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Effect of Kava on Anxiety and Stress in Cancer Survivors
This is a pilot, two-arm, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled cross-over design to test the safety and efficacy of a 14-day course of kava in reducing anxiety and stress in adult cancer survivors. The primary objectives of this study are: 1) determine the effect of kava on anxiety in cancer survivors using the PROMIS anxiety score; and 2) determine the safety of kava in cancer survivors using CTCAE v5.0.
• Adult ≥ 18 years old
• Completed curative-intent treatment for breast, gynecologic, lung, or head/neck cancer within the last 24 months without clinical and/or radiographic evidence of recurrence at the time of the last follow up
• Willing to abstain from benzodiazepine and alcohol use during the kava or placebo intervention and for at least 14 days after completion
• Known allergy to kava
• Regular use of benzodiazepines, defined as ≥ 2 times weekly, within 14 days prior to study registration
• Use of herbal supplements within 14 days of study registration,
• Anti-cancer therapy within 28 days prior to registration and/or during study participation, except for aromatase inhibitors
• Known liver disease such as cirrhosis
• Use of acetaminophen at doses more than 2000 mg daily for more than three days per week within 7 days prior to the first dose of kava or placebo intervention
• Chronic use of high-intensity statin therapy
• Women who are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are nursing
Intraperitoneal FT536 in Recurrent Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer
FT536 is a type of cell product made up of “natural killer” or NK cells. NK cells are a type of immune blood cell that are known to attack cancer cells. FT536 is produced by growing cells that come from a healthy human donor. The primary purpose of this study is to identify a safe dose of FT536 cells when given alone (monotherapy).
• epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has recurred after treatment (no limit to the maximum number of prior treatments)
• must have received prior bevacizumab
• if there is a BRCA mutation, must have received a prior PARP inhibitor
• agree to the have an intraperitoneal catheter placed before the 1st dose of study drug
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months
• active autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppressive therapy
• history of severe asthma and currently on chronic medications (more than inhalers)
• received enoblituzumab
• CNS disease such as stroke, epilepsy, CNS vasculitis, or neurodegenerative disease or needing medications for these conditions in the past 2 years
The Lung Cell Study (TLC)
The purpose of our research study is to increase our understanding on the human lung immune response to infection. We aim to use this knowledge to develop novel approaches on the prevention and treatment of lung infections. To accomplish this, we plan to obtain cells from the airways and blood of healthy volunteers to perform immune experiments.
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• Former smokers (quit > 6 months ago) or never smoked, including marijuana
• Between the ages of 18-65 years -Preferred but not required: Who have lived in countries in Africa, Latino America or South East Asia. -Preferred but not required: Have a history of positive tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood test
• Current or recent illness within the preceding two weeks.
• Presence or prior history of cardiac, pulmonary, or systemic disease
• Bleeding disorder
• Current use of systemic anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy
• Immunocompromised state (HIV infection, immunoglobulin deficiency, use of systemic immunosuppressant medications)
• Use of any inhaled substance, including tobacco, marijuana, e-cigarettes, cocaine, methamphetamines, or toxic vapors in the past six months or greater than ten pack-year smoking history
• Alcohol use disorder
• Allergy or prior adverse reaction to lidocaine, midazolam, or fentanyl Pregnancy
• Weight less than 110 lbs (for venipuncture)
• Older than 65 years of age
MT2019-09: A randomized trial of low versus moderate exposure busulfan for infants with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) receiving TCR alpha beta +/CD19+ depleted transplantation: A Phase II study by the Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium (PIDTC) and Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium (PBMTC) PIDTC CSIDE Protocol (CSIDE)
We want to study if lower doses of a chemotherapy drug called busulfan will help babies with SCID achieve good immunity with less short and long-term risks of complications after transplantation. This trial identifies babies with types of immune deficiencies that are most likely to succeed with this approach and offers them transplant early in life before they get severe infections or later if their infections are under control. It includes only patients receiving unrelated or mismatched related donor transplants.
• 0 to 2 years old
• infants with SCID, either typical or leaky or Omenn syndrome
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• any serious life-threatening or opportunistic infection at time of enrollment
• HIV or HTLV I/II infection
MT2017-17:T Cell receptor Alpha/Beta T Cell Depleted Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in patients with Inherited Bone Marrow Failure (BMF) Disorders
The purpose of this study is to learn if removing the donor T cells from the donor product using this new method will be a better way to reduce the risk of GVHD. The benefit of removing these cells with this new method is that they will prevent GVHD without requiring drugs to suppress the immune system. Potentially, the immune system will recover from the transplant faster, which in turn will also lessen the risk of severe infections. As well, the patient will not have the other common undesired side effects of these immunosuppressive drugs.
• up to 65 years of age
• have a diagnosis of Fanconi anemia
• have a suitable donor for peripheral blood cells
• women of childbearing potential and men with partners of child-bearing potential must agree to use of contraception for the duration of treatment and 4 months after the transplant
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for additional criteria
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• cancer within previous 2 years
Research Evaluating Vagal Excitation and Anatomical Links
We are studying the effects of stimulating the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve connects the brain to many organs in the body. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is already approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression and epilepsy. We want to learn more about how it affects other parts of our bodies, such as the heart, metabolism, the immune system, and the nervous system. We hope that by understanding how VNS affects the body as a whole, we can develop new treatments for other conditions, or help to improve its use for depression and epilepsy.
• previously implanted with a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) device to treat Major Depressive Disorder and on stable medications for at least 2 months
• OR will receive a VNS implant as standard clinical care, for Major Depressive Disorder and will receive VNS clinical standard of care programming after study completion. standard clinical care, for Major Depressive Disorder and will receive VNS clinical standard of care programming after completing the study
• OR previously been implanted with a VNS for Epilepsy that isn't controlled with medication
• OR will receive a VNS implant as standard clinical care, and will receive VNS clinical standard of care programming after study completion
• Contact study staff for additional requirements for each group
• willing to use effective birth control for the entire time period of the study
• has a prior implantable stimulation device, other than a VNS device
• uses or is expected during the study to use short-wave diathermy, microwave, diathermy, or therapeutic ultrasound diathermy
• unable to speak English
• additional medical or mental health issues (study staff will review)
Biorepository to Support ALS Research in Minnesota
The purpose of the study is to establish and maintain a biorepository of tissue and biospecimen samples relevant to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research. We will obtain, store, and catalogue peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), blood and blood components, skin punch biopsy samples, and cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) from people living with ALS, linked to clinical datasets, to advance ALS research.
• people living with ALS: people with a confirmed diagnosis of ALS
• Controls: people who have a neurological disorder other than ALS for which a comparison will assist in medical discovery Healthy controls: Individuals without ALS or other neurological disorders
• age less than 18 or greater than 90
I-SPY 2 TRIAL -Investigation of Serial Studies to Predict your Therapeutic Response with Imaging and Molecular Analysis 2 (I-SPY)
The I-SPY2 study uses 10 years of results to help your doctor understand more about your tumor and how to classify it better. This means your doctor will have more information and might be able to offer you a new treatment that could work better than the usual treatments. We need better treatments and better ways to identify which patients will benefit most from particular treatments.
• invasive breast cancer confirmed by biopsy
• tumor is at least 2.5 cm in size
• no prior chemotherapy for this cancer
• no restrictions in activity or partially restricted with work, but able to independently care for self
• willing to have another breast biopsy
• not pregnant or breast feeding
• consult study staff for additional requirements
• other medical or mental health diagnosis that would limit compliance with study requirements
MT2022-41: A Phase 1/2 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Single Dose of Autologous CD34+ Base Edited Hematopoietic Stem Cells (BEAM-101) in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Severe Vaso-Occlusive Crises (BEACON Trial) (BEACON)
BEAM-101 is an experimental new therapy being developed for treating people with SCD and vaso-occlusive crises. The goal of this study is to see if BEAM-101 is safe and effective for people in the study. The study sponsor and study doctors would also like to see if individuals who are treated with BEAM-101 require fewer blood transfusions and experience fewer vasoocclusive crises requiring hospitalization, compared to before they received BEAM-101. This study will also measure the levels of fetal hemoglobin along with measures that assess quality of life and ability to function following treatment with BEAM-101.
• 18 to 35 years old
• documented diagnosis of sickle cell disease with specific genotypes (study staff will review)
• disease is severe
• HbF levels >20%, obtained at the time of screening on or off hydroxyurea therapy
• previous transplant
• history of an overt stroke
MT2022-52: Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Using Reduced Intensity Conditioning (RIC) with Post-Transplant Cytoxan (PTCy) for the Treatment of Hematological Diseases
Stem cell transplants (sometimes referred to as a bone marrow transplants) have been done for over 40 years but research continues to further refine the method to reduce side effects without affecting transplant success. The purpose of this study is to improve on transplant outcomes while reducing the potential side effects based on what has been learned from previous transplant studies using a reduced intensity preparative regimen. Information collected during this study (transplant outcomes and side effects) will be compared with the outcomes of the previous reduced intensity conditioning transplant study that enrolled more than 300 patients since 2002.
• up to 75 years of age
• have a matched related donor
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• active central nervous system malignancy
• untreated active infection
• additional criteria for exclusion (study staff will review)
PEPN2312; A Phase 1 study of GRN163L (Imetelstat, IND# 170891, NSC# 754228) in combination with fludarabine and cytarabine for patients with acute myeloid leukemia that is in second or greater relapse or that is refractory to relapse therapy; myelodysplastic syndrome or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia in first or greater relapse or is refractory to relapse therapy
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of imetelstat in combination with fludarabine and cytarabine in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) that has not responded to previous treatment (refractory) or that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Imetelstat may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Chemotherapy drugs, such as fludarabine and cytarabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving imetelstat in combination with fludarabine and cytarabine may work better in treating patients with refractory or recurrent AML, MDS, and JMML.
• Between 1 year and less than or equal to 18 years of age at enrollment
• Patients, with or without Down syndrome (DS), and with de novo acute myeloid leukemia, therapy-related AML, MDS or JMML.
• In second or greater relapse or refractory AML or First or greater relapse of MDS, or First or greater relapse of JMML
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Pregnant or breast-feeding
• Currently receiving investigational drugs or other anti-cancer agents
A Phase III, Multicentre, Randomised, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Emactuzumab vs. Placebo in Subjects with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumour (TANGENT)
We are conducting research on a new drug called emactuzumab. Emactuzumab is a new type of monoclonal antibody. An antibody is a protein produced by the body’s immune system to detect harmful substances. A monoclonal antibody is an artificially created protein that acts like a human antibody. Each antibody is specific for a single substance. Emactuzumab antibodies are aimed at blocking a type of protein called “CSF-1 receptors” from being able to work and to stop a tumor from growing. We will also examine how long this response will last, the impact on movement and quality of life. We will also examine whether participants need surgery during treatment with emactuzumab. In this study, we will also examine the safety of emactuzumab.
• at least 12 years old
• diagnosis of local or diffuse TGCT where surgery is not a good option
• women who are of child bearing age must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• medical conditions, including auto-immune, that require systemic immunosuppression
• current or chronic history of liver disease
• significant heart disease
OptimICE-PCR: De-Escalation of Therapy in Early-Stage TNBC Patients Who Achieve pCR After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy with Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
We are doing this study because we want to find out if observation is as good as the usual care for breast cancer. The usual approach for patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who receive preoperative chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab is to continue to receive FDA-approved pembrolizumab for up to 27 weeks after surgery. Participants will either get pembrolizumab for up to 27 weeks, or will not receive any treatment and will be observed for up to 27 weeks. We will continue to follow participants every 6 months for 5 years and watch for side effects or cancer coming back. After that, participants will be checked every year for a total of 10 years after the study.
• at least 18 years old
• 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
• no cancer remaining in the breast or lymph nodes after the completion of neoadjuvant therapy (complete response)
• Estrogen (ER) and progesterone (PR) no more than 10% and HER2-negative
• if cancer was present in both breasts, participation in the study is permitted as long as the eligibility criteria are met for both tumors/breasts
• must have received neoadjuvant chemotherapy in combination with pembrolizumab for a minimum of 6 cycles
• not pregnant and not nursing
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer
• known active liver disease -medical conditions that require chronic systemic steroids (>10 mg prednisone daily or equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive medications and has required such therapy in the last two years
MT2024-01:A First-In-Human, Open-Label, Multicenter Study of VOR33 in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia who are at High-Risk for Leukemia Relapse following Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
The primary objective of this study is to assess the overall safety of VOR33 in participants with acute myeloid leukemia. VOR33 is a genome-edited hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell therapy product. Other objectives of this study include assessing the safety and tolerability and identifying the maximum tolerated dose of Mylotarg, which is an antibody-drug conjugate already approved by the FDA for adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
• 18 to 70 years old
• confirmed diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
• must have a related or unrelated stem cell donor that is a match
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• prior autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation
• active central nervous system (CNS) leukemia
• uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infections; or known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV,), Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C infection
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• history of cardiovascular disease including but not limited to myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, or transient ischemic attack within the 6 months or congestive heart failure
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
A Phase 1, First in Human, Dose-Escalation Study of TORL-1-23 in Participants with Advanced Cancer (TRIO049)
This first-in-human study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and antitumor activity of TORL-1-23 in patients with advanced cancer.
• advanced solid tumor
• restricted strenuous physical activity but can walk and able to carry light work e.g., light house work, office work
• progressive or symptomatic brain metastases
• serious, uncontrolled medical disorder or active, uncontrolled infection
• history of significant hear disease
• history of another cancer within 3 years
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• contact study staff for additional exclusion criteria
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
MT2019-38: Development and Psychometric Testing of a Pediatric Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Symptom Scale (PCSS)
The purpose of this study is to develop a questionnaire specifically designed for children and adolescents, which will help health care providers to better measure how bothersome symptoms of cGVHD are for children and adolescents living with cGVHD. Another purpose of this study is to design a caregiver companion questionnaire, to allow caregivers to measure how bothersome the symptoms of cGVHD are for their child/adolescent.
• children aged 5 to 17 years old, who have undergone prior allogeneic stem cell transplant
• clinical diagnosis of Graft vs Host Disease (cGVHD)
• currently receiving systemic treatment for cGVHD (including phototherapies), or has had systemic therapy for cGVHD tapered to discontinuation within the past 12 months -eligible caregiver proxy who is willing to participate in the study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete criteria
• participant's cognitive ability would compromise their ability to participate in study related procedures
• study staff will review
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
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
MT2024-05: A Phase I, First in Human Open Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of TRX103 cell infusion in subjects with hematological malignancies undergoing HLA-mismatched related or unrelated hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
This study will enroll patients with a blood cancer who need to undergo a stem cell (bone marrow) transplant using a donor that is not a full DNA match with them. It tests TRX103, a cellular therapy, to see if it is an effective and safe way to prevent Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD), a common and potentially serious side effect of stem cell transplant.
• undergoing mismatched related (haploidentical) or unrelated allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
• diagnosis of one of the following hematologic malignancies: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), or Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML)
• weight is at least 35 kgs (77 pounds)
• available mismatched related (haploidentical) or unrelated donors for peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donation
• study staff will review additional inclusion and exclusion criteria
• prior allogeneic bone marrow, peripheral blood, or cord blood HSCT
• HIV positive, positive hepatitis-B surface antigen or positive hepatitis-C antibody (unless treated)
• women who are pregnant, breast feeding or aim to become pregnant during the study period
Registry Study of Childhood Cancer in Minnesota
The aim of this study is to obtain newborn blood spots (NBS) and tumor specimens for children and adolescents diagnosed with malignant neoplasms.
• 0 to 21 years of age
• child diagnosed with any type of tumor or cancer
• born in a state that banks newborn blood spots
• able to understand English or Spanish
• parents or siblings may also contribute specimens
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
HM2024-11: A PHASE III, MULTICENTER, RANDOMIZED, OPEN-LABEL STUDY COMPARING THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF GLOFITAMAB (RO7082859) IN COMBINATION WITH POLATUZUMAB VEDOTIN PLUS RITUXIMAB, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, AND PREDNISONE (POLA-R-CHP) VERSUS POLATUZUMAB IN PREVIOUSLY UNTREATED PATIENTS WITH LARGE B-CELL LYMPHOMA
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of glofitamab, a novel cluster of differentiation (CD) 20/CD3 bispecific antibody, in combination with polatuzumab vedotin plus rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (Pola‑R‑CHP) versus Pola‑R‑CHP in patients with previously untreated CD20-positive large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL).
• 18 to 80 years old
• have not received any treatment for Large B-Cell Lymphoma
• 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
• prior solid organ transplantation
• history of significant cardiovascular disease
• current or past history of central nervous system (CNS) disease, such as stroke, epilepsy, CNS vasculitis, or neurodegenerative disease
• clinically significant liver disease
• chronic hepatitis B infection, hepatitis C, or HIV
MT2016-11 :Autologous Stem Cell Transplant In Patients with Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas (NHL)
The treatment (chemotherapy and transplant procedures) is considered standard clinical care that are usually given to the patients with this disease. The research aspect of this study is to collect data on the patients who are being treated on this plan. Patients will be followed throughout the course of their clinical care and for three years after their transplant.
• up to 75 years of age
• diagnosis of Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Mature B cell Lymphoma, or Mature T cell Lymphoma
• at least 4 weeks from previous chemotherapy; 6 weeks from nitrosoureas
• women of child bearing potential and sexually active males with partners of child bearing potential must agree to use adequate birth control for the duration of treatment
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete criteria
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• chemotherapy resistant disease
• unrelated active infection
Ostomy Simulation for Patient Education Prior to Urologic Bowel Diversion Surgeries
This research is being to see if a new 3D simulation model is helpful in teaching patients about care of their stomas after surgery. We expect that people will be in this research study for 3-6 months depending on the timing of surgery and postoperative visits. The number of preoperative and postoperative visits, physician exams, scans, X-rays, and laboratory tests for preparation for surgery or after the surgery does not change because of this study.
• at least 18 years old
• having bowel diversion urologic surgery
• prior or current ostomy
• women who are pregnant
• cognitively unable to care for own stoma
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)
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Robotic versus Open Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer (ROCC trial) (ROCC)
This study is to investigate if robotic assisted laparoscopy (small incision surgery), is worse than open surgery (otherwise known as a laparotomy) when performing a radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. Previous research has been done and shown that patients receiving laparoscopy had an increased risk of recurrence of their cervical cancer. But since that time a lot has been learned and improvements have been made, hence why we are relooking at the differences between the two surgical approaches.
• 18 years or older
• confirmed cervical cancer with the histological type of adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or adenosquamous carcinoma (Including glassy cell)
• Stage IA2, IBI, IB2 cancer
• able to care for self and do light work
• unable to have a MRI
• history of prior pelvic or abdominal radiotherapy
• history of cancer less than 5 years ago with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer.
A Phase 1/2 Study of [225Ac]-FPI-1434 Injection in Patients with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumours
This is an early study of a new drug, called [225Ac]-FPI-1434, to treat solid tumors that have not responded to usual treatment. We are testing different doses of the drug and looking at how well it works for treating the cancer and side effects that occur.
• advanced solid tumor that is refractory to all standard treatment, for which no standard treatment is available, or it is contraindicated, or the patient refuses standard therapy
• restricted in strenuous activity but can walk and is able to do light work e.g., light house work, office work
• contact study staff for additional requirements
• inability to perform the required imaging procedures (e.g., inability to lay flat during scan time)
• uncontrolled brain metastasis
• history of organ transplantation, including stem cell transplantation
• other significant medical or mental health diagnosis (study staff will review)
Weight Maintenance in Adolescents with Obesity; Long-Term Treatment with Semaglutide s.c. 2.4 mg Once-weekly
We are doing this study to check how well semaglutide can help adolescents with excess body weight to lose weight and to maintain weight loss. This study will mainly look at long-term maintenance of weight loss and the long-term safety of semaglutide in children with excess body weight.
• age 12 to less than 15 years old when starting the study
• BMI greater than or equal to 95th percentile
• Body weight greater than 60 kg (132 pounds)
• any medication prescribed for obesity or weight management within 90 days starting the study
• previous or planned (during the study period) obesity treatment with surgery or a weight loss device. However, the following are allowed: liposuction and/or abdominoplasty, if performed more than 1 year ago; adjustable gastric banding or intragastric balloon or duodenal-jejunal bypass liner if the device has been removed more than 1 year ago