Active clinical trials for "Inflammation"

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of resveratrol on health and human performance. The study will evaluate cognitive function and several indicators of physical health before and after taking a resveratrol supplement or a placebo for three weeks.

This purpose of this study is to Determine the change in endothelial dependent vascular reactivity and vascular properties Determine the changes in monocytes activation Determine the change in pro-inflammatory status Investigate the effect of six-month CPAP therapy on the above changes in patients with OSA

The human adipose and muscle -tissue produce and release a number of bioactive proteins which contributes to the chronic low grade of inflammatory status which is associated with obesity and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Study 1: Our aim is to investigate if exercise has independent and additive effects in combination with diet-induced weight loss on circulating levels of inflammatory markers and mRNA levels in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and skeletal muscle tissue (SM. Study 2: Our aim is to investigate whether gender and weight status plays a role in the metabolic response during two hours of acute exercise

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a new alternative to anti-glaucoma medications for the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma. After SLT, many patients experience mild to moderate inflammation inside the eye - specifically in the front chamber of the eye (the part in front of the colored part of the eye). This mild front chamber reaction is typically treated with anti-inflammatory agents such as corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). Some physicians do not use these agents as they feel they may interfere with the way the laser works to treat glaucoma. Topical (applied to the surface) corticosteroids can cause an increase in the pressure of the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP), cataract formation, or a possible increase in infection with long-term use. These side effects have not been reported to occur with NSAIDs, which are effective in controlling pain after SLT and reducing signs of inflammation such as irritation, swelling, tenderness, and soreness. This research study will compare an NSAID, ketorolac tromethamine 0.4% (Acular LS), with a corticosteroid, prednisolone acetate 1% (Pred Forte), and with a placebo, which contains no active medicine (Refresh Tears). Ketorolac tromethamine 0.4%, prednisolone acetate 1%, and Refresh Tears are all FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved for use in inflammation after surgery.

This study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, to evaluate impact of Triptolide wilfordii on T cell immune activation and inflammation biomarkers in HIV-infected immunological non-responders.

The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy of Iocide oral rinse in a human clinical trial of gingivitis. Iocide oral rinse will be evaluated against a placebo rinse. Indices for gingivitis, plaque and bleeding will be scored and blood tests will be performed to determine the effect of the antimicrobial oral rinse on relative levels of biological markers of inflammation.

The Ulcerative Colitis (UC) belongs to the group of diseases called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) which is characterized by a chronic ulceration of the colon. The conventional treatment can have adverse effects and does not guarantee effectiveness in some patients requiring aggressive therapy using adjuvant therapy Aloe vera has been shown to have a beneficial effect in different disease, and have an anti-inflammatory effect in UC patients. Objective: Measuring the effect of the consumption of 200 ml of aloe vera gel daily for a period of three months, in the degree of inflammation in patients with mild UC based on Mayo scale and quantification of IL-6 in the colonic mucosa.

A Phase 1a, randomized, placebo controlled, two-way crossover study is to determine the effect of inhaled MMI-0100 compared to placebo following LPS challenge on inflammatory markers.

Restoring the patency of the coronary vessels and providing the ischemic myocardium with reperfused blood can cause additional tissue damage. A key element of ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) injury and major determinant of the evolution of damage in the affected myocardium is the inflammatory response. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of colchicine in reducing I/R injury by effectively modulating the inflammatory response in the reperfused myocardium.

Cardiovascular disease(CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developed nations. CVD is primarily caused by atherosclerosis, a systemic disease characterized by lipid deposition in the subendothelial space with a concomitant, low-grade inflammatory reaction.(Fuster, Moreno et al. 2005) To date, most therapeutic interventions aimed at lowering CVD have thus far focused on modulating lipid levels, either lowering LDLc or increasing HDLc levels. Yet, since the introduction of statins 20 years ago, there have been few breakthroughs in the treatment of this disease. A promising strategy to reduce CVD is to directly target inflammation at the level of the vessel wall.(van Leuven, van Wijk et al.; Libby 2002) A potential drawback of anti-inflammatory strategies pertains to the thin line between inhibiting 'inappropriate' inflammation versus inducing immuno-suppression. Therefore, continuous low dosed anti-inflammatory drugs have great potential as novel treatment strategies. In the present project, the investigators propose to inject liposomal glucocorticoids intravenously in patients with an increased risk of atherosclerotic disease aiming to reduce vessel wall inflammation.