Children's health
01 Jan 2013
Safety Study of CSL Limited’s Influenza Virus Vaccine in the Paediatric Population
A Phase IV, Open Label, Multi-Centre Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of CSL Limited's Influenza Virus Vaccine in a Paediatric Population Aged >=…
Blood
01 Jan 2013
A Study Evaluating Safety and Immunogenicity of Meningococcal B rLP2086 Vaccine in Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of an investigational meningococcal B rLP2086 vaccine in adolescents aged 11 to 18…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury of the Transplanted Kidney
Measurement of reactive oxygen species production and antioxidant system status before and directly after reperfusion of the transplanted kidney and influence of oxidant stress on kidney function in 2 and 6 weeks.
Official TitleThe Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury of the Transplanted Kidney.
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Using Donor Stem Cells and Alemtuzumab to Prevent Organ Rejection in Kidney Transplant Patients
Alemtuzumab is a man-made antibody used to treat certain blood disorders. This study will evaluate treatment of kidney transplant recipients with alemtuzumab and other immune system suppressing medications with or without infusions of bone marrow stem cells from the kidney donor. The purpose of this study is to find out…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Far Infrared Treatment for Kidney Diseases
Renal failure or kidney failure is a situation in which the kidneys fail to function adequately. It is divided into acute and chronic forms; either form may be due to a large number of other medical problems. Official Title Phase 1 Study to Examine the Use of Far Infrared Radiation…
Gastro
01 Jan 2013
The Effects of Reducing Stomach Acid on Post-Tonsillectomy Pain
This study was designed to determine whether post-operative pain following a tonsillectomy can be reduced by adding an antacid-like medication to the medications taken after surgery. It is hypothesised that even a small amount of stomach acid backing up and entering the mouth can increase post-tonsillectomy pain. Therefore, the use…
Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Effect of Growth Hormone on Insulin Signaling in Muscle Tissue
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a physiological bolus of growth hormone on insulin signaling pathways in muscle tissue in healthy lean men. Official Title The Effect of a Physiological Bolus of Growth Hormone (GH) on Insulin Signaling Pathways in Muscle Tissue From Healthy Adults…
Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Thyroxine Titration Study
The aim of the study is to examine the effects of fine titration of thyroxine dosage on symptoms of hypothyroidism, wellbeing and quality of life. The hypothesis is that symptoms of hypothyroidism, wellbeing and quality of life will be improved in thyroxine-treated subjects when serum thyrotropin (TSH) is suppressed and/or…
Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Trial of Growth Hormone Therapy in Paediatric Crohn’s Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether taking a growth hormone (GH) drug called somatropin causes the intestine of a person with Crohn’s disease (CD) to heal faster when compared to a person with Crohn’s disease that does not receive growth hormone drug. Official Title A Phase II…
