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A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, four-period, cross-over study to evaluate the cognitive effects of single oral administration of roflumilast in aging-related memory impairment

Primary Objective(s):1. To determine whether aging associated cognitive impairment can be attenuated by roflumilast administration as assessed by cognitive battery tests.Secondary Objective(s):1. To determine whether brain electrical activity (ie,…

Modulation of immune function by parenteral fish oil in patients with Crohn*s disease and high inherent Tumor Necrosis Factor-alfa production, a randomized, single blinded, cross-over study

To evaluate the effect of parenteral supplementation of fishoil based emulsion (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) compared with a soy bean oil emulsion (rich in omega-6 fatty acids) on the leukocyte functions (amongst others production of TNF-α and other…

The temporal development of sensory perception of carbonated soft drinks with Stevia

The main objective is to gain insight into the temporal differences between the perceived sweetness and irritation of carbonated beverages with sucrose and/or Stevia. More specifically, objectives of part 1 of the study are:- To assess the overall…

Tryptophan depletion in Parkinson*s disease patients treated with deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus: effects on mood and motor functions.

Our objective is to assess the effect of TRP depletion on mood and behavior in PD patients treated with STN DBS. By doing, this, we hope to be able to identify risk factors for and mechanisms underlying psychiatric side effects of STN DBS.…

The full scope of oxytocinergic influences on the parental brain: Maternal
defensiveness and grandparent-child interactions

Our primary aims are 1) to test with observational and electrophysiological techniques whether intranasal oxytocin administration to mothers of young infants increases their defensive reactivity and protective approach responses in mildly…

Effect of Carbon Dioxide Enriched Ambient Air on Pharmacokinetics and Deposition In Bronchiectasis Patients Using Tobramycin Inhalation: A proof of concept study.

1. To asses (with planar imaging) whether SPECT/CT scan are feasible in assessing pulmonary deposition of inhaled tobramycin.2. To evaluate the effect of CO2 enriched ambient air on deposition of inhaled tobramycin in bronchiectasis patients.3. To…

Evaluation of two insulin regimens for control of glucocorticoid induced hyperglycemia during chemotherapy

Primary Objective: Compare achievement of glycemic control in SSI therapy and NPH insulinGlycemic control is defined as the proportion of glucose measurements within target range (Fasting target glucose 3.9 * 7.8 mmol/l. Random target glucose 3.9-10…

A Randomized Controlled Phase 3 Study of Oral Pacritinib versus Best Available Therapy in Patients with Thrombocytopenia and Primary Myelofibrosis, Post-Polycythemia Vera Myelofibrosis, or Post-Essential Thrombocythemia Myelofibrosis

The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of two dose-schedule arms(s) of pacritinib (pooled once daily [QD] and twice-daily [BID] dosing arms) with that of best available therapy (BAT) in patients with thrombocytopenia and primary…

Intra-subject reliability of non-invasive brain stimulation on lower limb motor control

The objective is to assess the intra-subject reliability of tDCS induced effects on the reaction time in the lower extremities of healthy subjects.

A single-center, open-label, randomized, 3-way crossover study to compare the rate and extent of Rivastigmine absorption from two different formulations of 7 day Rivastigmine transdermal systems (7-day RTS) with 24-hour Exelon® patches applied daily for 7 days in healthy male and female subjects.

To compare the rate and extent of rivastigmine absorption from two different formulations of 7-day rivastigmine transdermal systems (7-day RTS) with 24-hour Exelon® patch applied daily for 7 days in healthy adult male and female subjects.To assess…

Behavioral and physiological responses to sensory-specific satiety

To investigate responses of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and facial expressions to sensory-specific satiety.

A double blind, double dummy, randomized, placebo-controlled, 5 period cross-over study to examine the effect of PF-06273340 on evoked pain endpoints in healthy volunteers using pregabalin and ibuprofen as positive controls

To investigate the ability of PF-06273340 to demonstrate analgesic properties in healthy subjects for pre-specified primary endpoints using a panel of pain tests.

A randomized, open label, two-way cross-over study to determine the pharmacokinetics and safety of GP2015 following a single subcutaneous injection by an autoinjector and by a pre-filled syringe in healthy male subjects

Primary objective:To demonstrate bioequivalence of GP2015 applied by an autoinjector (delta-GP2015_50) and a pre-filled syringe (PFS) as single subcutaneous injection of 50 mg to healthy adult male subjectsSecondary objectives- To study and compare…

Intranasal administration of oxytocin in children with Prader-Willi Syndrome. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial. Effects on satiety and food intake,
and social behaviour.;Amendment: Six months open-label extension to the original study

To evaluate the effects of intranasal oxytocin compared to placebo administration on appetite, satiety and food intake.Also effects on social behavior, BMI, body composition, IGF-I levels and genetic differences (deletion / mUPD). To assess oxytocin…

A phase IV, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial to assess the effect of 12-week treatment with the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) liraglutide or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4i) sitagliptin on the cardiovascular, renal and gastrointestinal system in insulin-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).

Overarching Aim: to detail the (mechanisms underlying the) actions of GLP-1RA and DPP-4i on the cardiovascular, renal and gastrointestinal system patients with T2DM. For the sake of clarity, we divide the study objectives into 3 parts:Primary…

A Randomized, controlled, cross-over Study to assess Hypoallergenicity of an extensively hydrolyzed whey protein Infant formula in children with cow's milk allergy using amino-based infant formula as a reference.

The primary study objective is to assess the hypoallergenicity of an extensively hydroloyzed whey protein infant formula in children with cow's milk allergy.The second study objective is to assess the long-term effects on growth and tolerance…

A Randomized Controlled Phase 3 Study of Oral Pacritinib versus Best Available Therapy in Patients with Primary Myelofibrosis, Post-Polycythemia Vera Myelofibrosis, or Post-Essential Thrombocythemia Myelofibrosis

Primary Objective:To compare the efficacy of pacritinib with that of Best Available Therapy (BAT) in patients with PMF, PPV-MF, or PET-MF; the efficacy measure for this analysis is the proportion of patients achieving a * 35% reduction in spleen…

A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Induction and Maintenance Regimens of Brodalumab Compared With Placebo and Ustekinumab in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis: AMAGINE-2

The objective of this clinical research study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of brodalumab, compared with ustekinumab and placebo, for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Helium induced organ protection and the role of circulatory factors:
secretion of Caveolin to the bloodstream (HeCav) in humans.

The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether serum taken from volunteers subjected to 30 minutes of helium inhalation can protect different cell types against hypoxia-reperfusion induced damage and to investigate the role of…

The influence of Eye Movement treatment on imagery in psychosis

The objective of this study is to see wether the use of eye movement (EMDR) reduces the emotionality en vividness of imagery (mental images) above 'recall only'. This is a first study which may be the predecessor of a larger study, in…