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NRG-GY026: A Phase II/III Study of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin Alone or Combined with either Trastuzumab and Hyaluronidase-Oysk (Herceptin Hylecta) or Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, and Hyaluronidase-Zzxf (Phesgo) in HER2 Positive, Stage I-IV Endometrial Serous Carcinoma or Carcinosarcoma
We are doing this study to see if we can lower the chance of endometrial cancer coming back and causing death by adding a drug or drugs that target HER2 proteins in addition to the usual combination of chemotherapy drugs. We want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for your endometrial cancer. The usual approach is defined as care most people get for endometrial cancer, which in this case would be chemotherapy.
• HER2 positive endometrial cancer
• Stage I, II, II or IV endometrial serous or carcinosarcoma
• have not had chemotherapy for treatment of this cancer
• pelvic radiation therapy used to treat the tumor
• history of serious heart or lung disease
• plan for hysterectomy after chemotherapy
A Phase 1B and randomized phase 2 trial of megestrol acetate with or without ipatasertib in recurrent or metastatic endometrioid endometrial cancer
The study is divided into two portions. In the first phase, we want to test the safety of a drug called ipatasertib, by testing different doses of the drug to see which dose is safer for people when given in combination with a fixed dose of a drug called megestrol acetate (MA). In Phase II, we are studying how safe the treatment is and how well it works. We are doing this study because we want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for endometrial cancer.
• grade 1 or 2 endometrioid endometrial cancer that has returned or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic)
• may have received unlimited prior lines of treatment
• able to walk, care for self, and active at least 50% of the day
• able to swallow oral medications
• contact study staff for additional requirements
• prior treatment with an AKT inhibitor
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• other medical or mental health diseases (study staff will review)
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
MT2023-30: A Phase 1 Study of FT825/ONO-8250, an Off-the-Shelf CAR T-Cell Therapy, With or Without Monoclonal Antibodies, in HER2-Positive or Other Advanced Solid Tumors
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of FT825 at different doses and to understand the way the body processes and responds to FT825. The study will also find out what effects FT825, when given with or without a monoclonal antibody (cetuximab) and different chemotherapy regimens, have on cancer. FT825 is a type of cell product made up of “T cells.” T cells are part of your immune system and are important in helping fight infections. T cells are also important in eliminating cancer cells.
• diagnosis locally advanced or metastatic cancer
• cancer that is not amenable to curative therapy, with prior therapies defined by specific tumor types
• restricted from strenuous activity but able to walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• active central nervous system (CNS) involvement by cancer -active bacterial, fungal, or viral infections
• additional exclusion criteria (study staff will review)
A Randomized Double Blind Phase II Trial of Restorative Microbiota Therapy (RMT) or Placebo in Combination with Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Tremelimumab With Chemotherapy in Treatment Naive Advanced or Metastatic Adenocarcinoma Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The investigational therapy in this study is referred to as Restorative Microbiota Therapy (RMT). It is prepared by extracting healthy bacteria from the stool of healthy human donors and making it into capsules taken by mouth. The donor stool samples are rigorously tested for harmful bacteria and viruses before processing. There is scientific evidence to suggest that RMT might make immunotherapy more effective. The primary goal of the study is to test if RMT makes durvalumab + tremelimumab treatment with chemotherapy more effective to control lung cancer.
• confirmed adenocarcinoma of the lung that is stage IIIB/C or stage IV that can't be surgically removed
• prior chemotherapy or immunotherapy as adjuvant therapy for lung cancer is permitted as long as it has been more than 6 months from last dose
• people who have treated brain metastasis are eligible as long as they have stable symptoms, are more than 2 weeks from completion of therapy, and do not require more than 10mg of daily prednisone or equivalent
• restricted in strenuous physical activity but can walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• weigh at least 30 kg (66 lbs.)
• contact study staff for additional requirements
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• unable to swallow medications
• additional medical and mental health diagnosis (study staff will review)
MT2021-08: Phase II, Open-Label, Prospective Study of T Cell Receptor Alpha/Beta Depletion (A/B TCD) Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Transplantation for Children and Adults with Hematological Malignancies
The research aspect of this trial is the use of a new machine to remove specific lymphocytes from the donor’s peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs). This is called T cell receptor alpha/beta T cell depletion. This machine does such a good job at removing the unwanted donor T cells, and as a result we think patients will need fewer drugs to suppress their immune system.
• hematological cancer needing stem cell transplant
• 60 years old or younger
• pregnant or breast feeding
• active infection
• positive for HIV, Hepatitis B or C
• brain metastasis
MT2023-10: A Phase 1 Study of FT522 in Combination with Rituximab in Participants with Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell Lymphoma
We are studying FT522 - a new product that is made by modifying cells in a laboratory - both with and without additional drugs, to see if it can help treat people with B-cell lymphoma. This study is for people who have had at least one treatment for their lymphoma, but the cancer either returned or did not respond to the treatment. We are testing this product to see what side effects it might have, as well as to see whether it is effective at treating B-cell lymphoma.
• diagnosis of B-cell lymphoma (BCL)
• at least 1 prior systemic regimen of treatment
• men and women participants of childbearing potential who engage in heterosexual intercourse must agree to use specified method(s) of contraception
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• capable of only limited selfcare; confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours
• body weight less than 50 kg (110 lb.)
• additional medical diagnosis (study staff will review)
Surgical Window of Opportunity Study of Megestrol Acetate Compared with Megestrol Acetate and Metformin for Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of megestrol alone, or combined with metformin, on the growth of Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia (EIN). Participants will receive medication directed against EIN prior to the planned procedure (hysterectomy or progestin IUD placement). Women will receive either megestrol acetate pills by mouth twice a day for 3 to 5 weeks, or megestrol acetate and metformin pills twice a day by mouth for 3 to 5 weeks.
• endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) on an endometrial biopsy or dilation and curettage specimen
• willing to have surgery (hysterectomy) or non-surgical treatment with a progestin IUD
• if diabetic, blood glucose must be appropriately controlled as evidenced by a hemoglobin A1c of < 8.0 in the last three months prior to enrollment
• women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation
• Current hormonal contraceptives or post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy, and uses of progestins (including progestin containing intrauterine device (there are exceptions, study staff will review)
• current use of metformin therapy. If previously used, it must be discontinued at least a year ago
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• history of pulmonary embolism, thrombotic stroke, arterial thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for additional inclusion and exclusion criteria
MT2023-27: A Phase 1/2, First-in-Human, Open-Label, Dose-Escalation Study of TAK-280 in Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cancer
This is an early study of TAK-280 for people diagnosed with a type of cancer that cannot be treated or removed by surgery and the tumor is growing or has spread during or after other standard cancer treatment.
• at least 18 years of age
• confirmed, locally advanced or metastatic cancers that can not be treated surgically
• unable to do strenuous activity but can walk and is able to do light work such as house work, office work
• history of an autoimmune disease
• major surgery or traumatic injury within 8 weeks before the first dose of the study medication
• unhealed wounds from surgery or injury
• ongoing or active infection
• contact study staff for additional requirements
A Phase 2, Open-Label, Multi-Center, Randomized Study of TAR-200 in Combination with Cetrelimab and Cetrelimab Alone in Participants with Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder who are Scheduled for Radical Cystectomy and are Ineligible for or Refusing Platinum-Based Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (SunRISe-4)
This study investigates a new treatment (TAR-200) for Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma (bladder cancer). It assesses whether TAR-200 + Cetrelimab (experimental drug), is effective for patients scheduled for bladder removal surgery who can't undergo standard chemotherapy. The study compares two groups: one receiving TAR-200 + Cetrelimab, and the other receiving only Cetrelimab. The goal is to determine if this combination can provide an alternative treatment option for these patients with bladder cancer.
• diagnosed with urothelial cancer of the bladder within past 120 days
• restricted in strenuous physical activity but able to walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• thyroid function tests within normal range or stable on hormone supplement
• have received prior systemic chemotherapy, targeted small molecule therapy, or radiation therapy within prior 2 weeks
• prior systemic chemotherapy for urothelial cell carcinoma of the bladder
• additional criteria apply (study staff will review)
AHOD2131: A Randomized Phase 3 Interim Response Adapted Trial Comparing Standard Therapy with Immuno-oncology Therapy for Children and Adults with Newly Diagnosed Stage I and II Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma
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)
A phase III, single-arm study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ONCOFID-P-B (paclitaxel-hyaluronic acid conjugate) administered intravesically to patients with BCG- unresponsive Carcinoma in Situ of the bladder with or without Ta-T1 papillary disease
The purpose of this study is to understand if the study medication ONCOFID-P-B is effective and safe in treating patients with carcinoma in situ of the bladder who have not received benefit from standard BCG treatment and are not candidates for radical cystectomy.
• persistent or recurrent confirmed carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the bladder
• unresponsive to BCG treatment and refuse radical cystectomy or are not clinically suitable for cystectomy
• 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
• women and men of child bearing age must follow specific requirements for birth control
• current or previous muscle-invasive cancer or metastatic urothelial cancer
• current or prior systemic therapy for bladder cancer.
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• additional medical or mental health diagnosis (study staff will review)
An International, Phase 3, Randomized, Multicenter, Open label Study of Ripretinib vs Sunitinib in Patients with Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) with KIT Exon 11 and Co occurring KIT Exons 17 and/or 18 Mutations Who Were Previously Treated with Imatinib (INSIGHT) (INSIGHT)
This study is being done to learn how well ripretinib works against cancer as compared to sunitinib in patients with a specific GIST-gene mutation who have received imatinib. We will also learn more about the safety of ripretinib and look at how ripretinib may affect your body. The choice of whether you will be given ripretinib or sunitinib will be assigned by a computer, by chance, like the flip of a coin. You will have a 2 out of 3 chances of receiving ripretinib. You will know if you are receiving ripretinib or sunitinib.
• diagnosis of GIST with co-occurring KIT exons 11+17/18 mutations confirmed by ctDNA sample
• disease progression on imatinib treatment, confirmed by scan
• ambulatory and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
• participants of reproductive potential must agree to follow contraception requirements
• contact study staff for additional inclusion criteria
• known active central nervous system metastases
• heart disease, myocardial infarction within 6 months of starting the study, active ischemia or any other uncontrolled cardiac condition such as angina, significant cardiac arrhythmia requiring therapy, uncontrolled hypertension, or congestive heart failure
• Gastrointestinal abnormalities such as inability to take oral medication, malabsorption syndromes, requirement for intravenous alimentation
• additional exclusions apply malabsorption syndromes requirement for intravenous alimentation
HM2023-11 PH I study of ven/aza or ven in combination with ziftomenib (KO-539) or 7+3 induction chemo with ziftomenib for AML pts
There are certain genetic changes in the leukemia cell thought to drive the disease in patients with acute myeloid leukemia. Ziftomenib is an investigational drug that blocks the menin pathway in hopes of preventing or slowing the leukemia cells from growing and dividing. The purpose of this study is to determine the safe dose of an investigational new drug (ziftomenib) used in combination with other study drugs i.e., venetoclax and azacitidine, to treat cancer. This will include an evaluation of side effects associated with ziftomenib in combination with the other study drugs and how ziftomenib works in combination with the other study drugs (venetoclax and azacitidine).
• newly diagnosed or relapsed/refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with specific mutation (study staff will review)
• 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
• adequate liver, renal, and cardiac function
• women and men of child bearing age must follow specific requirements for birth control
• other types of leukemia
• active involvement of central nervous system
• clinically active human immunodeficiency virus, active hepatitis B or active hepatitis C infection
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• additional criteria (study staff will review)
A Randomized, Open-label, Phase 3 Study of Tarlatamab Compared With Standard of Care in Subjects With Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer After Platinum-based First-line Chemotherapy (DeLLphi-304) (DeLLphi-304)
The purpose of this study is to see the efficacy (how well something works) of study treatment (tarlatamab/SOC chemotherapy) and whether it causes any side effects when treating small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that has progressed (become worse) after initial platinum-based treatment.
• confirmed small cell lung cancer (SCL) that has grown or returned
• completed one line of platinum- based chemotherapy
• unable to do strenuous activity but walking and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• central nervous system (CNS) metastases that is causing symptoms
• history of other malignancy within the past 2 years
• myocardial infarction and/or symptomatic congestive heart failure in past 12 months
• unwilling to comply with requirements for contraceptive use (men & women)
• study staff will review additional inclusion and 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
• additional criteria for diagnosis, and physical status (study staff will review)
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• active central nervous system malignancy
• untreated active infection
• additional criteria for exclusion (study staff will review)
Phase 1/2 Study to Evaluate Palbociclib (IBRANCE) in Combination With Irinotecan and Temozolomide or in Combination with Topotecan and Cyclophosphamide in Pediatric Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors Protocol No.: ADVL1921/A5481092
This is a Phase 1/2 multicenter, open-label study to evaluate palbociclib in combination with either irinotecan (IRN) and temozolomide (TMZ) or topotecan (TOPO) and cyclophosphamide (CTX) chemotherapy in children, adolescents and young adults with recurrent or refractory solid tumors. The study consists of a non- randomized Phase 1 portion for recurrent or refractory solid tumors followed by potential non- randomized tumor specific cohort(s) and a randomized, Phase 2 portion for recurrent or refractory EWS.
• 2 years to 20 years of age
• confirmed relapsed or refractory solid tumor (including CNS tumors but not lymphomas)
• recovered to CTCAE Grade 1 or less, or to baseline, from any non-hematological acute toxicities of prior surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, differentiation therapy or biologic therapy, with the exception of alopecia
• serum/urine pregnancy test (for all girls 8 or older) negative at screening and at the baseline visit
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• prior irradiation to >50% of the bone marrow
• major surgery within 4 weeks prior to study entry. Surgical biopsies or central line placement are not considered major surgeries
• patients with known symptomatic brain tumors or brain metastases and require steroids, unless they have been on a stable or on a decreasing steroid dose for >14 days
• fertile male patients or female patients of childbearing potential who are unwilling or unable to follow contraceptive requirements
• pregnant or breastfeeding women
• additional exclusion criteria apply (study staff will review)
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.
• 21 years of age or older
• Smoke cigarettes daily
• Drink alcohol regularly
• Use other tobacco/nicotine products
PEPN2113: A Phase 1 and pharmacokinetic study of Uproleselan (GMI-1271, IND #139758, NSC #801708) in combination with fludarabine and cytarabine for patients with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or mixed phenotype acute leukemia that expresses E-selectin ligand on the cell membrane and is in second or greater relapse or that is refractory to relapse therapy
A Phase 1 and pharmacokinetic study of Uproleselan (GMI-1271, IND #139758, NSC #801708) in combination with fludarabine and cytarabine for patients with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or mixed phenotype acute leukemia that expresses E-selectin ligand on the cell membrane and is in second or greater relapse or that is refractory to relapse therapy
• patient must be enrolled on APAL2020SC (NCT04726241)
• patients must be between 1 and 17 years of age at the time of study enrollment
• patients, with or without Down syndrome (DS), and with de novo acute myeloid leukemia, therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or mixed phenotype acute leukemia that expresses E-selectin ligand on the cell membrane
• second or greater relapse or refractory AML OR refractory myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) OR mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete criteria
• patients who are currently receiving another investigational drug are not eligible
• patients who are currently receiving other anti-cancer agents are not eligible except patients receiving hydroxyurea, which may be continued until 24 hours prior to start of protocol therapy
• study staff will review additional exclusion criteria
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
A Randomized Phase II Study Comparing Sequential High dose Testosterone and Enzalutamide to Enzalutamide alone in Asymptomatic Men with Castration Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer
The goal of this current study is to test whether men with prostate cancer that is getting worse after treatment with hormone therapy and abiraterone respond better to alternating treatment with testosterone and enzalutamide vs. enzalutamide alone. We are testing to see which is better at stopping tumor growth that can be seen on a bone scan or CT scan and the effect of each regimen on lowering Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA values). Participants will be in the study for 6 to 24 months.
• diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the prostate
• spread (metastatic) to other organs or bone
• one chemotherapy treatment for hormone sensitive prostate cancer is allowed
• previous treatment required, study staff will review
• able to care for self with little help
• prior chemotherapy with docetaxel or cabazitaxel for CRPC
• other severe medical conditions, study staff will review
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
GLNE 007 Evaluation of Stool Based Markers for the Early Detection of Colorectal Cancers and Adenomas
The purpose of this study if to determine if stool or blood can be used to detect colon cancers as early or earlier than colonoscopy. The researchers plan to use these samples to learn about specific proteins (also known as biomarkers) that may indicate colon polyps, colon cancer or an increased risk of developing colon cancer. In order to learn more about preventing and detecting colon and rectal cancer, we are collecting samples from subjects with cancer, adenomas, and colonoscopies who may be at risk for polyps.
• at least 18 years old
• able to tolerate giving a blood specimen of up to 60 cc
• willing to collect 1-2 stool samples and prepare a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
• people who have untreated colon cancer OR have previously removed adenomas, OR have a family history of colon cancer OR have a current positive screening stool test in the past 12 months that hasn't been evaluated
• Healthy Controls: have no history of finding polyps, no family history, or negative colorectal cancer screening test (if performed) within past 12 months
• people who have had surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy for their current colorectal cancer or any other cancer
• history or clinically active Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• HIV or chronic active viral hepatitis
• history of cancer in the past 3 years (except minor skin, cervical, or endometrial)
• active chemotherapy or radiation treatment for any purpose
An Open-label, Multicenter, Multicohort, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Enfortumab Vedotin in Subjects with Previously Treated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Malignant Solid Tumors (EV-202)
One goal of this study is to find out if enfortumab vedotin is effective and safe as a treatment for people with breast, lung, head and neck, gastric, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer. Researchers will look at how enfortumab vedotin can act in the body. Enfortumab vedotin is expected to work by attacking cells that have a protein called Nectin-4, commonly found in cancer cells. Another goal of this study is to find out if enfortumab vedotin is effective and safe when combined with another US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medicine, pembrolizumab (brand name KEYTRUDA®), and used as a treatment for people with head and neck cancer who have not received previous chemotherapy treatment other than the chemotherapy that may have been given in combination with radiation therapy or right before or right after surgery in the past.
• locally advanced or metastatic disease of breast, lung, head and neck, gastric, gastroesophageal junction, or esophagus, that is not amenable to curative intent treatment
• evidence of progression on or after the last regimen received
• restricted strenuous activity but 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 specific requirements by type of cancer
• study staff will review
App-Assisted Day Reconstruction to Reduce Treatment Burden and Logistic Toxicity in Cancer Patients Aim 3 Usability
This study will enroll individuals with cancer to test a prototype mobile application which will measure and summarize the time spent on cancer care related tasks.
• at least 18 years old
• currently receiving treatment for any type of cancer
• able to read, write, and speak in English
• own an Android (version 9.0 or higher) or iOS smartphone (version 10.0 higher) or willing to use a smartphone that is provided
A randomized phase II trial of adjuvant Pembrolizumab versus observation following curative resection for stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with primary tumors between 1-4 cm: Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium BTCRC-LUN18-153
This is a research study to find out if giving a drug called pembrolizumab after lung cancer surgery does a better job at keeping the cancer from coming back than surgery alone.
• at least 18 years old
• diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
• tumor size between 1 and 4 cm in size
• had a complete surgical resection of stage I NSCLC between 4-12 weeks ago
• able to walk and carry out basic activities of living
• women are willing to use highly effective birth control for 120 days after last dose of study drug
• certain laboratory values are required (study staff will review)
• chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or immunotherapy for the treatment of this lung cancer
• active additional cancer that is progressing or has required treatment within the past 3 years
• diagnosis of immunodeficiency or receiving chronic steroid therapy
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• other active diseases (study staff will review)
DORA Trial: Phase III Trial of Docetaxel vs. Docetaxel and Radium-223 for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)
The purpose of this research is to compare any good and bad effects of using radium-223 along with docetaxel chemotherapy (at a lower dose) treatment versus using docetaxel alone (at the usual dose). The addition of radium-223 to docetaxel could be a better cancer treatment than just docetaxel alone, but it could also cause additional side effects. This study will allow the researchers to know whether this different approach is better, the same, or worse than the usual approach.
• at least 18 years old
• diagnosis of prostate cancer
• confirmed progressive Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)
• two or more bone lesions
• serum testosterone less than 50 ng/dL
• able to walk, carry out light work, and care for self independently
• received four or more systemic anticancer regimens for mCRPC (study staff will review) -received any prostate cancer chemotherapy for mCRPC
• any other serious illness or medical condition
MT2020-28: Ruxolitinib, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (uhCG/EGF), and Dose De-escalated Corticosteroids for Treatment of Minnesota High-Risk Acute GVHD (aGVHD): A Phase I/II Study
The purpose of this study is to learn whether the use of Pregnyl with the drug ruxolitinib is able to reduce the need for high dose steroids to treat severe acute Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD).
• Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT) recipients over 12 years of age within the first 7 days of initial treatment of high-risk Acute-graft-versus-host Disease (aGVHD)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• progressive cancer
• uncontrolled bacterial, fungal, parasitic, or viral infection
• current thromboembolic disease requiring full-dose anticoagulation
• active or recent (within prior 3 months) thrombus, irrespective of anticoagulation status
• pregnancy
• women or men of childbearing potential unwilling to take adequate precautions to avoid unintended pregnancy from the start of protocol treatment through 30 days after the last treatment
Can spectral power and coherence reflect the integrity of the efferent cerebellar cortical pathway in cerebellar mutism syndrome?
This study will be measuring brain activity using EEG and assessing motor skills and speech in children following cancerous brain tumor resection. No direct cancer treatments or objectives are being targeted.
• Cerebellar Mutism Syndrome (CMS) & Comparison (without CMS) Groups: ages 10 years 0 months to 25 years 11 months of age & fluent in English (parents/guardian do not need to be fluent in English)
• For those with Cerebellar Mutism Syndrome (CMS): history of resection of posterior fossa tumor at least 2 years before starting the study and at least 3 months post chemotherapy and radiation treatment
• Comparison group without CMS: any developmental conditions including ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, speech/language delay or disorder, motor delay/disorder, cognitive delay and/or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
• any genetic condition
• any neurologic condition including history of stroke, seizure disorder, or brain injury
• history of brain tumor or other cancer diagnosis
• CMS Group: any developmental conditions including ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, speech/language delay or disorder, motor delay/disorder, cognitive delay and/or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder prior to brain tumor diagnosis
• any genetic condition prior to brain tumor diagnosis
• any neurologic condition including history of stroke, seizure disorder, or brain injury disorder prior to brain tumor diagnosis