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A US Multi-center, Prospective, Non-interventional, Long-term, Effectiveness and Safety Study of Patients Treated with SKYTROFA (lonapegsomatropin) (SkybriGHt) (SkybriGHt)
Skytrofa is approved in the U.S. for sale and use in children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This study is being done to find out how safe and useful Skytrofa is for long-term treatment. A child’s care will follow the normal treatment practices at the clinic. There is no new treatment or medicine involved and no additional visits will be performed.
• 1 to 18 years old
• on treatment with SKYTROFA (lonapegsomatropin)
• participating in any interventional clinical study
Genetics of Developmental Disorders - Data and Specimen Repository (Le-Na)
This project is a data and specimen repository for developmental disorders. Participants provide biological samples and permission to store their health-related data. The purpose is collect and manage these materials for use in biomedical research related to developmental disorders.
• All ages
• Individuals with a developmental disorder (mostly but not exclusively developmental brain disorders)
• Parents and other selected relatives of individuals with developmental disorders
A Phase II, Multi-center, Open-Label Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of R3R01 in Alport Syndrome Patients with Uncontrolled Proteinuria on ACE/ARB Inhibition and in Patients with Primary Steroid-Resistant Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
The main purpose of this study is to check how safe the study drug is and how well your body handles taking it. We will also check if the study drug works to improve your kidney function, if has an impact on your daily life and the amount of the study drug in your blood over a period of time (called pharmacokinetics)
• at least 12 years of age
• for people with Alport Syndrome: confirmed diagnosis by genetic testing and /or kidney biopsy
• for primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), (without any identifiable cause, and where the FSGS is confirmed by renal biopsy) or FSGS where there is documentation of a genetic mutation in a podocyte protein
• female patients, as well as, female partners of male patients who are of child-bearing potential must be willing to not become pregnant for the complete duration of the study (90 days after the last dose of study medication)
• males (including sterilized subjects) whose female partners have child-bearing potential, must agree to use male contraception (condoms) during the period from the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF) through 90 days after the last dose of study drug
• contact study staff for additional criteria
• uncontrolled diabetes mellitus as evidenced by an HbA1c greater or equal to 11%
• uncontrolled high blood pressure
• moderate or severe liver impairment
• BMI greater than 40
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• additional exclusion criteria apply (study staff will review)
CureGN: Cure Glomerulonephropathy Network Version 2.0
The purpose of CureGN2 is to gather a group of people with glomerular disease to create a source of information and blood and urine samples, so that researchers can easily and effectively study glomerular disease.
• Diagnosis of Glomerular Disease including MCD (minimal change disease), FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis), MN (membranous nephropathy), or IgAN (immunoglobulin A nephropathy) on first diagnostic kidney biopsy
• First diagnostic kidney biopsy within 5 years of study enrollment
• Access to first kidney biopsy report and/or slides
• All ages
• End Stage Kidney Disease, defined as chronic dialysis or kidney transplant
• Solid organ or bone marrow transplant recipient at time of first kidney biopsy
• Diagnosis of any of the following at the time of first diagnostic kidney biopsy: diabetes mellitus (except gestational or diet controlled), diabetic glomerulosclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, HIV infection, active malignancy (except for non-melanoma skin cancer), active Hepatitis B or C infection, defined as positive viral load
Cochlear Implantation in Children with Asymmetric Hearing Loss or Single-Sided Deafness Clinical Trial
• ages 4 to 14 and 11 months old
• parents and child fluent in English
• parents desire functional hearing in both ears for their child
• severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss in one ear and normal hearing in the other ear
• if older than 5 years, documentation of progressive hearing loss (i.e. passed newborn hearing screening, or significant change in hearing)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• medical condition that contraindicates a cochlear implant, including abnormal hearing nerve
• already using a cochlear implant
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Augment Exposure and Response Prevention for Pediatric OCD (NExT)
We are doing this study to see if we can improve the standard treatment for OCD, Exposure with Response Prevention, by pairing it with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to the parts of the brain that cause OCD symptoms.
• 12 to 21 years old
• right-handed
• currently have OCD symptoms
• inability to have a MRI
• left-handed
• study staff will review additional exclusion criteria
Maternal Stress, Human Milk Composition, and Neurodevelopmental and Feeding Outcomes
This study explores the associations between maternal stress, breastmilk composition, and feeding and neurodevelopment for preterm infants in the NICU and at 4 months corrected age.
• preterm infant born between 28 0/7 and 32 6/7 weeks' gestation
• mother is 18 to 45 years of age at the time of delivery
• mother's BMI between 18.5 to 40 kg/m^2 before pregnancy or at first trimester
• preterm babies with significant health issues at birth
• mothers: a) alcohol consumption >1 drink per week or any tobacco use during pregnancy, b) history/current Type I or II diabetes or gestational diabetes mellitus, c) known congenital metabolic, endocrine disease or congenital illness affecting infant feeding/growth
Udall P1A4
Through this research, the study staff hopes to better understand how DBS works and to define the optimal site in the brain for DBS treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. You will be asked to come for one study visit where you will perform some physical and mental tasks while on and temporarily off your medications and DBS treatment. Participation in this research study will take 7-8 hours.
• at least 10 years old
• diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, Essential Tremor, or Dystonia
• implanted Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS)
• have a 7T MRI
• history of dementia
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• other exclusion criteria (study staff will review)
Self-Weighing for Weight Management in Adolescents Seeking Obesity Treatment: A Randomized Pilot
This study will test whether adding in daily weighing (5-7 days per week) is helpful in weight loss. In adults, it has been found to be helpful to have individuals who are obese to be more successful with their weight loss efforts if they weigh themselves at home every day. We want to see if this could be helpful in children as well. This research will last for about 12 weeks (3 months).
• aged 12 to <18 years
• BMI at the 95th percentile or greater
• weight loss or maintenance determined as the treatment goal by PWMC provider
• any unhealthy weight control behaviors
• participation in other PWMC study
• developmental delay
• diagnosis that might cause weight fluctuations in weight
• severe anxiety or depression
Testing ACL Reconstruction Outcome PredicTions (TAROT)
The purpose of this study is to see how accurately orthopaedic surgeons predict outcomes for people who have an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Patients will be asked to complete post-surgery surveys about occurrence of side effects, return to activity, reoperation, and satisfaction with the surgery at 4 months, 2 years, and 5 years.
• patients undergoing primary ACLR (anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction) at the University of Minnesota, Tria and CentraCare.
Humanitarian Use Device: Medtronic DBS Therapy for Dystonia (HDE #H020007) (Dystonia IRB)
Humanitarian use devices are medical devices approved by the FDA for the treatment of medical conditions affecting fewer than 4,000 patients per year. The FDA reviewed the safety of the device and determined that the probable health benefits outweigh the risks of injury or illness from its use. Effective treatment of symptoms, however, has not been studied in formal clinical trials. Medtronic DBS Therapy delivers electrical stimulation to areas in the brain to help control symptoms of various movement disorders. You may be a candidate for Medtronic DBS Therapy for Dystonia if you have been diagnosed with chronic, intractable (drug refractory) primary dystonia. You or your third party payer (health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or other) must provide payment for hospital, office and other medical costs related to this therapy.
• 7 to 99 years old
• diagnosed with chronic, intractable (drug refractory) primary dystonia determined by a neurologist or neurosurgeon
• patients who are at significant surgical risk as determined by the neurosurgeon and/or anesthesiologist
• patients who have not had an adequate trial of medical or non-surgical treatment
Causal Modeling of Ecological Momentary Assessment and Wearable Data in Youth
Researchers want to find out more about how physical, cognitive, and emotional factors affect eating.
• 13-17 years old
• BMI at or above the 95th percentile
• own a smartphone
• willing to wear a FitBit or Garmin that we provide, download the FitBit or Garmin app on your smartphone and allow transfer of data to study staff
• medication changes in the last 28 days for medications that are likely to affect appetite, mood, and attention
MT2022-44 Analysis of Autoinflammation in Chronic Granulomatous Disease Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation or Gene Therapy (PIDTC 6908)
CGD disorders are a group of diseases that cause the immune system to function abnormally, leading to infections, autoimmunity and/or inflammation that can begin early in life. CGD is usually caused by changes in certain genes in DNA. Researchers are trying to learn what types of medical problems patients with CGD have and how these respond to treatment, including bone marrow transplantation and gene therapy. Researchers also want to learn which genes cause CGD and how specific gene abnormalities lead to medical problems.
• confirmed diagnosis of Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
• to be scheduled to undergo HCT or GT within one year of enrollment
• additional inclusion criteria (study staff will review)
• .presence of other primary immunodeficiency syndromes that do not meet the clinical and laboratory criteria for CGD
• HIV infection
• past or current medical problems or findings from physical examination or laboratory testing that are not listed above which, in the opinion of the investigator, may pose additional risks from participation
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
MT2022-45 Primary Immune Regulatory Disorders (PIRD): Longitudinal Study of Clinical Presentation, Treatment and Outcomes
Primary Immune Regulatory Disorders (PIRD disorders) are a group of diseases that cause the immune system to function abnormally and cause infections, autoimmunity or inflammation that can begin early in life. PIRD is usually caused by changes in genes in DNA. Researchers are trying to learn what types of medical problems patients with PIRD have and how these respond to treatment. Researchers also want to learn which genes cause PIRD and how it can cause the medical problems of PIRD.
• age 0 to 99 years
• diagnosis of immune-mediated bowel disease affecting at least one segment of the bowel
• evidence of interstitial lung disease (ground-glass opacities) or pulmonary nodules/cysts
• decreased lung function
• additional inclusion and exclusion criteria apply (study staff will review)
• also enrolling parent, sibling, or child of eligible participants
• documented HIV infection
Developing Evidence-Based Criteria for Initiating Treatment for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Associated Optic Pathway Glioma
To determine the prognostic factors for visual outcome for newly diagnosed NF1-OPGs. Hypothesis: Patients (<18 years of age) with tumors involving the optic tracts and/or radiations will demonstrate worse visual outcomes compared to those without optic tract involvement.
• less than 18 years old
• EITHER the clinical diagnosis of NF1 OR have a constitutional NF1 mutation
• newly diagnosed Optic Pathway Glioma (OPG) (confirmed by MRI within 1 month of enrollment)
• additional inclusion and exclusion criteria (study staff will review)
• OPGs involving only the optic radiations
• prior therapy for an OPG (e.g. surgery [including biopsy], radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc.)
• prior therapy for another (non-OPG) tumor
• history of hydrocephalus requiring surgical intervention
LTx READY CF 2: A Multi-Site RCT: Lung Transplant Resources for Education And Decision-making for Your CF 2 Study: A Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
The primary study objective is to determine whether “Take on Transplant” (ToT), a CF-specific Lung Transplant (LTx) educational website, improves patient-reported preparedness for LTx discussions, as measured by the Preparation for Decision Making (PrepDM) Scale at 3 months after randomization, compared to an attention control transplant website (unos.org, UNOS).
MN CF Center Consent (PortCF) Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center Program Accreditation and Funding
This retrospective, longitudinal project is to collect certain demographic and clinical health status information for entry into the CF Foundation Patient Registry (also known as PortCF). The registry has played an important role in CF research and will continue to do so. In addition, much of the same information is entered into the University of Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center Research Database. This patient database has been maintained since 1975.
• possible diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) or CF-related complications
• receive care at the MN CF Center
Targeting Family Meal Quality and Quantity to Reduce Childhood Obesity Using Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) and Video Feedback
The proposed study is an individual three-arm randomized controlled tiled aimed at utilizing state-of-the-art intervention methods to examine whether increasing the quality and the quantity of family meals reduces childhood obesity.
• Child 5-10 years old
• Have a sibling who lives in the home with the child
• Live in the Metro area
• Speaks English or Spanish
Validation of Flexible, Wearable Sensors to Detect and Monitor Tics
The goal of this study is to design wearable, comfortable sensors to measure muscle movement during tics. Small, flexible EMG sensors (the size of the head of a pin) will be embedded in a “band-aid like” plastic sticker which is placed on the side of the face. Participants will be video recorded as they complete movement tasks. The entire visit will take approximately 2 hours.
• 10 to 21 years old
• must have chronic tics present for at least 1 year
• must have at least one facial tic that occurs at least approximately once every 2-5 minutes
• active acute skin disorders
• previous diagnosis of psychosis or cognitive disability
• currently suicidal
Multimodal profiling of response to pediatric Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics
This study identifies the bio-behavioral predictors and correlation of responses to Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention to Tics (CBIT) in young people with tic disorder.
• age 10-17 years at time of enrollment
• current chronic motor and/or vocal tics, defined as tics for at least 1 year without a tic-free period of more than 3 consecutive months. Tics must not be due to a medical condition or the direct physiological effects of a substance
• at least moderate tic severity
• full scale IQ greater than 70
• English fluency to ensure comprehension of study measures and instructions
• inability to undergo MRI (e.g., metal in body, claustrophobia, orthodontia) and/or EEG
• actively suicidal
• previous diagnosis of psychosis, cognitive disability, or structural brain disease
• history of seizure disorder
• active substance abuse or dependence
• presence of another psychiatric or medical condition requiring immediate treatment and/or for which delay of treatment to focus on tics would be clinically inappropriate. Participants will not be excluded for comorbidities that commonly occur with TS (e.g., ADHD, OCD, anxiety) provided that this criterion is met
• concurrent psychotherapy focused on tics and/or involving procedures that overlap with CBIT (e.g., habit reversal therapy, exposure therapy targeting repetitive behaviors).
• psychotropic medication changes in the past 6 weeks and/or plans to change medication during the study period through post-treatment assessment
• four or more previous sessions of CBIT
A Prospective, Non-interventional (NIS), Long-term, Post-Authorisation Safety Study (PASS) of Patients Treated with Lonapegsomatropin (SkyPASS) (SkyPASS)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of Skytrofa treatment in children growth hormone deficiency. Patient care will follow the normal treatment practices at the clinic. No additional visits will be performed beyond the usual clinical practice.
• 1 to 18 years old
• on treatment with SKYTROFA (lonapegsomatropin)
• participating in any interventional clinical study for short stature
Projecting Outcomes in Respiratory Technology Dependent Children After Serious Illness (Project ORCAS)
We are hoping to understand more about how being in the ICU impacts children who use breathing support at home and their families. As part of this research study, families will be asked to complete the following during the four study periods: - Complete questionnaires - Airway oscillometry will be used to test your child’s breathing - Complete short daily surveys
• Current pediatric ICU admission of at least 24 hours
• Presence of CRTN (any use of supplemental respiratory support, from nasal cannula to around-the-clock mechanical ventilation via a tracheostomy, when the child is at his or her clinical baseline)
• age at least 4 weeks (and at least 40 weeks corrected gestational age) and <17 years at the time of enrollment;
• Presence of at least one parent or legal guardian in the home who would be able to provide information about the child’s daily activities outside the hospital via web- and texting-based interfaces
• Child is enrolled in an interventional study related to provision of pediatric critical care services
• Family does not speak English to an extent to be able to adequately participate in consent discussions or study protocols
Stability 2: ACL Reconstruction +/- Lateral Tenodesis with Patellar vs Quad Tendon (Protocol # PRO19020231) (STABILITY 2)
The purpose of this multicenter study is to compare outcomes between patients who will undergo different types of ACL reconstruction. All patients will have a tendon from their own knee used to reconstruct the ACL. Prior to knee surgery, researchers will randomize (i.e. a coin toss) to determine if ACL reconstruction will be done with patellar or quadriceps tendon and if the lateral extra-articular tenodesis will or will not be added to the ACL surgery. We will follow-up with participants as they undergo treatment and recovery after surgery for 2 years.
• age 14-25
• ACL deficient knee
• at least two of the following: participate in a competitive pivoting sport; have a pivot shift of grade 2 or greater; have generalized ligamentous laxity
• previous ACL repair on either knee
• partial ACL tear
• multiple ligament injury (two or more ligaments requiring surgery)
• pregnancy
An Open-label, Phase 1/2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Single-dose PR001A in Infants with Type 2 Gaucher Disease
PR001A is designed to deliver a normal GBA1 gene copy into the body to increase the activity of GCase, which is low in Type 2 Gaucher Disease (GD2) patients. The new GBA1 gene will remain a child’s body cells for many years and possibly for the rest of their life. A participant will need one surgery during which the study drug will be given and will stay in the hospital for at least 48 hours following the surgery.
• 0 to 24 months of age
• clinical diagnosis on Gaucher disease, Type 2 (GD2)
• Bi-allelic GBA1 mutation
• child has a reliable caregiver (i.e., parent/legal guardian) who is willing and able to participate in the study as a source of information on the patient's health status and cognitive and functional abilities
• diagnosis of a significant CNS disease other than GD2
• able to walk independently
• any other significant medical diagnosis (study staff will review)
• significant laboratory test result abnormalities
• unable to tolerate diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT scan) or unable to tolerate contrast agent
• unable to have sedation or anesthesia
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
The TrialNet Natural History Study of the Development of Type 1 Diabetes
TrialNet is an international research group dedicated to the study, prevention, and early treatment of Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is now understood as a disease that develops over time in stages. Stage 1 starts with the appearance of having two or more autoantibodies. This is followed by Stage 2, which is the development of abnormal blood glucose levels. Stage 3 is the clinical diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. This study will help us learn more about how Type 1 diabetes occurs through the screening of diabetes-related autoantibodies and monitoring individuals who have tested positive for these autoantibodies.
• 2.5 to 45 years old and have an immediate family member with type 1 diabetes (child, parent, or sibling)
• 2.5 to 20 years old who have an extended family member with type 1 diabetes (cousin, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or half-sibling)
• already have diabetes
• history of being treated with insulin or oral diabetes medications
• using systemic immunosuppressive agents (topical and inhaled agents are acceptable)
• have any known serious diseases
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
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
MT2013-09C : Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation Using a Myeloablative Preparative Regimen for the Treatment of Hematological Diseases
This is a treatment protocol for an unrelated umbilical cord blood transplant (UCBT) using a myeloablative preparative regimen for the treatment of hematological diseases, including, but not limited to acute leukemias. There is no research element except the collection of routine clinical data.
• up to 55 years old
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for inclusion criteria specific to each type of leukemia
• Radiation Oncology will evaluate all patients who have had previous radiation therapy
• pregnant or breastfeeding
• HIV positive
• study staff will review additional exclusion criteria