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- COPD (chronic lung disease)
Genetic Variation in IgG in Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Testing how a genetic change in alpha-1 antitrypsin affects immune and lung responses to a pneumonia
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · Get directions →
The goal of this study is to learn whether patients who have a genetic mutation in the genes that cause alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency also have genetic variation in nearby genes that can increase risk for reduced immune function and respiratory infections. To investigate this hypothesis, we will compare immune responses to the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20, Pfizer) between participants who have one abnormal copy of the SERPINA1 gene and either no COPD exacerbations, vs those with 2 or more COPD exacerbations in the past year.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability Study of Lunsekimig Compared With Placebo in Adult Participants With Inadequately Controlled Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Characterized by an Eosinophilic Phenotype
Testing a shot versus placebo for COPD symptoms in adults with high eosinophils
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham- Site Number : 8400003 · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a parallel, Phase 2b/Phase 3, 3-arm study to investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of subcutaneous (SC) treatment with lunsekimig compared with placebo in adult participants (aged 40 to 80 years, inclusive) with inadequately controlled Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by an eosinophilic phenotype. Participation to the study consists of 3 periods: * Screening period of up to 4 weeks * Randomized intervention period of approximately 48 weeks * Follow-up period: Approximately 8 weeks The study duration will be up to 60 weeks.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
A Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety of Astegolimab in Participants With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Testing the long-term safety of astegolimab in people with COPD
📍 UAB Lung Health Center · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to assess the long-term safety and to explore the efficacy of astegolimab in participants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have completed the 52-week placebo-controlled treatment period in parent studies GB43311 or GB44332.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab in Adult Participants With Moderate to Very Severe COPD (D5241C00006)
Testing whether tezepelumab is safe and works for adults with COPD
📍 Research Site · Foley, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab in Adults with Moderate to Very Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COPD (chronic lung disease)Asthma
The Effects of Positive Airway Pressure on the Mucolytic Effects of NAC (TEAM)
Testing whether positive airway pressure helps a lung medicine (NAC) reach mucus plugs in asthma or
📍 UCSF Airway Clinical Research Center · San Francisco, CA · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if positive pressure during inspiration will improve penetration of aerosolized N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) into airway mucus plugs in the lungs of patients with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does delivery of aerosolized NAC with positive inspiratory pressure have a greater effect on mucus plug burden in the lungs than delivery of NAC without positive pressure.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
Depemokimab as an Extended treatmeNt Duration Biologic in Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Type 2 Inflammation (ENDURA-2)
Testing a medicine added to standard care for moderate to severe COPD
📍 GSK Investigational Site · Sheffield, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
Depemokimab is being developed as a treatment for individuals with moderate to severe COPD. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of depemokimab compared as an add-on medicine in participants with uncontrolled moderate to severe COPD with type 2 inflammation.
- Sickle cell disease
The Efficacy and Safety of Rilzabrutinib in Participants Aged 10 to 65 Years With Sickle-cell Disease
Testing rilzabrutinib for safety and effectiveness in sickle-cell disease
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham- Site Number : 8400003 · Birmingham, AL · +15 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, flexible-adaptive, group-sequential study (Part A), followed by an open-label LTE period (Part B) to investigate the efficacy, and safety of rilzabrutinib in participants with sickle-cell disease (SCD). Study details include: * Study duration: a 52-week double-blind period (Part A), followed by an open-label LTE period (Part B).
- Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure
Impact GLP-1 Agonists Following Bariatric
Testing whether GLP-1 medicines after bariatric surgery affect weight and blood sugar
📍 University of Missouri Hospital · Columbia, MO · Get directions →
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels through improved insulin sensitivity and release of insulin from the pancreas, control hunger, induce satiety and plays a role in the metabolic health of a person. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) have been shown to be effective in achieving weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes while improving blood glucose control.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh blood pressure
EASi-PROTKT™ - A Study to Test Vicadrostat (BI 690517) Taken Together With Empagliflozin in People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease
Testing a drug taken with empagliflozin in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease
📍 Pinnacle Research Group, LLC · Anniston, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is open to adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. People can join the study if they have these conditions and do not have a history of heart failure.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
Multi-Center Clean Air Randomized Controlled Trial in COPD
Testing whether using an air cleaner improves COPD symptoms and quality of life
📍 University of Alabama, Lung Health Center · Birmingham, AL · +10 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a multi-center randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of an air cleaner intervention aimed at improving indoor air quality on reducing COPD exacerbation risk and improving quality of life, functional status, rescue medication use.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability Study of Lunsekimig Compared With Placebo in Adult Participants With Inadequately Controlled Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Characterized by an Eosinophilic Phenotype
Testing a skin injection to treat long-term COPD in adults with high eosinophils
📍 Chandler Clinical Research Trials- Site Number : 8400025 · Chandler, AZ · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a parallel, Phase 2b/Phase 3, 3-arm study to investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of subcutaneous (SC) treatment with lunsekimig compared with placebo in adult participants (aged 40 to 80 years, inclusive) with inadequately controlled Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by an eosinophilic phenotype. Participation to the study consists of 3 periods: * Screening period of up to 4 weeks * Randomized intervention period of approximately 48 weeks * Follow-up period: Approximately 8 weeks The study duration will be up to 60 weeks.
- Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure
Cardiovascular Effects of Angiotensin-(1-7) in Obesity Hypertension
Testing whether angiotensin-(1-7) affects heart health in people with obesity and high blood
📍 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Hershey, PA · Get directions →
Obesity is a global health concern that is associated with high blood pressure and an increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to find out if the investigational drug angiotensin-(1-7) can improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity and high blood pressure.
- High blood pressure
A Study Comparing the Clinical Benefit of Finerenone Versus a Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) of Extended-Release Torsemide and Spironolactone in Patients With Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease
Comparing finerenone versus two-fluid pill combination for high blood pressure and chronic kidney
📍 Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Vienna, VA · Get directions →
A study Comparing the Clinical Benefit of Finerenone Versus a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) of Extended-Release Torsemide and Spironolactone in Patients with Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
Depemokimab as an Extended treatmeNt Duration Biologic in Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Type 2 Inflammation (ENDURA -1)
Testing an add-on medicine to treat moderate to severe COPD with type 2 inflammation
📍 GSK Investigational Site · Loxahatchee Groves, FL · +3 more US sites · Get directions →
Depemokimab is being developed as a treatment for individuals with moderate to severe COPD. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of depemokimab as an add-on medicine in participants with uncontrolled moderate to severe COPD with type 2 inflammation.
- Sickle cell disease
Prophylactic Transfusion In Pregnant in Women With Sickle Cell Disease
Testing whether routine red blood cell transfusions in pregnancy reduce sickle cell flare-ups or
📍 Grady Health System · Atlanta, GA · Get directions →
The goal of this study is to determine if there is a positive effect of prophylactic red blood cell (RBC) transfusion of leukoreduced, ABO, Rh (D/Cc/Ee) and Kell matched blood compared to standard of care on the number of episodes of acute sickle cell disease (SCD) manifestations or pregnancy-related complications requiring acute health care encounters (acute care/ER/Hospital visits) or resulting in death over the entirety of pregnancy until 2 months post-partum in women with SCD. RBC transfusion is the only disease-modifying therapy for pregnant women with SCD, and it is considered a standard treatment option however, there exists no consensus on the role of transfusion therapy in preventing SCD-related pregnancy complications.
- Sickle cell disease
Study of a Single Dose of a 21-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Children and Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease
Testing a single pneumococcal vaccine dose in children with sickle cell disease
📍 Site # 8400006 · Atlanta, GA · +4 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to measure whether PCV21 vaccine (investigational pneumococcal vaccine) is safe and can help the body to develop germ-fighting agents called "antibodies" (immunogenicity) compared with 20vPCV (licensed pneumococcal vaccine) when given as a single dose to children aged 2 to 17 years with sickle cell disease who had received or not a previous vaccination with pneumococcal conjugate or pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Budesonide, Glycopyrronium and Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dosed Inhaler on Cardiopulmonary Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Comparing inhalers to see how triple breathing medicine affects heart and lung outcomes in COPD
📍 Research Site · Athens, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study will evaluate the effect of triple ICS/LAMA/LABA therapy with BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg on cardiopulmonary outcomes relative to LAMA/LABA therapy with GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg in a population with COPD and elevated cardiopulmonary risk.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)💵 May compensate
Effect of the Inhaled Triple Therapies Over the Small Airway in Biomass Exposure
Comparing inhaled triple versus double medicines for COPD lung airways after wood smoke exposure
📍 Insituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas" · Mexico City, Tlalpan · Get directions →
This phase IV randomized controlled clinical trial intend to compare the effect of three close standard inhaled triple therapies and one close standard inhaled double therapy on the small airway in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD-B) and chronic bronchitis without obstruction (BCNO) exposed to wood smoke. The treatment phase duration is of 3 months.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
Compare the Effects of Nebulizer Versus Inhaler Based Therapy for COPD Using Long-acting Bronchodilators
Comparing nebulizer and inhaler treatments for COPD symptoms
📍 The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine · Knoxville, TN · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of inhaled bronchodilators delivered via nebulizers vs. dry powder inhalers (DPIs) in symptomatic participants with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who have airflow obstruction (FEV1/FVC ≤ 70%) and show significant air trapping (RV ≥ 120% of predicted).
- Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure💵 May compensate
Optimizing Portal Hypertension With TIPS and Interval Metabolic Surgery for Advanced Liver Disease
Testing treatments to lower high pressure in liver veins in people with advanced liver disease and
📍 Cleveland Clinic Main Campus · Cleveland, OH · Get directions →
Cirrhosis is a form of advanced liver disease that can lead to serious complications, especially when combined with severe obesity. Many patients with cirrhosis also develop a condition called clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH), which is increased pressure in the veins of the liver.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-07275315 in People With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Testing how a study medicine affects safety and symptoms in people with COPD
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham Lung Health Center · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects and safety of the study medicine PF-07275315 for the potential treatment of COPD. COPD is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe, which negatively impacts the quality of life and functioning of people who are affected.
- Sickle cell disease
A Research Study Looking at Long-term Treatment With Etavopivat in People With Sickle Cell Disease or Thalassaemia
Testing long-term treatment with a new medicine for sickle cell or thalassaemia
📍 Univ of Alabama Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · +38 more US sites · Get directions →
Etavopivat is a new medicine under development for treating blood disorders like sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. Sickle cell disease and thalassaemia are inherited blood disorders that affect haemoglobin.
- Sickle cell disease
Determination of Red Cell Survival in Sickle Cell Disease and Other Hemoglobinopathies Using Biotin Labeling
Measuring how long red blood cells last in sickle cell disease
📍 National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · Bethesda, MD · Get directions →
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder of the blood. SCD causes red blood cells (RBCs) to die early.
- Sickle cell disease
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Crizanlizumab (5 mg/kg) Compared With Placebo in Adolescent and Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patients Who Experience Frequent Vaso-Occlusive Crises (SPARKLE)
Testing a drug infusion versus placebo to treat frequent pain crises in sickle cell disease
📍 University Of Alabama · Birmingham, AL · +13 more US sites · Get directions →
A phase III, multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study to assess efficacy and safety of crizanlizumab (5 mg/kg) versus placebo, with or without hydroxyurea/hydroxycarbamide therapy, in adolescent and adult Sickle Cell Disease patients with frequent vaso-occlusive crises.
- Sickle cell disease
Effectiveness of Nontraditional Hydroxyurea Algorithms: Novel and Clinical Evaluations (ENHANCE)
Testing different ways to use hydroxyurea for treating sickle cell anemia
📍 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH · Get directions →
The main reason for this research study is to learn more about hydroxyurea and the treatment of sickle cell anemia (SCA). Hydroxyurea is a medication that has been studied for many years and has been shown to provide benefits for people with SCA.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
eValuating the Efficacy and Safety of InitiatinG depemokImab earLy therApy iN Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) With Type 2 Inflammation
Testing an add-on medicine started early to treat COPD with type 2 inflammation
📍 GSK Investigational Site · Doral, FL · Get directions →
Depemokimab is being developed as a treatment for individuals with moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD). The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of early initiation of depemokimab as an add-on medicine in participants with moderate to severe COPD with type 2 inflammation.
- Sickle cell disease
A Study to Evaluate How Well Etavopivat Works in People With Sickle Cell Disease
Testing how well etavopivat lowers painful sickle cell crises and organ damage
📍 Uni of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is conducted to confirm whether etavopivat works well at reducing the number of Vaso-occlusive crisis VOCs (sickle cell pain crises) caused by obstructions in blood vessels in adults and adolescents living with sickle cell disease. The study will also evaluate how well etavopivat can reduce the damage to different organs, improve your exercise tolerance and reduce fatigue in people with sickle cell disease.The participants will either get etavopivat or placebo.
- Sickle cell disease
Clinical and Biomarker Effects of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate in Females With Sickle Cell Disease
Testing an injectable birth control shot to reduce pain in women with sickle cell disease
📍 Emory University · Atlanta, GA · +1 more US site · Get directions →
This research is being conducted to see if using an injectable contraception, Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera), can reduce the pain experienced by women with sickle cell disease. Participants in this study will be adult women with sickle cell disease who regularly experience sickle cell pain.
- High blood pressureKidney disease
A Phase III Renal Outcomes and Cardiovascular Mortality Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat in Combination With Dapagliflozin in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure
Testing the effects and safety of a drug combo on kidney and heart death in people with chronic
📍 Research Site · Fairhope, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
International, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled and Event-driven study to assess efficacy, safety and Tolerability of Baxdrostat in combination with Dapagliflozin on renal outcomes and cardiovascular mortality in participants with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure
- Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure
Impact of Semaglutide Withdrawal on Cardiometabolic Profile and Physiology of Energy Balance: Recovery Effects After Semaglutide Termination
Studying what happens to heart health and weight after stopping a weight-loss drug in people with
📍 Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes · Toronto, Ontario · Get directions →
Semaglutide is a medication from the class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists that promote weight loss. There is little clinical data on the best strategy to achieve weight maintenance following weight reduction induced by semaglutide.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)💵 May compensate
Feasibility, Safety and Efficacy of Nebulized Long-Acting Bronchodilators (Formoterol and Revefenacin) vs. Short-Acting Bronchodilators (Albuterol and Ipratropium) in Hospitalized Patients With AECOPD
Testing nebulized long-acting breathing medicines vs usual short-acting ones in hospitalized COPD
📍 University of Tennessee Medical Center · Knoxville, TN · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a combination of nebulized Formoterol and Revefenacin among patients hospitalized for AECOPD compared with standard-of-care therapy with nebulized Albuterol and Ipratropium.
- Sickle cell disease
Rollover Study for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Who Have Completed a Prior Novartis-Sponsored Crizanlizumab Study
Study allowing people with sickle cell disease who finished a prior treatment study to keep getting
📍 University Of Alabama · Birmingham, AL · +6 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a multi-center multi-national rollover study to allow continued access to crizanlizumab for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) who are on crizanlizumab treatment in a Novartis-sponsored study (parent study) and are benefiting from the treatment as judged by the investigator.
- Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure
Sympathetic Transduction in Obesity-associated Hypertension (OB-HTN)
Studying how the nervous system controls blood pressure in obesity and high blood pressure
📍 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, TX · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to understand how the nervous system communicates to blood vessels to increase blood pressure during stress. The study will also investigate how hypertension and obesity influence the nervous system and vascular function.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh blood pressure
PRECISION-BP: Precision Chronopharamacotherapy Targeting NP-RAAS-BP Rhythm Axis
Testing timing of blood pressure medicines in people with obesity and high blood pressure
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · Get directions →
Obese individuals have a higher prevalence of nocturnal hypertension and non-dipping blood pressure (BP). These conditions are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) events and death.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
Trial to Determine Effective Aspirin Dose in COPD
Testing what aspirin dose works best for people with COPD
📍 Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center · Baltimore, MD · Get directions →
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Current treatments for COPD focus on inhaler therapies that do not address manifestations of the disease on other organ systems.
- Sickle cell disease
A Phase 2/3 Study in Adult and Adolescent Participants With SCD
Testing safety and how well a treatment works for sickle cell in teens and adults
📍 Smilow Cancer Hospital · New Haven, CT · +23 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, efficacy, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of osivelotor.
- Sickle cell disease
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of a Single Dose of CTX001 in Participants With Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia and Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Testing the safety and effectiveness of a one-time gene-edited cell treatment for severe sickle cell
📍 New York Presbyterian Hospital - Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital · New York, NY · +2 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a single-dose, open-label study in participants with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT) or severe sickle cell disease (SCD). The study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of autologous CRISPR-Cas9 modified CD34+ human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (hHSPCs) using CTX001.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
Bronchodilators and Lung Mechanics During Exercise in COPD
Studying how breathing medicines affect lung function during exercise in people with COPD
📍 Respiratory Investigation Unit, Kingston Health Sciences Center · Kingston, Ontario · Get directions →
Bronchodilators are medications that open the bronchi to help patients with COPD to breathe better. It is still not known exactly how this effect improves shortness of breath in people with COPD.
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab in Adult Participants With Moderate to Very Severe COPD (D5241C00007)
Testing whether tezepelumab is safe and effective for adults with moderate to severe COPD
📍 Research Site · Cullman, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab in Adults with Moderate to Very Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COPD (chronic lung disease)
A Study to Investigate Airway Inflammation With Dupilumab Subcutaneously in Participants Aged ≥40 to ≤85 Years With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Testing dupilumab for airway inflammation in older adults with COPD
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham - School of Medicine- Site Number : 8400003 · Birmingham, AL · +9 more US sites · Get directions →
LPS18583 is a multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, Phase 4 study with 2 treatment groups. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of dupilumab compared with placebo on airway inflammation, resistance, and remodeling including mucus plugging and its association with improvement on lung function, exacerbations, and quality of life improvement in participants aged 40 years of age up to 85 years of age (inclusive).