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| This is a listing of Loyola University Health System clinical trials that are open and actively recruiting patients. Please click on the name of the trial for a brief description, eligibility requirements and contact information. All trials listed below have been approved by Loyola's IRB chairman for promotion on the LUHS web site. |
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| Cancer: Breast |
A randomized phase III study of whole breast radiation versus partial breast radiation for women with breast cancer
The purpose of this study is to see if partial breast irradiation is as good as or better than whole breast irradiation in keeping cancer from coming back in the breast.
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| Cancer: Leukemia |
Leukemia Relapse Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine patient outcomes following high-dose combination chemotherapy treatment and to compare higher versus standard dose vincristine chemotherapy.
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| Cardiovascular: Marfan Syndrome |
Aortic Valve Surgery in Marfan Patients
The purpose of the trial is to collect information on how patients do after having surgery on their aortic valve and compare the results of those who had their valve replaced to those who had the valve repaired.
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| Endocrinology: Growth Hormone |
Growth Hormone Deficiency Study
The purpose of the study is to compare long-term health outcomes in patients who are lacking adult growth hormones.
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| Mental Health: Depression |
Endothelial Function in Depressed Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether depressed individuals show signs of dysfunction in their blood vessels.
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| Stroke |
ALIAS - Albumin in acute stroke
Many stroke studies have been performed looking for an effective treatment for patients who have suffered an acute ischemic stroke. Thus far, all have failed. This study seeks to determine the effectiveness of albumin versus placebo given intravaenously for stroke patients.
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