Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) for Cellular Therapy

Date Added
June 16th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00099509
Researcher
Hongjun Wang

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Keywords
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pregnancy, Women's Health
Summary

The objective of this study is to obtain viable mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from umbilical cords in uncomplicated planned cesarean deliveries. Potential donors will be screened prior to donation of umbilical cords to confirm no infectious disease, viruses and/or diseases. The overall goal is to obtain MSCs from healthy donors for eventual transfusion into patients for potential treatment of diseases, such as chronic pancreatitis, systemic sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, COVID 19, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and other diseases in studies approved by the IRB. We also want to store the cells as repository for other potential therapy.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Leah Benn
843-792-2813
bennle@musc.edu

Medication treatment for Opioid use disorder in expectant Mothers (MOMS): a pragmatic randomized trial comparing extended-release and daily buprenorphine formulations

Date Added
August 27th, 2019
PRO Number
Pro00091146
Researcher
Constance Guille

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Keywords
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pregnancy, Psychiatry, Substance Use, Women's Health
Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to compare extended-release buprenorphine (CAM2038) to buprenorphine placed under the tongue (sublingual) in pregnant women with opioid use disorder to see if CAM2038 is as effective as sublingual buprenorphine. We are looking to recruit pregnant women who are between 18-41 years old; are between 6-30 weeks pregnant and are not planning to terminate the pregnancy; have opioid use disorder, and are enrolled or are planning to enroll in outpatient buprenorphine treatment at The Medical University of South Carolina. Participation in the study would last between 13 and 21 months total with up to between about 63-102 total visits, including weekly medication check visits and research visits.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Savannah Lee
8437920376
leesav@musc.edu

A Prospective investigation of DOSS exposure during pregnancy and potential lipophilic alterations in offspring.

Date Added
September 21st, 2015
PRO Number
Pro00046776
Researcher
Demetri Spyropoulos

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Keywords
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pregnancy, Women's Health
Summary

The purpose of this study is to look at the how the use of products that contain a certain chemical compound Docusate, commonly referred to as DOSS, may have on pregnant women and their babies. DOSS is used in many commercially available products, such as pesticides, personal care products, and laxatives. This study will focus on DOSS and the use of Colace which is a commonly prescribed stool softener used in pregnancy. This study will involve pregnant women who are being admitted into MUSC's Labor and Delivery unit.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Tamara Jenkins
843.792.6992
saundert@musc.edu



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