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390 matching studies

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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

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

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 cancer1 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

Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Chronic Pain: High Resolution Targeting of The Human Insula
Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Chronic Back Pain Chronic Pain (Back / Neck)
In this study, the research team will use low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) to temporarily change brain activity in a brain region that is known to be involved in chronic pain. Through this, the research team hopes to learn about how the brain area works in response to pain. There are main qu1 expand

In this study, the research team will use low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) to temporarily change brain activity in a brain region that is known to be involved in chronic pain. Through this, the research team hopes to learn about how the brain area works in response to pain. There are main questions this study aims to answer: - The effect of LIFU to inhibit the posterior region of the insula (PI) compared to sham stimulation in individuals with chronic back pain (CBP) and widespread pain symptoms. - The effect of LIFU to PI compared to sham stimulation to reduce pain intensity and magnitude of the Neurologic Pain Signature (NPS) in response to evoked thermal pain. - The effect of LIFU to PI compared to sham stimulation to reduce pain intensity and magnitude of Tonic Pain Signature in response to tonic pain.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jan 2025

open study

ASSESS ALL ALS Study
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The ALL ALS Clinical Research Consortium is establishing research to collect a wide range of samples, clinical information and measurements from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) symptomatic, ALS gene carriers and control cohorts. This consortium is being funded by the National Institutes of Heal1 expand

The ALL ALS Clinical Research Consortium is establishing research to collect a wide range of samples, clinical information and measurements from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) symptomatic, ALS gene carriers and control cohorts. This consortium is being funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH/NINDS) and managed by two clinical coordinating centers (CCC) at Barrow Neurological Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital. The clinical sites are distributed across the country, and led by a group of collaborative principal investigators. Once data and samples are collected and harmonized, it will be made available to research community for future research into ALS and related neurological diseases. ASSESS protocol is specific for symptomatic ALS and control participants. This protocol includes both on-site and off-site(remote) participants. The participants will be followed for 24 months (2 years), and will include collection of medical history, clinical outcomes, and blood samples once in 4 months. Additionally, the participants will complete patient reported outcomes and speech recordings once a month. Participants who are coming into clinic may also provide optional Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) samples.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Jul 2024

open study

REmote Symptom COllection to improVE postopeRative Care
Medstar Health Research Institute Gastrointestinal Cancer Gastrointestinal Tumor Gastrointestinal Tumor Surgery Gastrointestinal Surgery
There are vulnerabilities in post-discharge care transition for patients after undergoing resection of malignant gastrointestinal tumors. This study aims to investigate the possibility of utilizing Voice-Assisted Remote Symptom Monitoring System (VARSMS) to alleviate some of these challenges. expand

There are vulnerabilities in post-discharge care transition for patients after undergoing resection of malignant gastrointestinal tumors. This study aims to investigate the possibility of utilizing Voice-Assisted Remote Symptom Monitoring System (VARSMS) to alleviate some of these challenges.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jul 2024

open study

A Study of AB801 Monotherapy and Combination Therapy in Participants With Advanced Malignancies
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. Advanced Cancer
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of AB801 in participants with advanced malignancies, and to determine a recommended AB801 dose for expansion. expand

The primary purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of AB801 in participants with advanced malignancies, and to determine a recommended AB801 dose for expansion.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jan 2024

open study

Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aficamten Compared to Placebo in Adults With S1
Cytokinetics Symptomatic Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
This clinical trial will study the effects of aficamten (versus placebo) on the quality of life, exercise capacity, and clinical outcomes of patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. expand

This clinical trial will study the effects of aficamten (versus placebo) on the quality of life, exercise capacity, and clinical outcomes of patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Aug 2023

open study

Reducing Fall Risk With NMES
VA Office of Research and Development Falls
Falls are dangerous leading to injuries, hospital admissions and even death. Fall prevention is a priority but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%. Weak hip muscles may be one reasons individuals experience a loss of balance. However individuals who have weak hip muscles may be unable to ex1 expand

Falls are dangerous leading to injuries, hospital admissions and even death. Fall prevention is a priority but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%. Weak hip muscles may be one reasons individuals experience a loss of balance. However individuals who have weak hip muscles may be unable to exercise at sufficient intensities to improve their hip muscle strength. The purpose of this study is to utilize a common physical therapy method, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), on the hip muscles to improve hip muscle strength and improve balance. The new program focuses on using NMES during a resistance training program along with exercise to improve standing balance, walking and stepping over objects. This study will test the additive effect of NMES applied to the hip muscles during a balance and strengthening program to improve balance and mobility, and ultimately reduce the risk of falls in older Veterans at high risk for falls.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jan 2022

open study

Anticoagulation for New-Onset Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation After CABG
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Bleeding
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness (prevention of thromboembolic events) and safety (major bleeding) of adding oral anticoagulation (OAC) to background antiplatelet therapy in patients who develop new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after isolated c1 expand

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness (prevention of thromboembolic events) and safety (major bleeding) of adding oral anticoagulation (OAC) to background antiplatelet therapy in patients who develop new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. All patients with a qualifying POAF event, who decline randomization, will be offered the option of enrollment in a parallel registry that captures their baseline risk profile and their treatment strategy in terms of anticoagulants or antiplatelets received. These patients will also be asked to fill out a brief decliner survey.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Dec 2019

open study

Combining a Smartphone App With Medications to Manage Heavy Drinking
VA Office of Research and Development Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
One in 10 Veterans have an alcohol use disorder. However, few Veterans receive evidenced-based psychosocial interventions or medications to treat alcohol use disorder. Barriers to receiving these treatments include long wait times, stigma, and long distances from treatment facilities. Even fewer Ve1 expand

One in 10 Veterans have an alcohol use disorder. However, few Veterans receive evidenced-based psychosocial interventions or medications to treat alcohol use disorder. Barriers to receiving these treatments include long wait times, stigma, and long distances from treatment facilities. Even fewer Veterans receive psychosocial and medication interventions together, despite clinical practice guidelines recommending both and evidence of better outcomes. Expanding access to these treatments in primary care is a VA priority but delivering psychosocial interventions is difficult in this setting, and medication is often the only option. Smartphone apps that deliver alcohol interventions may improve drinking outcomes and ensure Veterans can receive both treatments in primary care. This study will determine whether medications and an app for alcohol use problems offered to Veterans in primary care results in improved drinking outcomes, compared to Veterans receiving medications only. Study data will inform how to spread the app across the VA nationally.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Nov 2024

open study

Phase 3 Efficacy and Durability of Ampreloxetine for the Treatment of Symptomatic NOH in Participan1
Theravance Biopharma Symptomatic Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension MSA - Multiple System Atrophy
This is a Phase 3, multi-center, randomized withdrawal study to evaluate the efficacy and durability of ampreloxetine in participants with MSA and symptomatic nOH after 20 weeks of treatment. This study includes 4 periods: Screening, open label, randomized withdrawal, and long-term treatment extens1 expand

This is a Phase 3, multi-center, randomized withdrawal study to evaluate the efficacy and durability of ampreloxetine in participants with MSA and symptomatic nOH after 20 weeks of treatment. This study includes 4 periods: Screening, open label, randomized withdrawal, and long-term treatment extension (LTE).

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jun 2023

open study

Melanoma Margins Trial-II: 1cm v 2cm Wide Surgical Excision Margins for AJCC Stage II Primary Cutan1
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 for1 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

ReadMap: Reading in Stroke Alexia and Typical Aging
Georgetown University Aphasia Stroke Alexia
Loss of reading ability due to stroke, called alexia, likely affects over a million Americans at any given time and causes difficulty performing many daily life functions, such as paying bills, using email/text, reading for pleasure, and reading signs in the community. Understanding the brain and c1 expand

Loss of reading ability due to stroke, called alexia, likely affects over a million Americans at any given time and causes difficulty performing many daily life functions, such as paying bills, using email/text, reading for pleasure, and reading signs in the community. Understanding the brain and cognitive basis of alexia could improve diagnosis and treatment of this important problem. In this study, the investigators will perform a large-scale behavioral and brain imaging study of stroke survivors and typical older adults to improve our understanding of the brain and cognitive basis of reading in both of these groups. Participants will complete a battery of tests of reading, speech, language, and thinking abilities. In addition, some participants will complete an MRI. Sessions will be completed across approximately 2-6 weeks, but may be extended depending on participants' schedules and availability. Some participants will be invited to repeat these procedures once or twice in approximately 3-12 months to monitor for changes in reading abilities and MRI measurements over time.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Jan 2023

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 quali1 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

Safety and Efficacy of ALLO-316 in Subjects With Advanced or Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carci1
Allogene Therapeutics Advanced/Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
This is a Phase 1 dose escalation study following a 3+3 study design. The purpose of the TRAVERSE study is to assess the safety, efficacy, and cell kinetics of ALLO-316 in adults with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma after a lymphodepletion regimen comprising fludarabine, cycl1 expand

This is a Phase 1 dose escalation study following a 3+3 study design. The purpose of the TRAVERSE study is to assess the safety, efficacy, and cell kinetics of ALLO-316 in adults with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma after a lymphodepletion regimen comprising fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and ALLO-647 to define a Phase 2 dose.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Feb 2021

open study

Coronary Microvascular Disease (CMD) Registry
Medstar Health Research Institute Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
The purpose of this project is to provide appropriate administrative and technical supports for the warehousing and use of a database of patients with coronary microvascular disease (CMD). This protocol will outline the process for identification and capture of data, storage, as well as data use an1 expand

The purpose of this project is to provide appropriate administrative and technical supports for the warehousing and use of a database of patients with coronary microvascular disease (CMD). This protocol will outline the process for identification and capture of data, storage, as well as data use and sharing internally and externally for research purposes.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Feb 2023

open study

Efficacy of SynEx Wound Rinse in Civilian Surrogates of Combat Injury Wounds
Synedgen, Inc. Wound Heal
The purpose of this interventional study is to compare SynEx Wound Cleanser with the current routine care (Saline) in traumatic wounds. Participants with gunshot, penetrating or burn wounds who participate will be asked to attend up to four study visits, use the assigned wound cleanser and complete1 expand

The purpose of this interventional study is to compare SynEx Wound Cleanser with the current routine care (Saline) in traumatic wounds. Participants with gunshot, penetrating or burn wounds who participate will be asked to attend up to four study visits, use the assigned wound cleanser and complete brief surveys about their healing and well-being related to the wound healing.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Apr 2023

open study

Treat-to-Target of Endoscopic Remission in Patients With IBD in Symptomatic Remission
University of California, San Diego Ulcerative Colitis Crohn Disease
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of a strategy of switching to an alternative targeted immunomodulator (TIM) therapy to treat to a target of endoscopic remission, versus continuing index TIM in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease or ul1 expand

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of a strategy of switching to an alternative targeted immunomodulator (TIM) therapy to treat to a target of endoscopic remission, versus continuing index TIM in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis [UC]) in symptomatic remission with moderate to severe endoscopic inflammation despite optimization of index TIM in a real-world setting.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Oct 2022

open study

Intensive Education Versus Usual Education of Patients for Improving Guideline Directed Medical The1
Medstar Health Baltimore Heart Failure Patient Acceptance of Health Care
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to test the effect of patient education on extent of use of guideline directed medical treatment (GDMT) of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The main question that our study aims to answer is if patient education can improve the adherence to1 expand

The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to test the effect of patient education on extent of use of guideline directed medical treatment (GDMT) of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The main question that our study aims to answer is if patient education can improve the adherence to GDMT in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Participants will receive educations about GDMT benefits in 1,3 and 5 months after discharge from hospital.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Feb 2024

open study

A Phase 3 Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of Lanifibranor Followed by an Active Treatment Exte1
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

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

Development of a City-Wide Cohort of HIV-Infected Persons in Care in the District of Columbia: the1
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

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

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 longitudinal1 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

open study