Utility and Histologic Effects of the J-Tip Device in Dermatologic Conditions Requiring Local Anesthesia

Date Added
May 2nd, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00107787
Researcher
Lara Wine Lee

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer/Skin, Skin
Summary

This project is a pilot study to determine if use of the J-Tip Needle-Free Injection System, used to administer local anesthesia, has any effects on the appearance of skin samples when viewed under a microscope compared with skin samples that have been injected with local anesthesia using a needle. If use of the J-Tip device for local anesthesia delivery is shown not to alter the microscopic appearance of skin, anesthesia for skin biopsies in the future may potentially be performed without a needle, allowing for less fear and pain.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Lara Wine Lee
(843) 792-3021
winelee@musc.edu

Mental Fatigue and Self-Care in Informal Oncology Caregivers: A Descriptive Mixed Methods Study

Date Added
October 7th, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00122174
Researcher
Megan Wayne

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Breast, Cancer/Gastrointestinal, Cancer/Genitourinary, Cancer/Gynecological, Cancer/Head & Neck, Cancer/Lung, Cancer/Other, Cancer/Sarcoma, Cancer/Skin, Mental Health, Non-interventional
Summary

This study is for anyone 18 years or older who provides unpaid care for a loved one living with cancer outside of the hospital setting. The purpose of this study is to help future caregivers and patients by learning how mental fatigue affects caregivers of persons living with cancer and determine if mental fatigue, participating in self-care activities, and general caregiver quality of life are related. Informal caregivers will be invited to complete a confidential, online survey that takes between 25 and 35 minutes to finish. Caregivers who complete the survey may be contacted and asked to participate in a 45-60 minute follow up interview either online or via phone if they are interested. The results of this study will help guide future research to identify ways healthcare professionals can help caregivers handle the stresses of caregiving and provide the best care possible to their loved ones at home.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Megan Wayne
8433070366
wayneme@musc.edu

Phase II Randomized Trial of Avelumab Plus Cetuximab Versus Avelumab Alone in Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin (cSCC)

Date Added
September 13th, 2019
PRO Number
Pro00092419
Researcher
John Kaczmar

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer/Skin
Summary

This study is for patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. The purpose of this study is to see if adding a new drug called avelumab to another drug call cetuximab can increase the length of time patients are alive without their cancer getting worse.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinical-trials@musc.edu



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