Clinical Trials at UNM's Health Sciences Center
The UNM HSC is home to a variety of innovative research initiatives bringing scientific discovery to bedside care. Our varied research programs are staffed with personnel who provide expert support and guidance on feasibility and assistance in funding opportunities, as well as delivering a research concept over the threshold to IRB approval, data collection and analyses. We are engaged in basic science research, clinical and translational research and more, including community outreach and population-based outcomes. Below is a list of currently enrolling studies. Please contact the specific department for more information.
Effects on Insulin Secretion & Insulin
This research is studying patients with Type 2 Diabetes and blood iron overload. There is evidence in both iron overload and common Type 2 Diabetes that the unfavorable of these diseases can be reversed and even controlled by reducing iron levels through phlebotomy.
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Pre-Diabetes Cohort Registry
This research is being done to evaluate methods to identify individuals who have prediabetes and are interested in participating in research. Our study intends to build a registry, or list of people, in order to have names and contact information of qualified, willing participants when we need to find people for future research studies.
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Development of Memory Strategies in Aging
This research is studying the effect of healthy aging on the brain and effects of hypertension (higher than normal blood pressure levels) and Type 2 Diabetes (higher than normal levels of sugar in the blood) on memory performance and brain structure/function in people ages 35-45 or 60 years or older.
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Aztreonam for Inhalation Solution (AZLI)
Using a Continuous Alternating Therapy (CAT)regimen of 2 antibiotics of different classes with different mechanisms of action may provide the clinical benefits of reducing acute exacerbations, maintaining lung function and controlling respiratory symptoms for CF patients while minimizing the risk of emergence of antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) strains.
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Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol Inhalation Powder
The purpose of this study is to determine if fluticasone furoate/vilanterol improves survival in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a history of or increased risk of heart disease.
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COBRE Research Study
Want to participate in cutting-edge research using MRI, MEG and EEG?We are looking for healthy men who• Have no major history of head trauma, psychiatric or neurological disorders, substance abuse and less than a Bachelors degree• Are between the ages of 30 and 65• Have no metal in their bodyIf you qualify, you will be compensated for your time.Your confidentiality will be protected.You can receiv
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Study to Evaluate Cardiovascular Outcomes
This research is studying cardiovascular safety of alogliptin when given with standard medications for type 2 diabetes in people with ACS.
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Azithromycin in Upper Respiratory Tract Illness
The purpose of this trial is to look at two separate treatment plans for wheezing and respiratory episodes in young children. By agreeing to take part in this research study, you are agreeing to take part in both trials. Participants will not get daily asthma therapy in this study. The treatments in these studies are only given during respiratory (breathing) illnesses.
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Inhaled Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Combo
This study is being done to help answer an important safety question about long-acting beta-agonists, a type of medicine to treat asthma, specifically salmeterol. This study will compare the combination medicine containing salmeterol and fluticasone propionate (ADVAIR) and the single medicine of fluticasone propionate (FLOVENT) by itself.
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Children: Inhaled Therapy
This study is being done to help answer an important safety question about long-acting beta-agonists, a type of medicine to treat asthma, specifically salmeterol. This study will compare the combination medicine containing salmeterol and fluticasone propionate (ADVAIR) and the single medicine of fluticasone propionate (FLOVENT) by itself.
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COBRE: A Multimodal Imaging Study
This Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) will examine the neural mechanisms of schizophrenia by integrating multiple neuroimaging methods with psychiatric, neuropsychological and genetic testing. Participants will receive multiple brain scans throughout the course of this study. Participants will be compensated for their time. Please call 272-9544 for information.
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Aflibercept, Bevacizumab and Ranibizumab
This research is being done to compare three drugs for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). The three drugs are called Lucentis® (ranibizumab), Eylea® (aflibercept) and Avastin® (bevacizumab).
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Sevelamer Carbonate in Pediatric Patients
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of sevelamer carbonate in hyperphosphatemic pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Nano-MR
This is a study to evaluate the performance of the nanoMR Pathogen Capture System (PCS) to standard blood cultures in the detection of bacteria in the blood for participants 18 and over. If the test is able to perform better than the blood culture it could help to better identify which treatments would benefit a patient more rapidly and with better accuracy.
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Activation of Human Basophils
This study is looking for participants that are 18 and older that suffer from a shellfish or shrimp allergy. This research is studying mechanisms of activation of certain cells in the blood called "Basophils". Basophils are cells in the blood that are important in allergic responses.
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Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
The purpose of the study is to learn about how best to ask questions about pain from patients 18 and over, who have been diagnosed with chronic pain and to understand how patients who have pain feel about other things in their life as a result of their pain.
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Sensitivity to Intravenous Ethanol
This research will study how sensitivity to alcohol is related to brain functioning and behavior on tasks that measure response, inhibition and craving. You may be eligible to participate if you are over 21 and under 26 years of age. This study is being funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
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RhD Status Using Fetal Nucleic Acid
The objective of this study is to evaluate a new way to determine the blood type of an unbornbaby by testing the blood of RhD negative women during her current pregnancy.
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"Obesity-Related Host Susceptibility Factors For A
UNM is recruiting women with asthma for research study. If interested, please contact study coordinator at 925-6174 or tarchibeque@salud.unm.edu.