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MT2019-01: Adrenoleukodystrophy National Registry Study (ALD) and Biobank
The purpose of this research to enhance our understanding of adrenoleukodystrophy ALD and study biospecimens such assaliva, blood, urine and stool to identify potential biomarkers for early identification of dise. We invite people who have or are at risk to have ALD, including females who are known or at risk carriers of the mutation for ALD, to help us learn more.
• age 0 to 100
• patient or family member diagnosed with ALD (confirmed by positive VLCFA testing and/or genetic mutation
• patient or family member with known or presumed mutation with ALD based on pedigree or confirmed mutation in ABCD1 gene
• living in the United States and territories
• have undergone BMT or other cellular therapy
• not fluent in English who are unable to consent in-person
• people who are unable to read or write
Building Resilience in Adrenoleukodystrophy with Imaging and Neuropsychology (BRAIN)
This study is about a genetic condition called Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). The first goal of this study is to understand more about how ALD affects a child’s brain and development in childhood as they take part in medical care and monitoring. This is important to identify the optimal ways to detect and treat manifestations of ALD such as cerebral ALD. The second goal is to learn about how ALD affects caregivers, so that clinicians can offer better support to families in the future. We will also have healthy comparisons to help to learn more about the condition (ALD) being studied, by comparing the information collected to a child without the condition.
• 3 to 15 years old
• male
• diagnosis of ALD either at-risk for ALD: patients with genetically or biochemically-diagnosed ALD who currently have no evidence of cerebral disease on MRI and b) Cerebral ALD: boys with the cerebral form of ALD who underwent or are undergoing evaluation or treatment for this condition and have early stage disease
• for healthy volunteers: males between 3 and 15 years old
• girls are excluded because this is a genetic disease that only males get
• history of a genetic, neurological, or neurodevelopmental disorder affecting brain development
• history of significant brain insult, infection or injury
CONQUER Protocol Number 001: COllaborative, National QUality and Efficacy Registry for Tracking Disease Progression in Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) Patients (CONQUER)
The purpose of this study is to develop a cohort of patients with early scleroderma, and to collect data on clinical outcomes, radiological tests, laboratory tests and to obtain biological specimens for testing.We hope to explore medical care and the impact of SSc on patients' daily lives through various questionnaires that will be collected during study participation. By looking at all of the areas mentioned, we hope to find out information about SSc that will help treat future patients, develop new treatments, and work towards a cure.
• at least 18 years old
• have a diagnosis of systemic sclerosis
• less than 5 years from onset of first symptom attributed to systemic sclerosis
• cognitive impairment that interferes with ability to participate in the study
• unable to speak, read, and write English
EPI-MINN: Targeting Cognition and Motivation in Coordinated Specialty Care for Early Psychosis: A National Comparison Study
This is a study enrolling patients receiving care for early psychosis across the United States. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group will use two mobile apps, computerized brain training and a motivational smart phone app, for a period of 12 weeks. The other group will participate in their regular clinical care. There will be 4 study timepoints: intake, post-training, 6-month follow up, and 12-month follow up. There is also an optional interview about experiences of loneliness.
• aged 15-40 inclusive
• enrolled in an early psychosis coordinated specialty care clinic (PI will determine this)
• in good physical health & stable psychiatric status
• fluent in spoken and written English
• have access to a smart phone (or other mobile device) and computer or tablet
• participated in significant cognitive training programs within the last three years
• neurological disorder that may interfere with participation
• substance abuse disorder that would interfere with participation
• risk of suicidal behavior
Global Registry For Novel Therapies In Rare Bone & Endocrine Conditions (Le-Na)
This research study is for creating a registry of all ages with conditions in endocrine and both health. Registries are used very often these days by doctors and scientists to collect information and use to perform research into rare conditions. This registry will be part of a global registry, called "GloBE-Reg" with the University of Glasgow (Scotland) and with the University of MInnesota.
• for this study is not for any specific diagnosis
• any child receiving human growth hormone treatment
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
MT2023-06: A CLINICAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF LERIGLITAZONE IN ADULT MALE SUBJECTS WITH CEREBRAL ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY (CALYX)
This study has 2 parts: a double-blind period and an open-label extension. In the double-blind period of this study, the study medicine will be compared to a placebo. A placebo is a treatment that looks and tastes exactly like the study medicine but does not contain any active ingredient. In this study, you will receive leriglitazone or placebo. Whether you receive leriglitazone or placebo will be decided randomly (by chance, like flipping a coin). In this study, 1 out of every 2 subjects (50%) will receive leriglitazone and 1 out of every 2 subjects (50%) will receive placebo. To make this study fair, you and the study doctor will not be told which treatment you will receive, this is called “blinding”. In the open-label extension, all subjects will receive leriglitazone.
• diagnosis of progressive cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD), defined as GdE with brain lesions
• bone marrow transplantation (HSCT) is not recommended patient is not willing to undergo HSCT
• no major cognitive impairment
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for additional inclusion criteria
• or treatment with ex-vivo gene therapy (eli-Cel).
• known type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for additional exclusion criteria
DegenPRO: A multicenter prospective registry for the management of degenerative spine disorders
This registry will be used to gather specific information about patients diagnosed with a degenerative spine disorder. Patient registries are observational studies that focus on understanding how the treatments, tests, and services, that are used in routine clinical care and by specialists, affect patient health outcomes. A registry that is appropriately designed, conducted, and analyzed will provide unique scientific information about the effectiveness, safety, and quality of the health-care service or intervention that is being studied.
• diagnosed with a degenerative spine disorder and receiving treatment
National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPC-QIC) - A Collaborative Initiative to Improve Care of Children with Complex Congenital Heart Disease (NPC-QIC)
This study is being sponsored by the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPC-QIC). We want to learn more about improving the treatment and outcomes for patients who have a diagnosis of a single ventricle, such as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) or similar heart defects.
• up to 15 months old
• newborns diagnosed with HLHS or other univentricular condition
• intended to undergo Norwood procedure
Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The CARRA Registry
The primary objective for this observational study is to collect general and medical data from children, adolescents, and young adults who had pediatric onset rheumatic disease. This data will be used to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of therapeutic agents used to treat these diseases. This information will allow investigators to accurately report and follow changes in current medication use patterns and compare these to proposed standards and current treatment recommendations. The use of a single registry will allow for more analysis of the different therapeutic agents by allowing them to be compared to each other.
• diagnosed with rheumatic disease prior to age 16 years for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
• onset prior to age 19 years for all other rheumatic diseases
• younger than 21 years
The (IRAD) International Registry for Acute Aortic Dissection (CCMOCPAAD)
The International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD) was created in 1996 by cardiovascular specialists committed to expanding current knowledge of aortic dissection with the goal of improving patient outcomes. This registry study uses a standardized form to capture data from consecutive patients with aortic dissection at participating hospitals.
• 18 to 80 years of age
• clinical diagnosis of acute aortic dissection
• Type A dissection
• Type B dissection
• Retrograde type B dissection
• Aortic aneurysm
• Myocardial infarction
• Cerebral accident
• Active infection
CMRR Healthy Participant Registry
The purpose of this Health Participant Registry is to collect the names, contact information and answers to safety screening questions that assist in the determination of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility of individuals who have expressed interest in MR research.
• at least 18 years old
• English speaking
• able to have a MRI scan, must complete assessment
• women who are pregnant
MT2022-49: Early identification of cognitive side-effects of immunotherapy
This study is testing different ways to look for neurologic side effects in patients who get CAR-T therapy for their cancer.
• planning to have inpatient CAR-T therapy for primary cancer
• fluent in English (written or spoken)
• presence of speech or hearing problem
• diagnosis of cognitive impairment
ELEVATE, a global observational longitudinal prospective registry of patients with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) (ELEVATE)
This is a global, multicenter, prospective, observational, longitudinal registry conducted to characterize the natural history and real-world clinical management of patients diagnosed with AHP. This protocol will not recommend the use of any specific treatments, visits, or procedures. No medication is provided as part of registry participation.
Improving Diagnosis and Treatment in Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)
This is a multi-center, prospective, observational cohort registry study looking at kids and their relatives with Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT).
• anyone diagnosed with CPVT before 19 years of age.
• significant medical history that isn't related to CPVT
Brain Health Registry and Biospecimen Repository
The Brain Health Registry and Biospecimen Repository will create a research framework aiming to help us understand the causes of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. We would like to recruit research participants 45+ years and up without any memory complaints, participants subjectively reporting memory complaints, and participants suffering from mild cognitive impairment or dementia symptoms due to neurodegenerative diseases. We will ask study participants about their medical history, their demographics, their social determinants of health, do a sleep quality assessment, and do neuropsychometric assessments. We will also create a biospecimen repository of blood, tissue and cerebral spinal fluid samples from the above participants.
Corrona Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Registry
This is a prospective, non-interventional, research study for patients with IBD under the care of a certified gastroenterologist. The primary objective for this registry is to prospectively study the natural history of IBD, the prevalence and incidence of comorbidities, targeted adverse events, and more, via questionnaires.
• at least 18 years old
• Diagnosis of one of the following by a gastroenterologist: Crohn's disease or Ulcerative colitis (UC)
• users of an approved biologic drug or JAK inhibitor (Tofacitinib) for the treatment of UC or Crohn's disease
• Participating in or planning to participate in a clinical trial studying new medications for Crohn's disease or Ulcerative colitis
Global Patient Registry of Inherited Retinal Diseases
The purpose of this research study is to collect timely and relevant data that will support the evolving research needs of the Inherited Retinal Disease community (IRD), in order to provide insights that can be used to improve patient management, and to inform development of future treatments. No visits, assessments, or procedures are mandated, and follow-up will be captured as part of your standard of care. The planned length of registry is of 8 years with a potential to extend the duration as needs evolve.
• at least 3 years old
• documented genetic diagnosis of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) or Achromatopsia (ACHM) with any signs or symptoms of disease
• Caregiver participants must be at least 18 years old and identified by the participant as the primary care giver
• received a treatment in an Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) related interventional trial, or is being screened for an IIRD-related interventional trial
• Caregiver participant has an IRD and has visual impairment
Focus in NeuroDevelopment (FIND) Network: A Statewide Network for Research in Neurodevelopment
The purpose of this research project is to develop a registry and database of families with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• All ages
• All individuals with disabilities and families within the neurodevelopmental disorder community
• Also looking for clinicians, educators, and professionals in the field
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Prospective Outcomes (IPF-PRO) Registry (IPF/ILD-PRO)
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Prospective Outcomes (IPF-PRO) Registry is a prospective registry that will collect information regarding the natural history, health care interactions, participant reported questionnaire data to assess quality of life of IPF participants, and the methods of treatment of participants with a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) established at the enrolling centers. In addition, blood samples will be collected and banked for future research projects.
• at least 30 years old
• new diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) -diagnosis of a non-IPF Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) of any duration, including, but not limited to Idiopathic Non-Specific Interstitial, Pneumonia (iNSIP), Unclassifiable Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias (IIPs), Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features (IPAF), Autoimmune ILDs such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA-ILD) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc-ILD), Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP), Sarcoidosis or Exposure-related ILDs such as asbestosis
• Cancer, treated or untreated, other than skin or early stage prostate cancer, within the past 5 years
• currently waiting for lung transplantation
• currently enrolled in a clinical trial
Monoclonal Gammopathy and Amyloidosis Registry and Biobank (MGARB)
The purpose of this study is to establish a registry and biobank to study monoclonal gammopathy and amyloidosis. We aim to understand better the changes these diseases cause, the symptoms they present, and the clinical progression to be able to better prevent them and treat them in the future.
• diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy or amyloidosis
• unable to speak English
Cardiac Sarcoidosis Consortium
This is a registry study. The Cardiac Sarcoidosis Consortium (CSC) is an international, multicenter partnership among physicians and allied professionals at major medical centers with the unifying purpose to learn more about cardiac sarcoidosis through collaborative research.
• People who have been diagnosed with Cardiac sarcoidosis (CS)
• History of ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation
• Ventricular arrhythmias treated medically or with an implanted device
The women with inflammatory Bowel Disease and Motherhood: A Prospective Registry
This is a prospective questionnaire study that will examine the impact of IBD and its surgical treatments on fertility in women with IBD of reproductive age (18-45). Women with IBD who are attempting to get pregnant within the next year will answer questionnaires about their general, surgical and reproductive health, conception history and sexual partner information. This will help identify risk factors predictive of fertility outcomes and early fetal loss, determine time to conception, and assess efficacy of fertility services including in vitro fertilization.
• age 18-45 years
• diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• not currently pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• desire to become pregnant within the next 12 months (may become pregnant while in the study)
• prior pelvic surgery, including surgery of the cervix, ovary, uterus or fallopian tubes
• known female sterility
• known male infertility factors in partner
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
018 / ACTIV: A Multicenter, Adaptive, Randomized, Controlled Trial Platform To Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Strategies and Treatments for Hospitalized Patients with Respiratory Infections
We are studying an investigational medicine for treatment of people in the hospital with COVID-19. This medicine is investigational because it can only be used in research. We are trying to find out if this investigational medicine is effective when given in addition to the current standard treatment for COVID-19. We are also trying to make sure it is safe for people who are sick in the hospital to take. The treatment being tested in this study is not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other national government agency.
• admitted to the hospital with symptoms of respiratory infection
• positive test for SARS-CoV2 infection (COVID) within the prior 14 days
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• expect to be discharged in the next 24 hours
• unable to swallow tablets
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• liver or kidney failure
• men and women who are unwilling to use contraception to prevent pregnancy
ALX-HPP-501: An Observational,Longitudinal Prospective, Long-term Registry of Patients with Hypophosphatasia
This is a long-term registry is designed to collect data on hypophosphatasia (HPP) to better understand the condition and learn more about the disease, how patients feel about living with HPP and effect of HPP on the patients wellbeing and health. The study will look at participant’s medical records and health questionnaires about the health status of patients. This study collects observational data from clinical care and does not involve any treatment for HPP or administration of medication for HPP.
• confirmed diagnosis of HPP.
• documented alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity below the lower limit of normal for age and sex, or a documented ALPL gene mutation.
• able to read and speak English
• currently participating in an Alexion-sponsored clinical trial
Muscular Dystrophy Association Neuromuscular Observational Research (MOVR) Data Hub Protocol (#MDACS1)
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) wants to collect information about individuals with neuromuscular disease to better understand the disease progression and ultimately improve the medical care, quality of life, and survival of those with neuromuscular disease. To collect this information, MDA has created a data registry called the Neuromuscular Observational Research Data Hub (referred to as the “MOVR Data Hub”).
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
COG AGCT1531 - A Phase 3 Study of Active Surveillance for Low Risk and a Randomized Trial of Carboplatin vs. Cisplatin for Standard Risk Pediatric and Adult Patients with Germ Cell Tumors
This partially randomized phase III trial studies how well active surveillance, bleomycin, carboplatin, etoposide, or cisplatin work in treating pediatric and adult patients with germ cell tumors. Active surveillance may help doctors to monitor subjects with low risk germ cell tumors after their tumor is removed. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as bleomycin, carboplatin, etoposide, and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading.
• newly diagnosed with a Stage I germ cell tumor or metastatic germ cell tumor
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for detailed inclusion criteria
• patients must have had no prior systemic therapy for the current cancer diagnosis
• patients must have had no prior radiation therapy (exception of CNS irradiation of brain metastases for standard risk 1 patients)
• female patients who are pregnant since fetal toxicities and teratogenic effects have been noted for several of the study drugs
• lactating females who plan to breastfeed their infants
• there are additional exclusion criteria (study staff will review)
Liver Collection Study
This is a study of individuals older than 18, undergoing abdominal procedures in which the liver is accessible, and are amenable to liver samples being collected during their surgical procedure, with the option to participate in a specialized scan that can provide information on liver health, stiffness, and fat content. This study is trying to figure out how senescent (aging) cells in the liver are related to an individual's health status and better understand the association between these cells and different metabolic diseases.
• Age 18 years or older
• Undergoing abdominal surgical procedure with general anesthesia
• Pregnancy or nursing
• Physician may exclude