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A placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial to assess the safety, feasibility, and pharmacokinetics of Microbiota transplant therapy with antibiotic preconditioning and fiber supplementation in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
There is evidence that the gut microbes interact with the body’s immune system, and people with pulmonary hypertension may have altered composition of gut microbes. We are studying whether transplanting gut microbes from healthy donors using a treatment called microbiota transplant therapy may have beneficial effects on pulmonary arterial hypertension.
• ages 18-75
• diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
• on stable treatment for PAH for one month prior to enrollment
• able to swallow capsules
• able to provide blood sample and fecal sample
• active inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• presence of ileostomy or colostomy
• on immunosuppressants (calcineurin inhibitors, prednisone at a dose of 20 mg/day or more, methotrexate, azathioprine, immunosuppressive biologics, JAK inhibitors).
• history of solid organ or bone marrow transplant
• anticipated recurrent antibiotic use (patients with frequent urinary tract infections or sinusitis)
• history of severe anaphylactic food allergy
• receiving cancer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation
Prefrontal Cortical Stimulation in Severe Treatment Resistant Depression
This study looks at the use of an implanted brain stimulator for people who have treatment resistant depression. The change in brain function by EEG and symptoms of depression will be examined. This study is open to people 22-70 years old with Medicare or Medicare Advantage insurance.
• ages 22-55
• diagnosis of chronic (greater than or equal to 2 years) depression
• poor response to three or more antidepressant medications (staff will review)
• had or refused ECT therapy
• under the regular care of a psychiatrist
• enrolled in a Medicare program
• have at least two people over 22 years of age and live within 30 minutes of participants residence who could respond to study staff if needed
• able to have a MRI scan
• actively suicidal or have a history of an attempt within the last year
• have a history of another major mental health diagnosis
• have a positive drug test
• have an implanted brain device
• pregnant
• history of seizures
Increasing HPV vaccination coverage among pediatric, adolescent, and young adult (PAYA) cancer survivors: A multilevel intervention
The purpose of this research is to test the efficacy of different interventions to increase vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV). Survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancers are at increased risk of developing HPV-associated secondary cancers, but have lower HPV vaccination coverage compared to the general population. Interventions which are found to be successful in this study will be incorporated into future survivorship care to improve adherence to recommend preventive healthcare practices. All research procedures will be conducted remotely (e.g. online).
• current patient in the University of Minnesota CCSP clinic or the Children's Minnesota Long-Term Follow-up (LTFU) Program clinic
• seen in the CCSP clinic who do not have a history of cancer but who have received immunosuppressive therapy or HSCT for treatment of a hematologic disorder
• survivor of childhood cancer (diagnosed with cancer at age 25 years or younger) who is currently 18-26 years of age OR a caregiver of a survivor of childhood cancer who is currently 9-17 years of age
• at least 6 months post-treatment (current treatment for graft-versus-host disease allowed)
• no previous HPV vaccination or incomplete HPV vaccination
• people who are unsure of their HPV vaccination status and are unable to find vaccination records (study staff will review)
• previously completed HPV vaccination series
• unable to read and write in English
• pregnant or plans to become pregnant in the next year
• currently receiving treatment for cancer or hematologic disorder or plan for treatment in next 12 months
• immediate hypersensitivity reaction to any vaccine component (study staff will review)
MT2023-20: Hematopoietic cell transplant with reduced intensity conditioning and post-transplant cyclophosphamide for severe aplastic anemia and other forms of acquired bone marrow failure.
Although allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) is standard treatment for severe aplastic anemia, the use of the lower intensity conditioning drugs with a personalized dosing strategy, low dose total body irradiation (TBI) with dosing based on age and bone marrow abnormalities, and use of the drug cyclophosphamide early after transplant is a newer approach. We are studying whether this new approach is safer and more effective than our previous approach.
• 0 to 75 years old
• diagnosis of Idiopathic Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or intending to become pregnant during the study
• uncontrolled infection
A Phase 2 Randomized Trial of Neoadjuvant Enoblituzumab versus Standard of Care in Men with High-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer: The Help Elucidate & Attack Longitudinally (HEAT) Prostate Cancer Randomized Study (HEAT)
This study aims to improve prostate cancer treatment by testing a drug, enoblituzumab, which targets a protein called B7-H3. Previous research suggests it might boost the immune system to fight cancer. The objective is to see if it delays cancer return compared to standard treatment and identify who responds best.
• confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate
• an initial prostate biopsy within 3 months of enrollment is available for review, showing at least 3 positive cores, including one with ≥50% involvement and Gleason ≥8
• radical prostatectomy has been scheduled
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• known lymph node involvement on CT or distant metastases on CT or bone scan; non-adenocarcinoma prostate cancers
• previous or concurrent use of radiation, hormonal, biologic, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, experimental agents, 5α-reductase inhibitors, or systemic corticosteroids
• autoimmune diseases requiring systemic immunosuppression; malignancy within the last 3 years; uncontrolled major infections or illnesses
MT2023-51 A Phase 2 Multicenter Study of Autologous Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (LN-145) in Patients with Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
This study is being done to learn more about the efficacy and safety of LN-145 in participants with metastatic stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.
• confirmed diagnosis of metastatic Stage IV NSCLC without specific genomic alterations
• if the tumor has a treatable mutation(s) (other than EGFR, ALK, or ROS1 genomic alterations), 1 additional line of therapy with the appropriate targeted therapy is required
• may be restricted from strenuous activity but walking and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• patients of childbearing potential or those with partners of childbearing potential must be willing to practice an approved method of highly effective birth control during treatment and up to 12 months after all protocol-related therapy
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion and Exclusion criteria
• on systemic steroid therapy ≥ 10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent
• have any form of primary immunodeficiency
• had another primary cancer within the previous 3 years
An Open-label, Randomized, Controlled Phase 3 Study of Disitamab Vedotin in Combination with Pembrolizumab Versus Chemotherapy in Subjects with Previously Untreated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma that Expresses HER2 (IHC 1+ and Greater)
We’re studying disitamab vedotin to find out what its side effects are and if it works for urothelial cancer when given with pembrolizumab. We want to see if these drugs work better together than the available approved treatments.
• confirmed locally advanced unresectable or metastatic urothelial cancer (UC) including that originating from the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra
• able to receive cisplatin- or carboplatin-containing chemotherapy
• able to walk and do all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• history of or active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years
• prior solid organ or bone marrow transplantation
• pleural effusion or ascites with symptoms or requiring symptomatic treatment
Bladder Management Patient Reported Outcomes for Young Adults with Spina Bifida
The purpose of this study is to determine how different bladder management methods affect the quality of life for young people with spina bifida. We hope to find out if certain bladder management methods are associated with a better quality of life. This information could help doctors make better treatment decisions and counsel young people living with spina bifida.
• at least 14 years old
• diagnosis of spina bifida
• able to effectively communicate in English
• reconstructive surgery or urinary diversion in the last 3 months
• admitted to the hospital admission in the last month
Brain Training for Substance Use Disorders
Participants play games designed to train visual attention towards natural, non-drug-related scenarios. A biofeedback loop between gameplay and an electroencephalogram (EEG) system monitors game performance and guides game difficulty.
• 18 to 65 years of age
• admitted to Fairview's Lodging Plus program for chemical dependency treatment with opioid use being the primary reason
• able to read at a minimum of a 6th grade reading level
• willing to provide own contact information for follow-up visit(s)
• for HEALTHY CONTROLS: 18 to 65 years old, able to read at a minimum of a 6th grade reading level, and willing to provide own contact information for follow-up visit(s)
• pregnancy
• history of serious neurological illness (e.g., Chronic seizure disorder, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Epilepsy, Any history of seizures)
• unable to see text and photos clearly on a computer display
• current or previous problems using opioids, other prescription (prescribed or not prescribed) or illicit drugs
• regular nicotine user (e.g., cigarette smoker, e-cig user) within the past 12 months and
• unwillingness to change hairstyle (e.g., braids, pony tails, dreadlocks) or remove wig to accommodate application of the EEG headset, if necessary
MT2023-42: A Phase 1 Study of FT819 in Participants With Moderate to Severe Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This study will test the safety of FT819, an experimental cell product, in people with severe active systemic lupus erythematosus. The purpose of this study is to understand the way someone's body processes and responds to FT819, and to find out what effects FT819 may have on a person and their systemic lupus erythematosus.
• between 18 and 40 years old
• diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• failure to respond to glucocorticoids and ≥2 of the following treatments for at least 3 months: cyclophosphamide (CY), mycophenolic acid or its derivatives, belimumab, methotrexate, azathioprine, anifrolumab, rituximab, obinutuzumab, cyclosporin, tacrolimus, or voclosporin
• active neurological symptoms of SLE
• CNS disease such as stroke, epilepsy, or neurodegenerative disease in the past two years
• prior treatment with CAR T-cell therapy, allograft organ transplant, or hematopoietic stem cell transplant
A Phase 1B/2 pan-tumor, open-label study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXD) in subjects with recurrent or metastatic solid tumors (IDeate-Pantumor02)
The purpose of this study is to learn more about an investigational drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd; DS-7300. It is being studied to see if it is safe, and if cancer improves while taking it. I-DXd is a type of drug called an antibody drug conjugate (ADC). ADCs are made to attach to tumor cells to deliver chemotherapy directly to tumor cells while sparing healthy cells.
• disease progression on or after the previous standard-of-care regimen for advanced/metastatic cancer
• unable to do strenuous activity but able to walk and do work of a sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• additional criteria required based on the type of cancer (pancreatic, breast, bladder, etc.)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• prior treatment with orlotamab, enoblituzumab, or other B7-homologue 3 (B7-H3)-targeted agents, including I-DXd
• clinically active brain metastases, spinal cord compression, or leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, defined as untreated or symptomatic, or requiring therapy with steroids or anticonvulsants to control associated symptoms.
A Randomized, Open-label, Phase 3 Study of Adjuvant Sacituzumab Govitecan and Pembrolizumab Versus Treatment of Physician s Choice in Patients With Triple Negative Breast Cancer Who Have Residual Invasive Disease After Surgery and Neoadjuvant Therapy (ASCENT-05)
The purpose of this study is to see if sacituzumab govitecan in combination with pembrolizumab can improve outcomes and delay the return of disease in participants with high-risk early Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) when compared to pembrolizumab alone or pembrolizumab in combination with capecitabine. Participants with low tumor expression of the estrogen and/or progesterone receptors (1 to 10%) will also be included in this study. The study treatment will be chosen by chance—like flipping a coin. There is a 1 out of 2 chances to receive Sacituzumab govitecan in combination with Pembrolizumab and 1 out of 2 chances to receive a study treatment of study doctor’s choice of either pembrolizumab alone or pembrolizumab in combination with capecitabine. Participants and their study doctor will know what study drug is being taken.
• invasive triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) still remains in the breast or lymph nodes after therapy and surgery
• unable to do physically strenuous activity but able to walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer or previous cancer in the same or other breast
• evidence that the cancer has reoccurred after preoperative therapy and surgery
• presence of germline breast cancer gene (BRCA) mutations
HM2021-31: A Phase 1b Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Anti-cancer Activity of Loncastuximab Tesirine in Combination with Other Anti-cancer Agents in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (LOTIS-7)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the investigational combination of drug called loncastuximab tesirine in combination with another anti-cancer agent is a safe and effective treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
• diagnosis of relapsed (disease that has recurred following a response) or refractory (disease that failed to respond to prior therapy) B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL)
• able to walk and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• previous treatment with polatuzumab vedotin, glofitamab or mosunetuzumab
• stem cell transplant within 60 days prior to start of study drug
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Baricitinib in Children from 6 Years& Less than 18 Years of Age with Alopecia Areata
We are conducting a research study for children ages 6-17 with patchy Alopecia Areata (AA). The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the safety, tolerability and efficacy of an investigational drug called Baricitinib. This study will compare the investigational drug to a placebo (inactive substance) to see how well the investigational drug works.
• children 6 to 18 years old
• at or above the 5th percentile of weight for age
• diagnosis of Alopecia Areata (AA) for at least 1 year
• current AA episode of at least 6 months duration with hair loss encompassing 50% or more of the scalp
• history of trial and failure with at least 1 available treatment
• history of psychological counseling related to AA
• primarily diffuse type of AA (characterized by diffuse hair shedding)
• currently experiencing other forms of alopecia including, but not limited to: trichotillomania, TE, chemotherapy-induced hair loss, or any other concomitant conditions (for example, tinea capitis, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, or secondary syphilis)
MT2023-30: A Phase 1 Study of FT825/ONO-8250, an Off-the-Shelf CAR T-Cell Therapy, With or Without Monoclonal Antibodies, in HER2-Positive or Other Advanced Solid Tumors
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of FT825 at different doses and to understand the way the body processes and responds to FT825. The study will also find out what effects FT825, when given with or without a monoclonal antibody (cetuximab) and different chemotherapy regimens, have on cancer. FT825 is a type of cell product made up of “T cells.” T cells are part of your immune system and are important in helping fight infections. T cells are also important in eliminating cancer cells.
• diagnosis locally advanced or metastatic cancer
• cancer that is not amenable to curative therapy, with prior therapies defined by specific tumor types
• restricted from strenuous activity but able to walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• active central nervous system (CNS) involvement by cancer -active bacterial, fungal, or viral infections
• additional exclusion criteria (study staff will review)
ABATE-IP-18: A Phase 1b, Multi-center Study of IV Gallium Nitrate in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis who are Colonized with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (The ABATE Study) (ABATE)
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety of giving two separate 5-day infusions (starting on Day 1 and again around Day 15) through a vein with a drug called gallium nitrate. Laboratory tests suggest that this drug may be able to fight Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections
• diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
• persistent Nontuberculous Mycobacterium lung infection (NTM)
• able to expectorate sputum
• enrolled in the CFF Patient Registry
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• history of solid organ or hematological transplantation
• current diagnosis of osteoporosis
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• men and women who are unwilling to practice a medically acceptable form of contraception
A Randomized Double Blind Phase II Trial of Restorative Microbiota Therapy (RMT) or Placebo in Combination with Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Tremelimumab With Chemotherapy in Treatment Naïve Advanced or Metastatic Adenocarcinoma Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The investigational therapy in this study is referred to as Restorative Microbiota Therapy (RMT). It is prepared by extracting healthy bacteria from the stool of healthy human donors and making it into capsules taken by mouth. The donor stool samples are rigorously tested for harmful bacteria and viruses before processing. There is scientific evidence to suggest that RMT might make immunotherapy more effective. The primary goal of the study is to test if RMT makes durvalumab + tremelimumab treatment with chemotherapy more effective to control lung cancer.
• confirmed adenocarcinoma of the lung that is stage IIIB/C or stage IV that can't be surgically removed
• prior chemotherapy or immunotherapy as adjuvant therapy for lung cancer is permitted as long as it has been more than 6 months from last dose
• people who have treated brain metastasis are eligible as long as they have stable symptoms, are more than 2 weeks from completion of therapy, and do not require more than 10mg of daily prednisone or equivalent
• restricted in strenuous physical activity but can walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• weigh at least 30 kg (66 lbs.)
• contact study staff for additional requirements
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• unable to swallow medications
• additional medical and mental health diagnosis (study staff will review)
A Phase 1b, Open-label, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Xaluritamig in Subjects With High-risk Biochemical Recurrence of Nonmetastatic Castration-sensitive Prostate Cancer After Definitive Therapy
This study is trying a new treatment (Xaluritamig) for men whose prostate cancer returned after the first treatment, but has not spread. The objective is to determine if Xaluritamig is safe and works well without causing negative side effects seen in other treatments. Participants will get Xaluritamig through a vein in their arm over six times with doctors observing for side effects and to see how the cancer reacts.
• confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate
• treated by radical prostatectomy (RP) or radiotherapy (XRT) (including brachytherapy) or both with intention of cure
• PSA has doubled in 12 months or less
• normal testosterone level (greater than 150ng/dL)
• must be able to walk, carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• prior cytotoxic chemotherapy, aminoglutethimide, ketoconazole, abiraterone acetate, or enzalutamide for prostate cancer
• prior systemic biologic therapy, including immunotherapy, for prostate cancer
• men with a female partner of childbearing potential or who are pregnant, who are unwilling to practice sexual abstinence (refrain from heterosexual intercourse) or use contraception during treatment and for an additional 6 months after the last dose of xaluritamig
HM2023-21: A Phase 3 Randomized Study Comparing Talquetamab in Combination with Pomalidomide (Tal-P), Talquetamab in Combination with Teclistamab (Tal-Tec), and Investigator s Choice of Either Elotuzumab, Pomalidomide, and Dexamethasone (EPd) or Pomalidomide, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone (PVd) in Participants with Relapsed or Refractory Myeloma who Have Received 1 to 4 Prior Lines of Therapy Including an Anti-CD38 Antibody and Lenalidomide (MonumenTAL-6)
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of talquetamab in combination with teclistamab (Tal-Tec), the effects of talquetamab in combination with pomalidomide (Tal-P), and the effects of either the combination of elotuzumab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone (EPd) or pomalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (PVd) in treating patients with multiple myeloma, who have not responded to previous treatment.
• diagnosis of multiple myeloma
• cancer that has recurred or has not improved with treatment
• previously treated 1 to 4 times (lines of therapy)
• able to walk and complete all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
• agree not to be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant while enrolled in this study or within 6 months after the last dose of study treatment
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• stroke, transient ischemic attack, or seizure in the past 6 months
• active central nervous system (CNS) involvement or exhibits clinical signs of meningeal involvement of multiple myeloma
MT2024-33 A Phase 1/2a Multicenter Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety of HA-1 Minor Histocompatibility Antigen-Reactive TCR-Modified T Cells (BSB-1001) in Patients Undergoing HLA-Matched Allogenic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for AML, ALL or MDS
This study is designed to determine whether BSB-1001 - a product made of genetically modified cells - is safe and possibly effective when given to patients with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) who are also receiving a stem cell transplant with a matched donor.
• ages 18 - 70 years inclusive, having a alloHCT.
• any of the following high-risk hematologic malignancies: • AML which has been treated with at least two lines of therapy, and refractory or relapsed • ALL • MDS after at least one line of therapy, which includes hypomethylating agent(s) and venetoclax and must be high or very high risk • AML patients who have been treated with at least two lines of therapy, and refractory or relapsed
• suitable for one of the approved conditioning regimens as defined in the protocol
• must have an identified donor that is HA 1-negative with 10/10 matched related donor or 12/12 matched unrelated donor
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• weight \> 100 kg. (220 lbs)
• prior history of allogeneic or autologous stem cell transplantation
• previous genetically engineered chimeric antigen receptor T Cell therapy (CAR-T), approved or investigational, within 2 years of screening, with the exception of patients with ALL previously treated with an autologous CAR-T product.
• recent treatment with other investigational agents
• history of treatment with checkpoint inhibitor therapy within 3 months of transplantation
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infections
• CNS involvement that hasn't responded to intrathecal chemotherapy and/or standard cranial- spinal radiation.
• unable to work; able to live at home and care for most personal needs; requires occasional assistance, but is able to care for most personal needs or better performance
COG AALL1621 - A Phase 2 Study of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (NSC# 772518, IND#133494) in Children and Young Adults with Relapsed or Refractory CD22+ B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
This phase II trial studies how well inotuzumab ozogamicin works in treating younger patients (≥1 year and < 22 years ) with CD22 positive B acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or does not respond to treatment. Immunotoxins, such as inotuzumab ozogamicin, are antibodies linked to a toxic substance and may help find cancer cells that express CD22 and kill them without harming normal cells.
• 1 to 21 years old
• must have B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL), or previously diagnosed B lymphoblastic lymphoma (B-LL)
• Patients with one of the following: Second or greater relapse; Primary refractory disease with at least 2 prior induction attempts; First relapse refractory to at least one prior re-induction attempt; OR Any relapse after HSCT (Cohort 1 ONLY)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion and Exclusion criteria
• currently receiving another investigational drug
• currently receiving or plan to receive other anti-cancer agents (except hydroxyurea, which may be continued until 24 hours prior to start of protocol therapy, and intrathecal chemotherapy)
A Phase III, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study to evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Efficacy, and Safety of IV anifrolumab in Pediatric Participants 5 to < 18 Years of Age with Moderate to Severe Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus While on Background Standard of Care Therapy (BLOSSOM)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various organs of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, kidneys and central nervous system. "Chronic" means that it can last for a long time. "Autoimmune" means that there is a disorder of the immune system, which, instead of protecting the body from bacteria and viruses, attacks the one’s own tissues. We are doing this study to see if the investigational medication called anifrolumab may have an effect in treating pediatric SLE, to see how well it is tolerated or how safe it is, to measure levels of anifrolumab in the blood and learn more about the disease and associated health problems.
• 5 years to less than 18 years old
• weight at lest 15 kg (33 pounds)
• diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• being treated with prednisone, or antimalarial drugs
• no active or chronic TB or contact with someone who has TB
• females and males must be willing to use birth control during the study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• history of suicidal ideation within the past 6 months; or any suicidal behavior within the past 12 months
• history of multiple infections requiring hospitalization and IV antibiotics over the past year
• history of cancer
• history of severe COVID-19 infection
• prior treatment with anifrolumab
MT2024-19: Registry and Biological Specimen Repository for Inherited Disorders with High Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development
This study is for people who have Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Fanconi Anemia (FA) or a bone marrow failure disorder that puts them at a higher risk of developing a form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). To learn more about these disorders and their relationship to cancer, researchers are collecting skin and blood samples to study in the lab. Blood and skin donated to the will be used by researchers at the University of Minnesota in studying the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of these disorders. We expect that this study will take about two hours, or the amount of time it takes to check in for a clinic visit and collect the specimens.
• at least 2 years of age
• inherited disorders that have an increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) development, including, but not limited to, epidermolysis bullosa (EB), Fanconi anemia (FA), and telomere biology disorders/dyskeratosis congenita (TBD/DC)
• women who are pregnant
• people who are a ward of the state
• a prisoner
• an employee, student or trainee of the researcher
A Phase 2b, Open-Label, Two-cohort Study of Subcutaneous Amivantamab in Combination with Lazertinib as First-Line Treatment, or Subcutaneous Amivantamab in Combination with Platinum-Based Chemotherapy as Second-line Treatment, for Common EGFR-Mutated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (COPERNICUS)
This study is being conducted to compare the efficacy of subcutaneous amivantamab plus lazertinib in previously untreated EGFR mutated non-small cell lung cancer OR subcutaneous amivantamab plus chemotherapy after having received prior therapy for EGFR mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
• new diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) OR metastatic (in other areas of the body) or is too advanced for treatment that will cure the cancer
• tumor has an epidermal growth factor receptor gene (EGFR) mutation
• able to walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work, but can't do strenuous physical activity
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• history of active interstitial lung disease (ILD), including drug-induced ILD or radiation pneumonitis
• not have fully recovered from surgery, or has surgery planned during the time the participant is expected to be in the study
• uncontrolled tumor-related pain
MT2023-28: A Phase 1 Basket Study Evaluating the Safety and Feasibility of T-Plex, Autologous Customized T Cell Receptor-Engineered T Cells Targeting Multiple Peptide/HLA Antigens in Participants with Antigen-positive Locally Advanced (Unresectable) or Metastatic Solid Tumors: PLEXI-T(TM)
This study aims to find out if investigational new drugs, TSC-204-A0201, TSC-204- A0702 and TSC-200-A0201, can help your cancer better than the standard of care (SOC) that are currently available and accepted by medical experts as a proper treatment. T-cells are part of the immune system and develop from stem cells in the bone marrow. They help protect the body from infection and fight cancer. For this study, T-cells will be collected through a process called leukapheresis. T-cells from your leukapheresis will be used to make the study drugs specifically tailored for you and your immune system. The purpose of the study is to learn if the study drugs are safe and effective in treating your type of cancer.
• previously received at least one line of standard systemic therapy for advanced or metastatic cancer and have either progressed, recurred, or were intolerant to the previous treatment
• unable to do physically strenuous activity but able to walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• women must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• known active CNS metastases
• systemic steroid therapy
• history of a bleeding disorder
• active, uncontrolled bacterial, fungal, or viral infection
• prior history or have another cancer
A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED PHASE 3 STUDY OF VE303 FOR PREVENTION OF RECURRENT CLOSTRIDIOIDES DIFFICILE INFECTION: THE RESTORATIVE303 STUDY (RESTORATiVE303)
The purpose of RESTORATiVE303 is to see if the study drug, which is called VE303, is safe and effective in preventing another episode of Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI). VE303 is an investigational drug that has 8 strains of live bacteria, called “commensals.” Commensals are the type of bacteria that live in harmony with the body, without harming health. These specific bacteria are often found in the intestines of normal, healthy people. They were selected for inclusion in VE303 because they rarely infect humans (mostly in very weakened patients), they do not carry any toxins that can make one sick, and they are not known to carry any risk of creating or spreading resistance to antibiotics.
• at least 12 years old
• laboratory-confirmed Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI) and at least one prior occurrence of CDI within the last 6 months
• OR 75 years or older with laboratory confirmed CDI
• OR CDI with additional risk factors
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for additional inclusion and exclusion criteria
• history of chronic diarrhea unrelated to CDI
• history of celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, microscopic colitis, short gut, GI tract fistulas, or a recent episode (within 6 months) of intestinal ischemia or ischemic colitis
Effects of relighting on smoke toxicant deliveries and subjective smoking measures
The purpose of this study is to understand how relighting cigarettes affects the level of toxicants inhaled during smoking, compared to smoking non-relit cigarettes.
• at least 21 years old
• smoking at least 5 cigarettes/day for at least 1 year
• engaging in relighting behavior – extinguishing, saving, and later relighting unfinished cigarette butts
• no attempts to quit smoking in the past month nor intentions to quit in the next month
• systolic blood pressure < 160, diastolic blood pressure < 100 and heart rate < 105 bpm
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• current or recent alcohol or drug abuse problems, use of substances of abuse (other than marijuana due to high prevalence of co-use) within the past month
• women who are planning to become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding
Phase 1, Multi-Center, Open-Label Study of VT3989, Alone or in Combination, in Patients with Refractory Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
This study is intended to find the highest amount of the study drug, VT3989, which can be safely taken by patients without causing too many side effects and to determine the recommended dose and dosing schedule for further research, how much of the study drug gets into the blood stream and how long it takes to be cleared, and if the study drug will shrink tumors.
• metastatic solid tumor or mesothelioma that has progressed on or after all approved therapies of known clinical benefit
• able to walk and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
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• active brain metastases or primary CNS (central nervous system) cancer
• HIV positive or active Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C
• significant heart disease
• another active cancer
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
A Phase 1 Pharmacokinetic and Safety Assessment of Oral Letermovir in Infants with Symptomatic Congenital Cytomegalovirus Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the dose of a new medication being studied for babies who are exposed to cytomegalovirus during birth. This is called congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). Cytomegalovirus is the leading cause of hearing loss and the leading viral cause of developmental delays in children. If a baby participates in this study, in addition to the study medication, he/she will still receive the current best treatment for cCMV, which is oral Valganciclovir.
• age at enrollment is 90 days or younger
• gestational age at birth is 32 weeks or greater
• diagnosis or symptomatic congenital CMV (cytomegalovirus)
• minimum weight of 2.6kg (5 lb, 12 oz.)
• receiving other investigation drug
• high bilirubin or ALT
A first-in-human, Phase 1/2, open-label, multi-center, dose-escalation, dose-optimization, and dose-expansion study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and anti-tumor activity of PARP1 selective inhibitor, IMP1734, as monotherapy and in combination in participants with advanced solid tumors
This study tests IMP1734, a PARP1-selective inhibitor, in patients with breast, ovarian, or metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with specific HRR gene mutations. The study includes dose escalation to identify the maximum tolerated or achievable dose (MTD/MAD), dose optimization to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of select doses, and dose expansion to test the recommended dose for monotherapy. IMP1734 is taken as daily oral tablets, and the trial lasts up to three years from the first treatment of the last participant.
• breast cancer: must have had at least one prior chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant, adjuvant, or metastatic setting and hormonal therapy if HR+
• HGSOC, high-grade endometrioid EOC, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer: must have had at least one prior platinum-based chemotherapy for advanced disease
• mCRPC with ongoing ADT, must have received NHA and up to 1 prior line of taxane chemotherapy
• must agree to use an effective method of contraception from study entry up to 6 months after the last dose of IMP1734
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion and Exclusion criteria
• recent anti-cancer therapy (within 28 days) or prior use of PARP1-selective inhibitors
• active CNS metastases, carcinomatous meningitis, or significant cardiac issues (QTcF >470 ms or <340 ms)
• active infections, including hepatitis B or C, or bleeding disorders
• inability to swallow oral medications or conditions affecting drug absorption