
Symbiotics and Systemic Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Renal FailureDiabete Type 21 moreMain objective: To assess the effectiveness of treatment with symbiotics on the chronic systemic inflammation observed in chronic renal failure 4 months after the start of treatment.

Aggravated Airway Inflammation: Research on Biological Treatment (Mepolizumab)
AsthmaAspirin-Induced1 morePrimary objective: to investigate the efficacy of Mepolizumab 100 milligram (mg) every month compared to placebo in reducing validated Sinonasal Outcome Test -22 score and on reducing endoscopic Nasal Polyp Score. The participants have a triad of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), asthma and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug exacerbated respiratory disease (NERD). The investigators will evaluate whether mepolizumab reduces the need for increased drug dosage (topical corticosteroid or bronchodilator dosage) and improves lung and nasal function more effectively than placebo. This first visit ensures the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the subject. If necessary, NERD will be verified by an ASA challenge test at a second additional visit. Participants have also 6 visits, on four of which subcutaneous injection of the study product is administered. During visits, a clinical examination, airway function tests, and nasal, blood, urine, and stool samples are also taken to elucidate predictive biomarkers of severely symptomatic NERD patients.

Reduction of SystemiC Inflammation After Ischemic Stroke by Intravenous DNase Administration (ReSCInD)...
Ischemic StrokeInflammatory ResponseThe goal of this (monocentric, randomised, placebo-controlled single-blinded; phase 2) clinical trial is to test the hypothesis that DNase 1 administration leads to a reduction in systemic immune response measured in patients after acute ischaemic stroke compared to control treatment. Participants will receive intravenous DNase 1 (500 µg/kg) or placebo (NaCl 0.9%) twice within 24±6 hours after symptom onset (last seen well). Blood samples will be taken at baseline, day 1 and 3. Personal visits will occur on baseline, day 1, 3 and discharge date. A telephone interview will be conducted on day 30±3.

Dapiglutide for the Treatment of Obesity
ObesityInflammationThis study is an investigator-initiated, proof-of-concept, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, single-centre clinical trial investigating the body weight loss potential of dapiglutide, a dual GLP-1R/GLP-2R agonist, administered subcutaneously once weekly. The study will investigate the efficacy of once-weekly subcutaneously administered of 4 mg and 6 mg dapiglutide versus placebo in 54 obese individuals (BMI >30 kg/m2) during a 12-week treatment period.

L-carnitine in Modulating Pain and Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid ArthritisThis study aims at evaluating the possible efficacy and safety of L-carnitine in rheumatoid arthritis via targeting Jak/STAT pathway and TGF-β1

The Influence of Probiotic Supplementation on the Severity of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms, as...
DepressionAnxietyThe aim of this study is to gather empirical evidence which will enable to evaluate the impact of probiotic supplementation on the severity of anxiety and depressive symptoms, function, and composition of gut microbiota, metabolic parameters, inflammation, and oxidative stress markers in patients with diagnosed depressive disorders. The designed study will be prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, and double-blind. The intervention period will last 8 weeks for each patient. The study will be conducted on 100 patients in total, who will be randomly divided into two groups, consisting of 50 patients each. Patients included in Group I (PRO-D) will receive one capsule daily containing a probiotic mixture at a daily dose of 3×109 colony-forming units (CFU). The probiotic will be composed of two bacteria strains: Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell®-52, Bifidobacterium longum Rosell®-175, and excipients: potato starch, magnesium stearate, and the capsule shell, made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Patients included in Group II (PLC-D) will receive daily the same capsule, containing only excipients: potato starch, maltodextrin, and the capsule shell. The color, smell, and taste of the placebo will not be different from those included in the probiotic capsule. Patients will be considered compliant if they consume >= 80% of the supplements. The primary outcome measures will be the severity of depressive anxiety and stress symptoms assessed with Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) and the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS) with subscales scores, the quality of life level assessed with the WHOQOL-BREF instrument. The secondary outcomes measures will include: blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) measures, fasting glucose (fGlc), HDL cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides (TG), white blood cells count (WBC), neutrofiles, serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the level of faecal SCFAs, faecal microbiota α-diversity and the level of oxidative stress parameters (total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and malondialdehyde (MDA)) in the blood serum.

From the Gut to the Strut: Reducing Inflammation for Healthy Muscles
InflammationSarcopenia1 moreThis research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a dietary supplement on reducing inflammation and improving muscle health. The product is a food supplement notified to the Ministry of Health consisting of: hydroxymethylbutyrate, carnosine, lactoferrin and magnesium, which help reduce inflammation and intestinal permeability and to improve muscle health.

Therapeutic Application of Coconut Oil in Oral Health
Periodontal DiseasesPeriodontal Inflammation2 moreThe scientific literature has verified that coconut oil has properties that open perspectives for its application in order to maintain oral health and, in particular, for the treatment of different oral pathologies. Thus, the purpose of this project is summarized in the following objectives: Determine in vitro the biocompatibility of coconut oil. Determine in vivo the clinical effect of coconut oil as an adjunct treatment for periodontal disease.

Intracanalicular Dexamethasone Insert for the Treatment of Inflammation and Discomfort in Dry Eye...
Dry EyeThis prospective, single-center, randomized, double-masked, parallel comparison, sponsored study seeks to investigate the efficacy of Intracanalicular dexamethasone Insert (IDI) on ameliorating the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

Assessing the Efficacy and Safety fo DEXTENZA, Sustained Release Dexamethasone 0.4 mg Insert(s)...
VitrectomyMacular Pucker1 moreAssessing the efficacy and safety of DEXTENZA, sustained release dexamethasone 0.4 mg inserts following 27 gauge vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peel