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.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of rimonabant treatment on the histological features of NASH.
This study is to find out if starting at low dose Avonex and slowly increasing to full dose will improve flu like symptoms as a side effect of Avonex treatment.
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of multiple doses of Staphylococcal protein A (PRTX-100) in adult patients with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP). The pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity and pharmacodynamics will also be studied. Patients will be enrolled into 1 of 3 dose groups and receive 4 weekly IV doses of PRTX-100. A Safety Monitoring Committee will review safety data through Day 28 for the first 5 patients in a dose group before escalation to the next higher dose level. Patients will be followed for 8 weeks after dosing for safety, PK, immunogenicity and effect on platelet count(pharmacodynamics).
The purpose of this study is to determine if PI-88 is effective and safe in patients who have had surgery to remove primary liver cancer.
To compare the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of ABT-874 to placebo in subjects who have moderately to severely active Crohn's Disease.
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a useful therapy when treating patients with heart failure. As many of these patients also have airways disease it is important to determine if BNP also has a positive effect on their respiratory condition. The role of BNP in airways disease has never been studied although there is evidence to suggest that it will have a positive effect. The current study is therefore a proof on concept study which will demonstrate whether BNP (nesiritide) will improve both heart failure and airflow obstruction in patient who have both. The investigators are looking to enroll 40 patients with heart failure and airways disease who present to hospital emergency departments. Patients who consent and meet the entry criteria will be randomised to receive either nesiritide or placebo in addition to standard therapy. They will receive a bolus of study medication followed by a 4 hour infusion. Before, at hourly intervals and immediately following the infusion the following data will be collected: - dyspnoea score - respiratory rate - FEV1 (if able to be performed) - peak respiratory flow rates (PEFR, if able to be performed) - requirement for concomitant bronchodilator therapy - urinary GMP At all times during the study period and at the conclusion of the study patients will be provided with the best available therapy for their condition at the physicians' discretion.
The IMPACT Study will investigate the potential clinical benefit of the combined use of BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring (HM) technology and a predefined anticoagulation plan compared to conventional device evaluation and physician-directed anticoagulation in patients with implanted dual-chamber defibrillators or cardiac resynchronization therapy devices.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of red wine on ABCA1 levels
The purpose of the COGENT-1 clinical trial is to determine whether CGT-2168 (clopidogrel and omeprazole) compared to clopidogrel is safe and effective in reducing the incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding and symptomatic ulcer disease, in the setting of concomitant aspirin therapy. Antiplatelet therapy is an essential element of care for patients with atherothrombotic disease. Bleeding is a fundamental adverse effect of all antiplatelet drugs including aspirin, clopidogrel and dual antiplatelet regimens. The gastrointestinal tract is the most common site of bleeding related to antiplatelet therapy, typically in connection with peptic ulcer disease. Recently published studies suggest the use of clopidogrel carries a gastrointestinal bleeding risk similar to that of aspirin or non-aspirin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Patients taking any two of these drugs (clopidogrel, aspirin and/or non-aspirin NSAIDs) are exposed to an even higher risk of bleeding and ulcer disease. Cogentus Pharmaceuticals is launching phase 3 trials of a novel combination product, CGT-2168, which has the potential to significantly reduce this problem and increase patient safety. CGT-2168 combines a standard dosage of clopidogrel and a gastroprotectant (omeprazole) in a once-daily pill that may reduce the likelihood of adverse gastrointestinal events.
Based upon the preclinical evidence in models of diabetic nephropathy under conditions approximating both type I and II diabetes, treatment with alagebrium appears to have favorable and advantageous effects on the biochemical, structural, pathological and functional hallmarks of diabetic nephropathy. The renoprotective effects of alagebrium in preclinical models favor the evaluation of this drug in patients with type I diabetes.