412 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
This double-blind, randomized, controlled, single-center clinical trial was conducted to assess the efficacy and tolerance of an anti-aging serum to improve moderate overall photodamage and skin fatigue of aging skin after 7 days of twice-daily use when compared to the efficacy of a combination of anti-aging serum and an anti-aging facial moisturizer. A total of 26 female subjects, aged 34-60, completed study participation.
There are many instances where there is no access to a centrifuge (Emergency wards, EMT truck, battle field, etc.) or when a result is needed immediately (myocardial infarction); a new collection tube which could separate serum and plasma from whole blood immediately upon, if not during, collection, would be extremely beneficial. Such a new tube could save time and cost by eliminating centrifugation steps that are currently required to obtain serum and plasma.
Selected patients suspected of having or with prior biopsy proof of malignant disease will be seen in the Urologic Oncology Branch, NCI. Blood samples may be collected at the time of the initial visit and at periodic intervals during the course of the disease. These samples will be stored in the tissue bank of the Urologic Oncology Branch. Aliquots of malignant and normal tissue will be collected at the time of surgery and stored in the tissue bank, Urologic Oncology Branch, NCI. These materials will be used in the research efforts of the Urologic Oncology Branch, NCI.
PRISMA, is a pregnancy registry study, focused on comprehensively collecting information about pregnancy in women with chronic neurological conditions from across the United States and internationally. Depending on their specific condition (MS, CIS, NMOSD, or other) and their specific treatment, participants will be asked to contribute to different aspects of the study. (1) The biosamples will be blood, breast milk, infant stool, maternal stool and vaginal swab samples, collected at specific time points. (2) The online surveys will be collected at specific time points. All study activities will be discussed with participants upon enrollment. By collecting this information, the investigators hope to gain deeper insights into the relationship between pregnancy, the neurological condition, and maternal and infant health. For example, one of the sub-studies focuses on breast milk collection for women planning postpartum treatment with Ocrevus, Rituxan, Briumvi or Kesimpta. This study is fully remote and all sample collection is optional, so participants can choose which types of samples they wish to provide. For blood draws, participants can schedule a home visit through ExamOne, making participation even more convenient. The investigators aim to enroll women with chronic neurological conditions who are planning pregnancy, currently pregnant, or within one year postpartum.
The goal of this study is to clarify mechanisms of acute intermittent hypoxia and to examine the effect on lower limb function in persons with chronic, incomplete spinal cord injury.
The goal of this observational study is to determine if home lactate meters (both capillary and serum sample) are accurate, compared to lab serum lactate in a population of patients with glycogen storage disease type 1a and to determine if the Accu Chek Guide glucometer (capillary sample) is accurate, in a population of patients with glycogen storage disease type 1a.
This study compares the iron levels in very preterm infants receiving donor breast (DBM) milk to very preterm infants receiving maternal breast milk (MBM).
The goal of this experimental study is to understand if endotracheal tube (ETT) suctioning increases pain and causes stress on the body in intubated adult ICU patients. These patients are already on ventilators, which means they need suctioning to keep their airways clear, but this procedure may be uncomfortable and cause stress. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does ETT suctioning raise pain levels as measured by the Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)? Does ETT suctioning increase certain chemicals in the blood (hypoxanthine, xanthine, and uric acid) that show stress and lack of oxygen in the body? Researchers will compare patients who have ETT suctioning (intervention group) with those who do not have suctioning during the study period (control group) to see if there are differences in pain and blood markers of stress. Participants will: Have pain measured before and after suctioning using the CPOT. Have blood samples taken from an existing line at three time points: 5 minutes before, 5 minutes after, and 30 minutes after suctioning. Provide demographic information (like age, gender, and diagnosis) from medical records. This research will help improve how pain is managed for ICU patients who cannot speak for themselves, potentially leading to better pain relief methods in the future.
This study is conducted to check how well the Dermapen 4™ microneedling device works with MG-CLR serum for treating acne over 12 weeks.
The goal of this randomized placebo controlled trial is to examine mood disturbance and serum brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in people (age 18-50) with DASS-21 subscale scores \>9. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does curcumin and EGCG supplementation improve mood disturbance symptomology? Does curcumin and EGCG supplementation increase serum BDNF? Researchers will compare intervention versus placebo. Participants will consume an 8-week supplement of both: * 1,330mg/day curcumin * 350mg/day epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
This is a virtual, 8-week, interventional crossover trial with 33 female participants aged 35 and older. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Habelo Beauty's Activating Hand Serum and Glove combination in improving hand skin health and appearance. During Weeks 1-6, participants will apply the Hand Serum to both hands daily. In Weeks 7-8, they will continue applying the Hand Serum and also wear a glove on one hand. Assessments will be conducted via questionnaires and photos at multiple time points to evaluate primary and secondary endpoints related to skin health parameters.
The purpose of our study is to investigate the effects of supplemental mannose on sera of humans who are healthy. We will perform proteomics studies to elucidate changes to glycan structure and protein level changes. We hypothesize that we may find that mannose supplies more properly glycosylated protein substrate and helps expedite protein synthesis, that excess mannose leads to alternative glycan structures which confer improved stability, or that there are new sites that become glycosylated after mannose supplementation.
Radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) often precedes Multiple Sclerosis (MS) but some patients have no symptoms. This study aims to use biological samples and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from four large cohorts of patients with MS in the United States, Europe and France, to stratify the chances of RIS developing into MS. Identifying early biomarkers to predict greater disease severity would have a significant impact, not only on RIS but also on the entire clinical spectrum of multiple sclerosis.
This prospective cohort study is designed to characterize the utility of sNfL as a biomarker in clinical practice. This study also aims to understand how access to sNfL measures affects patient and clinician knowledge of their disease status and capture how this may have the potential to influence clinical decision-making. Level of disability, cognitive changes, fatigue, depression, and quality of life to detect clinical and subclinical worsening will be measured. While there is strong evidence in support of sNfL as a potential biomarker, literature regarding the application of sNfL in a real-world clinical practice setting is lacking. Understanding the utility of this test to clinicians and patients as a biomarker of MS disease activity is essential. Additionally, the optimum sampling frequency in clinical practice should be investigated to further elucidate its practicality. Given recent advances in the treatment of MS, there is increasing need for convenient and accessible measures of treatment efficacy.
Study Summary Nearly half (47%) of people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) whose kidney function is restored after kidney transplantation experience chronic pain compared to 19% of adults in the US general population. Pain is associated with comorbid fatigue, depression and anxiety, and withdrawal from usual physical and social activities; resulting in an inability to participate in and enjoy life. Severe pain can result in nonadherence to immunosuppression and treatment protocols and result in an increased risk of rejection, graft loss, and mortality. The role of symbiotic microbes (microbiota) in the gastrointestinal tract, and their functional genes (microbiome), is well established in diseases involving pain. Diet and stress play a major role in synthesis of signaling molecules critical to immunologic, metabolic, and endocrine pathways regulating chronic pain. Dietary patterns change dramatically after transplantation, as recipients move from a restricted "renal" diet to a regular diet, often resulting in increased consumption of foods high in sugars and fat. Moreover, psychological stress significantly impairs the function of the microbiome, initiating biological pathways involved in pain, leading to a disproportionate pain burden. Because the microbiome, serum metabolites, and pain are dynamic, our novel investigation will employ a prospective repeated measures design to interrogate the dynamic temporal relationships between the microbiome, metabolites associated with pathways regulating pain, transplantation factors (e.g. immunosuppression, kidney function), changing dietary patterns, and perceived stress, on pain scores before and after kidney transplantation. The investigators posit the gut microbiome, and its byproducts, may partially explain the underlying biological mechanisms of pain Interference in kidney disease. The investigators will address three aims: 1) To determine differential dynamic temporal relationships between microbial composition/functional genes and circulating serum metabolites in KTRs with pain vs no pain, 2) To determine the moderation effects of diet and perceived stress on dynamic temporal relationships between microbiome features, serum metabolites, and pain scores among KTRs, and 3) To use machine learning algorithms to identify host-microbial interactions that are causally linked to pain interference among KTRs. Because kidney function is restored, the kidney transplant model is powerful to study the longitudinal relationships between the microbiome, circulating metabolites and chronic pain in people with ESKD to develop patient-centered interventions to treat pain across the spectrum of CKD.
This is a virtual, single-group clinical trial that will last 8 weeks. Participants will use the Manuka Health Eternal Renewal Regenerating Face Serum with Royal Jelly and Bee Venom twice daily and complete questionnaires at Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, and Week 8. Participants will also undergo skin analysis via the Optic Elite facial skin analysis system at Baseline and Week 8.
This is a virtual, single-group clinical trial that will last 8 weeks. Participants will use the Manuka Health Pro Vitality Daily Restorative Face Serum with Propolis \& Vitamin C twice daily and complete questionnaires at Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, and Week 8. Participants will also undergo skin analysis via the Optic Elite facial skin analysis system at Baseline and Week 8.
This study will evaluate the efficacy of the DIME Beauty Luminosity Eye Serum in improving the appearance of skin in the periorbital eye area. This study will last for 60 days. The study will be conducted as a single-arm trial in which all participants will use the test products. Participants will be required to complete questionnaires at Baseline, Day 30, and Day 60, photos will be taken at Baseline, Day 30, and Day 60, and expert skin grading will take place at Baseline and Day 60.
This study will evaluate the efficacy of the DIME Beauty Eyelash Boost Serum in improving the growth of the eyelashes and their appearance in terms of length, fullness, and thickness. This study will last for 60 days. The study will be conducted as a single-arm trial in which all participants will use the test product. Participants will be required to undertake questionnaires at Baseline, Day 30, and Day 60, photos will be taken at Baseline, Day 30, and Day 60, and expert eyelash grading will take place at Baseline and Day 60.
This study will evaluate the efficacy of the Rael Miracle Clear Complete Acne Serum product in improving facial acne and post-acne pigmentation. This study will last for 56 days. The study will be conducted as a single-arm trial where all participants will use the test products. Participants will be required to complete questionnaires at Baseline, Day 1, Day 3, Day 7, Day 14, Day 28, and Day 56. Photos will be taken at Baseline, Day 28, and Day 56. The photos from Baseline and Day 56 will undergo expert skin grading
This is a split-face, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessing the use of a novel exfoliative serum with a chemical peel to improve photodamage in healthy female subjects between the ages of 30 and 65 years, inclusive, with Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI.
This trial will be a randomized controlled single-center pilot trial comparing the use of angiotensin II versus standard-of-care (SOC) vasopressor therapy in adult patients with persistent vasodilatory shock despite moderate-dose norepinephrine, with a primary outcome of the ability of novel biomarkers (renin and DPP3) to predict blood pressure response to angiotensin II. Given our angiotensin II will be compared to SOC, this will be an unblinded study.
Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men in the Unites States. Nearly 1 million prostate biopsy procedures are performed in the United States annually and elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is the primary reason for prostate biopsy in \> 90% of cases. However, at the PSA levels which trigger prostate biopsy, often no cancer is found in prostate biopsy specimens. PSA test can be elevated due to reasons other than cancer such as inflammation or natural variation in the level. Investigators plan to treat men with elevated PSA level with over the counter anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, naproxen) to see if the PSA level will decrease to an acceptable level.
This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-center clinical trial was conducted to assess the efficacy and tolerance of an anti-aging daily serum to improve moderate overall photodamage and skin fatigue after 12-weeks of twice-daily used when compared to a placebo-serum (vehicle control). A total of 62 subjects, 34-60 years of age completed study participation.
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of ibuprofen in men with elevated serum PSA.
This is a Prospective, multi-center, sample collection study enrolling pediatric and adult subjects presented to the ED/Urgent care, with symptoms consistent with acute bacterial or viral infection will be recruited according to eligibility criteria. The study is designed to measure the MeMed BV®️ score in whole blood and serum samples and demonstrate the equivalence between the two matrices. Patients will be managed according to the current standard of care per standard institutional procedures.
This is a prospective specimen collection cohort study to evaluate the correlation between serum and urine values of the bone marker of interest, and their association with baseline DEXA scan measures and fracture risk within 6 months. Study samples will be obtained longitudinally. One collection of both serum and urine collection will be obtained. The urine will be collected as second void of day and at the same time the blood collection is drawn. Study will continue for a period or 1 year, with plan to enroll around 40 subjects.
To define a serum protein-based diagnostic for the progression and failure of fracture healing, through the identification of a set of serum proteins that appear at early times of biological healing and show a specific correlation with later radiological and functional signs used to define delayed healing and non-union.
This is a randomized, open-label trial examining two doses of clomiphene citrate in men with low serum testosterone concentrations (total testosterone (TT) \< 300 ng/dl).
This was a phase IV, multi-center, open-label study. The study collected serum samples from children 6 months to less than (\<) 9 years of age who received Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine and adults greater than or equal to (\>=) 65 years of age who received Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent vaccine for submission to CBER to aid in the influenza vaccine strain selection process.