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NCT ID: NCT01504633 Active, not recruiting - Clinical trials for Cognitive Ability, General

Nutrigenomics, PUFA, Iron and Cognition Amongst Under-two-year-old Indonesian Children

NUPICO
Start date: December 2011
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Rationale: Review on the positive effect of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA), especially docosahexanoic acid (DHA), supplementation on cognitive function in human using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) showed that results in RCTs were mixed and inconsistent. It has been suggested that the effect may be subtle, which is currently difficult to detect, but could be significant, or there may be individual variation which mediate the effect. Objectives: This study aims to assess gene-nutrient inter-relation in explaining the effect of LCPUFAs i.e. DHA and/or iron on cognitive functioning of children <24mo in Indonesia. Specifically the study's objectives are: (1) to assess effect of LCPUFA (as DHA oil) and iron (as iron supplement) in altering gene expressions, and (2) to assess the mediating effect of genes involved in fatty acid and iron metabolism in improving serum LCPUFA, alpha-linolenic acids (ALA), DHA and cognitive function. Study design and study population: The study is a double-blind randomized controlled trial with children aged less than 24 months (window of opportunity). The study area is in East Lombok district, in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia where nutrient intake including iron and presumably LCPUFA, is not optimal. Intervention: The study is an intervention study, consisting of four groups: DHA, iron, DHA+iron, and placebo (60 subjects/group = 240 subjects in total). Capsule containing 100mg/d DHA or its placebo and syrup containing 16mg/d iron will be given daily for 24 weeks. Before and after the intervention child cognition (as Bayley Mental Developmental Index or MDI score), serum PUFA level, iron status (haemoglobin, transferrin receptor, ferritin), inflammation status (CRP, AGP), gene expression profiles, and potential confounders of child cognition such as lengt-for-age, weight-for-length, and weight-for-age Z-scores, stimulation/home environment, maternal characteristics will be collected. Study outcome: The primary study outcomes will be cognitive score (as Bayley Mental Developmental Index or MDI score) and gene expression profiles. Secondary study outcomes will be serum PUFA level, iron status (haemoglobin, TfR, ferritin). Nature and extent of the burden and risks benefit and group relatedness: Subjects, who will be included into the study will invest 14 hours. The consumption of iron is not associated with any increased risk of iron overload both for infectious (including malaria) and chronic diseases nor consumption of n-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA exceed the US Food and Drug Administrator (FDA) Generally Recognized as Save (GRAS) limit. Venous blood of 5 mL will be drawn at baseline and endline. During screening, children with severe anaemia (Hb<70g/L) will be excluded from the study and referred to the local public health center for further treatment.

NCT ID: NCT01460472 Active, not recruiting - NSCLC Clinical Trials

Immunotherapy With Racotumomab in Advanced Lung Cancer

Start date: September 2010
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

This is a prospective, randomized, open label, parallel-group, multicenter phase III study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of active specific immunotherapy with racotumomab plus best supportive care versus best supportive care in patients with advanced NSCLC who have achieved an Objective Response (Partial or Complete Response) or Stable Disease with standard first-line treatment. Also immunological parameters will be evaluated. Best supportive therapy will be administered to all patients in the study according to institutional standards and includes any subsequent onco-specific therapies. 1082 patients will be included in the study, with non-small cell lung cancer in stages IIIA (non-resectable), IIIB or IV.

NCT ID: NCT01135056 Active, not recruiting - Clinical trials for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Study to Compare Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) Versus Sorafenib in Locally Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

SIRveNIB
Start date: July 2010
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of SIRT as compared with Sorafenib in patients with locally advanced liver cancer in terms of overall survival (OS). The Study null hypothesis is, there is no difference in overall survival between patients receiving SIRT and those receiving Sorafenib therapy.

NCT ID: NCT00966628 Active, not recruiting - Clinical trials for Dengue Shock Syndrome

Effect of Hypertonic Sodium Lactate on sVCAM-1 Level as Surrogate Marker of Endothelial Capillary Leakage in Pediatric Dengue Shock Syndrome Patients (DSS)

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

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS) are among the leading causes of pediatric hospitalization in Asia.Mortality rates range from 1% at centres experienced in fluid resuscitation, to upto 44% in established shock.The mainstay of DSS treatment is prompt, vigorous fluid resuscitation with isotonic crystalloid solutions, followed by plasma or colloid solutions for profound or continuing shock. However, this administration is often associated with fluid overload and induces edema in these patients. Hence, we planned a parallel, randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy and safety of solution containing half molar sodium lactate (Totilacâ„¢) with standard treatment(isotonic crystalloid Ringer's Lactate) in pediatric Dengue Shock Syndrome patients, using plasma soluble Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule(sVCAM-1) levels as an indicator. Hypertonic solutions restore hemodynamic status rapidly with increased cardiac performance and improved tissue perfusion. This is obtained with much smaller volumes.We plan to assess the efficacy and safety of hypertonic sodium lactate in resuscitation of DHF/DSS patients.

NCT ID: NCT00957086 Active, not recruiting - Clinical trials for Carcinoma, Squamous Cell of Head and Neck

Study of Post-Op Adjuvant Concurrent Chemo-RT With or Without Nimotuzumab for Head & Neck Cancer

Start date: August 13, 2009
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

The aim of the study is to improve the loco-regional control rate and overall survival of locally advanced head and neck squamous carcinoma (HNSCC). The investigators hypothesize that the addition of nimotuzumab (a recombinant humanized murine immune antibody that blocks both epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor (TGF)) to the current gold standard of concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) (7)(8), an adjuvant setting in patients after resection of their locally advanced HNSCC will confer therapeutic advantage.

NCT ID: NCT00565708 Active, not recruiting - Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trials

Aspirin for Dukes C and High Risk Dukes B Colorectal Cancers

ASCOLT
Start date: December 2008
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

We hypothesize through this randomized, placebo-controlled adjuvant study, that Aspirin in patients with dukes C or high risk dukes B colorectal cancer (ASCOLT) can improve survival in this patient population over placebo control. If indeed found to be beneficial, because aspirin is cheap and easy to administer, it will positively impact the lives of many individuals in Asia and globally. STUDY OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of Aspirin against placebo control in patients with dukes C or high risk dukes B colorectal cancer in terms of Disease Free Survival (DFS) and Overall Survival (OS) Primary endpoints - DFS among all eligible subjects (high risk Dukes B colon cancer, Dukes C colon cancer and rectal cancer patient sub-groups); - DFS among patients with colon cancer (high-risk Dukes B and Dukes C colon cancer). Secondary endpoints - Overall survival (OS) over 5 years - DFS and OS in - Chinese, Malay, Indian and other ethnic groups - Resected high risk Dukes B colon cancer, Dukes C colon cancer and rectal cancer sub-groups, individually - Compliant versus non-compliant subjects - PIK3CA mutated tumors (where samples are available)