There are about 10460 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Australia. 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.
Verruca vulgaris, otherwise known as the common wart, is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Common warts are generally located on the hands and feet, but can also occur elsewhere (e.g., any areas of frequent contact). Common warts have a characteristic cauliflower-like surface, are typically slightly raised above the surrounding skin and are generally diagnosed by visual inspection.The treatment of warts poses a therapeutic challenge for physicians. No single therapy has been proven effective at achieving complete remission in every patient.This study will aim to evaluate an up-to a three-day course of therapy with 0.05% PEP005 Topical Gel.
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of zoledronic acid in patients presenting with spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee.
This is a study to assess the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as a treatment for depressed adults with bipolar disorder. In rTMS high-intensity, fluctuating magnetic fields non-invasively stimulate the cortex of the brain depolarising neurons. No anaesthetic is required and the treatment in subconvulsive. Recent studies suggest that rTMS can be an effective treatment for depressive illness in adults (Loo and Mitchell et al, 2005) and appears to be quite safe. Most of the published studies to date have focused on unipolar depression. There is limited data of TMS use in bipolar depression. Eg. Pilot study by Nahas Z, Kozel FA, Li X, Anderson B, George MS.in 2003, which was negative. The investigators wish to assess this in a sham-controlled study of adults. The investigators hypothesise that both left and right sided rTMS will have an antidepressant effect superior to sham in this population.
This 2 arm study will assess the immunological benefits of adding Fuzeon to an antiretroviral regimen in HIV-infected, Fuzeon-naive patients with a CD4 cell count <250 cells/mm3 and an HIV RNA viral load <400 copies/mL. Eligible patients will be randomized to receive Fuzeon 90mg bid sc in addition to their current antiretroviral therapy, or to continue their current antiretroviral therapy alone. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3-12 months, and the target sample size is <100 individuals.
COPD is a major cause of ill health and death in Australia with 40,000 hospital admissions, and a national cost of $898,000,000 annually. The gold standard treatment of COPD is steroids for inflammation, antibiotics for infection and bronchodilators and oxygen for respiratory failure. However, associated mucus hypersecretion is responsible for much of the inflammation and infection. The use of pharmaceutical agents to assist in the early clearance of the retained mucus has been limited, primarily because of lack of demonstrated effect. There has been a recent development of interest in pursuing new therapies for improving mucociliary clearance and several studies have demonstrated that clinical outcomes can be improved when osmotic agents such as mannitol are added to standard treatments. The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot safety study in patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD to determine if it is safe to administer inhaled mannitol for facilitating mucus clearance.
This study compares metformin (current first-line medication) to pioglitazone (a newer diabetic medication currently approved for combination use). Whilst there is good evidence for the benefits of pioglitazone use in other populations, in light of the known weight gain effects of pioglitazone we believe further assessment is required in Indigenous Australians (in whom there is a strong predisposition for central fat deposition). This study will provide evidence regarding the medication appropriate for first line medication in Type 2 diabetes in this high risk population. This study will assist clinicians to make evidenced-based decisions regarding initial medical management of those with Type 2 diabetes (where there is currently a gap in evidence).
This study looks at the effect of two drugs (carvedilol and metoprolol) which are used for patients with CHF (chronic heart failure). These agents are beta-blockers and, although effective in heart failure, may cause increases in airways tone and thus limit air getting into the lower parts of the lungs. Carvedilol is more active at blocking the receptor that opens up the airways and therefore theoretically may be more likely to reduce airways tone than metoprolol, although this has never been studied in patients with heart failure, and that is the purpose of the present study. We are looking to enrol 45 patients with heart failure and mild obstruction to the flow of air in their lungs. Patients will be randomised to either carvedilol or metoprolol (standard doses). Following a minimum of 2 weeks of therapy of study medication the patient will undergo a study day involving an assessment of their lung function, an assessment of their heart failure, a "living with heart failure" questionnaire, blood tests and blood pressure and heart rate readings. Patients will then be crossed over to the alternate medication. Following 2 weeks on the target dose the patient will undergo their second study day which will be the same as the first. The results obtained from each study day will be compared.
The purpose of the project is to test whether or not the commonly used medication frusemide, given after heart surgery, and aiming to increase urinary output can have an effect on kidney function.
A case-control study to look at hypersensitive and tolerant individuals matched for HLA genetic predisposition, when considering predictors of drug hypersensitivity.The study aims to identify the immunological factors increasing the risk of drug reactions in HIV positive individuals.
TransMID treatment or best standard of care for patients with advanced glioblastoma multiforme Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain tumour. GBM tumours are usually treated with surgery and radiotherapy. Unfortunately, this type of brain tumour may continue to grow or come back (recur) despite treatment. This trial will compare a new drug called TransMID with the best standard treatment that is currently available. TransMID is a drug that is a combination of a protein called transferrin and a poison called diphtheria toxin. Cancer cells need iron in order to continue to grow. They need more iron than normal cells. Transferrin helps cells to take up available iron. So the cancer cells are attached to the transferrin in TransMID, and the diphtheria poison kills them. The aim of this treatment is to kill the cancer cells while not affecting the normal brain cells. This treatment for brain tumours may have fewer side effects than other treatments because it targets cancer cells. The best standard treatment will involve giving chemotherapy. You may have chemotherapy as part of the treatment when you are diagnosed. Or it may be kept in reserve to treat your brain tumour if it comes back or continues to grow. Your cancer specialist (consultant) will decide which chemotherapy drugs you should have.