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CATALINA-2: A Phase 2 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of TORL-1-23 in Women with Advanced Platinum-Resistant Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (Including Primary Peritoneal and Fallopian Tube Cancers) Expressing Claudin 6
This study is being conducted to determine the safest and most effective dose of TORL-1-23 in treating advanced platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
• diagnosis of advanced (unresectable) or metastatic (has spread) high grade serous ovarian, primary peritoneal (i.e, of primary origin), or fallopian tube cancer
• positive for CLDN6 expression
• have platinum-resistant disease
• may not be able to do strenuous activity but able to walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• must agree to use a highly effective birth control method from the time of the first study drug treatment through 7 months after the last study drug treatment
• must agree to not breastfeed from the first dose of study treatment through 90 days after the last dose of study treatment
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• have not recovered from serious side effects of previous treatment
• progressive or symptomatic brain metastases
• history of significant heart disease
• history of another cancer within 3 years (exception of basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
HM2026-09: Phase 3 Randomized Study Comparing JNJ-79635322 versus Teclistamab in Participants with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma who Have Received 1-3 Prior Lines of Therapy (Trilogy5) (TRIlogy-4)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new study drug, JNJ-79635322, in adults with multiple myeloma that has returned after treatment or has not responded to previous treatment. Participants must have received 1 to 3 prior lines of therapy, including lenalidomide and an anti-CD38 antibody. Researchers want to learn how safe the study drug is and how well it works compared with the current standard treatment for multiple myeloma.
• diagnosed with multiple myeloma
• have multiple myeloma that has come back or has not responded to treatment
• have received at least 3 prior lines of treatment, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory drug (IMiD), and an anti-CD38 antibody
• see the ClinicalTrials.gov listing for complete inclusion criteria
• have an active hepatitis infection
• have multiple myeloma that has spread to the brain or central nervous system
• have certain allergies to the study medications or their ingredients
• have had major surgery within the past 2 weeks, are still recovering from surgery, or have surgery planned during the study
• have received or plan to receive a live vaccine within 4 weeks before starting the study or during study treatment
• see the ClinicalTrials.gov listing for complete exclusion criteria
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)
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
A Phase 1 Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Activity of Mocertatug Rezetecan for Injection in Subjects with Advanced Solid Tumors (BEHOLD-1)
This study is being done to test if GSK5733584, the study drug, can improve cancer, is safe, well-tolerated, works and helps to treat cancer, how the body reacts to and how the body uses the study drug at different doses.
• diagnosis of high-grade serous/endometrioid ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube or endometrial cancer that is metastatic or not able to have surgical treatment
• received or are intolerant to 1 but no more than 3 lines of prior systemic therapy
• 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 criteria
• pleural/abdominal effusion/ascites requiring clinical intervention or presence of pericardial effusion
• brain metastasis unless asymptomatic
• heart arrhythmias or ECG abnormalities
• Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 50%
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
A Phase 1b Open-label, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Xaluritamig in Combination with Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors in Participants with Metastatic Hormone-sensitive Prostate Cancer
The main goal of this study is to see if it's safe for people to take xaluritamig together with either darolutamide or abiraterone.
• diagnosis of metastatic adenocarcinoma of the prostate
• started androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) (luteinising hormone-releasing hormone [LHRH] agonist/antagonist or orchiectomy) with or without androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) (pre-enrollment treatment with enzalutamide, abiraterone, apalutamide, or darolutamide are allowed).
• first treatment with ADT should be no longer than 12 weeks before starting the study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• history of central nervous system (CNS) metastases
• autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment in the past 2 years
• prior radiotherapy (to the prostate and/or to all visible metastatic lesions; palliative radiation within 2 weeks prior to first dose of study treatment is allowed
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
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
MT2025-35 Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Using Reduced Intensity Conditioning Treosulfan and Fludarabine, with Post-Transplant Cytoxan (PTCy) for the Treatment of Hematological Diseases
This study is testing a stem cell (bone marrow) transplant for people with certain blood disorders. The goal is to find a treatment approach that is effective while causing fewer side effects. Participants will receive treatment to prepare their body, followed by a transplant using stem cells from a donor. After the transplant, they will receive medications to help prevent complications.
• 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
• recent stem cell transplant within the past 3 months
MT2015-29 : Myeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Using a Related or Adult Unrelated Donor for the Treatment of Hematological Disorders
The primary research element is to determine whether a graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis regimen of post-transplant cyclophosphamide, tacrolimus and MMF will reduce the likelihood of chronic GVHD in patients receiving a standard hematopoietic myeloablative stem cell transplant. The treatment related components of this protocol are established clinical practices. We are looking at cumulative incidence of chronic GVHD requiring systemic immunosuppressive treatment at 1 year post-transplant.
• no more than 60 years old
• may be unable to work; able to live at home and care for self
• 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 inclusion and exclusion criteria (differ by diagnosis)
• if ≤ 18 years old, prior myeloablative transplant within the last 6 months. If >18 years old prior myeloablative allotransplant or autologous transplant
• active central nervous system cancer
• active HIV infection or known HIV positive serology
• active uncontrolled infection
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
D2D-Improving Invasive Species Identification through an Interactive Digital Guide for Non-Experts
Can you tell which plants belong in Minnesota and which do not? We are studying what visual designs can help Minnesotans learn to identify invasive plants in our state. So visit our booth at the Minnesota State Fair Research Building to try our new interactive guide and share your feedback.
• ages 18 years or older
• resident of Minnesota
Optimization of deep brain stimulation parameters in patients with medically refractory epilepsy
The purpose of this research is to better understand how deep brain stimulation settings can affect the electrical activity in the brain and the frequency of seizures. There are a number of different ways in which the deep brain stimulation electrodes can be programmed to stimulate the brain. This research study uses the implanted battery in the chest to record electrical activity from the brain at different stimulation settings. We then use this electrical activity to determine stimulation settings that are “personalized” to your brain.
Neuroplasticity in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a condition in which people physically act out their dreams while sleeping. Some people with RBD may later develop neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease or related disorders. This study will examine changes in the brain over a two-year period using advanced brain imaging (7T MRI) and other neurological tests. Researchers will compare people with RBD to people without the disorder to better understand how the brain changes over time and identify potential early signs of neurological disease.
• aged 21-75
• diagnosed with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)
Multicenter ALS Imaging Study
The purpose of the study is to test new biomarkers of ALS using MRI scans at 3 Tesla (3T). A biomarker is a measurable characteristic that can be used as an indicator of a particular disease state. Identifying biomarkers in ALS will help test new treatments and may help us make diagnoses earlier.
• for people who have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): less than 24 months since symptoms started, and diagnosis of probable or definite ALS
• for people with ALS and healthy volunteers: able to read, write and speak English, and able to have a MRI
• any condition that makes MRI unsafe or if unable to comply with instructions
• healthy volunteers with clinically significant abnormal findings on neurological examination
Listening effort in people with hearing impairment
The purpose of this research is to understand the effort needed to understand speech if hearing is impaired. Listening effort is higher in people with hearing impairment and has wide-ranging negative consequences across many aspects of a person’s life. The goal of this project is to explore factors that make listening effortful, with special focus on the need to repair perceptual mistakes by relying on context.
• adults with one or two cochlear implants
• non native English speakers
Visual Perception in Visual Snow Syndrome (VPVSS)
This study seeks to understand visual perception in people with Visual Snow Syndrome and how this relates to brain function.
• Between 18 - 60 years old
• Good general physical health
• No history of other neurological disorders or problems
• Fluent in English
Imaging Core Aim 2, and Udall Project 2 Aim 2
We are conducting this research to try to find a better way of treating Parkinson's disease, specifically postural instability and gait disturbances (PIGD) by looking at certain brain characteristics using 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI.) We think we could discover how to make DBS more effective for such things as postural gait instability and other symptoms of PD. Participants will be asked to come to our research location, walk on a treadmill, and have a 3T MRI.
• at least 21 years old
• already have a MRI-compatible DBS device (Medtronic Percept/Percept RC DBS System) for treatment of Parkinson’s disease
• able to speak English
• women who are pregnant
• extreme claustrophobia
• unable to have a MRI
Identification of Prodromal Neurodegeneration in Serotonergic-Induced REM sleep Behavior Disorder
This research is being completed to examine the cells, brain imaging, and speech in individuals with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder who are taking serotonergic medications such as Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine and Sertraline. The purpose of examining these is to try and see if we can predict signs of Dementia with Lewy bodies (a progressive form of dementia with an increase in decline of thinking, reasoning, and other functions). This may benefit others by enabling us to diagnose Dementia with Lewy Bodies sooner rather than later.
• 18 to 75 years old
• diagnosis of polysomnogram-confirmed RBD (e.g. narcolepsy) with history of dream enactment or clear dream enactment visualized on video from polysomnogram
• dream enactment began shortly after (less than 2 months) starting a serotonergic antidepressant medication
• for Healthy Volunteers: on serotonergic medication for at least 6 months without history of dream enactment
• the following serotonergic medications are included for both groups: Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, and Sertraline
• Parkinsons disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, Multiple System Atrophy, Pure Autonomic Failure, Alzheimers disease, other diagnosed neurodegenerative disorder, or other known cause of RBD (e.g. narcolepsy)
• untreated obstructive sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation, central sleep apnea or other sleep disordered breathing
• unable to have a MRI scan
• women who are pregnant
• for Healthy Volunteers: same exclusion criteria as those with 5-HT RBD group, plus history of dream enactment, or increased REM motor tone
MT2024-43: A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Activity of Single Ascending Doses of SBT777101 in Subjects with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Regulate-RA)
The study evaluates the safety and effects of a novel regulatory CARTreg cell-based autoimmune and inflammatory disease therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The therapy is an autologous (using the patient's own cells) Treg cell therapy that targets proteins in the inflamed, disease-associated tissue, with the aim to dampen inflammation and restore balance to the immune system.
• adult-onset, moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Body mass index (BMI) <35 kg/m^2
• inadequate response to or unable to tolerate available RA therapies
• willing to use highly effective methods of contraception
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• major surgery within 12 weeks prior to screening or planned within 12 months
• uncontrolled heart, lung, kidney, liver, endocrine, or gastrointestinal disease
• recurrent infections or active infection
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
A Phase 1, First-in-Human, Dose Escalation and Expansion Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of XmAb541 in Advanced Solid Tumors
This study is testing an investigational drug called XmAb541 for people with advanced solid tumors that test positive for a protein called CLDN6. XmAb541 is a type of immunotherapy designed to help the body's immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The first part of the study will test different doses of XmAb541 to determine a safe and appropriate dose for future research. Once a recommended dose is identified, additional participants will receive that dose in the second part of the study. Researchers will evaluate the safety of XmAb541, how the body responds to the treatment, and whether it shows signs of helping to control or shrink cancer.
• ovarian, fallopian tube, peritoneal, endometrial, uterine, or another CLDN6-positive cancer that has returned, spread, or not responded to previous treatment
• able to carry out most daily activities with limited assistance
• see link to ClinicalTrials.gov for complete Inclusion Criteria
• active autoimmune disease
• significant heart, lung, or gastrointestinal disease
• active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection
• see link to ClinicalTrials.gov for complete Exclusion Criteria
Retrospective and Prospective Investigation of Primary Aldosteronism
This study is looking at primary aldosteronism, a condition in which the body makes too much of a hormone called aldosterone. This condition can cause conditions like high blood pressure and other health problems. By participating in this study, you can help us understand why some people respond better than others to surgery and to help improve how primary aldosterone is detected.
• ages 18 or older
• have diagnosed with primary aldosteronism, are being evaluated for primary aldosteronism and possible adrenal surgery, or have previously had surgery to remove an adrenal gland
• have had surgery on both adrenal glands
• have an adrenal condition that is part of a broader syndrome
COG APEC14B1 The Project: Every Child Protocol: A Registry, Eligibility Screening, Biology and Outcome Study Additional Title: EVERYCHILD (APEC14B1) PCR - COG Foundation
This research trial studies the Project: Every Child for younger patients with cancer. Gathering health information over time from younger patients with cancer may help doctors find better methods of treatment and on-going care.
• must be =< 25 years of age at time of original diagnosis, except for patients who are being screened specifically for eligibility onto a COG (or COG participating National Clinical Trials Network [NCTN]) therapeutic study, for which there is a higher upper age limit
• patients with a known or suspected neoplasm that occurs in the pediatric, adolescent or young adult populations
• enrollment must occur within 6 months of initial disease presentation OR within 6 months of refractory disease, disease progression, disease recurrence, second or secondary malignancy
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for additional inclusion criteria
COG AALL1821 - A Phase 2 Study of Blinatumomab (NSC# 765986, IND# 147294) in Combination with Nivolumab (NSC # 748726, IND# 147294), a Checkpoint Inhibitor of PD-1, in B-ALL Patients Aged >/=1 to < 31 Years Old with First Relapse
The overall goal of this study is to determine if treating first relapse B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) with a combination of blinatumomab and nivolumab is more effective than blinatumomab alone.
• 1 to 30 years old
• must have first relapse of CD19+ B-ALL (relapse blasts must express CD19)
• must have fully recovered from the acute toxic effects of all prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy prior to entering this study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for completed Inclusion criteria
• other types of blood disorders including: B-lymphoblastic lymphoma (B-LLy), Burkitt leukemia/lymphoma or mature B-cell leukemia, Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) B-ALL, mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL), known Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, MYC translocation associated with mature (Burkitt) B-cell ALL
• active, uncontrolled infection
• significant central nervous system pathology including history of severe neurologic disorder or autoimmune disease with CNS involvement
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
A Randomized Open-label Phase 2 Study of TALazoparib with or without ENzaluTamide in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and HRR Mutations After Progression on Abiraterone Acetate or Darolutamide (TALENT) (TALENT)
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a study drug called talazoparib, given alone or in combination with enzalutamide, can help slow down or delay the growth of prostate cancer in people whose cancer has spread and no longer responds to hormone therapy. This study includes people whose cancer has specific genetic changes and who have previously been treated with another prostate cancer medicine called abiraterone acetate.
• diagnosis of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with mutations in DNA repair genes involved in homologous recombination repair (HRR)
• cancer has progressed despite prior hormone-based treatment and shows ongoing disease activity
• ability to perform most daily activities
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• prior treatment with certain prostate cancer therapies (such as PARP inhibitors or specific chemotherapy/targeted drugs)
• serious or uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety (such as uncontrolled heart disease, seizures, or brain/spinal metastases)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
Extracellular Vesicles as Potential Biomarkers and Therapeutic Target in Gaucher Disease (Le-Na)
This is an observational study intended to generate preliminary data to understand how lysosomal dysfunction can affect the biogenesis of extracellular vesicles, its content and function. The study entails 2 visits over a 3-month period. On enrollment, participants will be scheduled for the 2 visits, during which fasting blood samples will be collected.
• ages 18 to 80
• diagnosis of Gaucher Disease
• hematological cancer or other uncontrolled medical conditions
PEPN1924 - A Phase 1/2 study of DS-8201a (NSC# 807708, IND# 153036) in children, adolescents, or young adults with recurrent Osteosarcoma, Wilms Tumor, and Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
This phase II trial studies the effects of trastuzumab deruxtecan in treating patients (> 12 years and ≤ 39 years of age) with HER2 positive osteosarcoma that is newly diagnosed or has come back (recurrent). Trastuzumab deruxtecan is a monoclonal antibody, called trastuzumab, linked to a chemotherapy drug called deruxtecan. Trastuzumab attaches to HER2 positive cancer cells in a targeted way and delivers deruxtecan to kill them.
• children, adolescents, and young adults with Wilms tumor or desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT)
• disease that has returned after treatment or has not responded to standard treatment
• measurable tumor that can be evaluated during the study
• recovered from previous cancer treatment and meet study health requirements
• see the ClinicalTrials.gov listing for complete inclusion criteria
• currently receiving another investigational treatment or anti-cancer therapy
• previous treatment with certain HER2-targeted therapies
• previous solid organ transplant
• pregnant or breastfeeding
• see the ClinicalTrials.gov listing for complete exclusion criteria
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for post-COVID-19 Diaphragmatic Dysfunction (DD)
There is evidence that dysfunction of the diaphragm following COVID infection that leads to the shortness of breath and chest tightness. The diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration. This study involves muscle stretching of the diaphragm and associated muscles to improve the quality of respiration. Half of the participants will receive PT twice a week, for 12 weeks, for 1 hour (in person) and a half hour via telehealth. A control group will undergo traditional treatment as recommended by your provider.
• age 18 and above
• PCR positive 4 weeks prior to the development of the respiratory symptoms
• new diagnosis of PASC (new-onset symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, chest tightness or persistence of symptoms 4 weeks following a positive PCR test for COVID-19)
• did not need hospitalization of 5 days or more and did not need ICU admission
• nose breathers
• symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightness, and fatigue
• pre-existing lung disease such as COPD, IPF, Asthma, Exercise induced Asthma, Lung cancer, or history of Lung transplant
• history of current smoking and pack years of 10
• history of coronary artery disease
• general anxiety disorder
• unable to have full range of motion of the shoulders
• on antidepressants prior to covid-19 infection
• women who are pregnant
• unable to read and speak English
• previously diagnosed severe cognitive deficits such as dementia, developmental defects
• acute medical conditions, psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, mania, and psychosis, neurologic disorders such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease and Multiple sclerosis
A Phase 1 Study to Assess the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Preliminary Efficacy of ACE-232 in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)
The purpose of this research is to collect information about the safety and tolerability of the study drug ACE-232, along with how well it works to control metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
• diagnosis of Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (MCRPC) with - ongoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) or had bilateral orchiectomy
• difficult to treat or intolerant to standard treatment
• may be restricted in 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 criteria
• spinal cord compression or known brain metastases
• severe cardiovascular disorders
• known gastrointestinal (GI) disorder or GI procedure
• poorly controlled diabetes
• active or uncontrolled autoimmune disease
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
COgnitive STrategies in Early Psychosis 1 (COSTEP 1)
This study is about decision making in psychosis spectrum disorders, like schizophrenia. We will study how a single dose of a study agent called modafinil changes how people complete computer tasks and changes how the brain functions. We hope to improve our understanding of psychosis to help people in the future.
• 18 to 35 years old
• speak English as primary language
• major medical diagnosis such as neurological disorder, kidney, heart, liver disease
• people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
• have a diagnosis or immediate family history of a psychotic, bipolar, or autism spectrum disorder
• study staff will review additional criteria
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Stress Response: Psychobiological Mechanisms
This study includes healthy adults between the ages of 21-70 who either use or do not cannabidiol (CBD) regularly. The purpose of this study is to learn about how CBD users and nonusers respond to stress. Participants must be willing to attend one in-person visit at the University of Minnesota Duluth campus
• 21 to 70 years old
• generally healthy
• use CBD regularly or do not use CBD
• willing to attend one in-person visit at the University of Minnesota campus
• current, unstable physical or mental health condition
• women who are currently pregnant
• current use of illicit substances (other than cannabis)
Assessment of usability and satisfaction with a take-home device presenting sound and body stimulation for back pain
The purpose of this study is to measure the compliance, usability, and satisfaction of an at-home, multi-modal stimulation device in a diverse population of people with chronic lower back pain (cLBP) compared to a group of participants who are engaging in integrative health practices. The multi-modal device will include a combination of electrical stimulation, auditory stimulation, and integrative-health techniques, including mindfulness breathing, health coaching, and reflective journaling. The multi-modal device creation is based on prior knowledge in lower back pain treatment, which includes electrical stimulation of the back (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator or TENS) and integrative health modalities. Findings from this usability pilot study could help refine the approach and the multi-modal device for a future intervention study in cLBP participants.
• must have chronic lower back pain, defined as back pain lasting 3 or more months,
• willing to travel to the University of Minnesota and commit to the study duration
• cannot have any implanted stimulation devices