Viral Infections Clinical Trials
A listing of Viral Infections medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 21 clinical trials
Phase 1 Study of Convalescent Plasma for Severely ill Mechanically Ventilated Participants with COVID-19 Caused by SARS-CoV-2
The purpose of this study is to develop a possible new treatment for COVID-19 disease which uses antibodies against this virus. Antibodies are natural proteins made by the body that attack viruses and other germs. These antibodies are found in plasma, the yellow, clear part of the blood.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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Phase I trial for the Prevention of Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) with Cyclosporine in Patients with Moderate COVID-19
The reason this is important for people afflicted with the COVID-19 virus is that an over active immune system leading to cytokine release syndrome is thought to cause death in some patients. The long-term goal of this research is to learn if Cyclosporine can prevent or decrease the risk of …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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Changes in Bone Quality Sarcopenia and Fat Distribution in HIV/HCV Patients after HCV Therapy
Coinfection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) is common among HIV infected patients. HIV exacerbates HCV-related metabolic complications, and coinfected patients have a higher risk of sarcopenia, visceral adiposity, hepatic steatosis, and bone fracture than those with HCV alone, HIV alone, or uninfected persons.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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HOPE in Action Prospective Multicenter Clinical Trial of HIV+ Deceased Donor Kidney Transplants for HIV+ Recipients
Use of an HIV+ deceased donor could increase the risk of death, transplant-related or HIV-related complications; alternatively with effective antiretroviral treatment and careful HIV+ donor selection, these risks may be comparable to kidney transplant using an HIV-negative donor. We hypothesize that receiving a kidney transplant from an HIV+ donor will …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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Testing Novel Pharmacogenetic and Adherence Optimization Treatments to Improve the Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Treatments for Smokers with HIV
The research study is being conducted to examine the effects of personalized smoking cessation medication treatment in order to help people with HIV/AIDS to quit smoking. During the study, participants will take either varenicline (brand name Chantix®) or use the nicotine patch, and they will receive smoking cessation therapy with …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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MRI Assessment of Hip Fracture Risk and Therapy Response in HIV/HCV Coinfection
A consensus exists that infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or the hepatis C virus (HCV) increases the likelihood of fracture risk. Co-infection with HIV and HCV is prevalent - - one third of infected HIV patients are also infected with HCV) - - thus the risk of hip …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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Evaluation of in vivo Neuroinflammation Using 18F-NOS (PET/CT) in HIV Positive and Negative Subjects with Opioid Use Disorder and Healthy Controls
Study Purpose: The goal of this study is to learn more about how opiate use and HIV affects inflammation in the brain. We will study this using a type of Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT) scan using a radioactive imaging drug called 18F-NOS that can be used to measure inflammation in …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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Technology for Detection of SARS-Cov-2 in HIV-Positive Cancer Patients
For example, it may be that people who already have other illnesses such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), cancer, or other infections may be more likely to get very sick if they also get COVID-19. To check for some such infections, we will take mucus samples from each person’s …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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Using Natural Language Processing to Identify Depression in Patients with HIV
The purpose of this study is to develop algorithms that may help detect depressive symptoms in social media posts, specifically among men who have sex with men and who have HIV.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Effects of Meal Timing Among Obese Individuals
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE We are currently screening for this study, but all in-person visits are on hold until the COVID-19 virus state of emergency is lifted. The timing of food consumption is now recognized as a significant contributor to body weight regulation and metabolic functioning.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
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