Bone
01 Jan 2013
Literacy in Arthritis Management
This study will test a new patient education program designed for people who do not read well. It will also look at how poor reading skills affect a person’s health and how people who do not read well learn best. We will randomly assign patients who have a rheumatic condition…
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
Ozone and Rhinovirus-Induced Disease in Asthmatics
In the U.S., morbidity associated with human rhinovirus (RV) infection represents a major health problem. In asthmatics, up to 80% of asthma exacerbations are associated with upper respiratory infections. Despite evidence that environmental oxidant pollutants, such as ozone, may increase the severity of viral disease, the mechanisms underlying such an…
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
Role of Role of Genetic Factors in the Development of Lung Disease
This study is designed to evaluate the genetics involved in the development of lung disease by surveying genes involved in the process of breathing and examining the genes in lung cells of patients with lung disease. Official Title Role of Genetic Factors in the Pathogenesis of Lung Disease Conditions –…
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
Sample Collections from the Airways of Asthmatic Patients
Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is a procedure which involves passing a pencil-thin tube into the lung in order to collect fluid and cells from the airways. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy can collect cells from the walls of airways by gently brushing them (bronchial brushing). In addition, squirting small amounts of sterile water in to…
Gastro
01 Jan 2013
Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage Study
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous pantoprazole in the prevention of rebleeding in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer disease after successful endoscopic hemostatic therapy. Official Title An efficacy and safety study of intravenous pantoprazole in the prevention of recurrent peptic ulcer bleeding after successful hemostasis. Conditions – Peptic…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Treatment for Men who are Abusive to Their Partners
The purpose of the study is to develop an individual behavior therapy for men who are violent toward their partners and to compare the individual treatment to standard group treatment. Official Title Behavior Therapy for Partner Violent Men Conditions – Domestic Violence Study Type Interventional Study Design Treatment, Randomized,…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Clinician Managed Interpersonal Psychotherapy
This study will compare the long-term effectiveness of Clinician-Managed Interpersonal Psychotherapy (CM-IPT) and standard IPT for treatment of postpartum depression. It will also evaluate the acute effectiveness of CM-IPT for postpartum depression. Official Title Conditions – Depression, Postpartum Study Type Interventional Study Design Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control,…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Clinical Trial of Estrogen for Postpartum Depression
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 17 beta-estradiol, a form of estrogen, in treating women with postpartum depression (PPD). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 17 beta-estradiol, a form of estrogen, in treating women with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD causes…
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
Study of the Disease Process of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Pulmonary lymphoangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a destructive lung disease typically affecting women of childbearing age. Currently, there is no effective therapy for the disease and the prognosis is poor. Official Title Characterization of the Pathogenesis of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) Conditions – Leiomyomatosis- Lung Disease- Pneumothorax- Tuberous Sclerosis Study Type Observational Study…
