Lungs
01 Jan 2013
Segmental Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Bronchoalveolar lavage is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure conducted by placing a fiberoptic scope into the lung of a patient, and injecting sterile water (saline) into the lung and removing. The sterile water removed contains secretions, cells, and protein from the lower respiratory tract. This sample can be analyzed to…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
Bevacizumab to Treat Inflammatory Breast Cancer
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the drug bevacizumab, in combination with doxorubicin and docetaxel, in improving survival of patients with inflammatory breast cancer. This aggressive breast cancer, which often causes a red, swollen, tender breast, is associated with a poor prognosis. Bevacizumab blocks the growth of new blood…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Meditation-Based Stress Reduction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a mindfulness meditation-based stress reduction program is useful in relieving symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Official Title Mindfulness Meditation-Based Stress Reduction in Relieving Symptoms Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis Conditions – Rheumatoid Arthritis Study Type Interventional Study Design Educational/Counseling/Training, Randomized, Open…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
Screening Tests in Detecting Colorectal Cancer
RATIONALE: Screening tests may help doctors detect cancer cells early and plan more effective treatment for colorectal cancer. Official Title Randomized Screening Study of Fecal Occult Blood Testing and Multitarget DNA-Based Assay Panel Testing Followed By Colonoscopy in the Detection of Colorectal Cancer Conditions – Colon Cancer- Rectal Cancer Study…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
Celecoxib in Preventing Breast Cancer in At-Risk Premenopausal Women
RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy uses certain drugs to try to prevent the development or recurrence of cancer. Celecoxib may be effective in preventing breast cancer in at-risk women. Official Title Phase II Chemoprevention Study of Celecoxib in Premenopausal Women at High Risk For Estrogen Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer Conditions -Breast Cancer Study…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
The Treatment and Natural History of Acromegaly
This study is directed toward acromegaly and treatment of patients with acromegaly. Acromegaly is a condition due to high levels of growth hormone in the blood. Growth hormone is responsible for the regulation of the metabolism of sugar, fat, and protein. When growth hormone levels are elevated patients may experience…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Evaluation and Intervention for the Effects of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
We propose a longitudinal study of the natural history of types III and IV osteogenesis imperfecta for children age birth to 18 years. A consistent objective throughout this tudy is to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the natural history and progression of the multiple secondary features of osteogenesis imperfecta. In…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Genetics of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints between the vertebrae of the spine and the joints between the spine and the pelvis. The purpose of this study is to collect information and blood samples from patients with AS and their relatives for use in genetic…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Therapeutic Touch for Wrist Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic touch in treating wrist fractures in women past menopause. Official Title The Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Bone Formation in Postmenopausal Women After Wrist Fracture Conditions – Osteoporosis- Fractures Study Type Interventional Study Design Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Factorial Assignment,…
