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MT2024-08: Phase I open-label, dose escalation trial of BI 1831169 monotherapy and in combination with an anti-PD-1 mAb in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
This study tests the use of the oncolytic virus BI1831169 (VSV-GP) as an immunotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumors. This trial is the first-in-human trial to test the safety and early efficacy of BI1831169 by itself (Part 1) and in combination with the PD-1 inhibitor ezabenlimab (Part 2).
• confirmed diagnosis of an advanced, and/or metastatic or relapsed/refractory solid tumor that can not be surgically removed
• must have exhausted available treatment options or refused established treatment options
• restricted from 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 additional Inclusion criteria
• major surgery or radiation therapy in the past 4 weeks
• active hepatitis B or C infection
• severe or serious, acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation (study staff will review)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
MT2025-26: A LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP STUDY IN PATIENTS WITH HEMOGLOBINOPATHY WHO RECEIVED AUTOLOGOUS CD34+ EDITED HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS
To evaluate the long-term safety of BEAM-101 up to 15 years after treatment.
• received BEAM-101 in Study BTX-AUT-001 and are in the process of completing the last visit for the study
A Pilot Study of Treatment of Bone Metastases in Spine: Radio Frequency Ablation/ Bone Augmentation plus Radiotherapy Vs. Radiotherapy
This clinical study is for adults whose cancer has spread to the bones of the middle or lower back (spine). Doctors are comparing two common treatments: (1) a needle procedure to treat the tumor and strengthen the bone, followed by radiation, and (2) radiation therapy alone. The goal is to see which option better relieves pain, protects the spine, and improves quality of life. The treatment you receive will be chosen at random (by chance), meaning you will be placed into a study group by chance.
• confirmed metastatic disease in the thoracic or lumbar region of the spine
• associated bone pain
• persons of childbearing potential (POCB) or with partners of childbearing potential must be willing to use contraception during study treatment and 6 months after study treatment
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• prior radiation therapy to the same area of the spine
• spine stabilization surgery is being considered
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
Evaluation of an oral microbiota-based therapeutic as a treatment option for primary sclerosing cholangitis
We are studying the safety and feasibility of microbiota transplant therapy (MTT) for patients with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether MTT from a healthy donor is safe and can be used to restore the healthy composition of microbiota to help decrease disease severity and improve symptoms. All patients in this study will receive capsules of the drug, MTT.
• ages 18-76
• serum total bilirubin ≤ 2x the upper limit of normal
• expect to maintain current medication regimen for the duration of the study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• received antibiotic therapy (except vancomycin) in the past 3 months
• complications of advanced PSC, such as hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, history of esophageal varices, portal hypertension, hepato-renal syndrome, portopulmonary syndrome, and hepato-pulmonary syndrome
• viral hepatitis (history of Hepatitis C is eligible with undetectable HCV RNA); HIV/AIDS
• liver disease such as metabolic or inherited disease or cirrhosis
• women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or trying to become pregnant -active cancer
• active alcohol overuse (>4 drinks per day for men, and >2 drinks per day for women)
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group, Phase IIa trial to evaluate safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics and efficacy of BI 765423 administered intravenously on top of standard of care in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The purpose of this study is to find out if a study drug called BI 765423 can improve lung function in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This study compares BI 765423 with a placebo to see if there is a difference in lung function or blood test results related to lung health after 3 month. The placebo looks like BI 765423 but does not contain any active drug.
• at least 40 years old
• diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
• women can only be included if they are unable to become pregnant i.e. post hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy, or post menopausal
• men who have woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) sexual partners must use contraception
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• acute exacerbation of IPF within at least 12 weeks prior
• significant cardiovascular disease such as severe hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke, TIA
• significant pulmonary hypertension
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Vosoritide in Infants and Young Children with Hypochondroplasia, Aged 0 to < 36 Months
The purpose of this study is to learn the effects, good or bad, of the study drug, vosoritide, for treating children who have hypochondroplasia. This condition affects the growth of bone and cartilage and in which kids who have it are shorter than other kids of the same age. In this study, your child will get either the study drug or placebo, which is an inactive medicine.
• 0 months to less than 36 months old
• confirmed genetic diagnosis of Hypochondroplasia (HCH)
• participant's weight must be ≥ 3 kg (6.6 pounds)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• short stature condition other than HCH
• have an unstable medical condition
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
A Phase I Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Activity of GSK5733584 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
Phase I Clinical Trial of iPSC-Based Therapy (MyoPAXon) for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This study aims to find out whether MyoPAXon, a genetically modified cellular therapy treatment, is safe to give to patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), and whether it has any positive effect on their disease. It will also determine how much MyoPAXon is safe to give to a person at one time.
• diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and non-ambulatory
• age 18 or older
• off investigational treatments for at least 30 days
• presence of HLA antibodies directed toward HLA antigens on MyoPAXon
• active treatment with another investigational therapy
• known allergy to MyoPAXon components
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of ARD-101 for the Treatment of Hyperphagia in Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (HERO)
This study is for people who feel very hungry all the time, have trouble controlling eating (hyperphagia) and have Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). ARD-101 is being studied to see if it can help the body release certain gut hormones that may help reduce excessive hunger and food-seeking behaviors in people with PWS. The investigational treatment is a tablet taken by mouth and swallowed whole. The study will continue for up to 20 weeks (about 5 months).
• at least 13 years of age
• confirmed diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
• living in a stable care setting with the same caregiver(s) for at least 6 months and one designated caregiver is willing and able to adhere to study-related procedures and is willing to participate in all study visits and complete study-related questionnaires
• females must not be pregnant when starting the study and willing to use effective birth control for 90 days after the last dose of study drug
• males engaged in sexual relations with a female of childbearing potential must utilize a highly effective method of contraception until 90 days after the last dose of study drug
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• difficulty swallowing or inability to swallow oral medication
• significant medical or mental health diagnosis
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
Assessment of Breast and Nipple Sensation Following Nerve Grafting in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Study Using Two-Point Discrimination and Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments
This study is about quality of life and physical sensation in the nipple-areola area of people who have undergone deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction with or without nerve grafting. At the post-operative clinic visits at 3, 6, 12, and 18-months post-op, participants will have sensory assessments and be asked to complete a series of questionnaires.
• 18-90 years of age
• assigned gender of female at birth
• having a DIEP flap breast reconstruction with nerve grafting of one or both breasts
• peripheral neuropathy or sensory deficits
• having an alternative reconstruction technique or a revision
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
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
AOST2031: A Phase 3 Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Open vs Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients With Osteosarcoma
This phase III trial compares the effect of open thoracic surgery (thoracotomy) to thoracoscopic surgery (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery or VATS) in treating patients with osteosarcoma that has spread to the lung (pulmonary metastases). Open thoracic surgery is a type of surgery done through a single larger incision (like a large cut) that goes between the ribs, opens up the chest, and removes the cancer. Thoracoscopy is a type of chest surgery where the doctor makes several small incisions and uses a small camera to help with removing the cancer. This trial is being done evaluate the two different surgery methods for patients with osteosarcoma that has spread to the lung to find out which is better.
• 50 years of age or younger
• have 4 or less nodules in the lung due to metastases or suspected metastases
• diagnosis of osteosarcoma
• contact study team for more detailed criteria
• pleural or mediastinal based metastatic lesions, or with pleural effusion
• large, or central tumors that require a lobectomy or pneumonectomy
Role of Nitric Oxide (NO) in Endothelial Dysfunction in Premenopausal Women with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This research study is being done so that we can better understand why women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have higher risk of cardiovascular disease as they get older. This study looks at how trauma and PTSD affect blood vessels in young women. The study is also testing whether a dietary supplement called beetroot juice might help improve the function of blood vessels in women suffering from PTSD. Study participation involves coming to the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis for two visits. Each of the visits with take about 3 and a half hours.
• Adults >18 years old and <40 years
• Women
• Premenopausal
• Trauma-exposed
• PTSD
• Hypertension
• Any cardiovascular disease
• Medications for cardiovascular diseases
• Any gastrointestinal diseases
RANDOMIZED PHASE III TRIAL OF NEOADJUVANT IMMUNOTHERAPY WITH RESPONSE-ADAPTED TREATMENT VERSUS STANDARD-OFCARE TREATMENT FOR RESECTABLE STAGE III/IV CUTANEOUS SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
We are studying the use of immunotherapy before and after (in some cases) surgery to see if it will extend the length of time until the cancer returns compared to the usual approach. The usual approach for patients who are not in a study is treatment with surgery which may be followed by radiation. Participants will either get the study drug cemiplimab (REGN2810) before surgery for the cancer or will have up-front surgery. For those who receive cemiplimab (REGN2810), it will be given before surgery every 3 weeks for up to 12 weeks. In either case, participants may also receive radiation after surgery depending on the tumor tissue results from surgery.
• diagnosis of invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) or regional lymph node or in-transit metastasis of CSCC
• previously untreated or recurrent CSCC
• walking and able to do self-care, but unable to work; up and about at least 50% of waking hours
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• history of solid organ or bone marrow transplant
• no active, known, or suspected autoimmune disease for the past 5 years
• current significant medical issues
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
National Liver Cancer Screening Trial (TRACER)
Finding liver cancer early is important to increase chances of getting treatment and decreasing risk of dying from cancer. The purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of two liver cancer screening methods to detect liver cancer at an early stage. Participants will be randomly (by chance) placed in one of two study groups – one group will undergo ultrasound imaging of the liver with or without a blood test to measure a specific protein, whereas the second group will undergo a blood test for liver cancer screening called a GALAD score. The GALAD score combines three blood tests to screen for liver cancer. We do not currently know if GALAD would help detect liver cancer earlier than standard screening.
• 18 to 85 years old
• diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver of any cause, or Hepatitis B
• physician has determined patient is eligible for for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening
• history of liver cancer or clinical symptoms of liver cancer
• presence of another active cancer besides skin cancer
• history of organ transplant
• active listing for liver transplant
• history of alcohol related liver inflammation within 3 months
• known pregnancy at the time of consent
• active warfarin use
ANBL2131/MT2024-35- A Phase 3 Study of Dinutuximab Added to Intensive Multimodal Therapy for Children with Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Neuroblastoma
This phase III trial tests how well adding dinutuximab to induction chemotherapy along with standard of care surgery radiation and stem cell transplantation works for treating children with newly diagnosed high risk neuroblastoma. Dinutuximab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to a molecule called GD2, which is found in greater than normal amounts on some types of cancer cells. This helps cells of the immune system kill the cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs such as cyclophosphamide, topotecan, cisplatin, etoposide, vincristine, dexrazoxane, doxorubicin, temozolomide, irinotecan and isotretinoin, 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. During induction, chemotherapy and surgery are used to kill and remove as much tumor as possible. During consolidation, very high doses of chemotherapy are given to kill any remaining cancer cells. This chemotherapy also destroys healthy bone marrow, where blood cells are made. A stem cell transplant is a procedure that helps the body make new healthy blood cells to replace the blood cells that may have been harmed by the cancer and/or chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is also given to the site where the cancer originated (primary site) and to any other areas that are still active at the end of induction.
• Age: less than or equal to 30 years at the time of initial diagnosis with high-risk disease Diagnosis
• Must have a diagnosis of NBL or ganglioneuroblastoma (nodular) verified by tumor pathology analysis or demonstration of clumps of tumor cells in bone marrow with elevated urinary catecholamines
• Newly diagnosed, HRNBL defined as one of the following: a. Any age with International Neuroblastoma Risk Group (INRG) Stage L2, MS, or M and MYCN amplification b. Age:: greater than or equal to 547 days and INRG Stage M regardless of biologic features c. Any; age initially diagnosed with INRG Stage L1 MYCN amplified NBL who have progressed to Stage M without systemic chemotherapy d. Age: greater than or equal to 547 days of age initially diagnosed with INRG Stage L1, L2, or MS who have progressed to Stage M without systemic chemotherapy BSA: Patients must have a BSA greater than or equal to 0.25 m2
• Patients who are 365-546 days of age with INRG Stage M and MYCN non-amplified NBL, irrespective of additional biologic features.
• Patients ≥547 days of age with INRG Stage L2, MYCN non-amplified NBL, regardless of additional biologic features.
• Patients with known bone marrow failure syndromes.
• Patients on chronic immunosuppressive medications
• Patients with a primary immunodeficiency syndrome who require ongoing immune globulin replacement therapy.
• Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding their infant.
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 3, Multicenter, Open-label Study to Test the Diagnostic Performance of Copper Cu 64 PSMA I&T PET/CT in Staging of Men with Newly Diagnosed Unfavorable Intermediate-risk, High-risk or Very High-risk Prostate Cancer Electing to Undergo Radical Prostatectomy with Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection (Solar-Stage)
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of Copper Cu 64 PSMA I&T in detecting lesions during a PET scan. This study is open to men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer who plan to have a prostatectomy and lymph node removal. Copper Cu 64 PSMA I&T is an investigational PET imaging agent, given to you via IV injection, similar to the way other imaging agents are used in many other types of scans. Cu 64 specifically targets the prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) that is found on the surface of metastatic prostate cancer cells. Increased image contrast may make it easier for the doctor to see smaller lesions compared to other imaging agents.
• newly diagnosed with prostate adenocarcinoma with intermediate / high risk features
• planned prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• received any therapy for prostate cancer before surgery
• not able to have a PET scan
• had a prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET scan in the past 90 days
A Phase 1a/b Study of ADRX-0405 in Subjects with Select Advanced Solid Tumors
This study aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ADRX-0405 in people with advanced cancer and determine the optimal dose for treatment.
• age 18 or older
• Phase 1a: confirmed advanced solid tumors (metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), gastric cancer (GC), and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC))
• Phase 1b: confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma that is confirmed to be castration resistant and that is intolerant/resistant to standard of care (SOC) therapies
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• active and uncontrolled central nervous system metastases
• have received an anticancer or investigational therapy prior to the first dose of study drug
• history of ILD/pneumonitis requiring steroid treatment within the past 2 years, current ILD/pneumonitis, or an active infection requiring systemic antibiotics (prophylactic antibiotics permitted)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
Circuit-Based Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's disease; Udall Clinical Core
The goal of this study is to provide comprehensive longitudinal assessments of a cohort of PD patients before, during, and after DBS surgery, including neurological, neurophysiological, and neuropsychological data.
• age 21 years and older
• diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
• approved candidate for standard of care DBS surgery at the University of Minnesota
• diagnosis of dementia
• women who are pregnant
VX21-522-001: A Phase 1 Multiple Dose Escalation Study Evaluating the Safety and Tolerability of VX-522 in Subjects 18 Years of Age and Older With Cystic Fibrosis and a CFTR Genotype Not Responsive to CFTR Modulator Therapy
This is a clinical research study exploring the safety and tolerability of a single dose of VX-522 for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are not expected to benefit from CFTR modulators.
• 18 to 65 years old
• Stable cystic fibrosis disease
• FEV1 at least 40%
• Specific CFTR gene mutations
• Uncontrolled asthma in the last year
• Oxygen saturation without oxygen therapy is >94%
• Severe liver disease
HM2025-23: Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Studies Assessing Ziftomenib in Combination with Either Standard of Care Nonintensive Venetoclax+Azacitidine) or Intensive (7+3) Therapy in Patients with Untreated NPM1 mutated or KMT2A Rearranged Acute Myeloid Leukemia
AML is a type of blood cancer where infection fighting cells called white blood cells (WBCs) don’t grow up or “mature” like they are supposed to. Instead, they stay stuck as infant or immature “blast” cells. This study will investigate the potential risks and benefits of adding a targeted therapy called ziftomenib to intensive therapy (7+3) OR non-intensive (Venetoclax + Azacitidine) for patients whose cancers are found to have KMT2A rearrangements or mutations in the NPM1 gene. We will also see if the use of ziftomenib as maintenance therapy following consolidation is beneficial.
• diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
• able to walk and do all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
• must agree to use a highly effective method of birth control
• see link to clincialtrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• received prior therapy for AML
• involvement of central nervous system
• history of another type of cancer
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• other significant medical illness,
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
Left Sided Stellate Ganglion Blocks Impact on the rate of Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation in patients undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A pilot study
To determine if the addition of an ultrasound guided left sided stellate ganglion block with bupivacaine in patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy will result in lower rates of postoperative atrial fibrillation as compared to standard of care.
• patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy
• aged 18-85
• patients who have can't have regional anesthesia or stellate blockage
• women who are pregnant
The effects of cigarette smoking and alcohol on DNA damage in the oral cavity
The purpose of this study to examine the effects of cigarette smoking and drinking alcohol on the formation of DNA damage in the mouth. The overall goal is to identify DNA damage that may be important to the development of head and neck cancers.
• Smoke cigarettes daily, and
• Drink alcohol regularly
• Use other tobacco/nicotine products
• Unstable health
Investigating the Effects of VNS on Central Autonomic Network and Interoception
This study is being done to find out if vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) affects how different parts of the brain interact with each other and process information. Participants must be in the REVEAL study and have a new VNS device implanted for treatment of depression. The study will last for about 19 weeks after the VNS is implanted.
• enrolled in a health insurance plan that will cover the costs associated with standard health care services and injuries
• diagnosis of chronic (at least 2 years) or 4 or more recurrent depressive episodes
• VNS therapy recommended for treatment
• has not had an adequate response to four or more adequate antidepressant treatments
• enrolled in the REVEAL CSP or REVEAL AP3 research studies
• had a prior implantable stimulation device
• currently uses or is expected during the study to use short-wave diathermy, microwave, diathermy, or therapeutic ultrasound diathermy
• acutely suicidal or made a suicide attempt within the previous 6 months
• additional mental health diagnosis other than depression (study staff will review)
• not able or willing to use their dominant arm, or upper arm circumference is greater than 50 cm
• do not speak English
• women who are pregnant
MT2023-29: Long-term Follow-up of Subjects With Sickle Cell Disease Treated With ExVivo Gene Therapy Using Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cells Transduced With a Lentiviral Vector
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and ability of a transplant with gene modified stem cells (autologous stem cell transplant) to treat sickle cell disease. Participants must have received investigational gene therapy with bb1111 in a clinical study sponsored by bluebird bio. There is no additional treatment associated with this study as this is a long-term follow-up study.
• 2 to 53 years old
• treated with a clinical product to Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in clinical study sponsored by bluebird bio-
• there are no exclusion criteria for this study
A Phase III Clinical Trial Evaluating De-Escalation of Breast Radiation for Conservative Treatment of Stage I, Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer (DEBRA)
We are comparing treatment of early stage, hormone positive breast cancer with and without radiation therapy. One group will receive radiation therapy with endocrine therapy and the other group will receive endocrine therapy alone. We want to find out if there is any difference in how often breast cancer recurs in the same breast.
• completed surgery to remove a breast tumor and there isn't any evidence of remaining tumor.
• Early stage (T1) tumor without lymph node involvement and a Oncotype DX Recurrence Score of less than or equal to 18
• ER and/or PgR positive and HER2 negative tumor
• tumor size larger that T1
• surgical procedure was a mastectomy
• any treatment with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and/or endocrine therapy given for the currently diagnosed breast cancer prior to study entry
• Women who are pregnant or breast feeding
A Phase 2/3 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Atumelnant Treatment in Pediatric Participants with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Including a Long-Term Extension
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of a new investigational drug called CRN04894, also called atumelnant for treating pediatric participants with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). We want to see how safe atumelnant is at different doses and how well the body accepts (tolerates) it and how it moves through the body (how it gets in, spreads around, gets used, and then leaves), also known as pharmacokinetics (PK). We also want to see if if atumelnant produces the expected effect in the body, if it helps control the CAH, and if we can reduce the steroid (GC) dose.
• Male or female at birth,
• less than 18 years old
• diagnosis of classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
• diagnosis of any other form of CAH
MT2024-42: Phase 1b Dose Expansion/2 Study of NXC-201 for the Treatment of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory AL Amyloidosis (NEXICART-2)
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of NXC-201 to treat AL amyloidosis. The people in this study have AL amyloidosis that came back or does not get better with treatment. NXC-201 is a cellular therapy made from your own white blood cells called T cells. If you join this study, we will collect some of your T cells and modify (change) them in a lab. This modification will help your T cells find and kill abnormal plasma cells. These genetically changed T cells are called chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells. NXC-201 is a CAR T cell therapy and is given intravenously (by vein). To prepare your body for NXC-201, you will also get fludarabine and cyclophosphamide, which are chemotherapy drugs. After you get NXC-201, you will be in the hospital for at least 10 days.
• walking and able to do selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
• proven diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis
• have symptoms of organ involvement (heart, kidney, liver/GI tract, peripheral nervous system)
• able to swallow pills
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• prior treatment with CAR T therapy
• stroke or seizure within past 6 months
• significant heart disease
• women who is pregnant, or breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
• unwilling to practice effective birth control
• see link to clinical trials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria