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Testing if High Dose Radiation Only to the Sites of Brain Cancer Compared to Whole Brain Radiation1
NRG Oncology
Metastatic Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
Recurrent Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
This phase III trial compares the effect of stereotactic radiosurgery to standard of care
memantine and whole brain radiation therapy that avoids the hippocampus (the memory zone
of the brain) for the treatment of small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain.
Stereotactic radiosurgery is a s1 expand
This phase III trial compares the effect of stereotactic radiosurgery to standard of care memantine and whole brain radiation therapy that avoids the hippocampus (the memory zone of the brain) for the treatment of small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. Stereotactic radiosurgery is a specialized radiation therapy that delivers a single, high dose of radiation directly to the tumor and may cause less damage to normal tissue. Whole brain radiation therapy delivers a low dose of radiation to the entire brain including the normal brain tissue. Hippocampal avoidance during whole-brain radiation therapy (HA-WBRT) decreases the amount of radiation that is delivered to the hippocampus which is a brain structure that is important for memory. The drug, memantine, is also often given with whole brain radiotherapy because it may decrease the risk of side effects related to thinking and memory. Stereotactic radiosurgery may decrease side effects related to memory and thinking compared to standard of care HA-WBRT plus memantine. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2021 |
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Veterans Affairs Seamless Phase II/III Randomized Trial of STAndard Systemic theRapy With or Withou1
VA Office of Research and Development
Prostate Cancer
Oligometastasis
Oligorecurrence
Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Metastatic Prostate Cancer
This is a prospective, open-label, multi-center seamless phase II to phase III randomized
clinical trial designed to compare SST with or without PET-directed local therapy in
improving the castration-resistant prostate cancer-free survival (CRPC-free survival) for
Veterans with oligometastatic pros1 expand
This is a prospective, open-label, multi-center seamless phase II to phase III randomized clinical trial designed to compare SST with or without PET-directed local therapy in improving the castration-resistant prostate cancer-free survival (CRPC-free survival) for Veterans with oligometastatic prostate cancer. Oligometastasis will be defined as 1-10 sites of metastatic disease based on the clinical determination of the LSI which incorporates all imaging, clinical, and pathologic data available. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2021 |
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A Study of Multiple Therapies in Biomarker-selected Participants With Resectable Stages IB-III Non-1
Genentech, Inc.
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of various therapies in participants
with Stage IB, IIA, IIB, IIIA, or selected IIIB resectable and untreated NSCLC tumors
that meet protocol-specified biomarker criteria. expand
This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of various therapies in participants with Stage IB, IIA, IIB, IIIA, or selected IIIB resectable and untreated NSCLC tumors that meet protocol-specified biomarker criteria. Type: Interventional Start Date: Nov 2020 |
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Intraperitoneal Infusion of Analgesic for Postoperative Pain Management
Ying Liu
Hysterectomy
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Narcotic Use
Pain, Postoperative
The study is a prospective, double-blinded, placebo-controlled multi-center trial to
measure if postoperative pain and the amount of narcotics used are reduced by a
clinically significant amount in women undergoing minimally invasive hysterectomy
receiving a continuous infusion of intraperitoneal (1 expand
The study is a prospective, double-blinded, placebo-controlled multi-center trial to measure if postoperative pain and the amount of narcotics used are reduced by a clinically significant amount in women undergoing minimally invasive hysterectomy receiving a continuous infusion of intraperitoneal (IP) local anesthetic (LA) or a continuous infusion of LA combined with an NSAID compared with a control group who receives only 0.9% normal saline. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2019 |
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Testing an Immunotherapy Anti-cancer Drug, Nivolumab, for Advanced Cancers in Patients With Autoimm1
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Autoimmune Disease
Crohn Disease
Dermatomyositis
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works
alone and in combination with other treatments, such as ipilimumab, cabozantinib,
platinum containing therapy, and fluoropyrimidine, in treating patients with autoimmune
disorders and cancer that has spread from1 expand
This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works alone and in combination with other treatments, such as ipilimumab, cabozantinib, platinum containing therapy, and fluoropyrimidine, in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and cancer that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced), to other places in the body (metastatic) or cannot removed by surgery (unresectable). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab and ipilimumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Cabozantinib blocks certain proteins, which may help keep tumor cells from growing. It may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Cabozantinib is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a type of angiogenesis inhibitor. Chemotherapy drugs, such as platinum containing therapies and fluoropyrimidine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving nivolumab alone and in combination with other treatments, including ipilimumab, cabozantinib, platinum containing therapy, or fluoropyrimidine, may be safe, tolerable, and/or effective in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and advanced, metastatic, or unresectable cancer. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2019 |
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Testing Osimertinib as a Treatment for Lung Cancers With an EGFR Exon 20 Change
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Stage IIIB Lung Non-Small Cell Cancer AJCC v7
Stage IV Lung Non-Small Cell Cancer AJCC v7
This phase II trial studies how well osimertinib works in treating patients with
non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation that is stage IIIB-IV or
has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Osimertinib may stop the growth
of tumor cells by blocking some of the e1 expand
This phase II trial studies how well osimertinib works in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation that is stage IIIB-IV or has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Osimertinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2018 |
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A Randomized, Phase 2/3 Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of RP2 in Combination With Niv1
Replimune, Inc.
Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
The purpose of this study is to measure the clinical benefits of the combination of RP2
and nivolumab as compared with the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab in patients
with metastatic uveal melanoma who have not been treated with immune checkpoint inhibitor
therapy. expand
The purpose of this study is to measure the clinical benefits of the combination of RP2 and nivolumab as compared with the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma who have not been treated with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2024 |
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De-escalation of Adjuvant Radiation for Low-Risk HPV Oropharyngeal Cancers
Georgetown University
Oropharynx Cancer
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether for intermediate-risk patients who
have undergone Transoral Robotic Surgery for HPV/p16(+) oropharyngeal cancer and have
minimal smoking history, whether these patients can be treated with a lower-than standard
dose, with omission of the primary s1 expand
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether for intermediate-risk patients who have undergone Transoral Robotic Surgery for HPV/p16(+) oropharyngeal cancer and have minimal smoking history, whether these patients can be treated with a lower-than standard dose, with omission of the primary site in the oropharynx. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does radiotherapy site and dose-de-escalation lead to similar outcomes compared to historical data on tumor control in patients who are treated with standard radiation doses and treatment fields? Participants will: Undergo treatment with a lower than standard radiation dose (50Gy in 25 fractions, with either Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) or proton beam therapy) and to a smaller than standard radiation field (to the neck only, excluding the original site of tumor in the oropharynx) Type: Interventional Start Date: Aug 2019 |
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Trial of Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine OSE2101 in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Seconda1
OSE Immunotherapeutics
Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Multicenter, randomized (2:1), open-label phase 3 study in HLA-A2 positive patients with
squamous and non-squamous metastatic NSCLC with ICI secondary resistance.
Patients will be randomized into 2 arms (randomization 2:1): experimental Arm A with
OSE2101 monotherapy or control Arm B SoC with doce1 expand
Multicenter, randomized (2:1), open-label phase 3 study in HLA-A2 positive patients with squamous and non-squamous metastatic NSCLC with ICI secondary resistance. Patients will be randomized into 2 arms (randomization 2:1): experimental Arm A with OSE2101 monotherapy or control Arm B SoC with docetaxel monotherapy. Stratification factors will be histology (squamous versus non squamous) and ECOG Performance Status (0 versus 1). Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2024 |
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The PIVATAL Study -Study of Ventricular Arrhythmia (VTA) Ablation in Left Ventricular Assist Device1
University of Rochester
Arrythmia
Cardiomyopathies
To investigate the effect of VTA ablation at the time of LVAD implant to see if it can
reduce the incidence of VTA after surgery expand
To investigate the effect of VTA ablation at the time of LVAD implant to see if it can reduce the incidence of VTA after surgery Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2022 |
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Testing What Happens When an Immunotherapy Drug (Pembrolizumab) is Given by Itself Compared to the1
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This phase II trial studies the effect of pembrolizumab alone compared to the usual
approach (chemotherapy [cisplatin and carboplatin] plus radiation therapy) after surgery
in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back
(recurrent) or patients with a second head1 expand
This phase II trial studies the effect of pembrolizumab alone compared to the usual approach (chemotherapy [cisplatin and carboplatin] plus radiation therapy) after surgery in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back (recurrent) or patients with a second head and neck cancer that is not from metastasis (primary). Radiation therapy uses high energy radiation or protons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Cisplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells. Carboplatin is also in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works in a way similar to the anticancer drug cisplatin, but may be better tolerated than cisplatin. Carboplatin works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving pembrolizumab alone after surgery may work better than the usual approach in shrinking recurrent or primary head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2021 |
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A Study of Combination Chemotherapy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed DAWT and Relapsed FHWT
Children's Oncology Group
Anaplastic Kidney Wilms Tumor
Recurrent Kidney Wilms Tumor
Stage II Kidney Wilms Tumor
Stage III Kidney Wilms Tumor
Stage IV Kidney Wilms Tumor
This phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy works in treating patients
with newly diagnosed stage II-IV diffuse anaplastic Wilms tumors (DAWT) or favorable
histology Wilms tumors (FHWT) that have come back (relapsed). Drugs used in chemotherapy
regimens such as UH-3 (vincristine,1 expand
This phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy works in treating patients with newly diagnosed stage II-IV diffuse anaplastic Wilms tumors (DAWT) or favorable histology Wilms tumors (FHWT) that have come back (relapsed). Drugs used in chemotherapy regimens such as UH-3 (vincristine, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, carboplatin, etoposide, and irinotecan) and ICE/Cyclo/Topo (ifosfamide, carboplatin, etoposide, cyclophosphamide, and topotecan) work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. This trial may help doctors find out what effects, good and/or bad, regimen UH-3 has on patients with newly diagnosed DAWT and standard risk relapsed FHWT (those treated with only 2 drugs for the initial WT) and regimen ICE/Cyclo/Topo has on patients with high and very high risk relapsed FHWT (those treated with 3 or more drugs for the initial WT). Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2020 |
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Study Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of JCAR017 in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Chronic Lym1
Juno Therapeutics, a Subsidiary of Celgene
Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell
Lymphoma, Small Lymphocytic
This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, multicenter study to determine the efficacy and safety
of JCAR017 in adult subjects with relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL. The study will
include a Phase 1 part to determine the recommended dose of JCAR017 monotherapy in
subjects with relapsed or refractory CLL or1 expand
This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, multicenter study to determine the efficacy and safety of JCAR017 in adult subjects with relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL. The study will include a Phase 1 part to determine the recommended dose of JCAR017 monotherapy in subjects with relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL, followed by a Phase 2 part to further assess the efficacy and safety of JCAR017 monotherapy treatment at the recommended dose. A separate Phase 1 cohort will assess the combination of JCAR017 and concurrent ibrutinib. Another separate Phase 1 cohort will assess the combination of JCAR017 and concurrent venetoclax. In all subjects, the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of JCAR017 will be evaluated. Type: Interventional Start Date: Nov 2017 |
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Neoadjuvant Chemo-Immunotherapy and Surgical Resection in Locally Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Canc1
Georgetown University
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage III
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about neoadjuvant cemiplimab with
histology-specific chemotherapy followed by resection and adjuvant cemiplimab in stage 3
non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with contralateral mediastinal or ipsilateral
supraclavicular lymph node (N3) involvement..
The1 expand
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about neoadjuvant cemiplimab with histology-specific chemotherapy followed by resection and adjuvant cemiplimab in stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with contralateral mediastinal or ipsilateral supraclavicular lymph node (N3) involvement.. The main question it aims to answer is whether patients with stage 3 NSCLC with involvement of lymph nodes can undergo surgery to remove the cancer after receiving treatment with chemotherapy + immunotherapy. Participants will receive FDA-approved chemotherapy called platinum-doublet chemotherapy together with an immunotherapy drug targeting the immune marker PD-1 called cemiplimab. Patients will receive a 3 drug combination for 4 total treatments given every 3 weeks before surgery. After surgery, patients will have the option to undergo radiation therapy if it is recommended by their treatment team. After this, they will receive cemiplimab every 3 weeks for one year. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2026 |
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Comparing Rituximab and Mosunetuzumab Drug Treatments for People With Low Tumor Burden Follicular L1
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Classic Follicular Lymphoma
Follicular Lymphoma With Unusual Cytological Features
This phase III trial compares the effectiveness of rituximab to mosunetuzumab in treating
patients with follicular lymphoma with a low tumor burden. Rituximab is a monoclonal
antibody. It binds to a protein called CD20, which is found on B cells (a type of white
blood cell) and some types of cancer1 expand
This phase III trial compares the effectiveness of rituximab to mosunetuzumab in treating patients with follicular lymphoma with a low tumor burden. Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody. It binds to a protein called CD20, which is found on B cells (a type of white blood cell) and some types of cancer cells. This may help the immune system kill cancer cells. Mosunetuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. It is not yet known if giving rituximab or mosunetuzumab works better in treating patients with follicular lymphoma with a low tumor burden. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2024 |
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Tobacco Education and Lung Health Study (TEAL)
Georgetown University
Smoking Cessation
Primary Objective To compare two smoking cessation interventions among individuals
undergoing lung cancer screening. Primary outcomes are: 3-month self-reported abstinence
from cigarettes and 6-month self-reported and bioverified abstinence from cigarettes.
Secondary Objectives 1) To evaluate reac1 expand
Primary Objective To compare two smoking cessation interventions among individuals undergoing lung cancer screening. Primary outcomes are: 3-month self-reported abstinence from cigarettes and 6-month self-reported and bioverified abstinence from cigarettes. Secondary Objectives 1) To evaluate reach and engagement overall and by subgroup (e.g., race and ethnicity, underinsured, readiness to quit). 2) To conduct an economic analysis to evaluate intervention costs from the health system perspective. Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2024 |
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A Study of EP0031 in Patients With Advanced RET-altered Malignancies
Ellipses Pharma
Advanced Solid Tumor
NSCLC
The aim of this study is to assess the safety, side effects and effectiveness of EP0031
in patients with advanced RET-altered malignancies (NSCLC) expand
The aim of this study is to assess the safety, side effects and effectiveness of EP0031 in patients with advanced RET-altered malignancies (NSCLC) Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2022 |
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Project: Every Child for Younger Patients With Cancer
Children's Oncology Group
Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma
Carcinoma In Situ
Central Nervous System Neoplasm
Childhood Immature Teratoma
Childhood Kidney Neoplasm
This study gathers health information for the Project: Every Child for younger patients
with cancer. Gathering health information over time from younger patients with cancer may
help doctors find better methods of treatment and on-going care. expand
This study gathers health information for the Project: Every Child for younger patients with cancer. Gathering health information over time from younger patients with cancer may help doctors find better methods of treatment and on-going care. Type: Observational Start Date: Nov 2015 |
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Comparing Collared and Collarless Femoral Stems in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
Medstar Health Research Institute
Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
This is a prospective randomized control trial comparing two collared and collarless
femoral implants used in primary total hip arthroplasty. The specific aims of this trial
are to:
SA1: Prospectively assess clinical outcomes in patients undergoing primary total hip
arthroplasty with a collared ve1 expand
This is a prospective randomized control trial comparing two collared and collarless femoral implants used in primary total hip arthroplasty. The specific aims of this trial are to: SA1: Prospectively assess clinical outcomes in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty with a collared versus collarless femoral stem of the same design. SA2: Evaluate serial radiographs to quantify differences in subsidence between collared and collarless implant groups. SA3: Report and compare incidence rates of intraoperative and postoperative periprosthetic fractures and aseptic loosening following primary total hip arthroplasty with use of either a collared or collarless stem. Hypothesis: The addition of a collar to the same designed triple-taper primary hip stem will lead to a reduction in subsidence and incidence of perioperative and periprosthetic femur fractures. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2025 |
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Testing a Web-based Intervention for Radioactive Iodine Symptom Management to Improve Health-relate1
Georgetown University
Thyroid Neoplasms
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adult patients diagnosed with
differentiated thyroid cancer can easily use and benefit from an online tool aimed to
provide patients with educational resources and symptom management strategies to improve
their quality of life after radioactive iodine1 expand
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adult patients diagnosed with differentiated thyroid cancer can easily use and benefit from an online tool aimed to provide patients with educational resources and symptom management strategies to improve their quality of life after radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can patients easily use and benefit from the RAI Support intervention? 2. Does RAI Support improve health-related quality of life (overall well-being) compared to usual care? This research will help test better digital tools to support thyroid cancer survivors in managing their health after RAI treatment. Researchers will compare RAI Support to treatment as usual (a publicly available informational website about thyroid cancer) to see if RAI Support works to improve patients' overall well-being. Participants will: 1. Receive access to RAI Support or an informational website (treatment as usual) for four weeks. 2. Use the assigned website once a week for up to four weeks. 3. Complete two online questionnaires (an initial questionnaire and a final questionnaire after four weeks of using the assigned website) about symptoms related to RAI treatment, mood, and confidence in managing symptoms. 4. Complete an optional 60 minute virtual interview about your experiencing using the assigned website. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2025 |
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ATHN Transcends: A Natural History Study of Non-Neoplastic Hematologic Disorders
American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network
Hematologic Disorder
Bleeding Disorder
Connective Tissue Disorder
Hemophilia
Thrombosis
In parallel with the growth of ATHN's clinical studies, the number of new therapies for
all blood disorders is increasing significantly. Some of the recently FDA-approved
therapies for congenital and acquired hematologic conditions have not yet demonstrated
long-term safety and effectiveness beyond1 expand
In parallel with the growth of ATHN's clinical studies, the number of new therapies for all blood disorders is increasing significantly. Some of the recently FDA-approved therapies for congenital and acquired hematologic conditions have not yet demonstrated long-term safety and effectiveness beyond the pivotal trials that led to their approval. In addition, results from well controlled, pivotal studies often cannot be replicated once a therapy has been approved for general use.2,3,4,5 In 2019 alone, the FDA has issued approvals for 24 new therapies for congenital and acquired hematologic conditions.6 In addition, almost 10,000 new studies for hematologic diseases are currently registered on www.clinicaltrials.gov.7 With this increase in potential new therapies possible, it is imperative that clinicians and clinical researchers in the field of non-neoplastic hematology have a uniform, secure, unbiased, and enduring method to collect long-term safety and efficacy data. As emphasized in a recently published review, accurate, uniform and quality national data collection is critical in clinical research, particularly for longitudinal cohort studies covering a lifetime of biologic risk.8 Type: Observational Start Date: Sep 2020 |
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Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Intravesical Instillations for Urinary Symptoms
Medstar Health Research Institute
Spinal Cord Injuries
Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
Neurogenic Bladder
The goal of this observational qualitative study is to learn about the experiences and
perspectives of patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) and
their caregivers regarding different types of intravesical instillations used for urinary
health. The study aims to understand1 expand
The goal of this observational qualitative study is to learn about the experiences and perspectives of patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) and their caregivers regarding different types of intravesical instillations used for urinary health. The study aims to understand the perceived benefits, challenges, and opportunities related to Lactobacillus-only, gentamicin-only, and combined gentamicin-Lactobacillus instillations. The main question this study seeks to answer is: 1. Determine patient and caregivers' preferences, and overall experiences regarding intravesical therapeutics for urinary symptoms and UTI Researchers will compare responses from four groups: participants who have used Lactobacillus-only instillations, gentamicin-only instillations, combined gentamicin-Lactobacillus instillations, and caregivers who have experience supporting instillations. Participants will take part in a one-hour semi-structured interview and may be contacted for brief follow-up discussions to clarify findings. Interviews will be audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using qualitative data software to identify themes related to treatment preferences and acceptability. Type: Observational Start Date: Jun 2025 |
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Cognitive Behavioral Theory-assisted Virtual Reality for Chronic CANcer Pain (VR-CAN)
Medstar Health Research Institute
Cancer
Cancer Pain
Chronic Cancer Pain
While chronic cancer pain affecting as many as 75% of patients is typically addressed
using pharmacologic interventions, experts and patients alike support maximizing any
relevant non-pharmacologic interventions as well, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Virtual reality, a novel technology that1 expand
While chronic cancer pain affecting as many as 75% of patients is typically addressed using pharmacologic interventions, experts and patients alike support maximizing any relevant non-pharmacologic interventions as well, such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Virtual reality, a novel technology that can temporarily immerse users in a calm, pleasant environment, has been increasingly shown to facilitate improvement in different acute and chronic pain syndromes by providing distraction from pain and lowering pain sensation. To address the significant needs of patients living with chronic cancer pain, we aim to develop and pilot test a prototype device that will leverage cognitive behavioral therapy principles to deliver a novel virtual reality pain therapy. The investigators will do this through the following steps: Step 1. Develop and refine a CBT-assisted VR prototype for patients with chronic cancer pain (VR-CAN). Step 2. Conduct a randomized controlled trial to examine the feasibility, acceptability, usability, safety, and initial clinical impact of the developed VR-CAN prototype compared to a tablet-based two-dimensional video control group. Step 3. Collect and evaluate qualitative post-intervention data on VR-CAN participants' preferences, thoughts, and feelings about the VR-CAN technology and protocol to optimize for a future, larger, fully powered randomized controlled trial. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2025 |
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Study of Targeted Therapies for the Treatment of Adult Participants With Active Psoriatic Arthritis
AbbVie
Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis that happens when the body's immune
system attacks healthy cells and tissues causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
Symptoms can get worse and go away for periods of time. This study will evaluate the
efficacy and safety of targeted therapies t1 expand
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis that happens when the body's immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Symptoms can get worse and go away for periods of time. This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of targeted therapies through a series of substudies, for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis and to assess the changes in disease symptoms. The therapies being assessed in this sub-study are risankizumab and lutikizumab. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to one of the three treatment arms: lutikizumab monotherapy, risankizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of lutikizumab and risankizumab. Around 120 participants will be enrolled in the study at approximately 40 sites worldwide. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care (due to study procedures). Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2025 |
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ETHAN - ET for Male BC
Jose Pablo Leone
Male Breast Cancer
Hormone Receptor-positive Breast Cancer
Hormone Receptor Negative Breast Carcinoma
This research study is looking to see how well male breast cancer responds to
preoperative treatment with endocrine therapy and which endocrine therapy regimen is the
most effective treatment for male breast cancer.
The drugs used in this study are:
- Tamoxifen
- Anastrozole
- Degareli1 expand
This research study is looking to see how well male breast cancer responds to preoperative treatment with endocrine therapy and which endocrine therapy regimen is the most effective treatment for male breast cancer. The drugs used in this study are: - Tamoxifen - Anastrozole - Degarelix - Abemaciclib Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2023 |