Active clinical trials for "Hypersensitivity"

The proposed study will design and evaluate a computerized-delivered single-session anxiety sensitivity reduction program (i.e., Anxiety Sensitivity Training; AST). The AST will be designed to achieve three primary aims: (1) provide psycho-educational information on AS and its consequences, (2) present psycho-educational information on the relationship between AS and obesity-related health behavior correlates, and (3) offer concrete, evidence-based strategies to facilitate motivation to change their obesity-related lifestyle behaviors.

This study intends to determine the effects of thoracic manipulation on pressure pain sensitivity in patients with rhomboid active trigger points.

Functional Dyspepsia-Postprandial Distress Syndrome (FD-PDS), is characterized by meal-related symptoms such as early satiation and postprandial fullness. Disturbances of gastric motor function have been implicated the pathogenesis of PDS symptoms, and hence, motility modifying agents are considered for the treatment of PDS. Prucalopride (Resolor®), a highly selective 5-TH4 receptor agonist which stimulates gastrointestinal motility throughout the GI tract, is currently approved for the treatment of chronic constipation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of prucalopride on gastric sensorimotor function in healthy volunteers (HV). Methods A total of 17 HV (59% females, mean age 29.4±2.7 years) underwent a barostat and intragastric pressure (IGP) measurements after treatment with placebo or prucalopride (2 mg) in a single blinded cross-over fashion. Isobaric distentions with stepwise increments of 2 mm Hg starting from minimal distending pressure (MDP) and scoring of intensities of gastric sensations (0-6: pain) were used to determine gastric compliance and sensitivity. Gastric accommodation (GA) was quantified as the difference (delta) in intra-balloon volume 30 min before and 60 min after ingestion of 200 ml of a nutrient drink (ND) (1.5 kcal mL(-1)). GA measured by IGP was quantified as the drop of IGP from baseline during the intragastric infusion of ND until maximal satiation. During all tests, epigastric symptoms were scored every 5 minutes.

The aim of this study is to show the hypoallergenicity of a new thickened rice based formula (TRHF) through a double blind placebo controlled food challenge (DBPCFC), as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, in subjects with IgE-mediated CMA and in subjects with non-IgE-mediated CMA.

Modern life is characterized by a 24-hour lifestyle in which food intake is no longer restricted to daytime. As a result, people nowadays tend to eat throughout the day. When food is being consumed the energy is both used and stored for later use. Eating for a prolonged period of time makes it unnecessary for the body to use its energy storage. It is hypothesized that the decreased use of energy stores has detrimental effects on our sugar balance, mainly on insulin sensitivity. Conversely, eating within a limited period during the day could improve insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes by an increased use of energy reserves, specifically liver sugar stores. Therefore, this study examines the effect of eating within a limited time frame during the day on insulin sensitivity and liver sugar stores of people with type 2 diabetes.

This exploratory study will characterize the efficacy profile of an experimental dual active 5 percent (%) potassium nitrate/0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice, compared to a single active 0.454% stannous fluoride desensitizing dentifrice, over an 8-week treatment period.

The primary aim of the current project is to test the acceptability and feasibility of a computerized intervention, titled Computerized Anxiety Sensitivity Treatment (CAST), delivered to Veterans seeking treatment for an opioid use disorder. The second aim of the study is to examine the utility of CAST by gathering data on symptom change. The final aim of the current study is to test the effects of CAST on rates of attendance and retention in a substance use disorder treatment (SUDT) program.

Reflux hypersensitivity is the disease that causes chest pain, heartburn and regurgitation and can impair patients' quality of life. Pain modulators are often used for the treatment of reflux hypersensitivity, but the effect is not enough and more effective therapy is needed. Slow deep breathing is the validated method to modulate the autonomic nervous system. In our previous study, slow deep breathing could increase the threshold of oesophageal pain in healthy volunteers. Therefore, slow deep breathing has the potential to be an effective treatment for reflux hypersensitivity and further study is warranted in the patient group. The aims of this study are (1) to evaluate the feasibility of slow deep breathing and (2) to investigate the effect of autonomic nerve modulation by slow deep breathing on symptoms in patients with reflux hypersensitivity.

Objective: The objective of this clinical study was to evaluate low-level laser (LLL) therapy in tooth sensitivity and in effecting color change after in-officer bleaching treatment across three weeks of treatment. Methods: Twenty-one volunteers were evaluated through the split-mouth model, so that the right and left maxillary/mandibular quadrants were randomized and allocated to one of two groups: GPLACEBO - the laser tip was positioned without the emission of light (placebo effect) + tooth bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide (HP); GLASER - treated with LLL + tooth bleaching with 35% HP. To assess tooth sensitivity, a modified visual analogue scale (VAS) was used after an evaporative stimulus (stimulated pain) and a daily pain questionnaire (unstimulated pain) was also applied. A spectrophotometer was used to measure the color. Three bleaching sessions were performed, with intervals of 7 days. Sensitivity results were tested using Friedman test for intra-group evaluation and Wilcoxon test for inter-group evaluation and ANOVA for color change.

This study study aims to elucidate the immune responses to a shared antigen vaccine (PROSTVAC) and tumor specific antigens generated DNA vaccine in combination with checkpoint blockade using nivolumab (anti-PD-1), and ipilimumab (anti-CTLA-4). Additionally, the investigators will study the impact of the combination immunotherapy on peripheral T cell activation, as well as immune response in the tumor microenvironment. Finally, the investigators will evaluate the safety and tolerability to this novel personalized immunotherapy in combination with checkpoint blockade.