There are about 173942 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in United States. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
The purpose of this single-center, double-blinded randomized control trial with prospective data collection is to assess the ability of platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment to reduce the level of pro-inflammatory synovial fluid biomarkers following an acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The study will collect and analyze synovial fluid of patients presenting with an acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear with a second synovial fluid sampling at the time of surgery. It will compare synovial fluid biomarker levels between those receiving an intra-articular Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection versus an intra-articular saline injection serving as a control. Post-operative clinical outcomes will also be assessed, including post-operative pain levels, incidence of post-operative knee stiffness and patient reported outcome scores.
Specific Aims 1) Assess CG (Cariogenic) Saliva-Check Mutans® saliva testing for identification of high caries risk patients
This is a phase 2 single arm study of a novel schedule of hyperfractionated radiotherapy (RT) in combination with our standard chemotherapy program for patients with stage 3-4 squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx. The primary hypothesis of our study is that the study program will improve Laryngectomy-Free Survival compared to historical controls. The study is limited to patients who would be receiving primary RT-C as standard therapy off-study.
This is a study of Nivolumab in combination with experimental medication BMS-986205 compared to the standard of care EXTREME regimen in head and neck cancer that has come back after initial treatment, or is widespread when first diagnosed.
The purpose of this study is the evaluate the extent to which an intervention aimed at reducing pain-related fear affects sexual function and pain sensitivity compared to usual care.
People with COPD have a greater risk for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fear of breathlessness. Those emotions are independently associated with lower physical activity, poorer quality of life, and higher hospitalization and exacerbations; all independent predictors of survival and costs. There is a lack of treatment options to be routinely used in primary clinics for patients with COPD. Systematic reviews suggest that interventions that promote an accepting mode of response, such as mindfulness, might be more appropriate and effective for managing psychological distress in COPD patients, especially breathing-related anxiety. Hypothesis: A home-based 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for COPD targeted to individuals with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or fear of breathlessness delivered by a mindfulness coach using a combination of in-person sessions and remote video call sessions will be effective in improving emotional and overall quality of life, and measured physical activity.
Pediatric tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures annually in the United States; risks include postoperative hemorrhage and poor pain control. Controversy exists regarding optimal pharmacologic pain management following surgery, as each drug's efficacy is balanced by its specific side effects. Ibuprofen is effective in controlling postoperative pain following tonsillectomy, but its mechanism of action results in decreased platelet function, which may increase postoperative bleeding events. This is a multicenter, randomized control non-inferiority trial designed to assess the relationship between short-course ibuprofen use and post-tonsillectomy bleeding when compared to acetaminophen.
This is a single center, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized Phase II trial to determine whether oral hyaluronic acid will prevent aromatase inhibitor (AI)-associated arthralgias. Subjects must have ER/PR-positive breast cancer tumor with history of aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS) which resolved after cessation of their AI (anastrazole or letrozole) within 90 days of enrollment. Subjects will be stratified by initial AI, thus within each initial AI, subjects will be randomized to receive either the experimental treatment (hyaluronic acid) or placebo. Subjects will begin the assigned treatment for 2 weeks prior to transitioning to the second AI. Evaluations will be taken at baseline, 6 weeks (1 month on study drug and AI), 14 weeks (3 months on study drug and AI), and at 26 weeks (6 months on study drug and AI). Treatment with hyaluronic acid and placebo will last for 26 weeks total.
The purpose of the study is to test the effects of intradural, spinal cord stimulation using a device placed in the same manner as a lumbar drain performed during a standard epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) trial routinely performed prior permanent lead and stimulation device implantation.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious medical condition which is increasing in the United States and significantly increases risks for other diseases, morbidity and mortality. The most common treatment for OSA is CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), but this intervention has low patient compliance, significant expense ($800-2,000/set), and high inconvenience. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) training is a novel OSA intervention which could have higher patient compliance, low expense, and potentially lower morbidity and mortality and improved quality of life in this increasing patient population.