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The aim of the present Paris Prospective Study III (PPS3) is (1) to assess the determinants of the regulation of heart rate and blood pressure variations and carotid properties (under different physiologic stimulations) and (2) to evaluate the respective contribution of heart rat…

The primary purpose of this population-based study is to quantify and understand the trends in pregnancy outcomes in defined low-resource geographic areas over time, in order to provide population-based data on stillbirths, neonatal and maternal mortality.

The goal of this study is to use the live attenuated Yellow Fever Vaccine (YFV) as a safe and effective model for viral infection to understand human immune response to viral antigens. Study participants will receive the yellow fever vaccine and participation in the study may be …

The aim of this study is to compare the immunological efficacy of two pneumococcal vaccination strategies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) treated with corticosteroids associated or not with other immunosuppressive drugs : 1) a prime-boost strategy using vaccin…

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, the tolerability and the short term effect on liver enzymes of TRO19622 500 mg for one month in patients with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

While advancements in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) have improved image quality, it is unclear how these improvements are connected to the clinical evaluation of individuals with cardiovascular disease. The aim of this large prospective registry revolves around 4 key principle…

The purpose of this study is to determine the molecular mechanism of this disease and to research the relationship between cystinosis and skin phenotype.

The Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) has been established by philanthropic funding to conduct multi-institutional research (clinical trials and observational studies) on pediatric hydrocephalus. In addition to philanthropic funding, the HCRN has also received an NIH…

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, pharmacokinetics, HCV RNA kinetics, and other viral characteristics after administration of two arms of MP-424 in combination with Peginterferon Alfa 2b (PEG-IFN-a-2b) and Ribavirin (RBV) to patients with chronic hepatitis C.

The purposes of this study are to identify persons with rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism (RDP) or mutations of the RDP gene, document prevalence of the disease, and map its natural history.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of coronary stenting with the various types of drug-eluting stents (DES) and to determine clinical device and procedural success during commercial use of DES in the real world. The investigators will co…

Objective With this prospective natural experiment trial on neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) study, we hope to understand the factors leading to tumor progression and neurological disease burden in NF2. Study Population A total of 269 participants, ages 8-75, with a clinical or …

The goal of this registry is to collect information on individuals with forms of microcephalic primordial dwarfism as well as related conditions. The study team hopes to learn more about these conditions and improve the care of people with them by establishing this registry.

The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a widely used instrument for assessing symptom severity in schizophrenia, whereas the Personal and Social Performance Scale (PSP) provides a practical measure of functional outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive v…

Researchers believe that certain lifestyle factors can influence a couple's ability to conceive and have a baby. The ISIS Study will look at the health habits of couples who are planning their first pregnancy, and then attempt to measure the effect these habits have on the couple…

Intensive glucose control in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with clear health benefits. However, despite development of insulin analogs, pump/multi-dose treatment and continuous glucose monitoring, maintaining near-normal glycemia remains an elusive goal for most p…

This trial is conducted to evaluate the effect of etonogestrel in comparison to placebo on: * the prostate volume and the urinary complaints; * the urinary flow and the urinary volume in the bladder after voiding; * the progression of the disease; * the sexual function, well-bei…

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of early mobilization versus traditional immobilization rehabilitation programs after surgical Achilles tendon repair on the mechanical (torque-angle and torque-velocity relationships) and electrical (neuromuscular activation) …

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have increased intestinal permeability. In addition, mucosal soluble mediators are involved in the pathophysiology of pain in IBS. The investigators aimed to investigate: 1. paracellular permeability in colonic biopsies of IBS patient…

RATIONALE: Gathering information from patients of different ages receiving paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation for metastatic breast cancer may help doctors understand how the age of the patient changes the way the drug works. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is s…