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386 matching studies

Sponsor Condition of Interest
(HALT) Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System (HES) Study of Embolization in Peripheral Arterial Bleeds
Instylla, Inc. Arterial Bleeding in Solid Organs and Peripheral Arteries
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System for the transcatheter embolization of peripheral arterial bleeds. expand

To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System for the transcatheter embolization of peripheral arterial bleeds.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Dec 2022

open study

Testing of Tazemetostat in Combination With Topotecan and Pembrolizumab in Patients With Recurrent1
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma Limited Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma Platinum-Resistant Lung Small Cell Carcinoma Platinum-Sensitive Lung Small Cell Carcinoma Recurrent Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of tazemetostat in combination with topotecan and pembrolizumab in treating patients with small cell lung cancer that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Tazemetostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking1 expand

This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of tazemetostat in combination with topotecan and pembrolizumab in treating patients with small cell lung cancer that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Tazemetostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Chemotherapy drugs, such as 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. 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 tazemetostat in combination with topotecan and pembrolizumab may shrink or stabilize recurrent small cell lung cancer.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jul 2022

open study

Social Interventions for Support During Treatment for Endometrial Cancer and Recurrence
University of Washington Endometrial Cancer
The SISTER study is a randomized trial, looking at various modalities of social support for Black patients undergoing treatment for endometrial cancer. There are three study arms: group support, 1:1 peer support, and enhanced usual care. The primary outcome is treatment completion, and the secondar1 expand

The SISTER study is a randomized trial, looking at various modalities of social support for Black patients undergoing treatment for endometrial cancer. There are three study arms: group support, 1:1 peer support, and enhanced usual care. The primary outcome is treatment completion, and the secondary outcome is social isolation.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Sep 2021

open study

Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients Who Have Participated in Children's Oncology Group Studies
Children's Oncology Group Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Recipient Leukemia Solid Tumor
This clinical trial keeps track of and collects follow-up information from patients who are currently enrolled on or have participated in a Children's Oncology Group study. Developing a way to keep track of patients who have participated in Children's Oncology Group studies may allow doctors learn1 expand

This clinical trial keeps track of and collects follow-up information from patients who are currently enrolled on or have participated in a Children's Oncology Group study. Developing a way to keep track of patients who have participated in Children's Oncology Group studies may allow doctors learn more about the long-term effects of cancer treatment and help them reduce problems related to treatment and improve patient quality of life.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Jul 2008

open study

Mindful Self-compassion for Anxiety and Depression: Impact of Delivery Method
Georgetown University Anxiety Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder Agoraphobia
The study will compare the delivery of an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training, in-person against video-conference, on anxiety and depression symptom severity in patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) or major depress1 expand

The study will compare the delivery of an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training, in-person against video-conference, on anxiety and depression symptom severity in patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) or major depressive disorder or dysthymia.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jun 2025

open study

Assessment of Tubal Occlusion During Minimally Invasive Myomectomy
Medstar Health Research Institute Fallopian Tube Patency Tests Fibroid/Myoma (Uterus/Cervix) Myomectomy Fallopian Tube Disease
This study uses a procedure called chromopertubation to look at how fibroids and fibroid surgery affect the fallopian tubes. Specifically, this study will test if the fallopian tubes are occluded or patent (open) before and after surgically removing fibroids. Chromopertubation is a commonly perfor1 expand

This study uses a procedure called chromopertubation to look at how fibroids and fibroid surgery affect the fallopian tubes. Specifically, this study will test if the fallopian tubes are occluded or patent (open) before and after surgically removing fibroids. Chromopertubation is a commonly performed and well-established procedure that is done during laparoscopic surgery to determine if the fallopian tubes are open or blocked. It includes inserting a dilute solution of saline with a small amount of medical-grade blue dye (called methylene blue) into the uterine cavity to see if it spills out of the fallopian tubes. Chromopertubation is considered a safe procedure - the main risk is an allergic reaction to the dye, which is very rare. The minimum amount of methylene blue dye will be used to further reduce risks of a reaction. Open fallopian tubes are necessary to become pregnant without the use of IVF. While it is known that some conditions can affect the functioning of the fallopian tubes, there is a lack of research about how fibroids affect the tubes. It is also not known how much about how the process of removing fibroids may affect the fallopian tubes. The investigators hypothesize that tubal occlusion will be observed in patients with fibroids and that the frequency of tubal occlusion will change after myomectomy compared to pre-myomectomy. This study will be conducted entirely during planned surgery for laparoscopic myomectomy. Chromopertubation will be performed at the beginning and again at the end of the surgery. This is expected to take less than 10 minutes in total. The results of the chromopertubation as well as background medical information will be recorded and the characteristics of the fibroids (size, number, and location) will be compared to the presence or abscence of tubal occlusion as determined by chromopertubation.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jun 2025

open study

POMEGRANATE Trial: Comparing Reia Pessary Versus Standard of Care Pessary for Pelvic Organ Prolapse1
Medstar Health Research Institute Pelvic Organ Prolapse Prolapse
This multi-centered, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of home use of the novel Reia System (RS), which includes the Reia pessary and applicator, compared to standard pessary care (Gellhorn or ring with/without support without knob) among women with stage II-IV pelvi1 expand

This multi-centered, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of home use of the novel Reia System (RS), which includes the Reia pessary and applicator, compared to standard pessary care (Gellhorn or ring with/without support without knob) among women with stage II-IV pelvic organ prolapse (POP). A total of 182 participants will be recruited among pessary naïve patients who are symptomatic and choose a vaginal pessary for management of their POP from study sites specializing in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS). Participants will be assigned via 1:1 randomization using computer generated numbers in permutated groups of variable block sizes to either the intervention (the Reia System, RS) or standard pessary care (SPC) stratified by site. Participation in this trial will involve a total of four visits over six months. The primary outcome measure will be satisfaction measured at the six-month time point. Secondary outcomes will include validated surveys to assess quality of life, number of self-management events, ease/difficulty of pessary insertion/removal, importance of ability to self-manage pessary, and adverse events. Specific Aims Aim 1: To compare satisfaction with pessary use and management between subjects randomized to the Reia System and those randomized to standard of care pessary. Aim 2: To assess successful fitting, number of refitting visits, number of self-management events and continued pessary use over a 6-month period between subjects randomized to the Reia System and those randomized to standard of care pessary. Aim 3: To compare ease/difficulty of pessary use and importance of ability to self-manage, as well as quality of life over a 6-month period between subjects randomized to the Reia System and those randomized to standard of care pessary. Aim 4: To measure rates of adverse events and risk factors for adverse events over a 6-month period between subjects randomized to the Reia System and those randomized to standard of care pessary.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Nov 2024

open study

Study of RAS(ON) Inhibitors in Patients With Advanced RAS-mutated NSCLC
Revolution Medicines, Inc. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, NSCLC KRAS, NRAS, HRAS-mutated NSCLC KRAS G12C-mutated Solid Tumors, Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Stage IV, Advanced Solid Tumor, Cancer RAS G12D-mutated NSCLC
The purpose of this platform study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and preliminary antitumor activity of novel RAS(ON) inhibitors as a monotherapy or combined with Standard(s) of Care (SOC) or with each other. The first four subprotocols include the following: Subp1 expand

The purpose of this platform study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and preliminary antitumor activity of novel RAS(ON) inhibitors as a monotherapy or combined with Standard(s) of Care (SOC) or with each other. The first four subprotocols include the following: Subprotocol A: RMC-6291 +/- RMC-6236 + SOC Subprotocol B: RMC-6236 + SOC Subprotocol C: RMC-9805 +/- RMC-6236 + SOC Subprotocol D: RMC-9805

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jan 2024

open study

MAGNITUDE: A Phase 3 Study of NTLA-2001 in Participants With Transthyretin Amyloidosis With Cardiom1
Intellia Therapeutics Transthyretin Amyloidosis (ATTR) With Cardiomyopathy
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a single dose of NTLA-2001 compared to placebo in participants with ATTR-CM. expand

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a single dose of NTLA-2001 compared to placebo in participants with ATTR-CM.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Dec 2023

open study

Pulmonary Embolism - Thrombus Removal With Catheter-Directed Therapy
NYU Langone Health Pulmonary Embolism
PE-TRACT is an open-label, assessor-blinded, randomized trial, aiming to compare catheter-directed therapy (CDT) and anticoagulation (CDT group) with anticoagulation alone (No-CDT) in 500 patients with submassive PE, proximal pulmonary artery thrombus and right ventricular dilation. expand

PE-TRACT is an open-label, assessor-blinded, randomized trial, aiming to compare catheter-directed therapy (CDT) and anticoagulation (CDT group) with anticoagulation alone (No-CDT) in 500 patients with submassive PE, proximal pulmonary artery thrombus and right ventricular dilation.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jul 2023

open study

A Donanemab (LY3002813) Study in Participants With Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ1
Eli Lilly and Company Alzheimer Disease
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of donanemab in participants with preclinical Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Approximately 800 additional participants will be enrolled in a 12-month addendum to assess safety of a different titration regimen. expand

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of donanemab in participants with preclinical Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Approximately 800 additional participants will be enrolled in a 12-month addendum to assess safety of a different titration regimen.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Aug 2021

open study

An Efficacy Study of Adjuvant Treatment With the Personalized Cancer Vaccine mRNA-4157 and Pembroli1
ModernaTX, Inc. Melanoma
The purpose of this study is to assess whether postoperative adjuvant therapy with mRNA-4157 and pembrolizumab improves recurrence free survival (RFS) compared to pembrolizumab alone in participants with complete resection of cutaneous melanoma and a high risk of recurrence. expand

The purpose of this study is to assess whether postoperative adjuvant therapy with mRNA-4157 and pembrolizumab improves recurrence free survival (RFS) compared to pembrolizumab alone in participants with complete resection of cutaneous melanoma and a high risk of recurrence.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jul 2019

open study

Auryon Atherectomy System With Standard Balloon Angioplasty Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty Alo1
Angiodynamics, Inc. Peripheral Arterial Diseases
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Auryon Atherectomy System with balloon angioplasty safe and effective in treating lower limb blockages. The main question it aims to answer is: Is treatment with Auryon Atherectomy System more effective than angioplasty alone in preventing death, a1 expand

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Auryon Atherectomy System with balloon angioplasty safe and effective in treating lower limb blockages. The main question it aims to answer is: Is treatment with Auryon Atherectomy System more effective than angioplasty alone in preventing death, amputation, revascularization and improving patency? Researchers will compare the Auryon Atherectomy System with balloon angioplasty to balloon angioplasty alone.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Apr 2025

open study

Esprit BTK Post-Approval Study
Abbott Medical Devices Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
The Esprit BTK PAS is a prospective, single-arm, multi-center observational study to assess the continued safety and effectiveness of the Esprit™ BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System under commercial use, in patients with diseased infrapopliteal lesions causing CLTI (Chronic Limb-Threa1 expand

The Esprit BTK PAS is a prospective, single-arm, multi-center observational study to assess the continued safety and effectiveness of the Esprit™ BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System under commercial use, in patients with diseased infrapopliteal lesions causing CLTI (Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia) in a real-world setting. The clinical investigation will be conducted at up to 50 sites in the United States (US) and additional sites may be added outside of the US (OUS). Approximately 200 patients with a minimum of 50% of patients in the US will be registered in the clinical investigation.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Oct 2024

open study

An Observational Research Study to Uncover Subtypes of Cancer Cachexia
University of Rochester NCORP Research Base Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8 Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
This study evaluates cancer-related weight and muscle mass loss, symptoms, and physical function (cachexia) in patients undergoing treatment for colorectal, lung, or pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). Patients with these cancer types are at risk for developing cance1 expand

This study evaluates cancer-related weight and muscle mass loss, symptoms, and physical function (cachexia) in patients undergoing treatment for colorectal, lung, or pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). Patients with these cancer types are at risk for developing cancer cachexia (CC), which is defined as weight loss, muscle loss, and fat loss due to cancer. CC has been associated with reduced physical performance, impaired quality of life, and poorer survival. Many studies that have evaluated treatments for cancer-related weight and muscle loss have aimed to treat all patients with weight loss exactly the same and, unfortunately, have not been successful. Like different cancer types, weight and muscle loss related to cancer may have different causes in different individuals and the best treatment strategy for this condition may not be a one-size-fits-all approach. Information gathered from this study may help researchers develop new diagnostic criteria for CC and design better treatments and clinical trials for cancer-related weight and muscle loss in the future to improve the quality of life in patients with advanced colorectal, lung, or pancreatic cancer.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Dec 2023

open study

Cognitive Training for Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors
NRG Oncology Breast Cancer Cognitive Impairments
This Phase III trial will examine the efficacy of computerized cognitive training methods on perceived cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors. expand

This Phase III trial will examine the efficacy of computerized cognitive training methods on perceived cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Apr 2024

open study

ALLIANCE AVIV: Safety and Effectiveness of the SAPIEN X4 Transcatheter Heart Valve in Failing Aorti1
Edwards Lifesciences Aortic Valve Insufficiency Aortic Valve Stenosis
The objective of this study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN X4 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) in subjects who are at high or greater risk with a failing aortic bioprosthetic valve. expand

The objective of this study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN X4 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) in subjects who are at high or greater risk with a failing aortic bioprosthetic valve.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Nov 2023

open study

Clinical Trial of Approaches to Prostate Cancer Surgery
Weill Medical College of Cornell University Prostate Cancer
This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial to compare cancer control and health-related quality of life following pelvic fascia-sparing radical prostatectomy versus standard radical prostatectomy. The investigators hypothesize that pelvic fascia-sparing radical prostatectomy will have simi1 expand

This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial to compare cancer control and health-related quality of life following pelvic fascia-sparing radical prostatectomy versus standard radical prostatectomy. The investigators hypothesize that pelvic fascia-sparing radical prostatectomy will have similar cancer control (primary outcome) and sexual function outcomes; and significantly better urinary function, penile shortening/deformity and inguinal hernia risks as compared to radical prostatectomy.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: May 2023

open study

A Study to Learn About the Safety of Litifilimab (BIIB059) Injections and Whether They Can Improve1
Biogen Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
In this study, researchers will learn more about a study drug called litifilimab (BIIB059) in participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study will focus on participants who have active disease and are already taking standard of care medications. These may include antimalarials, ster1 expand

In this study, researchers will learn more about a study drug called litifilimab (BIIB059) in participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study will focus on participants who have active disease and are already taking standard of care medications. These may include antimalarials, steroids, and immunosuppressants. The main objective of the study is to learn about the effect litifilimab has on lowering the activity of the disease. The main question researchers want to answer is: - How many participants have an improvement in their symptoms after 52 weeks of treatment? Researchers will answer this and other questions by measuring the symptoms of SLE over time using a variety of scoring tools. These include the SLE Responder Index (SRI), the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index-2000 (SLEDAI-2K), and the Patient Global Assessment - Visual Analog Scale (PGA-VAS). Researchers will also learn more about the safety of litifilimab. They will study how participants' immune systems respond to litifilimab. Additionally, they will measure the effect litifilimab and SLE have on the quality of life of participants using a group of questionnaires. The study will be done as follows: - After screening, participants will be randomized to receive either a high or low dose of litifilimab, or placebo. A placebo looks like the study drug but contains no real medicine. - All participants will receive either litifilimab or placebo as injections under the skin once every 4 weeks. The treatment period will last 52 weeks. Participants will continue to take their standard of care medications. - Neither the researchers nor the participants will know if the participants are receiving litifilimab or placebo. - There will be a follow-up safety period that lasts up to 24 weeks. - In total, participants will have up to 22 study visits. The total study duration for participants will be up to 80 weeks.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: May 2021

open study

Veterans Affairs Lung Cancer Surgery Or Stereotactic Radiotherapy
VA Office of Research and Development Lung Neoplasm
Patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer have been historically treated with surgery whenever they are fit for an operation. However, an alternative treatment known as stereotactic radiotherapy now appears to offer an equally effective alternative. Doctors believe both are good treatments a1 expand

Patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer have been historically treated with surgery whenever they are fit for an operation. However, an alternative treatment known as stereotactic radiotherapy now appears to offer an equally effective alternative. Doctors believe both are good treatments and are therefore conducting this study to determine if one may be possibly better than the other.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Apr 2017

open study

A Study of CHeckpoint Inhibitors in Men With prOgressive Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Can1
VA Office of Research and Development Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer
The primary objective is to assess the activity and efficacy of pembrolizumab, a checkpoint inhibitor, in Veterans with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) characterized by either mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR) or biallelic inactivation of CDK12 (CDK12-/-). The secondary obje1 expand

The primary objective is to assess the activity and efficacy of pembrolizumab, a checkpoint inhibitor, in Veterans with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) characterized by either mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR) or biallelic inactivation of CDK12 (CDK12-/-). The secondary objectives involve determining the frequency with which dMMR and CDK12-/- occur in this patient population, as well as the effects of pembrolizumab on various clinical endpoints (time to PSA progression, maximal PSA response, time to initiation of alternative anti-neoplastic therapy, time to radiographic progression, overall survival, and safety and tolerability). Lastly, the study will compare the pre-treatment and at-progression metastatic tumor biopsies to investigate the molecular correlates of resistance and sensitivity to pembrolizumab via RNA-sequencing, exome-sequencing, selected protein analyses, and multiplexed immunofluorescence.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Feb 2020

open study

FiberLocker® System Augmentation of Rotator Cuff Repairs
ZuriMED Technologies Inc. Rotator Cuff Tear Rotator Cuff Tears Rotator Cuff Tears of the Shoulder
The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate healing, functional clinical outcomes, and safety of arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs augmented with the FiberLocker® System (encompassing the SpeedPatch® PET and the FiberLocker® Instrument SN). The primary outcome measure is healing evaluat1 expand

The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate healing, functional clinical outcomes, and safety of arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs augmented with the FiberLocker® System (encompassing the SpeedPatch® PET and the FiberLocker® Instrument SN). The primary outcome measure is healing evaluation based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at a minimum of 6 months post-operatively. The secondary outcome measures are the Sugaya classification, Goutallier Stage and tendon quality based on MRI as well as objective scores and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) from validated outcome scoring systems.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Aug 2025

open study

A Single-arm Study Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of Suzetrigine (SUZ) for Acute Pain Afte1
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Acute Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of SUZ for acute pain after laparoscopic procedures of the intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal cavities or arthroscopic orthopedic procedures. expand

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of SUZ for acute pain after laparoscopic procedures of the intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal cavities or arthroscopic orthopedic procedures.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Mar 2025

open study

NEROFE and Doxorubicin in KRAS-mutated ST2-positive Solid Tumors
Georgetown University Solid Tumor KRAS Mutation-Related Tumors
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety of NEROFE and doxorubicin and how well it works in patients with advanced/unresectable or metastatic solid KRAS-mutated and ST-positive solid tumors. The main question it aims to answer is to find the recommended dose and scheduled for th1 expand

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety of NEROFE and doxorubicin and how well it works in patients with advanced/unresectable or metastatic solid KRAS-mutated and ST-positive solid tumors. The main question it aims to answer is to find the recommended dose and scheduled for the combination of NEROFE and doxorubicin. Participants will receive weekly doses of NEROFE and doxorubicin.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Apr 2023

open study

Improving Communication and Adherence in Black Breast Cancer Survivors (Sisters Informing Sisters)
Virginia Commonwealth University Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test an evidence-based intervention designed to increase adherence to systemic therapy in Black women compared to enhanced usual care. expand

The purpose of this study is to test an evidence-based intervention designed to increase adherence to systemic therapy in Black women compared to enhanced usual care.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Mar 2021

open study