Active clinical trials for "Fibrosis"

Study GIPF-001 is phase 3 study designed to determine the safety and efficacy of IFN-g 1b administered by subcutaneous injection; compared to placebo in patients with IPF who are unresponsive to steroids. 330 patients have been enrolled and were assigned to either a IFN-g 1b group or a placebo group.

Study GIPF-004 is an open-label, multicenter study that will enroll approximately 250 patients who complete Protocol GIPF-001. The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of continued IFN-gamma 1b therapy in this well-defined cohort of patients for up to 48 weeks.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of aztreonam for inhalation solution (AZLI) in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and lung infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA).

This research study was conducted to compare the safety and effectiveness of the investigational medication, LdT (Telbivudine) versus Lamivudine, a drug currently approved by the US, European and Asian Health Authorities for the treatment of Hepatitis B infection. The results for patients taking LdT will be compared to results for patients taking lamivudine.

The objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of two dose levels of INS37217 (denufosol tetrasodium) Inhalation Solution in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease.

In this study, the effect of the medication gabapentin to treat itching secondary to liver disease is being studied. There are some funds to cover travel expenses for patients who are not from New York (NY). Gabapentin is approved to treat seizures in human beings. In this study, patients with liver disease who meet inclusion criteria are admitted to the research hospital of the New York Presbyterian Hospital to record scratching behavior by the use of a machine designed for that purpose. Blood work will be obtained. After completion of recording, patients are assigned by chance to receive active medication or placebo (a capsule that does not contain active medication). The patients will come to the outpatient office of the research hospital 2 weeks into the study for an interview and blood work. After 4 weeks, patients are readmitted to the hospital to record scratching behavior. After data are collected, the code is broken, if patient had been on inactive drug, active drug will be supplied as per protocol for 4 weeks. Blood work will be obtained. If patient had been randomized to active medication, the study will provide one week supply of drug. After that, the referring physician, with whom the study was previously discussed, could prescribe the medication as it is available.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of two dose strengths of study drug compared to placebo in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).

The purpose of this study is to determine the medium term efficacy and safety profile of inhaled mannitol, on its own and also as an additional therapy to rhDNase (pulmozyme). In particular, we will assess the impact on: lung function; airway inflammation; sputum microbiology; exacerbations; quality of life; adverse events; exercise tolerance; total costs of hospital and community care; and cost-effectiveness.

Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and injection with a contrast agent, Gadovist, will be asked to participate. The administration of contrast agents that contain gadolinium such as Gadovist might increase a potential risk to develop a rare condition called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in patients with renal impairment. This study is to assess the potential risk to develop NSF in patients with renal impairment after the administration of Gadovist. Patients who are enrolled in this study will receive a Gadovist enhanced MRI scan which was prescribed by the referring doctor. After the MRI scan the patient will be included in a two year follow-up period to assess if signs or symptoms suggestive of NSF have appeared.

The experimental drug CNTO 888 is currently being studied in cancer patients with solid tumors and this study is the first to use this drug for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This study tests the safety and effectiveness of CNTO 888 compared to placebo. The purpose of this research study is to determine if CNTO 888 is safe and to determine its effects (good and bad) on patients with IPF. The study will be conducted at approximately 28 sites globally. Patients can remain on usual, accepted treatment for IPF while enrolled in the study. Participating in other experimental studies or taking other experimental medications while participating in this study will not be allowed.