Clinical Studies

Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Clinical Trial

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where fat accumulates in the liver and is not caused by heavy alcohol use. Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is a form of NAFLD in which there is an accumulation of fat in the liver along with inflammation and damage. This can cause scarring (fibrosis) of the liver and may lead to cirrhosis in which the liver is permanently damaged. Cirrhosis of the liver may lead to liver cancer.

Symptoms include:

Most have no symptoms, but some may experience:

- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Pain

You may qualify for this no-cost clinical trial if you:

- Are 18+ years of age
- Have been diagnosed with NASH

Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

- Study medication
- Study-related care
- Reimbursement for your travel

Sign up with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation to learn more about this condition at https://www.naaf.org/alopecia-areata

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinical Trial

COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease which causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. COPD is most often caused from a smoking history and may increase your risk of heart disease and lung cancer.

Symptoms include:

- Breathing difficulty/Shortness of breath
- Coughing/Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Sputum (mucus) production

You may qualify for this no-cost clinical trial if you:

- Are 40 - 85 years of age
- Have moderate to very severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- History of 2 moderate or 1 severe COPD exacerbations in the previous 12 months
- Use of triple (ICS/LABA/LAMA) therapy for COPD

Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

- Study medication
- Study-related care
- Reimbursement for your travel

Bronchiectasis Clinical Trial

Bronchiectasis is a chronic inflammatory disease where the walls of the bronchi are thickened from inflammation & infection. Patients suffer from daily cough and sputum production and experience frequent exacerbations (worsening).

Symptoms include:

- Coughing of yellow or green sputum daily
- Shortness of Breath
- Fatigue
- Chest pain

You may qualify for this no-cost clinical trial if you:

- Are 18 - 85 years of age
- Diagnosis of Bronchiectasis affecting one or more lobes
- At least 2 pulmonary exacerbations in the past 12 months

Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

- Study medication
- Study-related care
- Reimbursement for your travel

Gonorrhea Clinical Trial

Gonorrhea is an infection caused by a bacteria spread by sexual contact and can cause serious health problems if left untreated for too long. It is important to get tested and/or treated if you think you have gonorrhea or have a partner with gonorrhea.

Symptoms include:

- Green, yellow, or white discharge from the penis or vagina
- A burning feeling in the throat or when urinating
- Pain in the pelvis or testicles

You may qualify for this no-cost clinical trial if you:

- Are at least 12 years of age
- Have a suspected gonorrhea infection

Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

- Study medication for gonorrhea
- Study-related care
- Reimbursement for your travel

Tesamorelin for Cognition in Aging HIV-Infected Persons Clinical Trial

This clinical trial is testing an FDA-approved injectable medication (Tesamorelin) to treat abdominal fat accumulation in patients with HIV. Abdominal fat accumulation is linked to memory and thinking difficulties, and previous studies suggest that Tesamorelin may be beneficial for cognitive function, but this has not been tested in HIV. PCR, Inc. is working with the University of California San Diego (UCSD) on this trial.

Click the link to learn more: https://clinicaltrials.ucsd.edu/trial/NCT02572323

You may qualify for this no-cost clinical trial if you:

- Are at least 40 years of age or older
- HIV-1 Infection diagnosis
- Are currently receiving a combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) regimen ≥ 12 weeks with no interruptions longer than 7 days and HIV < 500 copies/mL
- Minimum abdominal waist circumference ≥ 95cm (male) or ≥ 94cm (female)
- Other criteria may apply

Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

- Study medication
- Study-related care
- Reimbursement for your travel

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Clinical Trial

IPF is a a chronic, progressive, irreversible, and usually lethal lung disease of unknown cause that occurs mostly in elderly adults.

Symptoms include:

- Worsening cough & shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
- Muscle & joint pain

You may qualify for this no-cost clinical trial if you:

- Are 40-85 years of age
- Have been diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) within the last 3 years

Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

- Study medication
- Study-related care
- Reimbursement for your travel

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Clinical Trial

This clinical trial is for individuals who have tried several antiretroviral treatments; but their viral levels are no longer suppressed because of resistance, lack of access, or intolerance to medications.

You may qualify for this no-cost clinical trial if you:

- Are 12 years of age or older
- HIV +
- Currently on failing
- Antiretroviral
- Therapy (ART)
- From “RNA ≥ 500 copies/mL” to “Viral load ≥ 500 copies/mL)
- Weigh ≥ 35 kg (77.2 lbs)

Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

- Study medication
- Study-related care
- Reimbursement for your travel

Polyneuropathy in Individuals with HIV-1

Polyneuropathy is a condition in which the peripheral nerves are damaged and affects the nerves in the skin, muscle, and organs. This clinical trial is for individuals who have Polyneuropathy and are HIV-1 +.

Symptoms include:

- Numbness
- Tingling
- Difficulty using hands/arms and/or feet/legs
- Increased/Decreased sensitivity

You may qualify for this no-cost clinical trial if you:

- Are 18-80 years of age
- Diagnosed with HIV-1 + and Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy

Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

- Study medication
- Study-related care
- Reimbursement for your travel

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Clinical Trial

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) is a chronic disease that causes itching & inflammation of the skin. Individuals with Eczema may experience dry skin, inflammation/redness, and mild-severe itching of the skin. The increased itching may cause individuals to scratch and cause breaks in the skin, leading to an increased risk of skin infection. Individuals with Atopic Dermatitis are at an increased risk of developing Asthma and/or food allergy, psychosocial conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, and sleep disturbance.

Symptoms include:

- Inflammation (rash)
- Pruritus (itching)
- Dry skin/Flakiness
- Lichenification (skin thickening)
- Discoloration of the skin

You May qualify for this no-cost clinical trial if you:

- Are 2-11 years of age
- Have been diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

- Study medication
- Study-related care
- Reimbursement for your travel

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) & Advanced Neoplasia (AN) Clinical Study

This clinical study is for individuals 45-84 years of age and are scheduled to undergo a screening colonoscopy and consider as 'average risk' for colorectal cancer.

The purpose of this clinical study is to collect blood samples to better understand the biomarkers of patients with colorectal cancer and help develop a blood-based screening test. Biomarkers are biologic features found in the blood and may be related to cancer risk.

Study Includes:

- Single visit for blood sample collection prior to your scheduled colonoscopy
- Compensation for qualified participants

Health insurance and doctor referrals are not required to participate in the clinical trials & clinical studies.