Chevy Chase, Maryland Clinical Trials
A listing of Chevy Chase, Maryland clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 1,175 clinical trials
Development of Clinical Database of Individuals With Smith-Magenis Syndrome and Sleep Disturbances
This database will be used to better understand the sleep problems of people with SMS. This clinical database will be a part of a larger Smith-Magenis Patient Registry used to create an awareness campaign around SMS and the sleep disturbances that are characteristic of the disorder.
DILIN - Prospective Study
The purpose of this study is to identify individuals who have suffered a liver injury arising as an idiosyncratic reaction to a prescription drug or a complementary and alternative medicine. Recently added acute cases enrollment that meets criteria to the protocol. Also added Fibroscans to the protocol that will be …
Detection and Characterization of Host Defense Defects
This protocol is designed to evaluate selected patients with documented recurrent or unusual infections and their family members for clinical and laboratory correlates of immune abnormalities. It allows long term follow up of patients with host defense defects and permits the periodic study of their blood, urine, saliva, skin, stool …
Evaluation of Patients With HAM/TSP
Objective Human T-lymphotropic virus type-I-associated myelopathy / tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a rare neurologic disorder that affects less than 5% of patients infected with the HTLV-I virus. The purpose of this protocol is to study the natural history of HAM/TSP by monitoring clinical progression of patients longitudinally. Additionally, we …
A Multicenter Multinational Observational Study of Children With Hypochondroplasia
This study will assess growth over time and the clinical course of HCH in children by collecting growth measurements and other variables of interest.
Technical Development of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Background In the U.S., over 6.5 million people have heart failure. Researchers want to develop new testing methods for cardiovascular problems using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to improve the clinical diagnosis and management of people with heart failure. Objective To develop and test new methods for imaging the heart and …
Rare Tumors and Cancer Predisposition in Individuals and Families
Background Some people may be prone to develop cancer for many reasons. Factors that affect their risk include the genes they inherit and the environment they live and work in. Researchers want to learn more about the natural history of cancer. Objective To understand how genes and environmental factors can …
Immune Regulation in Patients With Common Variable Immunodeficiency and Related Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI)
This study aims to understand the causes and progression of Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and related inborn errors of immunity (IEI). These are conditions where the immune system does not function properly, leading to frequent infections and other complications such as gastrointestinal inflammation, lung and liver disease, autoimmune conditions, and …
Host Response to Infection and Treatment in Filarial Diseases
This study will evaluate and treat patients with filarial infections to explore in depth the immunology of the disease, including susceptibility to infection, disease development, and response to treatment. Filarial infections are caused by parasitic worms. The immature worm (larva) is transmitted to a person through a mosquito bite and …
Novel Genetic Disorders of the Immune System
Background The immune system helps the body fight infection and disease. People with immune system problems can get infections, blood disorders, and other health problems. Researchers want to learn more about the immune system, like what causes it to not work properly. Objectives To evaluate people with certain types of …
