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VIBRating vs Traditional Therapy for Treatment of ENTry Dyspareunia
Medstar Health Research Institute
Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
Dyspareunia
Vaginismus
Pelvic Pain
Vestibulodynia
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether the use of a novel
vibrating pelvic floor therapeutic device ("Kiwi") improves sexual function in sexually
active women aged 18 and older with genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder (GPPPD)
more effectively than traditional v1 expand
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether the use of a novel vibrating pelvic floor therapeutic device ("Kiwi") improves sexual function in sexually active women aged 18 and older with genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder (GPPPD) more effectively than traditional vaginal dilators. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the use of the Kiwi device lead to higher sexual function scores compared to traditional vaginal dilators 2. Does the Kiwi device improve sexual distress, pain, and overall symptom severity more effectively than traditional vaginal dilators? Researchers will compare the Kiwi vibrating device to traditional cylindrical vaginal dilators to assess whether the Kiwi device results in greater improvements in sexual function and symptom relief. Participants will: - Be randomly assigned to use either the Kiwi device or traditional vaginal dilators. - Use the assigned device three times per week for 15 minutes per session over four weeks. - Complete surveys before and after the study, including assessments of sexual function, pain, and overall improvement. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2025 |
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PRP Injections for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Medstar Health Research Institute
PRP
Sexual Function Disturbances
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Postmenopausal Symptoms
Vaginal Atrophy
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is autologous blood which has been centrifuged to separate the
supernatant resulting in a solution with high concentration of platelets. Injection of
PRP stimulates cell growth and can has been proven safe and effective for uses in
orthopedics, dermatology, and gynecology1 expand
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is autologous blood which has been centrifuged to separate the supernatant resulting in a solution with high concentration of platelets. Injection of PRP stimulates cell growth and can has been proven safe and effective for uses in orthopedics, dermatology, and gynecology. Despite the relative paucity of data, the use of PRP as a therapy for sexual dysfunction and genitourinary symptoms in the setting of menopause has been patented as the O-Shot and V-Shot. This is a single-blinded randomized control trial to determine if PRP injections into the anterior vaginal wall improve sexual functioning in women diagnosed with the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) characterized by vaginal dryness/irritation. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2024 |
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S1827 (MAVERICK) Testing Whether the Use of Brain Scans Alone Instead of Brain Scans Plus Preventiv1
SWOG Cancer Research Network
Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
Limited Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
This phase III trial studies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) surveillance and
prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) to see how well they work compared to MRI
surveillance alone in treating patients with small cell lung cancer. MRI scans are used
to monitor the possible spread of the cancer with a1 expand
This phase III trial studies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) surveillance and prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) to see how well they work compared to MRI surveillance alone in treating patients with small cell lung cancer. MRI scans are used to monitor the possible spread of the cancer with an MRI machine over time. PCI is radiation therapy that is delivered to the brain in hopes of preventing spread of cancer into the brain. The use of brain MRI alone may reduce side effects of receiving PCI and prolong patients' lifespan. Monitoring with MRI scans alone (delaying radiation until the actual spread of the cancer) may be at least as good as the combination of PCI with MRI scans. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2020 |
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Edwards PASCAL CLASP IID/IIF Pivotal Clinical Trial
Edwards Lifesciences
Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Regurgitation
Mitral Insufficiency
Functional Mitral Regurgitation
To establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve
Repair System in patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) who have been
determined to be at prohibitive risk for mitral valve surgery by the Heart Team, and in
patients with functional mitral regurgitat1 expand
To establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System in patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) who have been determined to be at prohibitive risk for mitral valve surgery by the Heart Team, and in patients with functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) on guideline directed medical therapy (GDMT) Type: Interventional Start Date: Nov 2018 |
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A Phase 2 Study of EIK1001 in Combo With Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy in Patients With Stage 4 NS1
Eikon Therapeutics
NSCLC
This study is for patients with advanced/metastatic non-small cells lung cancer (NSCLC)
who have not received any treatment through the vein for the advanced disease. expand
This study is for patients with advanced/metastatic non-small cells lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not received any treatment through the vein for the advanced disease. Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2024 |
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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 |
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A Prospective Registry Study to Assess Real-world Patient Characteristics, Treatment Patterns, and1
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
This registry evaluates patient characteristics, real-world treatment patterns, and
short- and long-term outcomes in a population of patients in the United States and Europe
with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who are receiving
mavacamten, receiving other treatment for ob1 expand
This registry evaluates patient characteristics, real-world treatment patterns, and short- and long-term outcomes in a population of patients in the United States and Europe with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who are receiving mavacamten, receiving other treatment for obstructive HCM, or not receiving treatment for obstructive HCM due to intolerance or failure of prior treatment. United States Sub-Study: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of mavacamten in patients with symptomatic obstructive HCM in the real-world setting. Europe Sub-Study: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of mavacamten in patients with symptomatic obstructive HCM in the real-world setting. Type: Observational [Patient Registry] Start Date: Aug 2022 |
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Endurant Stent Graft System vs Excluder Endoprothesis: ADVANCE Trial
Medtronic Cardiovascular
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm >= 5.5 Centimeters in Male (Disorder)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm >= 5.0 Centimeters in Female (Disorder)
The purpose of this trial is to generate clinical evidence related to key performance
outcomes of Endurant II/IIs Stent Graft Systems verses Gore Excluder / Excluder
Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis in subjects with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Subjects are
randomized and imaging collected at all foll1 expand
The purpose of this trial is to generate clinical evidence related to key performance outcomes of Endurant II/IIs Stent Graft Systems verses Gore Excluder / Excluder Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis in subjects with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Subjects are randomized and imaging collected at all follow-up time points to assess the primary endpoint. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2023 |
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An Observational Research Study for Cancer Patients on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, DiRECT Study
University of Rochester NCORP Research Base
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm
Malignant Solid Neoplasm
This study compares treatment outcomes between patients of African American/Black (AA)
ancestry and European American/White (EA) ancestry currently receiving immune checkpoint
inhibitor treatment. Collecting samples of blood and saliva and health and treatment
information from racially diverse pati1 expand
This study compares treatment outcomes between patients of African American/Black (AA) ancestry and European American/White (EA) ancestry currently receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. Collecting samples of blood and saliva and health and treatment information from racially diverse patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment over time may help doctors better understand health care disparities among all cancer patients. Type: Observational Start Date: Apr 2022 |
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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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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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Avelumab or Hydroxychloroquine with or Without Palbociclib to Eliminate Dormant Breast Cancer
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Breast Cancer
This clinical trial will assess the safety and early efficacy of Hydroxychloroquine or
Avelumab, with or without Palbociclib, in early-stage ER+ breast cancer patients who are
found to harbor disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) in the bone marrow after definitive
surgery and standard adjuvant therapy. expand
This clinical trial will assess the safety and early efficacy of Hydroxychloroquine or Avelumab, with or without Palbociclib, in early-stage ER+ breast cancer patients who are found to harbor disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) in the bone marrow after definitive surgery and standard adjuvant therapy. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2021 |
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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 American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network's (ATHN)
clinical studies, the number of new therapies for all congenital and acquired hematologic
conditions, not just those for bleeding and clotting disorders, is increasing
significantly. Some of the recently FDA-approved1 expand
In parallel with the growth of American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network's (ATHN) clinical studies, the number of new therapies for all congenital and acquired hematologic conditions, not just those for bleeding and clotting disorders, is increasing significantly. Some of the recently FDA-approved therapies for congenital and acquired hematologic conditions have yet to demonstrate 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.(1,2,3,4) In 2019 alone, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued approvals for twenty-four new therapies for congenital and acquired hematologic conditions.(5) In addition, almost 10,000 new studies for hematologic diseases are currently registered on www.clinicaltrials.gov.(6) With this increase in potential new therapies on the horizon, 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. ATHN Transcends is a cohort study to determine the safety, effectiveness, and practice of therapies used in the treatment of participants with congenital or acquired non-neoplastic blood disorders and connective tissue disorders with bleeding tendency. The study consists of 7 cohorts with additional study "arms" and "modules" branching off from the cohorts. The overarching objective of this longitudinal, observational study is to characterize the safety, effectiveness and practice of treatments for all people with congenital and acquired hematologic disorders in the US. 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.(7) Type: Observational Start Date: Sep 2020 |
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Phase I Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine With Proton Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer1
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose of the chemotherapy
drugs nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine when combined with hypofractionated ablative proton
therapy for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer. You will receive proton
therapy once a day (Monday - Fri1 expand
The purpose of this study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose of the chemotherapy drugs nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine when combined with hypofractionated ablative proton therapy for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer. You will receive proton therapy once a day (Monday - Friday) for 3 weeks. Participants will also receive chemotherapy on each Monday of those three weeks. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2019 |
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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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Linezolid for Syphilis Pilot Study
University of Southern California
Syphilis
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of linezolid for the treatment of syphilis. expand
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of linezolid for the treatment of syphilis. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2023 |
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STOP AF First Post-Approval Study
Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
The STOP AF First PAS is a prospective, global, multi-center, observational trial. expand
The STOP AF First PAS is a prospective, global, multi-center, observational trial. Type: Observational Start Date: Apr 2022 |
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Amplatzer Amulet LAAO vs. NOAC
Abbott Medical Devices
Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke
Bleeding
The objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Amulet LAA
occluder compared to NOAC therapy in patients with non-valvular AF at increased risk for
ischemic stroke and who are recommended for long-term NOAC therapy.
The clinical investigation is a prospective, random1 expand
The objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Amulet LAA occluder compared to NOAC therapy in patients with non-valvular AF at increased risk for ischemic stroke and who are recommended for long-term NOAC therapy. The clinical investigation is a prospective, randomized, multicenter active control worldwide trial. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio between the Amulet LAA occlusion device ("Device Group") and a commercially available NOAC medication ("Control Group"). The choice of NOAC in the Control Group will be left to study physician discretion. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2020 |
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A Patient and Provider Intervention to Address Health Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening
Georgetown University
Lung Cancer
To test the impact of a multilevel intervention on primary (provider-patient
communication, intentions, and knowledge) and secondary (screening referrals and
completion) outcomes. expand
To test the impact of a multilevel intervention on primary (provider-patient communication, intentions, and knowledge) and secondary (screening referrals and completion) outcomes. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2024 |
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Investigation of Metformin in Pre-Diabetes on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular OuTcomes
VA Office of Research and Development
Prediabetic State
Atherosclerosis
Metformin
This research will help us to learn if the medicine called metformin reduces the risk of
death, heart attacks, and/or strokes in Veterans who have pre-diabetes and heart or blood
vessel problems. expand
This research will help us to learn if the medicine called metformin reduces the risk of death, heart attacks, and/or strokes in Veterans who have pre-diabetes and heart or blood vessel problems. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2023 |
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Post-Procedural Manual Manipulation for Infant Ankyloglossia
Georgetown University
Ankyloglossia
Breastfeeding Support
The goal of this randomized control trial is to determine the impact of post-frenotomy
manual manipulation on revision rates and breastfeeding outcomes. We hypothesize that
post-frenotomy manipulation will reduce the rate of sublingual frenulum regrowth, and
subsequently frenotomy revision rates, t1 expand
The goal of this randomized control trial is to determine the impact of post-frenotomy manual manipulation on revision rates and breastfeeding outcomes. We hypothesize that post-frenotomy manipulation will reduce the rate of sublingual frenulum regrowth, and subsequently frenotomy revision rates, thereby improving breastfeeding performance. Infants with ankyloglossia undergoing frenotomy will be randomized into two groups: the intervention group (post-frenotomy manipulation) and the control group (no intervention). Parents in the intervention group will be instructed to perform tongue stretching and suck "re-training" exercises four times daily for 2-3 weeks, beginning 24 hours post-procedure. To monitor adherence and assess any complications, investigators will conduct a follow-up phone call one week after the procedure. Parents in the control group will not be instructed to perform any post-procedural manipulation. All participants will have a mandatory in-person follow-up 2-3 weeks postoperatively, during which breastfeeding outcomes and the need for frenotomy revision will be evaluated. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2024 |
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HEAL-IST IDE Trial
AtriCure, Inc.
Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) is a prevalent and debilitating condition in
otherwise healthy younger patients, resulting in significant loss of quality of life,
lacking effective treatment options or systematic clinical evidence to support a therapy.
The primary objective of this clinical t1 expand
Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) is a prevalent and debilitating condition in otherwise healthy younger patients, resulting in significant loss of quality of life, lacking effective treatment options or systematic clinical evidence to support a therapy. The primary objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a hybrid sinus node sparing ablation procedure for the treatment of symptomatic drug refractory or drug intolerant IST. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2022 |
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Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces to Treat Painful Digit and Hand Neuromas After Amputation
Medstar Health Research Institute
Neuroma
This study is being done to demonstrate the effectiveness of Regenerative Peripheral
Nerve Interfaces (RPNI) surgery in treating symptomatic neuromas of the hand and digits
following amputation compared to standard of care using a Prospective, Observational
Trial expand
This study is being done to demonstrate the effectiveness of Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNI) surgery in treating symptomatic neuromas of the hand and digits following amputation compared to standard of care using a Prospective, Observational Trial Type: Observational Start Date: Oct 2021 |
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Qualitative Assessment of the Impact of TTNS on QOL and Participation
Medstar Health Research Institute
Neurogenic Bladder
Urinary Retention
Urinary Tract Infections
Spinal Cord Injuries
This study through the use of semi-structured interviews or focus groups will explore the
lived experience with Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) with Neurogenic
Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction to generate user-defined themes regarding bladder
function and catheter-related barriers and1 expand
This study through the use of semi-structured interviews or focus groups will explore the lived experience with Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction to generate user-defined themes regarding bladder function and catheter-related barriers and the daily impacts on one's life. Type: Observational Start Date: May 2022 |
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Study of Navtemadlin add-on to Ruxolitinib in JAK Inhibitor-Naïve Patients With Myelofibrosis Who H1
Kartos Therapeutics, Inc.
Myelofibrosis
Post-PV MF
Post-ET Myelofibrosis
Primary Myelofibrosis
MF
This clinical trial is evaluating whether addition of navtemadlin to ruxolitinib
treatment will provide more clinical benefit than ruxolitinib alone for patients with
Myelofibrosis who have a suboptimal response to ruxolitinib treatment alone.
Subjects will start by receiving ruxolitinib alone in1 expand
This clinical trial is evaluating whether addition of navtemadlin to ruxolitinib treatment will provide more clinical benefit than ruxolitinib alone for patients with Myelofibrosis who have a suboptimal response to ruxolitinib treatment alone. Subjects will start by receiving ruxolitinib alone in the run-in period. Those who demostrate a suboptimal response from ruxolitinib alone will then be randomized 2:1 to receive navtemadlin or navtemadlin placebo as add-on treatment to their ongoing ruxolitinib. Randomized means that subjects will be assigned to a group by chance, like a flip of a coin. The study is blinded, meaning the subjects, doctors, central endpoint assessors and sponsor will not know which add on treatment (navtemadlin or navtemadlin placebo) the subject is receiving. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2024 |