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  • A Study to Evaluate Baricitinib in Adults with Severe or Very Severe Alopecia Areata

    Official Title
    A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Operationally Seamless, Adaptive Phase 2/3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients with Severe or Very Severe Alopecia Areata (JAHO)
    Purpose

    The main reason for you to take part in this study is not to treat you for your condition but to help in answering the following research questions:
    • Whether baricitinib is better than placebo in the treatment of patients with severe alopecia areata (AA)
    • The safety of baricitinib and any side effects you may have when you take it.

    Could this study be right for you?

    - Are at least 18 years and ≤60 years for males (≤70 years of age for females) at
    the time of informed consent

    - Are able to read, understand, and give documented (electronic or paper
    signature) informed consent

    - Current AA episode of more than 6 months’ duration and hair loss
    encompassing ≥50% of the scalp

    - No spontaneous improvement over the past 6 months

    Age Range
    18 and up
  • A Study to Evaluate Brexpiprazole in the Maintenance Treatment of Adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

    Official Title
    A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Brexpiprazole as Adjunctive Therapy in the Maintenance Treatment of Adults with Major Depressive Disorder
    Purpose

    Brexpiprazole is a medication being studied as a possible treatment for adjunctive treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The reason for this study is to find out about the potential benefits and safety of Brexpiprazole.

    Could this study be right for you?

    Inclusion criteria: - Between the ages of 18 and 65 - Currently depressed - Currently taking an antidepressant - Have tried at least 2 antidepressant medications

    Age Range
    18 and up
  • A Study to Evaluate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy

    Official Title
    A Randomized Trial of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy (SLEEP)
    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to understand how Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
    for mild to moderate sleep apnea may affect hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and other
    complications of pregnancy such as gestational diabetes.

    Could this study be right for you?

    1. No prior delivery at or after 20 weeks 0 days of gestation
    2. Pregnancy with only one fetus
    3. Gestational age at randomization between 14 weeks 0 days and 21 weeks 6 days
    4. Diagnosis with mild to moderate OSA as defined by an AHI score ≥ 5 and <30

    Age Range
    18 and up
  • A Study to Evaluate If Real-Time Visual Feedback on Breathing Influences Time to Exhaustion

    Official Title
    The influence of receiving real-time visual feedback on breathing during treadmill running to exhaustion
    Purpose

    The purpose of this research is to assess if receiving real-time visual feedback on your breathing pattern during a run has any influence on time to exhaustion.

    The feedback will be provided through animations on a screen placed in front of the treadmill that open and close as the chest and abdomen expand and contract. Research has shown that you want the chest and abdomen to expand and contract at the same time to achieve the most efficient breathing possible, meaning you will want the animations to open and close at the same time.

    The ultimate objective is to see if this feedback allowed the participant to last longer until reaching their exhaustion point.

    Could this study be right for you?

    - Healthy adults who run 5 to 20 miles per week
    - Have NOT been injured while running in the past six months
    - Have NOT been medically diagnosed with breathing deficiencies
    - must be age 18 or older
    Those who are interested in participating will be directed to complete a survey, found at go.osu.edu/RunningAndBreathing, to ensure that they meet the previously mentioned criteria.

    Age Range
    18 and up
  • A Study to Evaluate Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy in Non-adherent HIV-Infected Individuals

    Official Title
    A5359; A Phase III Study to Evaluate Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy in Non-adherent HIV-Infected Individuals
    Purpose

    This study is investigating if Long-Acting (LA) Injectable HIV-medications will be more successful for people who are non-adherent to their HIV medications than oral standard of care regimens. To be eligible to receive LA ART, participants will need to attain virologic suppression through adherence to an oral regimen first.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Be between 18 - 75 years of age
    • Previously prescribed ART for at least 6 months
    • Screening HIV RNA is greater than 200 copies
    • Women must not be pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Women who can become pregnant must agree to use 1 form of effective birth control
    • Evidence of non-adherence to previous HIV medications

    Age Range
    18 and up
  • A Study to Evaluate Relationship Dynamics in Families of Children with ADHD and Their Opposite-Sex Siblings

    Official Title
    Relationship Dynamics in Families of Children with ADHD and Their Opposite-Sex Siblings
    Purpose

    This study is being done to better understand relationship dynamics between children with ADHD, their siblings, and their parents. Our goal is to better understand how differences in family dynamics affect children with ADHD. Participants will be asked to fill out several self-report questionnaires and engage in a family conflict task. During several tasks, participants will have various physiological measures (e.g., heart rate, breathing rate, etc.) taken using electrodes placed on their body. Results of this study will be used to develop other studies and to inform future treatment and prevention programs.

    Could this study be right for you?

    We are recruiting children between 8 and 10 years old with an opposite sex sibling. In order to participate, families must meet the following criteria:
    • Mothers must be willing to participate,
    • They must have a child between ages 8 and 10, and
    • That child must have a sibling of the opposite sex that is within 2 years of their age

    Age Range
    6 and up
  • A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of NBI-1065846 (TERPIS)

    Official Title
    Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Oral NBI-1065846 in the Treatment of Anhedonia in MDD (TERPSIS)
    Purpose

    To evaluate the efficacy and safety of study drug NBI-1065846, used as adjunctive treatment to oral antidepressant medication(s), compared with a placebo when treating symptoms of anhedonia.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Aged 18-65 years old • Diagnosis of MDD • Currently on stable dose of at least one antidepressant • Experiencing anhedonia (low interest, decreased enjoyment)

    Age Range
    18 and up
  • A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement Used in Treating COVID-19

    Official Title
    Randomized Proof-of-Concept Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Explore the Effectiveness of a Plant Polyphenol for COVID-19
    Purpose

    The purpose of this trial is to determine whether a commercially available dietary supplement may decrease the severity of patients with early COVID-19

    Could this study be right for you?

    Inclusion Criteria:

    - Outpatients who test positive for infection with SARS-CoV-2
    - Age 45 years and older
    - Experiencing COVID 19 symptoms for 7 days or less,
    OR 72 hours of new respiratory symptoms
    - Patient must have access to the internet or a smartphone to complete surveys
    - English-speaking patients

    Age Range
    45 and up
  • A Study to Evaluate the Safety of REL-1017, A Study Drug Used to Treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

    Official Title
    Safety of REL-1017 for Major Depressive Disorder (RELIANCE-OLS)
    Purpose

    This is a 1-year open-label study to access the safety of REL-1017, a study medication, once daily as a workable treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. Study participants will continue to take their current antidepressant therapy in addition to the study drug for the duration of the treatment period.

    This study will last 13 months and you will come to the study site at least 15 times over this period. This will include 1 final visit about 1 month after you stop taking the study drug.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Aged 18-65 years old
    • Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
    • Currently depressed
    • Taking or having taken between 1 and 3 antidepressants for the current episode of depression

    Age Range
    18 and up
  • A Study to Evaluate Upadacitinib Along with Topical Corticosteroids on Teens and Adults with Atopic Dermatitis (eczema)

    Official Title
    M16-047: A Phase 3 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate Upadacitinib in Combination with Topical Corticosteroids on Adolescent and Adult Subjects with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of Upadacitinib (ABT-494) to placebo (pill without any active substance that looks like upadacitinib) in combination with topical corticosteroids for adolescents (12-17 years of age) and adults (18-75 years of age with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

    Could this study be right for you?

    - Adolescent subjects must weigh more than 40 kg (88 lb) - Subject must be in good general health (other than Atopic Dermatitis) - Subject must have chronic Atopic Dermatitis (AD) with onset of symptoms at least 3 years before first dose of study medication - Subject must have documented history of inadequate response to topical corticosteroids (TCS), topical calcineurin inhibitor (TCI), or systemic treatment for AD within 6 months prior to first dose of study medication - Female subjects must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering becoming pregnant for the duration of the study and for 30 days after last dose of the study drug. - No history of drug or alcohol abuse in the 6 months prior to receiving the first dose of study medication

    Age Range
    12 and up
  • A Study to Examine Atropine for the Reduction of Nearsightedness (The CHAPERONE Study)

    Official Title
    Microdosed Atropine for the Reduction of Pediatric Myopia Progression (The CHAPERONE Study)
    Purpose

    The purpose of this study to test the safety and effectiveness of atropine 0.1% and atropine 0.01% eye solutions. These drugs are being tested to see if they slow the worsening of nearsightedness. Children who participate in this study will be asked to use their assigned study medication every night and willing to attend visits at The Ohio State University of Optometry 1 month after starting treatment. These visits will continue for 6 months until the duration of the study ends. This study will take place over a 4-year time period.

    Could this study be right for you?

    · Children aged 3 to < 13 years old. · No previous use of medications related to myopia control. · Glasses and/or contact lens prescription between -1.00 and -6.00 diopters. Interested guardians who believe their child may be eligible should contact study coordinators to further determine eligibility

    Age Range
    3 and up
  • A Study to Examine How Art Reduces Stress in People Who Suffer from Chronic Digestive Issues (ART-GUT study)

    Official Title
    Art to promote Reduction in stress, Truncate severity of Gastrointestinal symptoms Understand its role in Therapy (ART-GUT study)
    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether group-art sessions can reduce stress, improve sleep quality, improve quality of life and decrease severity of digestive symptoms in participants who suffer from chronic digestive issues. Participants will meet virtually once per week for 1.5 hour sessions, via Zoom, and will be provided with art supplies.

    The start date will be determined by the date the 1st session starts for a given group. Thus participants can be in the study for up to 14 weeks.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Male or females aged 18 years or older
    • Suffer from Chronic Digestive Symptoms
    • Willing to meet virtually once per week for 1.5 hour group sessions

    Age Range
    18 and up