Research & Trials
Growth Hormone Therapy in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
13 June 2008Growth deficiency is a key feature of severe Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and a frequent feature of mild to moderate forms of the disease. The reason that children with OI are short is not fully ... › More
Non-Cutting Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Acne
13 June 2008The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of non-ablative (non-cutting) laser therapy, a technique that uses laser energy to try to improve the appearance of the skin. This type of ... › More
Efficacy Study of Prolotherapy vs Corticosteroid for Tennis Elbow
12 June 2008The purpose of the research is to study the effects of two different injection therapies for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Specifically, we will look at which therapy ... › More
Susceptibility to High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema in Subjects With Increased Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction
9 June 2008It has been shown, that subjects susceptible to high altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPE) are characterised by an abnormal increase of pulmonary artery pressure at rest in hypoxia and during exercise in ... › More
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB) and ACE Inhibitors (ACEI) on Silent Brain Infarction and Cognitive Decline
5 June 2008The purpose of this study is to elucidate whether or not angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) are more beneficial or equal to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) on development or ... › More
Study to Determine the Effect and Safety of an Oral Janus Kinase 2 (JAK2)-Inhibitor in Patients with Multiple Myeloma
5 June 2008The purpose of this study is to determine clinical efficacy and safety of INCB018424, a small molecule Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, in patients with refractory or relapsed multiple myeloma. › More
A Study With ASP2151 in Subjects With Recurrent Episodes of Genital Herpes
1 June 2008A study of ASP2151 in subjects with recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes. › More
Effect of Fluvastatin on Biomarkers in Women Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ or Stage I Breast Cancer
1 June 2008RATIONALE: Collecting samples of blood and tissue from patients with cancer to study in the laboratory may help doctors learn how fluvastatin effects biomarkers related to breast ... › More
Therapeutic Effect of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Food Allergy (FAHF-2)
1 June 2008The increasing prevalence of allergic diseases in westernised countries poses a significant health problem and a tremendous burden on quality of life and healthcare expenditure. Food allergy affects ... › More
High Fat Diet II on Weight Loss (HFD)
1 June 2008To evaluate two different diets and their effects on weight loss and measurements of several risk factors for cardiovascular disease. One diet will be a high saturated fat diet (HSFD) and the other ... › More
