Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Treatment for First-Episode Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to see if the newest class of antipsychotic medications can improve the course of patients with first-episode schizophrenia. Official Title Preventing Morbidity in First-Episode Schizophrenia Conditions – Schizophrenia Study Type Interventional Study Design Treatment, Randomized Further Details Schizophrenia patients generally respond very well…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Genetic Study of Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to understand the role of genetics in the development of schizophrenia by studying heritable traits in families where at least one member has schizophrenia. Official Title A Neurobiological Investigation of Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Their Siblings Conditions – Psychotic Disorder- Schizoaffective Disorder-…
Gastro
01 Jan 2013
Metformin to Treat Obesity in Children with Insulin Resistance
This study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the medicine metformin to help overweight children control their food intake, weight, insulin, cholesterol, and triglyceride (blood fat) levels. Obesity and high insulin levels can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels and heart disease. Metformin-approved by…
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Clinical Network (ARDSNet)
To assess rapidly innovative treatment methods in patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome as well as those at risk of developing ARDS. To establish a network of interactive Critical Care Treatment Groups (CCTG) to establish and maintain the required infrastructure to perform multiple therapeutic trials that may involve investigational drugs,…
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
Study of Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Preterm Infants
This multicenter trial tests whether inhaled nitric oxide will reduce death or the need for oxygen at 36 weeks postmenstrual age in preterm infants with severe lung disease. Official Title Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Preterm Infants With Severe Respiratory Failure Conditions – Respiratory Distress Syndrome- Infant, premature- Sepsis- Pneumonia-…
Gastro
01 Jan 2013
Cognitive Therapy for Binge-Eating Disorder
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a CD-ROM-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to traditional manual-based group therapy for obese individuals with binge-eating disorder (BED) and other unhealthy eating behaviors. A second goal is to encourage a healthy lifestyle in patients with BED. Official Title Cognitive Therapy…
Gastro
01 Jan 2013
The Safety and Effectiveness of Low and High Carbohydrate Diets
This study will compare the safety and the effectiveness of a low carbohydrate diet (Atkins diet) with a high carbohydrate diet (conventional USDA diet). Official Title The Safety and Efficacy of Low and High Carbohydrate Diets Conditions – Obesity Study Type Interventional Study Design Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled,…
Gastro
01 Jan 2013
FFA Metabolism in Different Types of Human Obesity
We will give intravenous fat molecules to help us understand how the fat that is released from peoples fat cells is used. This will be done when people are eating, not eating and walking. Official Title Conditions – Obesity Study Type Observational Study Design Natural History, Cross-Sectional, Defined Population, Prospective…
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
Treatment of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis with Pentoxifylline
Sarcoidosis is a disease most commonly affecting the lungs, but it can also involve lymph nodes, skin, liver, spleen, eyes, bones, and glands. The cause of the disease is unknown. When it occurs it can produce an inflammatory reaction leading to irreversible organ damage and disability. Official Title Conditions –…
