Chevy Chase, Maryland Clinical Trials
A listing of Chevy Chase, Maryland clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 1,177 clinical trials
Induced Blood-Stage Malaria in Healthy Malaria-Naive Adults to Assess the Safety and Infectivity of Plasmodium Vivax Challenge Agent and Evaluate Transmission in Mosquito Feeding Assays
Background Malaria is a disease caused by parasites transmitted to people by mosquitoes. Around the world, there were 241 million cases and 627,000 deaths from malaria in 2020. Researchers are working to develop vaccines and treatments for this disease. Objective To learn how malaria develops in people; how the body's …
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Escalating Doses of Fostamatinib in Subjects With Stable Sickle Cell Disease
Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce abnormal ( sickled ) red blood cells. SCD can cause anemia and life-threatening complications in the lungs, heart, kidney, and nerves. People with SCD are also at increased risk of forming blood clots in the …
A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Glofitamab + Gemcitabine + Oxaliplatin in U.S. Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
The purpose of the study is to evaluate glofitamab + gemcitabine + oxaliplatin in participants in the United States, including under-represented racial and ethnic populations, that have relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
Efficacy of a Novel Prototype Gastrostomy Tube Anchor Dressing
This is a single-center prospective study evaluating the efficacy of a prototype gastrostomy anchor dressing for use with button gastrostomy tubes. The anchor dressing has been previously evaluated for usability by parents, patients, and nurses. This study compares several outcomes related to complications from gastrostomy tube placement using a prospective …
Temporally-Resolved Electrophysiology of Acamprosate Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
Background Chronic heavy drinking can cause alcohol use disorder (AUD). AUD changes how the brain works. People with AUD may drink compulsively or feel like they cannot control their alcohol use. Acamprosate is an FDA-approved drug that reduces anxiety and craving in some, but not all, people with AUD. Objective …
Evaluation of the Genetics of Bipolar Disorder
This study looks to identify genes that may affect a person's chances of developing bipolar disorder (BP) and related conditions.
Tissue Biopsy and Imaging Studies in HIV-Infected Patients
This study will examine tissue from the tonsils, lymph nodes and large bowel of HIV-infected patients to investigate changes in viral load and certain white blood cells during treatment. Normal volunteers and HIV-infected patients 18 years of age or older may be eligible for this study. Candidates will be screened …
Clinical and Molecular Studies in Families With Inherited Eye Disease
Background Genes are the basic units of heredity. When genes are changed, certain cells don t work like they should. Researchers want to try to better understand the genetic conditions that are linked with inherited eye diseases. Objective To try to identify the genes linked to the development of inherited …
Detection and Characterization of Infections and Infection Susceptibility
This screening study will examine the causes of immune disorders affecting white blood cells, which defend against infections and will try to develop better means of diagnosis and treatment of these immune disorders. This is a 2 visit screening study and patients determined to be of interest for additional study …
Collection and Analysis of Blood, Bone Marrow, and Buccal Mucosa Samples From Healthy Volunteers
The Hematology Branch of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is doing a variety of laboratory research experiments that require blood and tissue samples from healthy volunteers. This protocol provides a mechanism for collecting these tissue samples. Research includes studies of normal and abnormal formation of blood cells, viral …
