Clinical trials: Isolation
Time, Patient Preference
DryShield vs Cotton Roll Isolation During Sealants Placement: Efficiency and Patient Preference
The goals of this study are to determine if 1) placement times of pit and fissure sealants using the DryShield system differ from those when using the cotton roll isolation technique; and 2) there is a significant difference in…
- Trial name
- NCT02995369
- Testing
- DryShield, Cotton rolls
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Post-Market Randomized Trial: Endoscopically- Guided Ablation vs. Radiofrequency Ablation
To compare the safety and chronic Pulmonary Vein isolation of 2 ablation types. 1. visually guided ablation (VGA) using the EAS-AC and 2. radiofrequency ablation
- Trial name
- En-GARDE (NCT01057394)
- Testing
- Endoscopically guided PVI Ablation, RF PVI Ablation
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia, Italy
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- CardioFocus
Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic
'TOTAL' (Tracheal Occlusion To Accelerate Lung Growth) Trial
This trial will test whether temporary fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) rather than expectant management during pregnancy, followed by standardized postnatal management, increases survival at discharge and…
- Conditions
- Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Hernia, DIaphragmatic, Congenital, Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
- Trial name
- TOTAL (NCT02875860)
- Testing
- GoldBal2 detachable balloon, Baltaccidbpe100 Delivery Catheter, Standardized postnatal care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Michael A Belfort
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, Clinically Isolated Syndrome
Effectiveness of Rebif® in Clinically Isolated Syndrome and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Using RebiSmart™
This is a Phase 4, interventional, multicenter study of subcutaneous Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) using RebiSmart™ device to assess effectiveness and adherence of treatment in subjects with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) or…
- Trial name
- PROCEED (NCT02254304)
- Testing
- Rebif
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Multiple Sclerosis
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Therapy in Patients With Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS) at Risk for Multiple Sclerosis
Patients who have been diagnosed with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) often develop problems related to the central nervous system, which controls the nerves in the body.
- Trial name
- STAYCIS (NCT00094172)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Multiple Sclerosis
REbif FLEXible Dosing in Early Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
The study is a 24 months randomized, double-blind, Placebo-controlled, multi-center clinical trial with an optional 12 months open label extension.
- Trial name
- REFLEX (NCT00404352)
- Testing
- RNF
- Where
- 67 sites in Argentina, Australia and 25 more
- Volunteers
- 517 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
FIRM Ablation Versus Pulmonary Vein Isolation for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)
The study is designed as a prospective, multicenter, single-blind, randomized study to assess the safety and effectiveness of FIRM-guided radiofrequency (RF) ablation procedures for the treatment of symptomatic paroxysmal atrial…
- Trial name
- FIRMAP-AF (NCT02703454)
- Testing
- FIRM-guided RF ablation, Conventional RF ablation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Hypertension, Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction
Effect of Nebivolol on the Blood Flow in Hearts of Adults With High Blood Pressure and Abnormal Filling of Heart
To investigate whether treatment with Nebivolol in subjects with high blood pressure and abnormal filling of left ventricle (LVDD) improves exercise time by improving Left Ventricular deformation and filling.
- Trial name
- NCT01961323
- Testing
- Nebivolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Aerosol Containment, Aerosol Generating Procedure
An Isolation Device to Contain Aerosol During Aerosol Generating Procedures in the Operating Room
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of a new isolation device to contain aerosol during aerosol-generating procedures in the operating room.
- Trial name
- NCT04864236
- Testing
- Novel isolation device to contain aerosol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Shin
Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Internet-based Conversational Engagement Clinical Trial
The study aims to randomize 320 (160 Caucasian, 160 African American) socially isolated adults 75+ years old (50:50 split between those with normal cognition and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)) recruited from the community to…
- Trial name
- I-CONECT (NCT02871921)
- Testing
- Conversational Engagement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
Busulfan, Fludarabine, and Total-Body Irradiation in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing a Donor Stem Cell Transplant for Hematologic Cancer
RATIONALE: Giving low doses of chemotherapy, such as fludarabine and busulfan, before a donor peripheral blood stem cell transplant helps stop the growth of cancer cells.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
- Trial name
- Bu Flu TBI (NCT00245037)
- Testing
- therapeutic allogeneic lymphocytes, busulfan, cyclosporine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Pain
Trial of Ultrasound Guided Femoral Nerve Block on Isolated Femur Fracture Using Echo Friendly Needles
This study aims to determine if there is any difference in the success rate of ultra-sound guided femoral nerve block performed with an echogenic needle versus a standard needle.
- Trial name
- TUFFEN (NCT02046317)
- Testing
- Femoral Nerve Block, Echogenic needle, Standard of care needle
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Melanoma
Addition of Ipilimumab (MDX-010) To Isolated Limb Infusion (ILI) With Standard Melphalan and Dactinomycin In The Treatment of Advanced Unresectable Melanoma of The Extremity
The purpose of this study is to see the effect of adding a systemic study drug, Ipilimumab, to two standard chemotherapy drugs, Melphalan and Dactinomycin.
- Trial name
- NCT01323517
- Testing
- Ipilimumab, Melphalan and Dactinomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Atrial Fibrillation
SMART China, A Multi-center Clinical Registry Study
This is a prospective effectiveness and safety assessment of the study device during radiofrequency (RF) ablation treatment of patients with drug refractory symptomatic atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT02485925
- Testing
- THERMOCOOL® SMARTTOUCH™
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Enhancing Quality of Life for Older Adults With and Without Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Through Social Engagement Over Video Technology
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to rigorously assess the efficacy of an 8-week social engagement OneClick intervention.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Aging Well
- Trial name
- NCT05380180
- Testing
- OneClick Social Engagement Intervention, OneClick Social Engagement Intervention Extension
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Anemia, Leukemia
Epoetin Alfa or Darbepoetin Alfa in Treating Patients With Anemia Caused by Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa may cause the body to make more red blood cells. They are used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00416624
- Testing
- darbepoetin alfa, epoetin alfa, fatigue assessment and management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 239 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
HLA-Compatible Related or Unrelated Donors With CD34+ Enriched, T-cell Depleted Peripheral Blood Stem Cells Isolated by the CliniMACS System in the Treatment of Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
The purpose of this study is to find out the effects of using a system called CliniMACS to remove Tcells from blood stem cells. Removing T-cells may help stop a side effect called Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD).
- Conditions
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Multiple Myeloma
- Trial name
- NCT01119066
- Testing
- total body irradiation, Thiotepa, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 422 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Multiple Sclerosis
Oral Cladribine in Early Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of two doses of oral cladribine versus placebo in participants who had a first clinical demyelinating event (clinically isolated syndrome).
- Trial name
- ORACLE MS (NCT00725985)
- Testing
- Cladribine, Rebif® new formulation (RNF)
- Where
- 158 sites in United States, Argentina and 32 more
- Volunteers
- 617 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.
Isolated Systolic Hypertension, Endothelial Dysfunction
Oral 6R-BH4 for the Treatment of Isolated Systolic Hypertension and Endothelial Dysfunction
This study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of twice-daily oral dosing of 6R-BH4 to improve endothelial function, reduce systolic blood pressure and reduce arterial stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT00802893
- Testing
- 6R-BH4
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Alcohol Intake, Sleep Deprivation
Combined and Isolated Effects of Sleep Deprivation and Alcohol Intake on Exercise Performance in Humans.
Although the effects of acute alcohol intake and sleep deprivation on exercise performance lacks evidence in the literature, in many situations, they occur simultaneously.
- Trial name
- NCT02117193
- Testing
- Alcohol intake, Sleep deprivation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul