Multicenter Phenotype-Genotype Analysis of Vascular Anomalies and Related Syndromes

Date Added
December 24th, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00116848
Researcher
Lara Wine Lee

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Keywords
Genetics, Pediatrics, Skin, Vascular
Summary

The purpose of this research study is to develop a better understanding of the cause and natural history of vascular anomalies and related syndromes. This study is being done in order to develop a better understanding of the cause of vascular anomalies in order to to improve care for people who are affected by these anomalies and related syndromes.

This study is being done at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) and other sites in North America and Europe. A total of about 1000 people will participate in this study. About 20 – 30 people will take part in the study here at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Chelsea Shope
8437549577
shopec@musc.edu

Weekly Sirolimus Therapy for the Treatment of Venous and Lymphatic Malformations

Date Added
April 6th, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00106369
Researcher
Chelsea Shope

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Keywords
Adolescents, Pediatrics, Skin, Vascular
Summary

In current practice, options for venous and lymphatic malformations remain limited. Recently an oral medication, sirolimus, has been found to benefit patients when taken once or twice a day for several months. Unfortunately there are many side effects associated with this medication, some of which can be severe including, neutropenia, oral ulcerations, and lab abnormalities. The purpose of this study is to determine if once weekly dosed sirolimus will be effective for the treatment of venous and lymphatic malformations. Additionally, the study will evaluate patient satisfaction and identify adverse effects. Participants will be on the medication for 6 months with an option to continue after this time period.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Alexandra Richmond
7577776673
ritteral@musc.edu

Pulmonary Vascular Complications of Liver Disease 3 (PVCLD3)

Date Added
January 22nd, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00103260
Researcher
David Koch

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Keywords
Hypertension/ High Blood Pressure, Liver, Men's Health, Pulmonary, Transplant, Vascular
Summary

This is a prospective cohort study of subjects with portal hypertension to examine whether increased sphingosine 1 phosphate : ceramide ratio and circulating bile acids are associated with HPS in patients with advanced liver disease. The study will consist of 400 individuals who are evaluated for liver transplantation at the Field Centers. This population has advanced liver disease and will represent the population with cirrhosis at the Centers. As is considered standard of clinical care for these patients and required for liver transplant evaluation, patients will undergo phlebotomy, interviews, pulmonary function testing, echocardiography, and arterial blood gas sampling at their initial evaluation. During the clinical phlebotomy, additional samples will be drawn for research purposes. If any of these procedures does not occur during the clinical visit, it may be conducted for research purposes. Six minute walk testing, frailty scales, SF36, and optional actigraphy, all of which are research-only assessments, will be performed at baseline. Subjects will then be followed via phone for the duration of the study period.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Zerlinna Teague
8437920965
recruitment@musc.edu

Down syndrome biomarker project

Date Added
June 25th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00090922
Researcher
Eric Hamlett

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Keywords
Alzheimers, Blood Disorders, Brain, Children's Health, Dementia, Inflammation, Vascular
Summary

Alzheimer's disease and Epilepsy may affect over 80% of individuals that have Down syndrome by the age of 60. Biomarkers found in the blood can enhance our understanding of the earliest changes linked to disease and may enhance clinical detection and healthy aging for individuals with Down syndrome.

The purpose of this study is to discover early neurobiological processes underlying the transition from healthy aging to disease. Our research team has developed technology that allows detection of small changes in the brain that get transferred to the blood.

We are recruiting individuals that either have or do not have Down syndrome for this biomarker study. Participants should be between the ages of 6 months and 85 years old and may include mothers and siblings of a child with Down syndrome. Infants and children will require consent form a parental or legal guardian.

Each participant will provide a blood sample for research purposes. We will also gather some basic health information about senses, habits, exercise level and smoking/vaping exposures.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Eric Hamlett
919 357 7543
hamlette@musc.edu

Human Samples Biorepository

Date Added
August 21st, 2018
PRO Number
Pro00072807
Researcher
Federica del Monte

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Keywords
Aging, Cardiovascular, Coronary Artery Disease, Genetics, Heart, Military, Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Transplant, Vascular
Summary

The purpose of the study is to generate a bio bank of specimens for research. We will tissue that would otherwise be discarded from clinical or surgical procedure and information from medical records. We will also collect discarded blood, urines and sputum. Collecting samples will help to better understanding the mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases, identify biomarkers for early diagnosis and to predict safety and efficacy of new therapies.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Federica del Monte
843-792-8397
delmonte@musc.edu

Comparison of 24-hours versus 72-hours of octreotide infusion along with endoscopic therapy in preventing early rebleed from esophageal varices: a multi-center, randomized clinical study

Date Added
July 16th, 2013
PRO Number
Pro00027015
Researcher
Don Rockey

List of Studies


Keywords
Digestive System, Esophagus, Liver, Vascular
Summary

The study will compare two durations of treatment with Octreotide in patients with confirmed esophageal variceal hemorrhage who have undergone successful endoscopy and possible endoscopic therapy for control of bleeding. All procedures including the treatment are the standard of care. Octreotide infusion and endoscopic therapy for esophageal variceal bleeding are not investigational.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Mary Hart
843-876-8439
hartmm@musc.edu



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