
Metformin in Pregnancy in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary SyndromeThe study provide a detailed longitudinal evaluation of the gluco-insulinemic assessment of pregnant PCOS women under metformin treatment. 47 non diabetic Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) women became pregnant during metformin treatment and continued taking the drug during gestation. An oral glucose tolerance test and euglycaemic hyperinsulinaemic clamp were performed at each trimester of gestation.

Probiotics in the Treatment of Iron Deficiency in Children With Restless Leg Syndrome
Iron DeficiencyRestless Leg SyndromeA double-blind randomized controlled trial comparing iron plus vitamin C plus probiotic (lactobacillus plantarum 299) to iron plus vitamin C plus placebo in correcting the iron deficiency in children with Restless leg syndrome (RLS) and iron deficiency. One hundred children with diagnosis of RLS will be recruited over a two- year period.

A Randomized Study Comparing Placebo and ASP3652 in the Treatment of Women With Bladder Pain Syndrome...
CystitisInterstitial3 moreIn this study several dose levels of ASP3652, given orally for 12 weeks, will be compared with placebo in the treatment of female patients with Bladder Pain Syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis.

Efficacy and Safety of Abatacept in Patients With Primary Sjögren's Syndrome
Sjögren's SyndromePrimary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is a common chronic auto-immune disease, characterised by inflammation of the exocrine glands, resulting in progressive dryness of the eyes and the mouth. Furthermore, many patients experience extraglandular symptoms such as restricting fatigue. Currently, biological agents have been introduced in various systemic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. No biological agent has yet been approved for the treatment of pSS. In an open-label study, we have shown that abatacept treatment of pSS patients has promising results (Meiners et al., 2014). Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of subcutaneous abatacept treatment in pSS in a larger and randomized clinical trial.

Acupressure for Pain Management and Fatigue Relief in Gulf War Veterans
Persian Gulf SyndromeChronic Fatigue SyndromeThis study will provide symptomatic veterans with acupressure treatment and determine its effectiveness in fatigue relief and pain management for Gulf War Illness (GWI). Investigators plan to recruit patients reporting symptoms of GWI through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and randomize them into acupressure group (to receive acupressure treatment) and control group (to receive Reiki treatment). The acupressure treatment, twice per week for 6 weeks, will be offered by a licensed acupressure practitioner. Evaluations will be made before and after treatment (at 6 weeks). Clinical outcomes will be compared between groups (acupressure group vs. control group) and between different timepoints (before treatment vs. after treatment) within the same group. The results of this study may provide useful information to develop more effective treatment for veterans with GWI disease. Since acupressure treatment is of Asian origin and has shown excellent promise within its Eastern traditions, if successful, this study has the potential to produce a paradigm shift in clinical practice to more effectively relieve the symptoms of veterans with GWI disease. Meanwhile, as a non-invasive therapeutic massage, acupressure may lend to better patient acceptance and ultimately, greater clinical accessibility. Hypotheses Acupressure besides routine clinical care will produce a more complete fatigue relief and pain alleviation in veterans with GWI versus routine clinical care plus reiki treatment. EEG measures will exhibit a positive change when fatigue is relieved and pain is alleviated for symptomatic veterans after effective treatment.

Efficacy Evaluation of a Commercial Preparation Containing Lactobacillus Casei DG on the Reduction...
Irritable Bowel SyndromeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment with Lactobacillus casei DG in the reduction of the painful symptoms in patients affected by irritable bowel syndrome. After that, the secondary object is to evaluate if the reduction of painful symptoms is related to a relevant reduction of trypsin and tryptase in colonic mucosa.

A Safety and Efficacy Study of Daikenchuto (TU-100) to Relieve Abdominal Bloating in Female Subjects...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in FemalesThe aim of this study is to assess the effect of orally administered TU-100 (5 g three times daily [TID]) as compared to placebo on abdominal bloating rating in female IBS patients.

Point-of-Care Measurements of Platelet Inhibition After Clopidogrel Loading in Patients With Acute...
Acute Coronary SyndromeThis study demonstrates the effect of generic clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavitor®) in comparison with the original clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix®) in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Comparison Between Oral Contraceptive Pills and Calcium Supplements in Treatment of Premenstrual...
Premenstrual SyndromePremenstrual syndrome represents a group of problems affecting most of women in reproductive age. These problems include emotional and physical symptoms. In this study the efficacy of oral contraceptive pills and calcium supplements in relieving these symptoms will be assessed .

A Dose-ranging Pharmacokinetics and Safety Study of GWP42003-P in Children With Dravet Syndrome...
EpilepsyDravet SyndromeTo evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of multiple doses of GWP42003-P compared with placebo in children with Dravet syndrome.