Chicago, Illinois Clinical Trials
A listing of Chicago, Illinois clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 1,108 clinical trials
Heart Transplantation - Renewal
Heart transplantation (HTx) is a well-established life-saving procedure but is associated with severe complications. Regular monitoring of heart transplant recipients is thus important for the early detection of these complications. Current standard clinical tests, however, rely on frequent invasive procedures including endomyocardial biopsies (EMB) and catheter angiography (Cath). In addition, …
The Gut Microbiome and Serum Metabolites as a Biological Mechanism Underlying Pain in Kidney Transplantation
Study Summary Nearly half (47%) of people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) whose kidney function is restored after kidney transplantation experience chronic pain compared to 19% of adults in the US general population. Pain is associated with comorbid fatigue, depression and anxiety, and withdrawal from usual physical and social activities; …
Perinatal Transmission of MDR Bacteria
We aim to conduct a prospective surveillance study of mothers and their infants born vaginally or by scheduled C-section and who are admitted to Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital to determine the prevalence of ESBL-E carriage in healthy post-partum women and the transmission rate of these strains to their infants. …
International Rapid-onset Obesity With Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation & Autonomic Dysregulation (ROHHAD) Registry
The Center for Autonomic Medicine in Pediatrics (CAMP) has collaborated with doctors from around the world to build the first International ROHHAD (Rapid-onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation and Autonomic Dysregulation) REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) Registry. This registry is an international collaboration with ROHHAD patients and their physicians recruited …
Comparison of Two Sedation Regimens for Awake Fiberoptic Intubation
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of different sedation drugs used for the awake fiberoptic intubation procedure. Benzodiazapines and narcotics (such as midazolam and fentanyl) are standard drugs used for sedation during awake fiberoptic intubation. Dexmedetomidine, midazolam, and fentanyl are approved by the Food and Drug …
Collecting Tissue Samples for Future Research From Women Undergoing Surgery for Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue from patients with breast cancer to study in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about cancer. PURPOSE: This phase I study is collecting tissue samples for future research from women undergoing surgery for breast cancer.
A Study of the Natural Progression of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
We propose to acquire data and blood samples on all patients being cared for by the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) program. Additionally, we will collect data and blood samples from a control group for comparator purposes. In doing so, we will be able to describe the "phenotypic" expression of these …
A Multicenter Access and Distribution Protocol for Unlicensed Cryopreserved Cord Blood Units (CBUs)
This study is an access and distribution protocol for unlicensed cryopreserved cord blood units (CBUs) in pediatric and adult patients with hematologic malignancies and other indications.
International, Multicentric, Observational Study to Characterize Subpopulations of Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder
To determine sufficient number of biological and clinical markers to identify subgroups of potential best responders to a specific medication
US National OCS Heart Perfusion (OHP) Registry
This Registry is a sponsor initiated, multi-center, observational post-approval registry with independent academic oversight.
