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NCT ID: NCT00705016 Completed - Clinical trials for Squamous Cell Cancer

Cilengitide in Recurrent and/or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN)

ADVANTAGE
Start date: October 2008
Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Study type: Interventional

The purpose of this open-label, randomized, controlled, Phase 1/2 study of the integrin inhibitor cilengitide is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the combination of different regimens of cilengitide added to cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), and cetuximab in participants with recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). The Phase 1 part was conducted in dedicated study centers. In the Phase 2 part of this trial, cilengitide is administered at two different doses to two experimental groups. The third group will only receive cisplatin, 5-FU and cetuximab. In the Phase 1 part of this trial, the dose of cilengitide in combination with cisplatin, 5-FU and cetuximab was determined. Cilengitide is an experimental anti-cancer substance interacting with so-called integrins. Integrins are protein molecules that are known to be present on the surface of certain cancer cells. Integrins are also found on certain cells that belong to growing blood vessels (endothelial cells). Integrins potentially facilitate the blood vessels' support of the tumor (angiogenesis) as well as the tumor's growth and further spread throughout the body (metastasis). By inhibiting integrins on the tumor cell surface, cilengitide potentially kills cancer cells, and potentially sensitizes cancer cells to other co-administered therapeutics. By inhibiting integrins on the endothelial cell surface, it potentially inhibits the ingrowth of additional blood vessels towards the tumor. Cilengitide is given as an intravenous infusion (given by a drip in one vein of your arm). If any unacceptable side effect occurs, treatment with the study drug will be stopped.

NCT ID: NCT00704730 Completed - Thyroid Cancer Clinical Trials

Efficacy of XL184 (Cabozantinib) in Advanced Medullary Thyroid Cancer

EXAM
Start date: June 2008
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the progression-free survival (PFS) with XL184 as compared with placebo (an inactive substance) in subjects with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). Subjects will be randomized to receive XL184 or placebo in a 2:1 ratio. XL184 is an investigational drug that inhibits VEGFR2, MET and RET, kinases implicated in tumor formation, growth and migration. The Clinical Steering Committee for this study, comprised of study doctors who specialize in medullary thyroid cancer, has provided guidance regarding the design of the study. The committee includes: Douglas Ball, MD, Barry Nelkin, PhD, Martin Schlumberger, MD and Steven Sherman, MD.

NCT ID: NCT00704249 Completed - HIV Infections Clinical Trials

VENICE Study Nevirapine Full Dose/Dose Escalation

VENICE
Start date: July 2006
Phase: Phase 4
Study type: Interventional

This study aims to compare the trough plasma concentrations of nevirapine after 7 days of treatment at the full dose from baseline with dose escalation in patients taking efavirenz who switch to nevirapine due to neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.

NCT ID: NCT00703495 Completed - Brain Injuries Clinical Trials

Invasive and Non-Invasive Assessment of Cerebral Oxygenation in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Start date: July 2008
Phase: N/A
Study type: Observational

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship among regional transcranial oxygen saturation (rSO2), brain tissue oxygen pressure (PbtO2) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

NCT ID: NCT00703352 Completed - Clinical trials for Transposition of Great Vessels

Eplerenone in Systemic Right Ventricle

EVEDES
Start date: July 2008
Phase: Phase 4
Study type: Interventional

BACKGROUND: There is no clinical evidence supporting medical treatment for the failing systemic right ventricle in patients with transposition of the great vessels with atrial switch. Cardiac magnetic resonance studies have shown a significant degree of myocardial fibrosis in right ventricles in the systemic position, which predisposes to systolic and diastolic dysfunction. Aldosterone is a widely recognized neurohormonal marker involved in the formation of myocardial fibrosis and the treatment with aldosterone antagonists has shown a decrease in ventricular mass in hypertensive patients, presumably related to reduction of myocardial fibrosis. HYPOTHESIS: Low dose of eplerenone, a selective mineralocorticoid receptor blocker, in patients with systemic right ventricle can reduce the ventricular mass by means of a reduction in myocardial fibrosis, resulting in improved systolic function. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Randomized, double blind, parallel clinical trial comparing eplerenone (50mg daily) with placebo. Study population: Adult patients (>18 years) diagnosed with repaired transposition of the great arteries with atrial switch (Senning or Mustard techniques) routinely followed at a tertiary referral center. Duration: 12 months. Outcomes: Right ventricular mass, myocardial fibrosis mass and ejection fraction assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance.

NCT ID: NCT00703326 Completed - Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Phase III Study of Docetaxel + Ramucirumab or Placebo in Breast Cancer

Start date: August 6, 2008
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

The objective of this study is to compare the progression-free survival (PFS) of the drug combination ramucirumab plus docetaxel to placebo plus docetaxel in previously untreated participants with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, unresectable, locally-recurrent or metastatic breast cancer.

NCT ID: NCT00703118 Completed - Clinical trials for Hepatitis C, Chronic

A Safety and Effectiveness Study of Telaprevir in Chronic, Genotype 1, Hepatitis C Patients That Failed Previous Standard Treatment

Start date: October 2008
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, efficacy and tolerability of using two regimens of telaprevir (with and without delayed start) with standard treatment compared to standard treatment alone in participants with chronic, genotype 1, hepatitis C.

NCT ID: NCT00702117 Completed - Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Trials

Ajmaline Utilization in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias

AJUAR
Start date: June 2008
Phase: Phase 4
Study type: Interventional

The study evaluates 3 different populations: It is an open, randomized, parallel-group study comparing the effectiveness of intravenous (iv) ajmaline with currently used antiarrhythmic drugs in the acute treatment of : 1. recent-onset atrial fibrillation versus iv flecainide 2. sustained monomorphous ventricular tachycardia versus iv procainamide The study also evaluates in an open, randomized, crossover study, the use of iv ajmaline versus iv flecainide in the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome

NCT ID: NCT00702065 Completed - Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trials

A Multi-center, Multi-regional Observational Study to Test the Responsiveness of the Validated MusiQoL (Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life Questionnaire) Instrument to EDSS Status Changes in Any Form of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Patients With or Without Treatment

MusiQoL
Start date: November 2007
Phase: N/A
Study type: Observational

This is a multi-center, multi-regional observational,24 month study. Health-related quality of life data from the MusiQoL instrument and SF-36 instrument will be collected at baseline, M6, M12, M18 and M24 in patients with MS. In addition, physical health outcomes such as expanded disability status scores (EDSS) will be collected every 6 months.

NCT ID: NCT00700817 Completed - Clinical trials for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

The Effect of Liraglutide Compared to Sitagliptin, Both in Combination With Metformin on Glycaemic Control in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Start date: June 2008
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

This trial is conducted in Europe and North America. The aim of this trial is to compare the effect on blood sugar control of liraglutide or sitagliptin, both in combination with metformin, in subjects with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin alone. The trial has been extended by 52 weeks. The extension will consist of two 26-week periods: 1. Week 27-52 after randomisation - All subjects will continue receiving sitagliptin or liraglutide at unchanged dose and dosing regimen. 2. Week 53-78 after randomisation - Subjects receiving sitagliptin at the end of week 52 after randomisation will discontinue sitagliptin and will be randomised 1:1 to liraglutide 1.2 mg/day or liraglutide 1.8 mg/day. Liraglutide will be initiated at a dose of 0.6 mg/day, and increased to 1.2 mg/day or 1.8 mg/day in weekly intervals. - Subjects receiving liraglutide 1.2 mg/day or 1.8 mg/day at the end of week 52 after randomisation will continue the treatment at unchanged dose and dosing regimen. Trial completion is planned for June 2010.