Active clinical trials for "Inflammation"

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the impact of omega-3 fatty acids on the production of anti-inflammatory effects and clinical improvement in people with depression who have not responded well to standard antidepressant treatment. The main questions it seeks to answer are: Do omega-3 fatty acids added to ineffective antidepressant treatment increase production of compounds that reduce inflammation? Is the increase in these anti-inflammatory compounds associated with a stronger antidepressant effect? Participants taking antidepressants that have not worked completely will be assigned at random for a 12-week period to one of the following: an omega-3 preparation an inactive placebo During the course of the study, blood tests will be obtained for compounds associated with inflammation, and questionnaires to measure clinical improvement in depressive symptoms will be administered.

A prospective observational cohort study in patients with cerebral small vessel disease deterring whether changes in systemic inflammation predict brain white matter damage measured using MRI and cognitive decline. This is a study funded by a joint BHF-Dutch Heart Foundation research grant and will be conducted in both Cambridge UK and Nijmegen Netherlands with 100 of the 200 total participants recruited at each site, and data from both sites analysed together.

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease mainly caused by the oral microbial biofilm. It involves the periodontal supporting tissues mainly features gum inflammation, alveolar bone resorption, periodontal pocket formation, and tooth loosening but also induces various systemic diseases, which seriously affect the physical and mental health of patients. The response to periodontal infection is mediated by various intracellular signalling pathways leading to the production of numerous bio-molecules. Vitronectin is a multifunctional protein with a multiple binding domain that interacts with a variety of plasma and cell proteins. It belongs to the group of adhesive glycoproteins that is involved in various functions including complement activation, blood coagulation, binding to proteoglycans, and modification of the matrix. Among the various cystatins expressed in serum and saliva, Fetuin-A, an another protein is produced majorly by healthy hepatic and adipose tissues. Fetuin-A has been recognized as a multifunctional molecule related to its role in metabolic processes, insulin resistance, regulation of adipogenesis and mineralization throughout the body. The study aims to determine the expression of Vitronectin and Fetuin-A as potential pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory biomarkers respectively. These protein molecules can further play a role as putative risk indicators in periodontitis subjects with and without coronary artery disease following non-surgical therapy.

Background: Obesity is a multifactorial disease that affects 36% of the Mexican population; it is characterized by the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in the body, mainly in the abdominal region, conditions that are closely linked to low-grade systemic inflammation (LGSI). Scientific evidence suggests that LGSI can be attenuated by the benefits of regular physical exercise, since such activity has the potential to decrease the concentrations of certain proinflammatory molecules, such as reactive C protein, tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin 6. Objective: To analyze the LGSI response when intervening with a high-intensity interval training in young obese adults between 18 to 30 years. Materials and methods: The present study is defined as a simple randomized clinical trial. Participants will be randomized into one of two groups of intervention; 1: High-intensity interval training (HIIT), and the control group with moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT). The interventions will be 3 times a week for 2 months, completing a total of 24 sessions. The HIIT group will carry out the activities at high intensity (85 to 95% maximum heart rate) aerobic type training; density of 1 minute at high interval followed by 2 minutes of low interval with a total time of 15 minutes (plus 5 more minutes of warm-up and 5 of cool-down exercises). While the MICT group will carry out the activities with a moderate intensity (60 to 75% maximum heart rate) aerobic type training reaching a total time of 25 to 45 minutes (considering 5 minutes of warm-up and 5 of cool-down exercises). Physical activity will be monitored using a Polar brand heart rate sensor (model H9). Anthropometric, biochemical, and inflammatory assessments will be monitored at baseline, at 4 weeks (mid-intervention), and at 8 weeks (end of intervention). Biochemical parameters will be determined by dry chemistry (Vitros 350), anthropometry by electrical bioimpedance (Inbody 370), and inflammatory markers by blood count and ProQuantum Immunoassay technology. Infrastructure: Institute of Translational Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenomics, University Center for Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara.

In a randomized controlled trial we will research the effect of calorie restriction with early and mid-day time-restricted eating (TRE) and daily calorie restriction on weight loss and human health parameters. Participants will be divided into three groups: early time-restriction group (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), mid-day restriction group (1:00 PM to 9:00 PM) and daily calorie restriction group (8:00 AM to 9:00 PM). Participants will follow dietary strategy with three planned meals and calorie restriction. Anthropometrical and biochemical parameters will be measured at baseline, after one month, two months and at after three months of intervention. Resting metabolic rate, ultrasound scan of abdomen and ultrasound scan of carotid arteries will be measured at baseline and after three months of intervention. In addition, stool samples will be also taken at baseline and after three months of intervention.

The primary objective of this study is to examine the influence of 4-weeks ingestion of TrueBroc®, (broccoli seed extract, BSE) with mustard seed powder (MSP) on improving skin health by evaluating skin physiological and biochemical parameters. This study will test the effect of BSE and MSP compared to placebo on skin health after 4 weeks supplementation. The study will employ a randomized, crossover design with subjects acting as their own controls.

A experimental interventional prospective study will include patients with squamocellular carcinoma of the larynx surgically treated at the tertiary referral center. Clinical and demographic characteristics of the patients would be noted. The visual analog scale (VAS), Brief Pain Inventory questionnaire, Diagnosing Neuropathic Pain 4 (DN4) and Pain Detect Questionnaire were used for pain assessment. Questionnaire Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients (QLQ - H&N35) was used to assess the quality of life in patients with surgically treated laryngeal carcinoma. The type and consumption of analgesics used after surgery was monitored. The analgesics were used according to WHO Ladder. Blood samples ware taken from the patients for the analysis of oxidative stress parameters and inflammation parameters before the operative treatment and after the operative treatment (1-2 postoperative day and 9-10 postoperative day). The concentrations of interleukin 1 (IL-1) and 6 (IL-6), glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1), superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in the serum were determined. The aim of the study will be to assess concentrations of inflammatory biomarkers (IL-1, IL-6) and oxidative stress factors (MDA, SOD, GPKS1) in postoperative course in surgically treated patients with laryngeal carcinoma and in possible complication occurrence. Also, their correlation to type and dosage of used analgesics, to pain assessment questionnaire scores and QOL questionnaire scores in surgically treated patients with laryngeal carcinoma will be assessed.

Carotid artery stenosis is observed in about 3% of ≥ 60 years subjects and accounts for around 10-20% of all ischemic strokes. Beyond the degree of stenosis, plaque composition affects the risk of ischemic stroke. Identification of patients with vulnerable plaques at higher risk of stroke who might benefit from carotid revascularization is crucial. A growing body of evidence suggests that the lectin pathway of the complement system, and especially the ficolin-2, is involved in atherosclerosis. It has been hypothesized that circulating levels of ficolin-2 increase during chronic inflammatory conditions (i.e. growing atherosclerotic plaque) whereas they fall during sub-acute or acute inflammatory conditions (i.e. plaque rupture and acute ischemic stroke) because of consumption (binding to targets). Therefore, ficolin-2 has been proposed as a biomarker informing on the specific state of the plaque. However, in acute ischemic stroke due to carotid stenosis, both plaque rupture and stroke injury contribute to lectin pathway activation, thus affecting circulating levels of ficolin-2. Until now, the relative contribution of plaque and brain inflammation on circulating levels of ficolin-2 has not been documented. In the present study the investigators aim to assess the association between circulating levels of ficolin-2 and carotid and brain inflammation on [18F]DPA-714 positron emission tomography (PET)/MRI in patients with transient ischemic attack or acute ischemic stroke due to carotid stenosis. For that purpose, the investigators intend to include 30 patients with transient ischemic attack or acute ischemic stroke due to ≥ 50%. carotid stenosis. Each patient will have a measure of plasmatic level of ficolin-2 as well a [18F]DPA-714 PET/MRI to quantify the fixation of the radiotracer on carotid and brain.

This is a self-controlled cohort study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of comprehensive treatment in patients with inflammation-associated rapidly-progressive coronary artery disease (IR-CAD) by comparing the study endpoints before treatment with those after treatment in the same group of patients.

this study addresses the effect of the vitamin B3 and vitamin B9 on the periodontal healing at the sites of periodontal destruction due to periodontitis and evaluate its added effect to the conventional non-surgical periodontal treatment on its pivotal role in the biological activities and repair in the body in general and the periodontium in specific. The research will be conducted on patients suffering from stage I and II periodontitis that typically are to be treated with non surgical periodontal therapy, the rationale of the non surgical periodontal treatment is eliminating the plaque biofilm responsible for stimulation of host immune defense causing the inflammation and hence suppressing the periodontal destruction. the trial is targeting enhancing the treatment effect by the administration of vitamin B3 and B9 supplements which will target the host inflammatory reaction itself and directly suppressing it as well as enhancing the periodontal regeneration and the gain of the lost attachment.