Clinical trials: completed, in Ecuador
Respiration, Artificial, Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
Adherence to Low Tidal Volume in the Transition to Spontaneous Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure
The goal of this observational study is to estimate the prevalence of the use of protective ventilation with low tidal volume ventilation in the transition of spontaneous ventilation modes in patients with hypoxemic acute…
- Conditions
- Respiration, Artificial, Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- SPIRAL (NCT06042036)
- Testing
- Spontaneous mode of mechanical ventilation
- Where
- 10 sites in Argentina, Bolivia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 431 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety
Mindfulness Intervention Using Virtual Reality in Older Adults With Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Ecuador
The availability of affordable hardware and rapidly growing content that can be freely accessed in the public domain raises the possibility of VR being used across the world globally and, in a very broad range of settings…
- Trial name
- NCT06219642
- Testing
- Mindfulness using virtual reality
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Endstage Renal Disease
Aldosterone bloCkade for Health Improvement EValuation in End-stage Renal Disease
Individuals receiving dialysis are at risk of heart failure and heart related death. There is an urgent need for treatments that reduce the risk of these problems in patients that require dialysis.
- Trial name
- ACHIEVE (NCT03020303)
- Testing
- Spironolactone 25Mg Tablet
- Where
- 141 sites in Australia, Brazil and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 2,538 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Pediatric Sleep Problems, Sleep Hygiene
Storybook App vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Child Sleep and Attachment
This completed randomized controlled trial compared two caregiver-delivered interventions for sleep in young children: a multimodal mobile health intervention delivered through the Storybook mobile application and a face-to-face…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Sleep Problems, Sleep Hygiene, Parent-Child Attachment
- Trial name
- STORYBOOK-RCT (NCT07668609)
- Testing
- CBT-Based Psychoeducational Intervention, Storybook Mobile Application Intervention
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Gastric Outlet Obstruction
EUS-GE vs ES for Palliation of Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a common complication of luminal malignancies which is associated with substantial morbidity.
- Trial name
- NCT03259763
- Testing
- Lumen-apposing metal stent, Self-expandable metal stent
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Pilot of Unstuck and On Target in Ecuador
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of the Spanish-language intervention, Unstuck and On Target (SL-Unstuck), in Spanish-speaking families in Ecuador of children 8-11 years old with attention deficit…
- Trial name
- NCT07571434
- Testing
- Spanish-Language Unstuck and On Target (SL-Unstuck)
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Alzheimer Disease
LatAm-FINGERS Initiative for Cognitive Change
Currently, 40% of global dementia cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes, with Latin America having a 56% potential reduction due to its high-risk factors.
- Trial name
- LatAmFINGERS (NCT06492967)
- Testing
- Systematic Lifestyle Intervention, Flexible Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- 13 sites in Argentina, Bolivia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 1,065 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación para la Lucha contra las Enfermedades Neurológicas de la Infancia
Dental Caries, Tooth Demineralization
Kissing as a Protective Factor Against Acidic pH in Saliva
The pH of saliva can be acidic or alkaline; When it is acidic, the tooth enamel is demineralized, that is, weakened. Additionally, bacteria in the mouth can increase and cause infections such as cavities.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Tooth Demineralization, Teeth Erosion Limited to the Enamel
- Trial name
- NCT06501729
- Testing
- Kiss
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil
Gingival Recession, Localized, Gingival Recession
Root Coverage With Tunneling Technique With Connective Tissue Versus Coronal Advancement Flap Technique.
This is a randomized triple-blind clinical trial. This comparative clinical study investigates the efficacy of root coverage using two periodontal techniques: the tunneling technique and the coronal advancement technique.
- Trial name
- NCT06228534
- Testing
- Root coverage with tunneling technique
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Luis Alberto Chauca Bajaña
Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Tion-Emo Therapy and Technique (TET)
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the new therapy Cion-Emo therapy (TET) and to see if this technique is effective for treating depression and anxiety.
- Trial name
- TET (NCT06950970)
- Testing
- Tion-Emo therapy and technique for depression and anxiety Improvement
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Rafael Navia
Heart Failure, Acute Heart Failure (AHF)
American Registry of Ambulatory or Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to better characterize and understand the population of patients with ambulatory or acutely decompensated heart failure in the American continent, getting to know their sociodemographic, clinical and…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Acute Heart Failure (AHF), Chronic Heart Failure
- Trial name
- AMERICCAASS (NCT05295641)
- Where
- 119 sites in United States, Argentina and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 6,732 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Clinica Valle del Lili
Alveolar Bone Resorption, Preserving the Alveolar Ridge
Radiographic Evaluation in Alveolar Preservation Using Platelet-rich Fibrin. Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial is designed to assess the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a biomaterial derived from a participant's own blood, in alveolar ridge preservation following premolar extraction for orthodontic…
- Trial name
- NCT06900036
- Testing
- Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Application for Alveolar Preservation
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Healthy
Effect of Xylitol-based Chewing Gums, Sugar-free and Sugared, on Salivary Flow and pH in Young Adults
This study was planned to evaluate the effects of xylitol-based chewing gums, sugar-free and sugared, on salivary flow and pH in young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06370091
- Testing
- Gum of Xylitol, Gum of sugar free, Gum of sugar
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight
Perinatal Conditions Influencing Morbidity, Mortality, and Medical Care in Newborns
This study focuses on understanding the conditions that affect newborn health and survival from pregnancy to the first weeks of life at the Isidro Ayora Hospital.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight, Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR), Perinatal Asphyxia
- Trial name
- UCE (NCT06653374)
- Testing
- Infant, Premature
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 26,000 people
- Sponsor
- HOSPITAL GINECO OBSTETRICO ISIDRO AYORA
Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders
APP: Mental Health Intervention Model for Healthcare Workers
This study, titled "APP: Mental Health Intervention Model for Healthcare Workers," aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile app-based intervention to reduce emotional distress and symptoms of depression among healthcare…
- Conditions
- Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health
- Trial name
- NCT06650449
- Testing
- Mobile App-Based Mental Health Support
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Labora
Mental Health Wellness 1, Psychological Distress
Feasibility of Community Psychosocial Intervention for Women
The purpose of the current protocol is to describe a cluster randomized feasibility trial examining the integration of a scalable stress management intervention into Entre Nosotras ('among/between us'), a community-based…
- Conditions
- Mental Health Wellness 1, Psychological Distress, Coping Skills, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05130944
- Testing
- Entre Nosotras, Doing What Matters in Times of Stress
- Where
- 2 sites in Ecuador, Panama
- Volunteers
- 275 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Artificial Intelligence vs Endoscopist Identification in EUS Normal Anatomy
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) visual impression is operator-dependant and can hinder diagnostic accuracy, especially in less experienced endoscopists.
- Trial name
- NCT06279546
- Testing
- Detection of structures
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas
Zika Virus, Zika Virus Infection
VRC 705: A Zika Virus DNA Vaccine in Healthy Adults and Adolescents
This was a multicenter, randomized study to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of VRC-ZKADNA090-00-VP (Zika virus wildtype DNA vaccine) or placebo.
- Conditions
- Zika Virus, Zika Virus Infection, Virus Diseases, Flavivirus Infections
- Trial name
- DNA (NCT03110770)
- Testing
- VRC-ZKADNA090-00-VP, VRC-PBSPLA043-00-VP
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Brazil and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 2,428 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Coronavirus, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Anti-Coronavirus Therapies to Prevent Progression of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Trial
ACT is a randomized clinical trial to assess therapies to reduce the clinical progression of COVID-19.
- Trial name
- ACTCOVID19 (NCT04324463)
- Testing
- Colchicine, Interferon-Beta, Aspirin
- Where
- 66 sites in Brazil, Canada and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 6,667 people
- Sponsor
- Population Health Research Institute
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Long-term Study of Nateglinide+Valsartan to Prevent or Delay Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Complications
This study is a test of the safety and effectiveness of two drugs, one for diabetes and one for hypertension, in keeping patients with high lab values of glucose from progressing to frank diabetes and developing cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- Navigator (NCT00097786)
- Testing
- Valsartan 160 mg + nateglinide 60 mg
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Argentina and 36 more
- Volunteers
- 9,306 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals