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Ongoing Research

List of Ongoing Clinical Researches submitted by the following departments of the UST Hospital as requested by the USTHRU:

1. Department of Neurology & Psychiatry – Stroke Services
Head: Dr. Jose C. Navarro

SAINT II (Stroke-Acute Ischemic-NXY Treatment) “A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Multicenter, Phase IIB/III Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous NXY-059 in Acute Ischemic Stroke.
- on-going

VITATOPS (Vitamins to Prevent Stroke)
- on-going

Frequency of Aspirin Non-Responders Among Ptaients with Recurrent Stroke
- for completion

Ankle Brachial Index as Measurement of Atherosclerosis Among Stroke Patients
- completed

TOSS-II (Trial of Cilostazol in Symptomatic Intracranial Arterial Stenosis-II)
- for submission to IRB for approval

2. Department of Clinical Pathology
Head : Dr. Antonia S. Raymundo

“Efficacy & Safety of Azithromycon SR Microspheres formulation) vs Moxifloxacin for the Treatment of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
by Dr. Patrick Moral

A Trial Comparing the Efficacy & Safety of Levobupivacaine and Bupivacaine as Spinal Anesthesia in Filipino atients Undergoing Extremity Orthopedic Surgery
by Dr. Romulo Buzon

A Preliminary Study on the use of pH and Glucose Level Determination Utilizing Reagent Strips as a Screening Tool to Detect Bacterial Contamination of Platelet Concentrates
by Dr. Loudes Dominguez

Multinational Clinical Research on MTB Culture & AFB Staining
by Dr. Ma. Piedad R. Natividad

A Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability & Efficacy of Asenaoine 5-10 mg in the Treatment of Subjects with Acute Mania by Dr. Vicente Rosales

The Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Bronchial Asthma as Measured by Sputum Eosinophil Levels
by Dr. Kristine Marie G. Santos

3. Department of Anesthesiology
Head : Dr. Rosa Gandahari Carpio

The Effect of Saline Flush of the Epidural Catherter on Epidural Anesthesia
by Dr. Sheri Ann Liquete

The Inhibitory Effect of Levobupivacaine on Whole Blood Contamination
by Dr. Michael Ronald Madarang

Double-Burst Stimulation to Assist Residual Paralysis in the PACU
by Dr. Zaldy Ong

An Evaluation of Non-Ivasive Blood Pressure Monitoring on Forearm and Upper Arm NIBP in Comparison with Arterial BP Measurement
by Dr. Michelle Marie Reyes

Difficult Score in Spinal Anesthesia: A Prospective Study
by Dr. Maria Paz Ronquillo

Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia vs. Endotracheal Anesthesia in Cholecystectomy
by Dr. Jesus Miguel Salumbides

Usage of Minature MRI-Comatible (MIMIC) Adjustable Pillow in Pediatric MRI Patients to Promote Good Air Exchange while under Sedation
by Dr. Jill Christin Gonzales

Dose Finding Study of Intraarticular Morphine for Analgesia Arthroscopy Patients
by Dr. Arthur Joseph Marquez

Prophylactic Oral Ergotamine for Postural Puncture Headache
by Dr. Eric John Padilla

LIST OF ONGOING STUDIES

DATE	TITLE	INVESTIGATOR	REMARKS
02 June 2006	HRU RP-001: Imaging Infection and Inflammation Using Tc-99m Ciprofloxacin (Infecton) Among Filipino Patients with Suspected Musculoskeletal Infection in UST Hospital	Dr. Millicent Grace Marcelo, Senior Resident Section of Nuclear Medicine	06 June 2006 Reviewed and presented with Dr. Robert Chan, Dept of Orthopedics
07 June 2006	HRU RP-002: BRAF Mutation in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma among Filipinos: A Pilot Study	Dr. Edberto R. General Fellow, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism	06-15-06 1st review
15 June 2006	HRU RP-003: Comparison of Bacterial Inhibitory Property of Preterm and Term Human Milk on Common Neonatal Pathogens: Enterobacter sp., Eschericia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aerugoniosa and Staphylococcus aureus.	Dr. Christopher Grageda Fellow, Section of Neonatal ICU	06-22-06 1st review
22 June 2006	HRU RP-002: BRAF Mutation in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma among Filipinos: A Pilot Study	Dr. Edberto R. General Fellow, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism	07-06-06 2nd review
07 July 2006	HRU RP-003: Comparison of Bacterial Inhibitory Property of Preterm and Term Human Milk on Common Neonatal Pathogens: Enterobacter sp., Eschericia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aerugoniosa and Staphylococcus aureus.	Dr. Christopher Grageda Fellow, Section of Neonatal ICU	07-13-06 2nd review
July 2006	HRU RP-003: Comparison of Bacterial Inhibitory Property of Preterm and Term Human Milk on Common Neonatal Pathogens: Enterobacter sp., Eschericia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aerugoniosa and Staphylococcus aureus.	Dr. Christopher Grageda Fellow, Section of Neonatal ICU	07-20-06 3nd review
24 July 2006	HRU RP-002: BRAF Mutation in Thyroid Nodules at UST Hospital: A Pilot Study	Dr. Edberto R. General Fellow, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism	07-27-06 3nd review
26 July 2006	HRU RP-004: Modified Primary and Functional Nursing Modalities of Care: Basis of Job Satisfaction and Degree of Performance in a Selected General Ward at USTH	Mark Luther Y. Kua, RN Staff Nurse, Nursing Service Dept.	08-03-06 1st review
27 July 2006	HRU RP-005: A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Chitosan-impregnated vs. Normal Saline-impregnated Nasal Packing on Nasal Mucosa Wound Healing of Post-FESS Patients	Dr. Raymond Guerrero Dept. of Head & Neck Surgery	08-03-06 1st review
28 July 2006	HRU RP-002: BRAF Mutation in Thyroid Nodules at UST Hospital: A Pilot Study	Dr. Edberto R. General Fellow, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism	08-03-06 4nd review
31 July 2006	HRU RP-003: Comparison of Bacterial Inhibitory Property of Preterm and Term Human Milk on Common Neonatal Pathogens: Enterobacter sp., Eschericia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aerugoniosa and Staphylococcus aureus.	Dr. Christopher Grageda Fellow, Section of Neonatal ICU	08-03-06 3rd review
02 Aug 2006	HRU RP-006: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Ipomoea muricata (Tonkin) Ointment vs. Mupirocin Ointment in the Treatment of Localized Primary Bacterial Skin Infections	Dr. Melanie Pauline Chao-Lo Resident, Dept of Dermatology	08-10-06 1st review
04 Aug 2006	HRU RP-007: The Inhibitory Effect of Levobupivacaine on Blood Coagulation an in-vitro study	Dr. Michael Ronald B. Madarang, Resident Dept of Anesthesiology	08-10-06 1st review
04 Aug 2006	HRU RP-003: Determination of Bacterial Inhibitory Property of Preterm Human Milk on Common Neonatal Pathogens: Enterobacter sp., Eschericia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aerugoniosa and Staphylococcus aureus.	Dr. Christopher Grageda Fellow, Section of Neonatal ICU	08-10-06 4th review
04 Aug 2006	HRU RP-008: Single Blinded, Open-Labeled Comparative Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Calamansi Pulp Extract Cream and 2% Clotrimazole Cream in the Treatment of patients with Tinea Versicolor	Dr. Judelyn T. Ty 2nd Year Resident Dept of Dermatology	08-10-06 1st review
16 Aug 2006	HRU-RP-008: A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Calamansi Pulp Extract Cream and 1% Clotrimazole Cream in the Treatment of Tinea Versicolor	Dr. Judelyn T. Ty 2nd Year Resident Dept of Dermatology	08-24-06 2nd review
17 Aug 2006	HRU RP-006: Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of Ipomoea muricata (Tonkin) Ointment in the Treatment of Localized Primary Bacterial Skin Infections	Dr. Melanie Pauline Chao-Lo Resident, Dept of Dermatology	08-24-06 2nd review
17 Aug 2006	HRU RP-002: BRAF Mutation in Thyroid Nodules at UST Hospital: A Pilot Study	Dr. Edberto R. General Fellow, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism	08-24-06 5th review
18 Aug 2006	HRU RP-009: Mean Pain Perception Between Cold Tuberculin Syringe and a Tuberculin Syringe During PPD screening in Children 4 to 8 y/o	Dr. Alvin Brian Velasco	08-24-06 1st review
18 Aug 2006	HRU RP-010: A Comparative Study on the Clinical Effectiveness & Safety of Sweet Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Ointment vs. 2% Mupirocin Ointment in the Treatment of Localized Superficial Bacterial Infections	Dr. Marilyn T. Young-So Resident, Dept of Dermatology	08-24-06 1st review
23 Aug 2006	HRU RP-003: Bacterial Inhibitory Property of Preterm Human Milk on Common Neonatal Pathogens: Enterobacter sp., Eschericia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aerugoniosa and Staphylococcus aureus.	Dr. Christopher Grageda Fellow, Section of Neonatal ICU	08-24-06 6th review
23 Aug 2006	HRU RP-007: The Effect of Post-Epidural Serum Concentrations of Levobupivacaine on the Extrinsic & Intrinsic Pathways of Coagulation	Dr. Michael Ronald B. Madarang, Resident Dept of Anesthesiology	08-31-06 2nd review
24 Aug 2006	HRU RP-011: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Antidermatophytic Activity of 10% Essential Oil of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citrates [DC] Stapf) & 1% Clotrimazole Soultion in Vivo	Dr. Jacqueline Lulette Y. Ty 3rd Yr. Resident, Dept of Dermatology	08-31-06 1st review
24 Aug 2006	HRU-RP-012: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Anticandidal Activity of the Essential Oil of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citrates [DC] Stapf) & 1% Clotrimazole Soultion in Vivo	Dr. Jacqueline Lulette Y. Ty 3rd Yr. Resident, Dept of Dermatology	08-31-06 1st review
25 Aug 2006	HRU RP-008: Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trial on the Safety of Calamansi (Citrus microcarpa Bunge) Pulp Extract Cream in the Treatment of Tinea Versicolor	Dr. Judelyn T. Ty 2nd Year Resident Dept of Dermatology	08-31-06 3nd review
25 Aug 2006	HRU RP-013: A Study on the Safety & Efficacy of 1%. 2% and 3% Tannin Lotion Extracted from Lagerstoemia sp. (Banaba) Leaves for the Treatment of Palmar Hyperhidrosis	Dr. Annabelle G. Ledesma 2nd Year Resident Dept of Dermatology	08-31-06 1st review
25 Aug 2006	HRU RP-006: Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of Ipomoea muricata (Tonkin) Ointment in the Treatment of Localized Primary Bacterial Skin Infections	Dr. Melanie Pauline Chao-Lo Resident, Dept of Dermatology	08-31-06 3nd review
29 Aug 2006	HRU RP 014: The Relationship of the Number and Type of Microorganisms Present in Nursing Uniforms Worn Inclusively and Exclusively at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital	Marc Arman Jay Flores BS Nursing Group 3 Section IV-4	09-07-06 1st review
31 Aug 2006	HRU RP-007: The Effect of Post-Epidural Serum Concentrations of Levobupivacaine on the Extrinsic & Intrinsic Pathways of Coagulation	Dr. Michael Ronald B. Madarang, Resident Dept of Anesthesiology	09-07-06 3rd review
04 Sept 2006	HRU RP-013: A Study on the Safety & Efficacy of 1%. 2% and 3% Tannin Lotion Extracted from Lagerstoemia sp. (Banaba) Leaves for the Treatment of Palmar Hyperhidrosis	Dr. Annabelle G. Ledesma 2nd Year Resident Dept of Dermatology	09-07-06 2nd review
04 Sept 2006	HRU RP-008: Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trial on the Safety of Calamansi (Citrus microcarpa Bunge) Pulp Extract Cream in the Treatment of Tinea Versicolor	Dr. Judelyn T. Ty 2nd Year Resident Dept of Dermatology	08-31-06 3nd review
12 Sept 2006	HRU RP-011: Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trial on the Safety & Effectiveness of 10% Essential Oil of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citrates [DC] Stapf) on Dermatophytoses	Dr. Jacqueline Lulette Y. Ty 3rd Yr. Resident, Dept of Dermatology	09-21-06 2nd review
14 Sept 2006	HRU RP-014: Plain Versus Dextrose Containing Solutions and its Effect on Maternal and Neonatal CBG Levels During Labor	Dr. Jesus Miguel Salumbides, Resident Dept of Anesthesiology	09-21-06 1st review

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