Study Categories
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A Study Using the RejuvenAir® System for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Chronic Bronchitis (SPRAY-CB)
Official TitleA Sham Controlled Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial of the RejuvenAir® System for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Chronic Bronchitis (SPRAY-CB)PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of a device called the RejuvenAir® System, developed for patients with chronic bronchitis. The primary objective of this trial is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the RejuvenAir® System for the treatment of adult subjects with a diagnosis of CB defined as COPD with classic 3 months of cough and sputum production for a minimum of 2 years who demonstrate ongoing symptoms of cough and significant mucus production. You will be in the study for approximately 36 months, including the screening period.
Could this study be right for you?Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males and females 40-80 years of age 2. Must demonstrate daily cough and significant mucus production 3. Have had a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis (CB) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for a minimum of two years. (CB is defined clinically as chronic productive cough for 3 months in each of 2 successive years in a patient in whom other causes of productive cough have been excluded) 4. Smoking history of at least 10 pack years 5. Non-smoking for a minimum of 2 months prior to consent and agrees to continue not smoking for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have had an acute pulmonary infection, exacerbation or pneumonia requiring medical treatment (with antibiotics and/or steroids) within 4 weeks prior of initially planned study bronchoscopy 2. Diagnosis of Asthma 3. You have had any type of transplant procedure 4. Use e-cigarettes, vaping or inhaled substances not prescribed by a physician RejuvenAir® System 5. You are pregnant, nursing, or planning to get pregnant during study * This is a not a complete list of either inclusion or exclusion criteria
Age Range40 and up -
A Study Utilizing Functional Feedback for Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Tremor Surgery
Official TitleFunctional Neuroimaging Feedback for Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Tremor SurgeryPurposeThe goal of this study is to understand if there are any changes to the connections between the cells in the brain before and after the ultrasound surgery for the treatment of Essential Tremor. This will be done by comparing patients who have had ultrasound surgery and Essential Tremor with healthy individuals. This study may help us to better target the tremor region in the brain during the ultrasound surgery.
Could this study be right for you?- You must be between the ages of 40 and 85
- Willing to have MRI imaging of the brainAge Range40 and up -
A Study Utilyzing Cariprazine as an Add-on Medication in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
Official TitleA Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Cariprazine as an Adjunct to Antidepressants in the Treatment of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder Who Have had an Inadequate Response to Antidepressants AlonePurposeThe purpose of this study is to look into the safety and efficacy of cariprazine as an add-on medication in the treatment of major depressive disorder.
Could this study be right for you?Inclusion criteria:
- Between the ages of 18 and 61
- Currently taking an antidepressant
- Currently experiencing symptoms of depressionAge Range18 and up -
A TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and Vision Study
Official TitleTBI and Vision StudyPurposeThe goal of this study is to determine whether measurements of the pupil’s reaction to light are associated with the presence of vision problems which are commonly observed after head trauma.
This study will compare how the pupil reacts to a flash of light (like a camera flash) in those with and without vision problems after TBI to see if this measure could be a widely available screener for vision problems.
If you are eligible and participate, you will be asked to read letters and follow targets with your eyes. You will also have your pupil reflexes measured with a short flash of light (similar to a camera flash).
Could this study be right for you?- Be at least 7 years of age
- Have a history of head trauma, such as concussionAge Range7 and up -
A treatment study for chondral lesion in your knee
Official TitleEvaluation of the efficacy of radiofrequency-based debridement vs. mechanical debridement for the treatment of articular cartilage lesions.PurposeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate 2 different treatments, Mechanical Debridement (i.e., a mechanical shaver that removes areas of damaged tissue) and Radiofrequency Debridement (i.e., electrical energy that removes areas of damaged tissue), used to treat the chondral lesion in your knee.
Could this study be right for you?You may be eligible for this study if you:
• Are 18 - 50 years of age
• Suspected chondral damage in the following locations where debridement is indicated:
o Medial femoral condyle
o Lateral femoral condyle
o Trochlea
o Patella
• 1 or more chondral lesion(s) as noted on MRIExclusion:
• Previous chondral treatment in the same compartment (prior debridement and lavage performed more than three months prior to baseline are acceptable)
• Pregnant and/or intending to become pregnant during this study periodAge Range18 and up -
A Treatment Study For COPD
Official TitleA Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)PurposeThe purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Nuvaira System, which is made by Nuvaira, Inc., for Targeted Lung Denervation (TLD) Therapy.
The primary purpose of conducting this study is to see if TLD Therapy in addition to optimal medical care (daily breathing medications you have been prescribed by your doctor) is better at reducing a moderate or severe worsening of symptoms (known as an COPD flare-ups or exacerbations) and related hospitalizations than optimal medical care (daily breathing medications you have been prescribed by your doctor) alone.
Could this study be right for you?Inclusion Criteria:
• Between 40 and 75 years of age
• Non-smoking for a minimum of 2 months prior to consent and agrees to not smoke for the duration of the study
• Diagnosis of COPD with 30% ≤ FEV1 <60% of predicted and FEV1/FVC <70% (post-bronchodilator)
• SpO2 of at least 89% on room air at the time of screening
• Has a documented history of having minimally been taking a regular respiratory maintenance medication for at least 12 months at the time of consent; medications will be reviewed by study team
• If you have participated in a formal pulmonary rehabilitation program recently, program completion should have occurred more than 3 months prior to consent; if in a maintenance program, you will agree to continue your current program through your 12-month follow-up visit;
• Additional criteria will be reviewed by the study teamInvolvement in this study will last approximately 62 months.
Age Range40 and up -
A Treatment Study for Damaged Knee Cartilage Requiring Repair-- Hyalofast with BMAC
Official TitleA prospective, randomized, active treatment-controlled, evaluator-blinded (radiologist reviewer and physician evaluator) multicenter study to establish the superiority of a hyaluronan-based scaffold (Hyalofast®) with autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) in the treatment of articular knee cartilage defect lesions in comparison to control (microfracture treatment)PurposeThe purpose of this research study is to evaluate an investigational procedure for treatment of damage to the cartilage in your knee, also called a defect or lesion, which requires repair. If eligible, you will receive one of two possible arthoscophy procedures. You may be assigned to receive the study procedure to implant Hyalofast® scaffold in your knee together with cells from your own bone marrow, called Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate, or BMAC. Bone marrow is the substance found inside your bones that among other things helps to make blood cells. The other possible procedure is called Microfracture and is one of the current standard of care options to treat your condition.
Could this study be right for you?-Ages 18 to 60.
-Patient’s body mass index (BMI) is <35 kg/m2
-Patient has a symptomatic lesion of the femoral condyle (medial and/or lateral) or femoral trochlea that is between 1--6 cm2 on screening images confirmed by the independent radiologist
-Patient is using only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or acetaminophen/paracetamol during the month before signing the informed consent form to treat knee pain
-Patient is willing to use other pain medication rather than NSAIDS for 6 months post-surgery (e.g. acetaminophen, or narcotic analgesics, if prescribed). Post-surgical use of aspirin for clot prevention is acceptable.
-Patient is willing to restrict pain medication after 6 months post-surgery to NSAIDs or acetaminophen/paracetamol only through the end of the trial
-No history of previous microfracture or other cartilage repair procedure on study knee
-Not currently pregnant or expecting to become pregnant in the next 12 months
-No diagnosis of advanced osteoarthritisAge Range18 and up -
A Treatment Study for Single Articular Cartilage Lesion of the Knee--NOVOCART®3D (N3D)
Official TitleA Phase 3 Prospective, Randomized, Partially Blinded Multi-Center Study to Measure the Safety and Efficacy of NOVOCART® 3D, Compared to Microfracture in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage DefectsPurposeThe purpose of this research study is to evaluate an investigational procedure for treatment of knee cartilage defects. If eligible, you will receive one of two possible surgical procedures. One is the investigational procedure under study, utilizes the Novocart® 3D autologous cartilage implant system. The other possible procedure is called Microfracture and is one of the current standard of care options to treat your condition. Both surgical procedures will be followed by pain and knee function assessments and a course of physical rehabilitation.
Could this study be right for you?Inclusion Criteria:
--Ages 18-65
•Little response to conservative treatment (non-operative treatments such as physical therapy, weight loss)
•Single articular cartilage lesion on the femoral condyle (round projection at the end of the femur) 2-6 cm2
•BMI less than 40Exclusion Criteria:
•Instability of the knee joint
•Arthritis
•Autoimmune disease
•Immune suppression
•Prior surgical treatment using mosaicplasty, autologous chondrocyte implantation and/or microfracture (debridement and lavage are acceptable beyond three months from baseline)
•Bone disease
•Any degenerative muscular, connective tissue or neurological condition or other disease process that would interfere with healing or the evaluation of outcome measures.Age Range18 and up -
A Treatment Study for Subchondroplasty® Procedure in the Hip
Official TitleA Longitudinal Outcomes Study of the Subchondroplasty® Procedure in the HipPurposeTo collect outcomes data for patients undergoing the Subchondroplasty® (SCP®) Procedure in the hip. Outcomes to be assessed include medication usage, pain, function, activity levels and patient satisfaction.
Could this study be right for you?Eligibility Criteria
• 18 years of age or older
• Subchondral bone defect(s) in the hip (femoral head, femoral neck and/or acetabulum) has been confirmed via MRI or x-ray.
• Other requirements reviewed by the physician.Exclusion Criteria:
• Collapse of the subchondral boneAge Range18 and up -
Abbott DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) Registry
Official TitleABT-CIP-10300: Abbott DBS Registry of Outcomes for Indications over Time (ADROIT)PurposeThe purpose of this study is to collect information and evaluate outcomes for Abbott Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) systems that are approved and sold in your country.
In order to evaluate how the DBS system performs, data will be collected before, during and after DBS implant when you visit the study doctor. The data collected will include information on your movements, feelings, daily activities, and DBS program settings.
The information gathered in this study will add to the understanding of treatment options for future patients receiving DBS.
Could this study be right for you?Inclusion Criteria:
- You are scheduled for a new implant or IPG device replacement surgery with a market-released Abbott DBS system within 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- You are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in another study that may alter the results of this clinical investigation
- You have another disease, conditions, or other medical, social, or psychological conditions that could limit the your ability to participate in the clinical investigation or to satisfy follow-up requirements -
Adjusting to Life After COVID-19
Official TitleAdjusting to Life After COVID-19PurposeThis study looks at what is helping people adjust to the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic so that we may understand what could help people adapt to crises in the future. This information could benefit with the understanding and improvement of treatments for conditions such as depression and anxiety.
The study will examine the experience of psychological symptoms, adaptability, and coping over time.
Could this study be right for you?You may eligible for this study if you are:
• 18 years of age or older
• Currently unemployed or laid off
• Be considered high risk if infected with COVID-19 (e.g., being 65 or older or having an underlying health condition).
• Have NOT had a positive COVID-19 test result
• Do NOT have an immunity to COVID-19Age Range18 and up -
Adult Eye Tracking Study
Official TitleComprehensive Protocol for Cognitive Development ResearchPurposeThe purpose of this study is to better understand learning, memory and attention development from childhood to adulthood using eye-tracking techniques.
This study will include one lab visit which will take place on Ohio State's main campus and will last approximately 40-60 minutes.
Could this study be right for you?Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be 18 and 35 years of age
- Have normal or corrected to normal visionAge Range18 and up