Infectious Diseases

Below are current clinical trials.

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1. Research to Test Whether Doing Exercise Training Helps Lessen or Prevent the Longer-term Symptoms of COVID-19 Infection

   Jacksonville, Fla.

   The objectives of this study are to assess the ‘longer-term’ clinical, pulmonary, cardiac, functional, and psychosocial sequelae of COVID-19 survivorship, and to investigate whether exercise therapy enhances recovery of and/or improves pulmonary and cardiac function, exercise capacity, clinical status, and overall HRQoL in COVID-19 survivors.

    

    

2. A Study of Nervous System Involvement of Coccidioidomycosis at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona

   Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the presentation, diagnostics, disease course and treatment variations, as well as the factors that may influence features of neuro-invasive Coccidioidomycosis. 

3. Genetic Expression in Osteolysis, Infection, Arthrofibrosis & Metal Reactions in THA & TKA: A Microarray Analysis to Characterize Individual Host Response to the Molecular Mechanisms of Loosening and Arthrofibrosis

   Rochester, Minn.

   This study is being conducted to determine gene and protein expression profiles (i.e. which genes and proteins are turned off and on) of those with a possibility of developing osteolysis, infection, arthrofibrosis or metallosis of their THA/TKA.

4. Laboratory Assay Optimization 2.0

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to better understand the role of HIV and/or HCV infection and/or SARS-CoV-2 on the immune system and potential ways to eliminate the virus(es).

5. COVID-19 and Acute Renal Failure

   Jacksonville, Fla., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz., Rochester, Minn.

   The primary purpose of this study is to examine 1-year survival and rate of secondary infections in COVID-19 patients with and without acute kidney injury (AKI).

    

    

    

6. Detection of Infection in Arthroplasty

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of molecular detection of microorganisms, detection of microbial proteins and antibodies against microorganisms, and inflammatory markers (e.g., leukocyte esterase, CRP) in synovial fluid for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection (PJI).

7. Study Using Clofazimine to Treat Patients with Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections

   Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   The purpose of this study is to determine whether adding clofazimine in a treatment regimen for patients with non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections will improve low clinical success rates in NTM infections, its mode of action, and literature reported clinical data in both NTM and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

    

    

8. NSITE: Novel Strategies to Increase Telehealth Engagement

   Eau Claire, Wis., Rochester, Minn.

   The primary objective of Aim 1 of this study are to identify personal and social determinant of health-related key factors that present as a barriers to use of non-emergent telehealth care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim 1 will use a qualitative study design to understand the experiences of patients along with social determinants of health (SDOH). The results of the qualitative work will be used by the research team to design the survey for administration in Aim 2.

   The primary objectgive of Aim 2 of this study is to assess personal and social determinants of health that are associated with patient’s decision to prefer face-to-face visits compared with telehealth appointments for non-emergent care. 

9. A Study to Evaluate and Monitor Hepatitis Activity in Hepatitis C Virus Infection Patients Using Advanced Multiparametric MR Elastography (MRE)

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to develop an advanced multiparametric liver magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) imaging technology for monitoring hepatic inflammation during direct acting antiviral (DAA) treatment, evaluation risks of severe liver injury, and HCC development.

10. A Study to Assess International SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Infection

    Rochester, Minn.

    The general aim of this study is to estimate the rate of disease progression for adults who seek testing and test positive for SARS-CoV-2. The primary endpoint for this study and the basis for sample size is hospitalization or death during the 28 day follow-up period. In some locations, special facilities are being built/utilized for quarantine/public health reasons for those who are SARS-Cov-2 positive. Hospitalization is defined as a stay for at least 18 hours, irrespective of reason, at a hospital or one of these special facilities after study enrollment. Secondary outcomes include participant-reported health status and change in severity of dyspnoea.