Open Studies for Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center

Adolescent Axillary Hyperhidrosis Study New !
This study is treating qualifying adolescents who have excessive armpit sweating with injections of botulinum toxin A into the skin of the armpit area. The study evaluates the effectiveness and safety in 12-17 year olds with axillary hyperhidrosis.

Genetics of Hyperhidrosis Study New !
The purpose of this study is to localize a hyperhidrosis gene. Persons with axillary (armpit) hyperhidrosis who have at least two family members who also have excessive sweating at the armpit areas are asked to donate a mouth wash cell specimen and possibly a blood specimen. Affected family members and one family member without excessive sweating are also requested to participate.

Phase I/II Study New !
A Phase I/II Study of Active Immunotherapy of Stages III and IV Melanoma with Chimeric Hybrids of Autologous Dendritic Cells and Tumor Cells Generated by Electrofusion.

Phase I/II Study with GM-CSF New !
Phase I/II Study with GM-CSF and Temozolomide in Metastatic Melanoma Patients.

Diabetes Study New !
A 24 week research study is being conducted for males and females between the ages of 18-78 years old that cannot control their Type 2 Diabetes with single drug therapy OR insulin only.

Cholesterol Study New !
The Department of Endocrinology of Saint Louis University is conducting an open-label study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational formulation of combining niacin ER and simvastatin in patients with abnormal cholesterol levels.

Alzheimer’s Disease Study New !
Volunteers are needed to participate in a research study of a medication that may delay agitation in patients with probable Alzheimer’s Disease.

Asthma Study for Allergy New !
The division of allergy and immunology is recruiting individuals for an asthma study to determine the effectiveness and safety of an investigational drug in subjects with moderate to severe asthma.

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Asthma Study
Volunteers are needed to participate in a research study to evaluate a new investigational breathing treatment for patients with asthma.

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Congestive Heart Failure Study
SLUCare is conducting a study for a new oral medication for the management of congestive heart failure.

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Recurrent Brain Tumor Study
New study for the treatment of recurrent high grade gliomas. If you, or one of your family, has been treated for a high grade glioma which has returned after treatment then you may be interested in a new research study at Saint Louis University.