Bone
01 Jan 2013
Growth Hormone Therapy in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Growth deficiency is a key feature of severe Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and a frequent feature of mild to moderate forms of the disease. The reason that children with OI are short is not fully understood. We do know that details such as the number of fractures suffered or the type…
Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Testosterone-Driven Growth-Hormone (GH) Secretion in Aging Men
This study is being done to understand how testosterone, the major male sex hormone, controls the pituitary gland’s secretion of growth hormone (GH). GH is an important metabolic hormone, which controls sugar; fat and protein use in the body and maintains muscle strength and bone calcium content. Both testosterone and…
Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Efficacy of FWGE in Combination With Hormone Therapy for the Treatment of Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Patients
We propose in this study to treat hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) patients., with a novel preparation of fermented wheat germ nutriment (FWGE), in combination with the 1st line hormone therapy, the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), which stopped being effective. The study will be conducted during two years with 60…
Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Thyroid and Glucose and Energy Metabolism
This study will examine how two thyroid preparations-levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3)-affect fat and cholesterol metabolism, blood sugar regulation, and thyrotropin secretion in patients who have had their thyroid gland removed. Results of the study may help in the development of better therapies to optimise blood sugar and cholesterol levels…
Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Consequence of Lifetime Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency
The primary goal of this proposal is to determine the consequences of life-long lack of GH on body composition, muscle strength, cardiovascular status, cardiovascular risk factors, thyroid status and bone density and metabolism, and to test which of these parameters are reversed by a 6-month course of GH replacement therapy.
Gastro
01 Jan 2013
Effect of Prevacid on Prostaglandin Levels in Patient With Stress Ulcer
The purpose of this study is to measure the prostaglandin levels in patients with stress ulcer and the effect of Prevacid on prostaglandin levels in patients with stress ulcer. Official Title Effect of Prevacid on Prostaglandin Levels in the Gastric Mucosa of Patients With Stress Ulcer. Conditions Stomach…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Effect of Coffee on Gastro-Oesophageal Disease in Patients With Symptoms of Reflux
Investigation evaluating the effect of coffee on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Official Title Effect of Coffee on Gastro-Esophageal Disease in Patients With Symptoms of Reflux. Conditions GERD Study Type Interventional Study Design Supportive Care, Open Label, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study. Further Details Primary Outcome Measures: Coffee leads…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
A New Treatment for Auditory Hallucinations -Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
TMS is a potential treatment for people with schizophrenia and treatment-resistant auditory hallucinations (hearing voices). Magnetic fields are used to stimulate the brain via a simple coil held to the head. Several studies have reported that TMS was able to reduce auditory hallucinations. Research to date has found TMS to…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) A New Treatment for Adolescents with Depression
Physical treatments are an important part of therapy for depression for many people. The physical treatments currently available are antidepressant medications and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), both or which are helpful to many people. A third option is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This is currently only offered through research studies. TMS…
