune response declines with age, leaving the elderly increasingly susceptible to infectious diseases and cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02874924
- Testing
- Rapamycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
HIV Infection
Comparing Blood Vessel Endothelial Function in HIV-Infected People and Matched HIV-Uninfected People
The blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body are normally capable of relaxing and constricting when needed to provide more or less blood to the body.
- Trial name
- NCT00919724
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Sensitivity
Effects of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia on Sensory Function in Healthy Adults
Exposure to acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) can facilitate of motor output but no studies of sensory effects has been reported.
- Trial name
- SensoryFLO (NCT03283072)
- Testing
- Intervention 1, Intervention 2, Intervention 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Diseases, Metabolic, Insulin Sensitivity
Comparing Soybean Oil-Based (Intralipid) With an Olive Oil-Based (ClinOleic) Lipid Emulsion on Healthy Volunteers
Many patients in the hospital who are malnourished or not eating received intravenous feeding or total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Despite improving nutrition, TPN may increase the risk of infections and hospital complications.
- Trial name
- TPN1 (NCT02185729)
- Testing
- Intralipid, ClinOleic, Dextrose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, ASTHMA
Inhaler Lung Deposition in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience breathing difficulties because the airways deep in their lungs become narrowed. COPD patients use inhaler drugs to provide relief from breathlessness.
- Conditions
- CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, ASTHMA, HEALTHY SUBJECTS
- Trial name
- NCT01721291
- Testing
- SALBUTAMOL
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
HIV Infections, Dyslipidemia
Study of Niacin on Endothelial Function in HIV-infected Subjects With Low High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels
This study is a pilot study examining the effect of extended-release niacin (Niaspan ®) on flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) of the brachial artery, among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infected individuals with low high…
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Dyslipidemia, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00986986
- Testing
- extended release niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent, Hypercholesterolemia
Statins in Children With Type 1 Diabetes and Hypercholesterolemia
Children with type1 diabetes (T1DM) have increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to chronic increase in the blood sugars and inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01236365
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Healthy
Almonds: Digestive Health and Immune Function of Adults and Children
The purpose of this study is to determine whether incorporating almonds into the diets of families with young children will induce beneficial changes in gastrointestinal function, the fecal microbiota profile, and immune and…
- Trial name
- NCT01973595
- Testing
- Almonds, Then no almonds, No Almonds, Then almonds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
HIV Infections
Aging & HIV/AIDS Neurocognitive Sequelae and Functional Consequences
While the numbers of HIV infected veterans under the age of 50 are declining, the percentage of HIV infected veterans over the age of 50 is increasing with the largest percentage increases in the 50-59 age group and the 70+ age…
- Trial name
- NCT00675766
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Type 1 Diabetes
Combination Therapy With Sitagliptin and Lansoprazole to Restore Pancreatic Beta Cell Function in Recent-Onset Type 1 Diabetes
Sanford Research/USD proposes to study the combination therapy of oral administration of sitagliptin and lansoprazole versus placebo for the preservation of pancreatic beta cells still present in patients with recent-onset…
- Trial name
- REPAIR-T1D (NCT01155284)
- Testing
- Sitagliptin and Lansoprazole
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Healthy, Smokers
Effect of Whole Body Periodic Acceleration on Airway Endothelial Function
In the present proposal the investigators wish to assess the effect of a single session with the device known as Exer-Rest® which applies Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA) on baseline airway blood flow (Qaw) and in Qaw…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Smokers, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT01213706
- Testing
- Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami