Clinical trials: Older Patients
Hypertension
Blood Pressure Lowering of Aliskiren HCTZ Compared to HCTZ in Stage 2 Systolic Hypertension in Older Population
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of initial use of a fixed dose combination of aliskiren Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) compared to Hydrochlorothiazide in older population with Stage 2 systolic…
- Trial name
- ACTION (NCT00760266)
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 451 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Cystic Fibrosis
Human Factors Study to Validate the User Interface of TOBI Podhaler Using Placebo Capsules
The purpose of this study is to validate the user interface of TOBI Podhaler by establishing that the product can support safe and effective use for the intended users
- Trial name
- NCT03502070
- Testing
- Tobi Podhaler
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Mylan Inc.
Short Bowel Syndrome
A Study of Teduglutide in Japanese Children With Short Bowel Syndrome Aged 4 Months or Older
The main aims of the study are to check for side effects from teduglutide. Participants will receive a daily injection of teduglutide just under the skin (subcutaneous) for 24 weeks. Then they are followed up for another 4 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT05027308
- Testing
- Teduglutide
- Where
- 6 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Study of Decitabine for Treatment of Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
The purpose of this study is to estimate the rate of complete remission, as well as overall survival, in older patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Trial name
- NCT00358644
- Testing
- Decitabine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Selinexor (KPT-330) in Older Patients With Relapsed AML
This is a randomized, multicenter, open-label, phase 2 study of the SINE compound, selinexor given orally versus specified investigator choices (one of three potential salvage therapies).
- Trial name
- SOPRA (NCT02088541)
- Testing
- Selinexor, Hydroxyurea, Ara-C
- Where
- 78 sites in United States, Canada and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 317 people
- Sponsor
- Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc
Pediculosis
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of a Novel Malathion Formulation in Patients 2 Years and Older With Head Lice
In this study, Malathion Gel 0.5% will be compared to Nix (permethrin 1%) as a treatment for head lice in patients 2 years of age and older. Malathion Gel 0.5% is a new formulation of an established head lice treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00963508
- Testing
- Malathion gel 0.5%, Permethrin 1% rinse (Nix Crème)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 403 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Asthma
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Beclomethasone Dipropionate Delivered Via Breath-Actuated Inhaler (BAI) or Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) in Participants >=12 Years Old With Persistent Asthma
This is a Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind,double-dummy, parallel-group, 12-week study in male and female patients, 12 years of age and older, with persistent asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT02031640
- Testing
- Beclomethasone dipropionate, Albuterol/salbutamol
- Where
- 131 sites in United States, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,113 people
- Sponsor
- Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Wilson Disease
Efficacy and Safety Study of WTX101 (ALXN1840) in Adult Wilson Disease Patients
The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of ALXN1840 (formerly WTX101) for 24 weeks on non-ceruloplasmin-bound copper (NCC) concentrations adjusted for molybdenum plasma concentration in participants newly…
- Trial name
- NCT02273596
- Testing
- ALXN1840
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Austria and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Open-label Phase 3 BTK Inhibitor Ibrutinib vs Chlorambucil Patients 65 Years or Older With Treatment-naive CLL or SLL
A Randomized, Multicenter, Open-label, Phase 3 Study of the Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor PCI-32765 versus Chlorambucil in Patients 65 Years or Older with Treatment-naive Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic…
- Trial name
- NCT01722487
- Testing
- Ibrutinib, Chlorambucil
- Where
- 108 sites in United States, Australia and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 269 people
- Sponsor
- Pharmacyclics LLC.
Epilepsy, Partial Epilepsy
Study Comparing Best Medical Practice With or Without VNS Therapy in Pharmacoresistant Partial Epilepsy Patients
This is a post-market medical device study. This study will compare best medical practice with or without adjunctive VNS Therapy in patients who are 16 years and older with pharmacoresistant partial epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00522418
- Testing
- Vagal Nerve Simulation (VNS) Therapy, Best Medical Practive
- Where
- 48 sites in Belgium, Canada and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cyberonics, Inc.
Multiple Myeloma
Study to Determine Efficacy and Safety of Lenalidomide Plus Low-dose Dexamethasone Versus Melphalan, Prednisone, Thalidomide in Patients With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of Lenalidomide plus low dose dexamethasone to that of the combination of melphalan, prednisone and thalidomide.
- Trial name
- FIRST (NCT00689936)
- Testing
- Lenalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone, Lenalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone given for 18 four-week cycles, Melphalan, Prednisone and Thalidomide
- Where
- 288 sites in United States, Australia and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 1,623 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Efficacy of Pantoprazole in Patients Older Than 12 Years Who Have Symptoms of Non-Erosive Reflux Disease (NERD) or Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (eGERD)
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of 7 days treatment with Pantoprazole 40 mg and 20 mg on symptoms in patients with NERD (non-erosive reflux disease) or eGERD (erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease) in clinical…
- Trial name
- PANTHER (NCT00561730)
- Testing
- Pantoprazole
- Where
- 259 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,995 people
- Sponsor
- Nycomed
Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Non-Erosive Reflux Disease
Efficacy of Pantoprazole in Patients Older Than 12 Years With Reflux Associated Sleep Disorders (PULS)
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Pantoprazole 20 mg/40 mg for 14 days on symptoms in patients with NERD (non-erosive reflux disease) or eGERD (erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease) with special focus on the…
- Trial name
- PULS (NCT00562094)
- Testing
- Pantoprazole
- Where
- 1,153 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 8,616 people
- Sponsor
- Nycomed
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Clinical Characteristics, Anti-hyperglycaemic Treatment Pattern and Target Attainment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Older Population With or Without Albuminuria in China
This is a multi-centre, cross-sectional, non-interventional study assessing blood glucose target attainment, anti-hyperglycaemic treatment pattern and the clinical characteristics in older outpatients with Type 2 Diabetes…
- Trial name
- NCT03064841
- Testing
- No Treatment
- Where
- 18 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,537 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Hypercholesterolemia
Ezetimibe and Atorvastatin vs. Atorvastatin in Patients Age 65 and Older at High Risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)(0653-112)
A 12 week clinical trial in patients 65 years of age and older with hypercholesterolemia at high risk for coronary heart disease to study the effects of atorvastatin and ezetimibe given in combination and two higher doses of…
- Trial name
- NCT00418834
- Testing
- ezetimibe and atorvastatin, atorvastatin
- Volunteers
- 1,053 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Safety and Efficacy Study of Pracinostat With Azacitadine in Elderly Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of pracinostat when combined with azacitadine for patients who are 65 years of age or older and have Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- Trial name
- NCT01912274
- Testing
- Pracinostat, Azacitidine
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinn Healthcare SA
Type 2 Diabetes
Efficacy and Safety of Lixisenatide Versus Placebo on Top of Basal Insulin and/or Oral Antidiabetic Treatment in Older Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Primary objective: To evaluate the effect of lixisenatide versus placebo over a period of 24 weeks on glycemic control, as evaluated by glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reduction, in older type 2 diabetes participants (T2DM) who…
- Trial name
- GetGoal-O (NCT01798706)
- Testing
- Lixisenatide (AVE0010), Antidiabetic background therapy
- Where
- 83 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Molluscum Contagiosum
Cantharidin Application in Molluscum Patients
This study is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pivotal study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of VP-102 topical film-forming solution in subjects with Molluscum Contagiosum.
- Trial name
- CAMP-2 (NCT03377803)
- Testing
- VP-102 - Cantharidin, Topical Film Forming Solution
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of HOE901-U300 With Lantus in Older Patients With Type2 Diabetes Insufficiently Controlled on Their Current Antidiabetic Medications
Primary Objective: To demonstrate the non-inferiority of H0E901-U300 to Lantus, in change of glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Secondary Objectives: To demonstrate the superiority of H0E901-U300 in comparison with Lantus in…
- Trial name
- SENIOR (NCT02320721)
- Testing
- Insulin Glargine (HOE901 - U300), Insulin Glargine (HOE901 - U100), Background therapy
- Where
- 162 sites in United States, Argentina and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 1,014 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
A Study of Clofarabine and Cytarabine for Older Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)(CLASSIC I)
Clofarabine (injection) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed acute or refractory lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who have had at least 2 prior…
- Trial name
- NCT00317642
- Testing
- clofarabine (IV formulation), cytarabine
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 326 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company