Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Leisure Time Activity and Nutrition Program (LEAN)
The purpose of this investigation is to conduct an 8-week pilot study to examine the effects of two different leisure-time activity prescriptions on dietary intake, leisure-time activities, and weight loss in 26 adults receiving a standard 8-week behavioural weight loss intervention. Official Title The Effects of Two Different Leisure-Time Activity…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Non-Invasive Targeted Electronic Pain Control Device (“Biowave System”) Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Symptomatic Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common condition, which extols a large cost to society from lost wages.The Biowave System was developed by Biowave Corporation (Biowave), Norwalk, CT. Two wires emanate from the unit. The feed wire is attached to a large disposable input pad ("Feed Electrode"). The return wire is…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Early Pregnancy Antioxidant Supplementation in the Prevention of Preeclampsia
Use of Juice+ food supplements, when initiated in the first trimester and used continuously thereafter, will result in a lower incidence of preeclampsia and pregnancy complications. Study sponsored by National Safety Associates, LLC. Official Title Minimising Early Pregnancy Oxidative Stress to Maximise Healthy Pregnancy Outcome: Reducing Preeclampsia and Reproductive Loss…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases bone formation and thereby improves bone density and bone strength in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. However, prolonged PTH treatment increases bone formation less and less over time. This study will test whether increasing the daily dose of PTH sustains its ability to improve bone formation, and…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
Effect of Fluvastatin on Biomarkers in Women Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ or Stage I Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Collecting samples of blood and tissue from patients with cancer to study in the laboratory may help doctors learn how fluvastatin effects biomarkers related to breast cancer.PURPOSE: This randomised phase II trial is studying how fluvastatin effects biomarkers in women undergoing surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ or stage…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Osteoporosis Choice Decision Aid for Use of Bisphosphonates in Postmenopausal Women
To develop a decision aid to support the decision to use (or not use) bisphosphonates in postmenopausal women at risk for osteoporotic fractures, and to assess the impact of the decision aid on start and six month adherence to bisphosphonates. Official Title Wiser Choices in Osteoporosis Trial: The OSTEOPOROSIS CHOICE…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
AZD0530 Phase II Study in Patients With Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The main purpose of this study is to determine if AZD0530 can improve the efficacy of standard chemotherapy for the treatment of ovarian cancer. Official Title A Phase II, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Centre, Randomised Study of AZD0530 in Patients With Advanced Ovarian Cancer Sensitive to Platinum-Based Chemotherapy. Conditions Ovarian Neoplasms…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
The ALK Grass Tablet in Subjects with Hayfever
This trial is performed to assess the efficacy and safety of the ALK Grass tablet for treatment of grass pollen induced rhinoconjunctivitis (hayfever). Official Title A Randomised, Parallel-Group, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of ALK Grass Tablet in Subjects With Seasonal Grass Pollen Induced Rhinoconjunctivitis.
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
ASP2151 in Subjects With Recurrent Episodes of Genital Herpes
A study of ASP2151 in subjects with recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes. Official Title A Phase II, Dose-Finding Study With ASP2151 in Subjects With Recurrent Episodes of Genital Herpes Conditions Herpes Genitalis Study Type Interventional Study Design Treatment, Randomised, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Placebo…
