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414 matching studies

Sponsor Condition of Interest
Cangrelor in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Effectiveness and Outcomes Registry
Chiesi USA, Inc. Myocardial Infarction
The purpose of this registry is to address optimal platelet inhibition during the early management of MI patients prior to coronary angiography or CABG. expand

The purpose of this registry is to address optimal platelet inhibition during the early management of MI patients prior to coronary angiography or CABG.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Oct 2019

open study

Traditional Versus Early Aggressive Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Trial
Johns Hopkins University Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
FDA-approved multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) target the relapsing phase of MS but have minimal impact once the progressive phase has begun. It is unclear if, in the relapsing phase, there is an advantage of early aggressive therapy with respect to preventing long-term disability.... expand

FDA-approved multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) target the relapsing phase of MS but have minimal impact once the progressive phase has begun. It is unclear if, in the relapsing phase, there is an advantage of early aggressive therapy with respect to preventing long-term disability. The infectious risks and other complications associated with higher-efficacy treatments highlight the need to quantify their effectiveness in preventing disability. The TRaditional versus Early Aggressive Therapy for MS (TREAT-MS) trial is a pragmatic, randomized controlled trial that has two primary aims: 1) to evaluate, jointly and independently among patients deemed at higher risk vs. lower risk for disability accumulation, whether an "early aggressive" therapy approach, versus starting with a traditional, first-line therapy, influences the intermediate-term risk of disability, and 2) to evaluate if, among patients deemed at lower risk for disability who start on first-line MS therapies but experience breakthrough disease, those who switch to a higher-efficacy versus a new first-line therapy have different intermediate-term risk of disability.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: May 2018

open study

Regional Radiotherapy in Biomarker Low-Risk Node Positive and T3N0 Breast Cancer
Canadian Cancer Trials Group Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects on low risk breast cancer receiving usual care that includes regional radiation therapy, with receiving no regional radiation therapy. Researchers want to see if not giving this type of radiation treatment works as well at preventing breast cancer... expand

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects on low risk breast cancer receiving usual care that includes regional radiation therapy, with receiving no regional radiation therapy. Researchers want to see if not giving this type of radiation treatment works as well at preventing breast cancer from coming back.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Oct 2018

open study

Peer-Led Diet and Exercise Intervention
VA Office of Research and Development Physical Activity Peer Leaders Diet Quality
The majority of older Veterans do not meet the minimum healthy diet or physical activity recommendations, despite known benefits. Identifying novel ways to increase adherence to rehabilitation programs that improve dietary quality and physical activity may reduce the risk of disability in older Veterans.... expand

The majority of older Veterans do not meet the minimum healthy diet or physical activity recommendations, despite known benefits. Identifying novel ways to increase adherence to rehabilitation programs that improve dietary quality and physical activity may reduce the risk of disability in older Veterans. Peer-based interventions may be one method to facilitate lasting behavioral change since peers often share a common culture and knowledge about the problems that their community experiences. The investigators propose to develop and evaluate a novel peer-led diet and exercise intervention that targets older Veterans with multiple chronic health conditions. Successful development and pilot of this intervention will provide the preliminary data for a larger multisite trial focused on the use of peer-led interventions to improve long-term compliance to lifestyle interventions in older Veterans.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Aug 2023

open study

A Phase 3 Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of Lanifibranor Followed by an Active Treatment Extension...
Inventiva Pharma NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
This Phase 3 study is conducted to evaluate lanifibranor in adults with NASH and liver fibrosis histological stage F2 or F3 expand

This Phase 3 study is conducted to evaluate lanifibranor in adults with NASH and liver fibrosis histological stage F2 or F3

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Aug 2021

open study

A Study of Selinexor, in Combination With Carfilzomib, Daratumumab or Pomalidomide in Patients With Multiple...
Hackensack Meridian Health Multiple Myeloma
This is a prospective, 2-arm (with an additional exploratory arm), open-label, multicenter study looking at the response rate of patients receiving selinexor (KPT-330), in combination with carfilzomib, daratumumab or pomalidomide. Multiple Myeloma patients with documented disease progression or... expand

This is a prospective, 2-arm (with an additional exploratory arm), open-label, multicenter study looking at the response rate of patients receiving selinexor (KPT-330), in combination with carfilzomib, daratumumab or pomalidomide. Multiple Myeloma patients with documented disease progression or refractory disease while on current treatment with any carfilzomib-containing regimen (arm 1), any pomalidomide-containing regimen (arm 2) or any daratumumab-containing regimen (exploratory arm) will be included in the study. Patients will be assigned to the respective groups according to their current treatment. If a subject has received more than one of the above therapies, then assignment will be made at their physician's discretion (e.g treatment decision can be made based upon patient and physician preferred tolerance.). Patients will receive treatment until progressive disease (PD), death, toxicity that cannot be managed by standard of care, or withdrawal, whichever occurs first.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Mar 2021

open study

Fecal Microbiota Transplant National Registry
American Gastroenterological Association Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Clostridium Difficile Infection Gut Microbiome
A national data registry of patients receiving fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) or other gut-related-microbiota products designed to prospectively assess short and long-term safety and effectiveness expand

A national data registry of patients receiving fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) or other gut-related-microbiota products designed to prospectively assess short and long-term safety and effectiveness

Type: Observational [Patient Registry]

Start Date: Sep 2017

open study

A Study of Zenocutuzumab (MCLA-128) in Patients With Solid Tumors Harboring an NRG1 Fusion (eNRGy)
Merus N.V. Solid Tumours Harboring NRG1 Fusion NSCLC Harboring NRG1 Fusion Pancreatic Cancer Harboring NRG1 Fusion NRG1 Fusion
This is a Phase I/II, open-label, multi-center, multi-national, dose escalation, single agent study to assess the safety, tolerability, PK, PD, immunogenicity and anti-tumor activity of zenocutuzumab (MCLA-128) in patients with solid tumors harboring an NRG1 fusion (eNRGy) expand

This is a Phase I/II, open-label, multi-center, multi-national, dose escalation, single agent study to assess the safety, tolerability, PK, PD, immunogenicity and anti-tumor activity of zenocutuzumab (MCLA-128) in patients with solid tumors harboring an NRG1 fusion (eNRGy)

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jan 2015

open study

HostDx Sepsis in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Infections...
Inflammatix Respiratory Tract Infections Urinary Tract Infections Intra-Abdominal Infections Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Suspected Meningitis/Encephalitis or Any Other Infection
This study will analyze gene expression and other laboratory data from biological samples collected from participants with suspected respiratory, urinary, intra-abdominal, and/or skin & soft tissue infections; or suspected sepsis of any cause. expand

This study will analyze gene expression and other laboratory data from biological samples collected from participants with suspected respiratory, urinary, intra-abdominal, and/or skin & soft tissue infections; or suspected sepsis of any cause.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Feb 2020

open study

Exercise Rehabilitation in Veteran Cancer Survivors
VA Office of Research and Development Cancer
Exercise rehabilitation has the potential as a non-pharmacological approach to reduce persistent neuropathic pain in Veterans with lung cancer. By examining the effects of exercise training in Veteran cancer survivors with NSCLC, there is the potential to revolutionize care for a: common, debilitating,... expand

Exercise rehabilitation has the potential as a non-pharmacological approach to reduce persistent neuropathic pain in Veterans with lung cancer. By examining the effects of exercise training in Veteran cancer survivors with NSCLC, there is the potential to revolutionize care for a: common, debilitating, and inadequately treated symptom in a growing population. This could lead to a larger investigation to fill critical gaps in the literature and at the same time help discover a new model of care for Veterans with chronic pain. The ultimate goal is to reduce this type of pain for the growing population of cancer survivors while simultaneously reducing the need for problematic opioid management.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Aug 2019

open study

Evaluating Novel Therapies in ctDNA Positive GI Cancers
Georgetown University Colon Adenocarcinoma Rectal Adenocarcinoma Gastric Adenocarcinoma Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Hepatocellular Carcinoma
This study is a non-randomized, open-label, multi-cohort, multi-site, pilot feasibility therapeutic trial. The study will enroll 20 patients across 4 cohorts (CRC, gastric, PDAC, and HCC/intra-hepatic-/extra-hepatic-, gall bladder adenocarcinomas) diagnosed with histologically confirmed GI cancers.... expand

This study is a non-randomized, open-label, multi-cohort, multi-site, pilot feasibility therapeutic trial. The study will enroll 20 patients across 4 cohorts (CRC, gastric, PDAC, and HCC/intra-hepatic-/extra-hepatic-, gall bladder adenocarcinomas) diagnosed with histologically confirmed GI cancers. These patients will have already completed all Standard of Care (SOC) treatments (including neoadjuvant, surgery, local therapies, and/or adjuvant therapy as applicable), as defined by the treating primary physician or research team, with curative intent but have a positive SignateraTM tumor-informed ctDNA test and NED radiographically by standard imaging within 28 days prior to enrollment and within 1 year of completing all curative-intent therapy. All patients will be treated with intravenous (IV) atezolizumab 1200 mg IV and bevacizumab 15 mg/kg on Day 1 of 21-day cycles until disease recurrence, ctDNA POD, unacceptable toxicity, or subject withdrawal of consent with a maximum 12 month total duration of study therapy. Atezolizumab and bevacizumab drug will be provided.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Mar 2023

open study

CBT-I to Improve Functional Outcomes in Veterans With Psychosis
VA Office of Research and Development Insomnia Psychosis
The goal of this project is to examine the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for improving sleep and related functional outcomes in Veterans with psychosis and insomnia. expand

The goal of this project is to examine the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for improving sleep and related functional outcomes in Veterans with psychosis and insomnia.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Nov 2021

open study

Development of a City-Wide Cohort of HIV-Infected Persons in Care in the District of Columbia: The DC...
George Washington University HIV AIDS
The goal of the DC Cohort is to establish a clinic-based city-wide longitudinal cohort that will describe clinical outcomes, and improve the quality of care for outpatients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Washington, DC. expand

The goal of the DC Cohort is to establish a clinic-based city-wide longitudinal cohort that will describe clinical outcomes, and improve the quality of care for outpatients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Washington, DC.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Jan 2011

open study

Transvaginal Low-level Laser Therapy to Improve Pelvic Pain and Sexual Function in Patients With Endometriosis.
Medstar Health Research Institute Endometriosis Dyspareunia Pelvic Pain
Dyspareunia is defined as pain with penetrative sexual intercourse. Women with endometriosis have a nine-fold increased risk of dyspareunia, when compared to the general female population. A prospective single-blinded randomized controlled trial will be performed evaluating the change in pelvic... expand

Dyspareunia is defined as pain with penetrative sexual intercourse. Women with endometriosis have a nine-fold increased risk of dyspareunia, when compared to the general female population. A prospective single-blinded randomized controlled trial will be performed evaluating the change in pelvic pain and sexual satisfaction scores from baseline to 6 weeks after treatment with transvaginal photobiomodulation therapy or sham therapy. Treatment will involve 9 planned treatment sessions over 3-4 weeks. 40 women will be included in the study.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: May 2023

open study

BXCL701 and Pembrolizumab in Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Georgetown University Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Single-arm, open label study to determine the 18 week progression-free survival rate of the combination of BXCL701 and pembrolizumab in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in the second-line metastatic setting. expand

Single-arm, open label study to determine the 18 week progression-free survival rate of the combination of BXCL701 and pembrolizumab in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in the second-line metastatic setting.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Aug 2023

open study

Circulating Tumor DNA Enriched, Genomically Directed Post-neoadjuvant Trial for Patients With Residual...
Bryan Schneider, MD Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Cancer
This is a 3-arm study stratified by plasma ctDNA. Patients with residual TNBC disease after pre-operative therapy will be assigned to 1 of 3 Arms based on plasma ctDNA positivity and genomic marker(s). expand

This is a 3-arm study stratified by plasma ctDNA. Patients with residual TNBC disease after pre-operative therapy will be assigned to 1 of 3 Arms based on plasma ctDNA positivity and genomic marker(s).

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Aug 2021

open study

Ketorolac vs Oxycodone for Great Toe Arthrodesis
Medstar Health Research Institute Arthrodesis
This study reviews if taking ketorolac, after a joint fusion procedure, can decrease the need for taking oxycodone (standard of care) for pain relief. The study also investigates if ketorolac affects bone healing after surgery. expand

This study reviews if taking ketorolac, after a joint fusion procedure, can decrease the need for taking oxycodone (standard of care) for pain relief. The study also investigates if ketorolac affects bone healing after surgery.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Apr 2020

open study

Melanoma Margins Trial-II: 1cm v 2cm Wide Surgical Excision Margins for AJCC Stage II Primary Cutaneous...
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Limited Cutaneous Melanoma, Stage II
Patients with a primary invasive melanoma are recommended to undergo excision of the primary lesion with a wide margin. There is evidence that less radical margins of excision may be just as safe. This is a randomised controlled trial of 1 cm versus 2 cm margin of excision of the primary lesion for... expand

Patients with a primary invasive melanoma are recommended to undergo excision of the primary lesion with a wide margin. There is evidence that less radical margins of excision may be just as safe. This is a randomised controlled trial of 1 cm versus 2 cm margin of excision of the primary lesion for adult patients with stage II primary invasive cutaneous melanomas (AJCC 8th edition) to determine differences in disease-free survival. A reduction in margins is expected to improve patient quality of life.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Dec 2019

open study

Real-World Evaluation of Eko Murmur Analysis Software in a Point of Care Setting
Eko Devices, Inc. Murmur, Heart Innocent Murmurs Heart Murmurs Pathologic Murmur
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact of Eko AI plus EMAS (Eko Murmur Analysis Software) on a clinician's referral decision in a real-world primary care setting. There is an additional objective of understanding patient outcomes when patients are referred for cardiology follow-up... expand

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact of Eko AI plus EMAS (Eko Murmur Analysis Software) on a clinician's referral decision in a real-world primary care setting. There is an additional objective of understanding patient outcomes when patients are referred for cardiology follow-up and/or echocardiogram.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Mar 2022

open study

Transcatheter Aortic Prosthesis Function: A Long-term Follow-up Study
Medstar Health Research Institute Aortic Valve Replacement
In this observational study, the investigators will enroll subjects who underwent TAVR or SAVR more than 3 years ago. Clinical and procedural data from the implant/surgery will be collected, alongside clinical and echocardiographic data from subsequent follow-up visits. expand

In this observational study, the investigators will enroll subjects who underwent TAVR or SAVR more than 3 years ago. Clinical and procedural data from the implant/surgery will be collected, alongside clinical and echocardiographic data from subsequent follow-up visits.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Feb 2018

open study

CORRECT Study of Minimal Residual Disease Detection in Colorectal Cancer
Exact Sciences Corporation Colorectal Cancer
The CORRECT - MRD II study will prospectively enroll patients who have undergone complete surgical resection for stage II or III colorectal cancer. Patients will be followed for a minimum of 3 years and up to 5 years for recurrence. expand

The CORRECT - MRD II study will prospectively enroll patients who have undergone complete surgical resection for stage II or III colorectal cancer. Patients will be followed for a minimum of 3 years and up to 5 years for recurrence.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Dec 2021

open study

Measuring Impact of Computer Gaming on Arm Use in Rett Syndrome
Georgetown University Rett Syndrome
Using a tele-research approach, we will recruit, enroll, guide and support carers and participants to engage in computer based activities (modified virtual reality) with the primary outcome of reducing stereotypies and increasing independent arm and hand use and secondary outcome of improving quality... expand

Using a tele-research approach, we will recruit, enroll, guide and support carers and participants to engage in computer based activities (modified virtual reality) with the primary outcome of reducing stereotypies and increasing independent arm and hand use and secondary outcome of improving quality of living. Because of our virtual approach, we are able to recruit from multiple countries and all states and territories of the USA.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: May 2021

open study

Quality of Life in Patients With Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer Treated With Radiosurgery
Georgetown University Prostate Cancer Localized Malignant Neoplasm
Quality of life data following SBRT for prostate cancer has been obtained in only a small numbers of patients. A prospective study using validated quality of life questionnaires is needed to determine outcomes after treatment with SBRT. Our study will be the first essential step in developing a better... expand

Quality of life data following SBRT for prostate cancer has been obtained in only a small numbers of patients. A prospective study using validated quality of life questionnaires is needed to determine outcomes after treatment with SBRT. Our study will be the first essential step in developing a better evidence base on the comparative risks and benefits of SBRT treatment with regards to quality of life assessment and outcomes.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Dec 2012

open study

2-level Cervical Disc Replacement Comparing Prodisc C SK & Vivo to Mobi-C
Centinel Spine Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease
A multi-center, prospective, randomized, controlled comparison of the prodisc C SK and prodisc C Vivo to the control, a similar, legally marketed total disc replacement device in subjects with symptomatic cervical disc disease (SCDD). expand

A multi-center, prospective, randomized, controlled comparison of the prodisc C SK and prodisc C Vivo to the control, a similar, legally marketed total disc replacement device in subjects with symptomatic cervical disc disease (SCDD).

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Aug 2019

open study

DC Longitudinal Study on Aging and Specimen Bank
Georgetown University Alzheimer Disease Dementia Mild Cognitive Impairment Aging Aging Disorder
The Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program, part of the Department of Neurology, is conducting pilot studies of the feasibility of various diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment and other neurodegenerative diseases. Further, this study is assessing longitudinal... expand

The Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program, part of the Department of Neurology, is conducting pilot studies of the feasibility of various diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment and other neurodegenerative diseases. Further, this study is assessing longitudinal changes in biological, lifestyle, and cognitive assessment collection. The primary goal of this study is to examine the feasibility of biochemical assays, genetic testing, and cognitive and lifestyle assessments in the ante-mortem diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment and other neurodegenerative diseases. This research involves genetic and cognitive status testing but the findings will not be shared with research subjects. This will be accomplished ex vivo using blood, and/or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens from patients with a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, or other neurodegenerative diseases and from normal controls.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Jan 2007

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