Clinical Trials

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Smoking Asthmatics Research Study
Asthma patients who also smoke are needed to take part in a research study at the Duke Clinical Research Unit. The study will examine whether questionnaires used to evaluate asthma symptoms in non-smokers can also be applied to people with asthma who smoke. Participation will require 2 clinic visits that are approximately 6 weeks apart. (REF# 41549)

A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study to assess the efficacy of LCQ908 on cardiovascular risk
This study is a proof of concept to determine if an investigational drug called LCQ908 can reduce triglyceride levels and lessen cardiovascular risk in people with cardiovascular disease. (REF# 35097)

Comparing Focused Ultrasound and Uterine Artery Embolization for Uterine Fibroids
Duke will enroll 40 premenopausal African American women who are at least 25 years old in a clinical study examining ways to treat uterine fibroids. (REF# 19054)

Are you currently pregnant via in-vitro fertilization (IVF)?
Researchers at Duke University School of Nursing are studying the stress levels in women and their partners who get pregnant with in-vitro fertilization (IVF) compared with women and their partners who get pregnant naturally. (REF# Pro00039147)

A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled, Combination Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Lesinurad and Allopurinol Compared to Allopurinol Alone in Subjects with Gout who have had an Inadequate Hypouricemic Response to Standard of Care Allopurinol
To determine the efficacy of an investigational new medication, lesinurad, when used in combination with allopurinol compared to using allopurinol alone.
(REF# 37670)

Effect of Positive Airway Pressure on Reducing Airway Reactivity in Patients with Asthma
Asthma patients who do not smoke and have been using medication for at least a year are needed to take part in a research study at the Duke Clinical Research Unit. (REF# 34572)

Safety and Efficacy of a Lysophosphatidic Acid Receptor Antagonist in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of treatment with an investigational drug versus a placebo in volunteers with a diagnosis of IPF. (REF# 41242)

Do Your Emotions Get the Best of You?
We are looking for people currently receiving mental health treatment between the ages of 18-55. (REF# Pro00035922)

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for UTI in Patients Requiring Catheterization After Gynecologic Surgery
Study purpose: to determine if antibiotic treatment for patients who require catheterization to assist with voiding after surgery will help decrease the rate of urinary tract infections in the post operative period (REF# Pro00025269)

Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of MiraLAX versus Placebo to Prevent Constipation Following Urogynecologic Surgery in Women Receiving Routine Docusate Sodium
Purpose: to determine if a small daily dose of an over- the-counter laxative will help improve bowel function in the week following pelvic surger (REF# Pro00035126)

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