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Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement with the Medtronic Intrepid™ TMVR System in patients with severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation – APOLLO Trial (APOLLO)
The purpose of this study is to determine if replacing the mitral valve without open-heart surgery is as safe and effective as standard mitral valve surgery in patients with similar medical conditions. This system allows a bioprosthetic mitral valve (investigational valve) to be implanted through a long, thin, flexible tube that is inserted through an incision in the side of the chest or through an incision made in the groin area and through a vein in the leg. Participation in the study is expected to last approximately 5 years from the day the valve is implanted.
• diagnosis of moderate or severe mitral value regurgitation with symptoms
• multidisciplinary heart team thinks patient is not able to have treatment an approved transcatheter repair or conventional mitral valve procedure
• prior transcatheter mitral valve procedure with device currently implanted
• left ventricular ejection fraction <30%
A Prospective, Multi-Center, Open Label, Randomized Control Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of the Cordella™ Pulmonary Artery Sensor System in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II Heart Failure Patients (PROACTIVE- HF-2 Trial)
The Cordella™ Pulmonary Artery Sensor System is a possible treatment for New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II and III heart failure. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of the study device in helping to reduce Heart Failure hospitalizations.
• Heart Failure NYHA Class II or Class III
• ACC/AHA Stage D refractory Heart Failure (HF)
• history of multiple pulmonary embolism (PE)
• resting systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for CMV Infections Identified by Newborn Screening
This research study is about early development in children diagnosed with congenital cytomegalovirus infection (cCMV), identified by newborn screening that has been confirmed with a follow-up test. Study visits, when the child is 12, 24 and 36 months of age, will include questionnaires, direct assessment of child and interviews with parent(s). A brain MRI will also be completed at about 12 months. Parents will receive a report summarizing a child’s developmental, language, and behavioral assessments, reported as within normal ranges or if clinical follow-up is recommended.
• less than 14 months old
• tested positive for congenital cytomegalovirus (also called cCMV or CMV) on the newborn heel / blood spot screening test
• parent/guardian is able to complete study visits, interviews and questionnaires in English
• certain medical conditions that study staff will screen for during the process of joining the study
Health Beliefs and Behaviors of Lung Cancer Screening in Chinese Americans
The rate of lung cancer screening is not optimal among Chinese American high-risk smokers, although there is a high lung cancer rate among this population. We want to validate the adapted Chinese Lung Cancer Screening Health Belief Scale, enable its usage in Chinese Americans, and further explore the relationship between lung cancer screening health beliefs and health behavior among Chinese Americans. We will also aim to identify the differences in health beliefs regarding lung cancer screening between high-risk populations in China and Chinese Americans, and to examine factors influencing these differences.
• 50 to 80 years old
• self- identified as a descendent of Chinese
• live in the United States
• current smoker or quit in the past 15 years
• can read Chinese/English
• history of lung cancer
• cognitive problems
A Phase III, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study to evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Efficacy, and Safety of IV anifrolumab in Pediatric Participants 5 to < 18 Years of Age with Moderate to Severe Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus While on Background Standard of Care Therapy (BLOSSOM)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various organs of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, kidneys and central nervous system. "Chronic" means that it can last for a long time. "Autoimmune" means that there is a disorder of the immune system, which, instead of protecting the body from bacteria and viruses, attacks the one’s own tissues. We are doing this study to see if the investigational medication called anifrolumab may have an effect in treating pediatric SLE, to see how well it is tolerated or how safe it is, to measure levels of anifrolumab in the blood and learn more about the disease and associated health problems.
• 5 years to less than 18 years old
• weight at lest 15 kg (33 pounds)
• diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• being treated with prednisone, or antimalarial drugs
• no active or chronic TB or contact with someone who has TB
• females and males must be willing to use birth control during the study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• history of suicidal ideation within the past 6 months; or any suicidal behavior within the past 12 months
• history of multiple infections requiring hospitalization and IV antibiotics over the past year
• history of cancer
• history of severe COVID-19 infection
• prior treatment with anifrolumab
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)
Satisfaction and usability assessment of a take-home device for tinnitus
This study is about assessing compliance, satisfaction, and usability of a take-home device for tinnitus management, specifically a bimodal neuromodulation device using customized acoustic stimulation paired with electrical ear stimulation. This study also examines whether integrative health (IH) practices – such as deep breathing – paired with bimodal neuromodulation can enhance long-term plasticity of the brain and reduce stress.
• Subjective tinnitus (only you can hear your tinnitus)
• tinnitus has a dominant pitch
• willing to commit to a 18-week study
• Objective tinnitus (other people can hear your tinnitus too)
• users of hearing aids or cochlear implants, or an electro-active implanted device
AALL2321; A Phase 2 Study of Blinatumomab in Combination with Chemotherapy for Infants with Newly Diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with Randomization of KMT2A-Rearranged Patients to Addition of Venetoclax
To evaluate the addition of two cycles of blinatumomab for all infants with newly diagnosed ALL and will evaluate in a randomized manner the safety, tolerability, and early activity of venetoclax in infants with KMT2A-R ALL.
• Eligibility Screening: All patients must be enrolled on APEC14B1 and consented to Eligibility Screening (Part A) prior to treatment and enrollment on AALL2321.
• Age: Infants (aged 365 days or less) on the date of diagnosis are eligible; infants must be > 36 weeks gestational age at the time of enrollment.
• Diagnosis: Patients must have newly diagnosed B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL, 2017 WHO classification), also termed B-precursor ALL, or acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage (ALAL), which includes mixed phenotype acute leukemia. For patients with ALAL, the immunophenotype of the leukemia must comprise at least 50% B lineage.
• Patients with Down Syndrome.
• Patients with secondary B-ALL that developed after treatment of a prior malignancy with cytotoxic chemotherapy.
• Prior therapy: Patients must not have received any cytotoxic chemotherapy for either the current diagnosis of infant ALL or for any cancer diagnosis prior to the initiation of protocol therapy.
Individualized Diabetes Education Assisted by CGM (IDEA-CGM)
This study aims to learn more about how continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data can be used to personalize lifestyle interventions for type 2 diabetes. Participation in the study would require 4-5 clinic visits over a period of 14 weeks. Participants will also be asked to: meet with study staff every 2 weeks (virtually), keep food logs, periodically wear an activity monitor and/or a CGM, answer survey questions, and provide blood samples to measure markers of diabetes control (like hemoglobin A1c).
• At least 18 years of age
• Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Hemoglobin A1c of 6.8 – 8.5 %
• Stable medications for diabetes for at least 3 months prior to enrollment, with no plans to change medications or doses during the intervention period
• Type 1 diabetes mellitus
• Treatment with insulin, sulfonylurea, or meglitinide
• Use of a non-diabetes medication affecting blood glucose (e.g. corticosteroid)
• BMI < 25 kg/m2, or <23 kg/m2 for participants who self-identify as Asian
• Weight change > 5 pounds in the 3 months prior to study enrollment
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 ml/minute/1.73 m2
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Anemia
• Changes to diabetes medications, including change in dose, in the 3 months prior to enrollment
• Presence of any disease that would make adherence to the protocol difficult
Closed Loop and Education for hypoglycemia Awareness Restoration (CLEAR) (CLEAR)
The purpose of this study is to learn how to improve hypoglycemia unawareness - a condition where people with Type 1 Diabetes may not be able to tell how low their blood sugar levels are. This study will use different types of education and devices to see if they can help people become more aware when the blood sugar is low.
• 18 to 75 years old
• diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
• sometimes struggle to feel symptoms of low blood sugar
• have had diabetes for at least 10 years
• A1c no more than 10.5%
• able to read and speak English (because non-English versions of the tests and the educational materials are not available)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• medical conditions that limit participation in study activities, as determined by the physician (including but not limited to cognitive dysfunction, reduced hearing, reduced vision, cancer under active treatment, untreated angina, organ failure)
• active alcohol or drug abuse
• seizure disorder unrelated to hypoglycemia, unless seizure-free for at 12 months and on stable therapy
• medical condition that requires intermittent or continuous use of glucocorticoids
• women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding
• hospitalized for mental illness in last year
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
A double blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of nerandomilast over at least 26 weeks in patients with Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases associated Interstitial Lung Diseases (SARD-ILD)
Nerandomilast is being developed to treat lung fibrosis. This study is to test a drug called nerandomilast in people with SARD-ILD who also take an immunosuppressant medicine. Participants are put into 2 groups randomly, which means by chance and will receive either nerandomilast or placebo tablets. Placebo tablets look like nerandomilast tablets but do not contain any study drug. Participants will be in the study for about 7.5 to 13 months depending on when they join the study.
• diagnosis of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases associated interstitial lung diseases (SARD-ILD)
• lung function has not improved with immunosuppressant (IS) therapy
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• active vasculitis
• suicidal behavior in the past 2 years
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
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
Protocol M23-716: A Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind program to evaluate efficacy and safety of upadacitinib in adult and adolescent subjects with severe alopecia areata
This study will assess how effective and safe the use of the medication named Upadacitinib is for the treatment of signs and symptoms of severe hair loss in adults.
• 12-63 years of age
• have more than 50% hair loss
• pregnancy
MT2023-35: A Pilot Study to Identify Risk Factors for Long-Term Functional and Pulmonary Outcomes Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Oncologic Diagnoses.
The purpose of this study is to help investigators learn more about lung problems after bone marrow transplant including what are the best methods for diagnosing lung problems and follow-up care. The lung problems that may develop after transplant varies from patient to patient, and we don’t exactly know what risk factors influence who develops them or how patients respond to pulmonary (breathing system) therapies. Also, we wish to improve how we monitor lung function and quality of life after transplant, especially in children and young adults.
• age 0 to 25 years at the time of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT)
• received stem cell transplant for cancer
• receive ongoing care at the University of Minnesota Childhood Cancer/BMT Survivor Program
• people who don't speak or read English
At-home Ultrasound Localized Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Study (At-home ULTRA)
The research objective is to evaluate performance of ultrasound stimulation of the spleen for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In particular, a new wearable ultrasound device has been developed for anti-inflammatory treatment by a company called SecondWave Systems. We will measure RA disease activity, biomarkers and clinical metrics for up to 24 weeks of investigational ultrasound treatment.
• active moderate to severe seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• have at least 6 total tender and/or swollen joints
• receiving stable background treatment with a csDMARD (e.g. methotrexate) for at least 8 weeks prior to start of the study. Participants must be willing to maintain their background medication regimen throughout the 28-week study period
• may receive up to 10 mg of daily prednisone as part of treatment but must have maintained a stable dose for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to start of the study and be willing to maintain the stable dose until after the Week 24 of the study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• active bacterial or viral infection
• implanted device or other solid object on the spleen side of the torso
• recent abdominal surgery
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
MT2025-13 Long-term Follow-up of Subjects Who Received TRX103 in a Clinical Study Sponsored by Tr1X, Inc
This study will enroll people who receive TRX103 as part of a separate research study, in order to monitor these patients for long-term safety, and discover more about the long-term effects of TRX103.
• have received TRX103 in a clinical study and have either completed the study or have discontinued early from the study
• withdrawal from a clinical study before infusion of TRX103
State Representation in Early Psychosis 2
In this study, participants will complete two to three appointments within two weeks. During these appointments, they will complete interviews and questionnaires about their life experiences and mental health. An EEG test will also be conducted while they complete computerized tasks. We are recruiting two groups of participants for this study. One group will include individuals who experience hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, or a psychosis spectrum disorder (i.e., schizophrenia), and the other group will be individuals who do not have a diagnosis or family history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorder.
• 15 to 45 years old
• able to speak and write English
• no hospitalizations and on stable doses of medications for the past one month or more
• diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, bipolar disorder with psychosis, or major depressive disorder with psychosis
• matched healthy volunteers
• previous clinically significant head injury
• severe substance or alcohol use within past 3 months - major neurological disorder - medical condition that would interfere with participation
• currently at risk for suicidal behavior
Investigation of a Novel, magNetically levitated VAD for the treatment of refractOry left Ventricular heArT failurE (INNOVATE Trial) (INNOVATE)
The study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the investigational BrioVAD® System compared to the commercially available HeartMate 3™ LVAS. Both the BrioVAD System and the HeartMate 3 LVAS are left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) that help pump blood from the lower left chamber of the heart to the rest of the body. An LVAD is used to treat weakened hearts or heart failure and may be a temporary measure while waiting for a heart transplant or a permanent solution.
• has received institutional approval for Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation
• advanced heart failure refractory to advanced heart failure management or NYHA Class III with experience shortness of breath with mild physical activity
• left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 25%
• women of childbearing age agree to use adequate contraception and have a negative pregnancy test
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• had cardiothoracic surgery within 30 days of implant
• unable to have warfarin anticoagulation
• history of organ transplantation
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
A PHASE III TRIAL OF ONE VS. TWO YEARS OF MAINTENANCE OLAPARIB, WITH OR WITHOUT BEVACIZUMAB, IN PATIENTS WITH BRCA1/2 MUTATED OR HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION DEFICIENT (HRD+) OVARIAN CANCER FOLLOWING RESPONSE TO FIRST LINE PLATINUM-BASED CHEMOTHERAPY
The usual approach for patients who are not in a study is treatment of ovarian cancer with surgery, radiation, or U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs. Sometimes, combinations of these treatments are used. We are doing this study because we want to find out if the use of Olaparib for one year is as good or worse than the usual approach for ovarian tumor.
• newly diagnosed, confirmed stage III or IV ovarian cancer of the following types: high grade serous or endometrioid, or other epithelial ovarian cancer with BRCA1/2 alteration
• ovarian cancer includes ovarian, fallopian, or primary peritoneal cancer
• must have had cytoreductive surgery
• must have completed first line platinum-based therapy before starting the study (no more than 12 weeks prior)
• not pregnant or breastfeeding
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
A Phase 1B/2 pan-tumor, open-label study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXD) in subjects with recurrent or metastatic solid tumors (IDeate-Pantumor02)
The purpose of this study is to learn more about an investigational drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd; DS-7300. It is being studied to see if it is safe, and if cancer improves while taking it. I-DXd is a type of drug called an antibody drug conjugate (ADC). ADCs are made to attach to tumor cells to deliver chemotherapy directly to tumor cells while sparing healthy cells.
• disease progression on or after the previous standard-of-care regimen for advanced/metastatic cancer
• unable to do strenuous activity but able to walk and do work of a sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• additional criteria required based on the type of cancer (pancreatic, breast, bladder, etc.)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• prior treatment with orlotamab, enoblituzumab, or other B7-homologue 3 (B7-H3)-targeted agents, including I-DXd
• clinically active brain metastases, spinal cord compression, or leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, defined as untreated or symptomatic, or requiring therapy with steroids or anticonvulsants to control associated symptoms.
Dose-Response Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training on Blood Pressure and Vascular Function
There is evidence that a short daily resisted breathing exercise, called inspiratory muscle strength training, can lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. However, the most effective inspiratory muscle strength training protocol has not been established. This study seeks to test different training protocols. Participants will perform inspiratory muscle strength training daily, for 6 weeks. Each day's training will take less than 15 minutes to complete. Cardiovascular function will be measured before and after the 6-week training period.
• Non-smoking (not smoking cigarettes or vaping over the past year)
• Resting systolic blood pressure at or greater than 120 mmHg
• Free from serious cardiovascular or metabolic diseases
• English-speaking with ability to comprehend study materials and instructions
• Willing to comply with pre-visit instructions (avoiding food and caffeine ≥ 3 hours, vigorous exercise, alcohol, and non-prescribed medications ≥ 24 hours) prior to each measurement visit
• History of cardiovascular disease, or conditions affecting the ear (e.g., ruptured eardrum)
• Recent abdominal surgery or presence of an abdominal hernia
• Asthma with very low symptom perception, frequent severe exacerbations, or abnormally low perception of dyspnea
• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period
COG ACNS1833 - A Phase 3 Randomized Non-Inferiority Study of Carboplatin and Vincristine versus Selumetinib (NSC# 748727, IND# 77782) in Newly Diagnosed or Previously Untreated Low-Grade Glioma (LGG) not associated with BRAFV600E Mutations or Systemic Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
The overall goal of this phase 3 non-inferiority study is to assess if selumetinib works as well as the standard treatment using carboplatin and vincristine (called CV) for subjects with low-grade glioma (LGG).
• 2 to 21 years old
• all tumors considered low-grade glioma or low-grade astrocytoma
• patients with metastatic disease or multiple independent primary LGG are eligible
• patients must have the ability to swallow whole capsules
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• must not have received any prior tumor-directed therapy including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or bone marrow transplant. Prior surgical intervention is permitted
MOMENTOUS study (iMpact Of an ecg ai ModEl oN The diagnosis Of pUlmonary hypertenSion) (MOMENTOUS)
The purpose of this study is to understand if a new tool will help improve early detection of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in patients with interstitial lung disease. Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery (which carries blood from your heart to the lungs). We are testing a tool that looks at an electrocardiogram (ECG) to find patients who are identified as being high risk for having PH that is not yet diagnosed. Participation in this study will last approximately six months.
• diagnosis of interstitial lung disease
• diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension
• LV ejection fraction ≤ 40% on most recent echo or cardiac MRI
Efficacy of Belimumab and Rituximab Compared to Rituximab Alone for the Treatment of Primary Membranous Nephropathy (REBOOT)
People with Primary MN lose more protein in their urine because the filters in their kidneys may be damaged. It is possible that some belimumab may also be lost in the urine because of this. This study will measure belimumab in the blood to decide if people with high urine protein should receive a higher dose of belimumab. Another purpose of this study is to help learn about whether the combination of belimumab and rituximab treatment is effective in making and keeping Primary MN inactive.
• 18 to 75 years old
• diagnosis of Membranous Nephropathy (MN) or Nephrotic Syndrome (study staff will review specific requirements)
• hypertension while on maximum medications i.e. systolic BP greater than 140mmHg or diastolic greater than 90mmHg
• Rituximab use within the previous 12 months
• poorly controlled diabetes mellitus defined as hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) 9.0% or greater
• women of child-bearing age who are pregnant, nursing, or unwilling to be sexually inactive or use FDA-approved contraception for the duration of the study
• additional medical and mental health exclusions apply, study staff will review
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
PEPN2415; A Phase I Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Preliminary Efficacy of AZD1390 (NSC# 852149, IND# 172675) when Combined with Focal Radiation in Pediatric Patients with High Grade Glioma
The primary purpose of this study is to define the recommended Phase 2 dose of AZD1390 when given in combination with radiation for pediatric supratentorial and infratentorial high-grade gliomas. The toxicities, safety profile and pharmacokinetic profile of AZD1390 in this setting will also be assessed.
• For the dose escalation phase, patients must be ≥ 12 months and < 18 years of age at the time of study enrollment.
• For the disease expansion phase, patients must be ≥ 12 months and < 22 years of age at the time of study enrollment.
• Patients with newly diagnosed primary High-Grade Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma who are eligible to receive 54-59.4 Gy fractionated radiation at 1.8 Gy/day.
• Patients must have had histologic verification of malignancy at original diagnosis except in patients with DIPG.
• Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Patients who are currently receiving another investigational drug.
• Patients receiving prior therapy for any cancer diagnosis (including radiation) is not allowed with the exception of surgery and/or corticosteroids.
• Patients who are currently receiving other anti-cancer agents are not eligible with the exception of corticosteroids.
• Anti-GVHD agents post-transplant: Patients who are receiving anti-graft-versus-host disease post bone marrow transplant.
Proteomics of Post-Operative Complications in Patients undergoing CABG
This study aims to identify independent blood-based risk factors for postoperative complications and near-term events among patients undergoing CABG surgery. In particular, this study will be using proteomics, the study of all proteins produced by the cells found in blood, as well as genetic analysis to identify potential predictive markers of postoperative complications. We will collect blood samples from before and after surgery. This study does not involve any medical treatment other than the one prescribed by your doctor, nor does it involve any additional medical procedures.
• Undergoing CABG procedure at MHealth Fairview hospital
• 45-80 years of age
• high risk patient as determined by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Risk Assessment Score after designated number of patients have been included (study staff will review)
COG AGCT1532 - A Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Accelerated versus Standard BEP Chemotherapy for Patients with Intermediate and Poor-risk Metastatic Germ Cell Tumors (P3BEP)
This trial is an open label, randomized, stratified 2-arm Australian-led multicenter phase 3 clinical trial undertaken in two stages. Participants (age >= 11 years and <= 45 years) with intermediate and poor-risk metastatic germ cell tumors will be randomized into either a “standard BEP” group or “accelerated BEP” group. Participants will be assigned to the two treatment arms in a 1:1 ratio and evaluated weekly, and then for 5 years after completing the study to assess the long-term effects of the chemotherapy. Bleomycin, Etoposide, Cisplatin (BEP) administered 3-weekly x 4 remains standard 1st line chemotherapy for intermediate- and poor-risk metastatic germ cell tumours (GCTs). BEP is accelerated by cycling Cisplatin and etoposide 2-weekly instead of 3-weekly. The aim of this study is to determine if accelerated BEP is superior to standard BEP as first-line chemotherapy for intermediate and poor risk metastatic GCTs.
• between 11 years and 45 years old
• confirmed germ cell tumour (non-seminoma or seminoma) OR Exceptionally raised tumour markers (AFP equal or greater than 1000ng/mL and/or HCG equal or greater than 5000 IU/L)
• primary arising in testis, ovary, retro-peritoneum, or mediastinum
• metastatic disease or non-testicular primary
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for completed Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
• other primary malignancy (EXCEPT adequately treated non-melanomatous carcinoma of the skin, germ cell tumour, or other malignancy treated at least 5 years previously with no evidence of recurrence)
• significant cardiac disease resulting in inability to tolerate IV fluid hydration for cisplatin
• peripheral neuropathy equal or greater than grade 2 or clinically significant sensorineural hearing loss or tinnitus
CureGN: Cure Glomerulonephropathy Network
There are several different types of glomerular diseases. Glomerular diseases may affect how well your kidneys work. In this clinical study, we are studying four glomerular diseases: Minimal Change Disease (MCD), Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Membranous Nephropathy (MN), and Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN). These kidney diseases are rare. This makes it hard for researchers to find enough people to study these diseases. The goal of CureGN is to bring together a large group of people with glomerular diseases and collect and store important information so researchers can learn more about these diseases. We do this by collecting samples like your blood and urine and storing them in a repository. A repository is like a library, but instead of books, it stores data and samples, in an organized way. After approvals, researchers can use these samples and data to study glomerular diseases. The main goal is to help scientists find better ways to diagnose and manage the diseases and discover new treatments.
• Diagnosis of MCD, FSGS, MN, or IgAN diagnosed with a kidney biopsy in the last 5 years
• biopsy report or slides available
• diagnosis of End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), defined as chronic dialysis or kidney transplant
The Women Kidney Program
The purpose of this study is to capture clinical information on how kidney disease affects the health of women, focusing on menstrual and reproductive health, the transition to menopause (the time when your menstrual periods stop permanently), and menopause itself. We also wish to learn more about how women’s health affects their kidney disease, bone and heart health.
• female as biological sex
• diagnosis of a kidney disease or after kidney transplant
• at least 18 years old
• unable to speak English