Self-Management for Youth Living with Sickle Cell Disease: SMYLS Multi-site Trial

Date Added
April 4th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00127137
Researcher
Shannon Phillips

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Keywords
Adolescents, Blood Disorders, Minorities, Pain, Pediatrics, Rare Diseases
Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out whether a web-based intervention using a mobile app is helpful for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) in learning how to care for and manage their symptoms. 272 teens and adults with SCD will be enrolled in this study which is being conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston SC., East Carolina University in Greenville NC., University of Miami in Miami FL., and the University of Alabama in Birmingham AL.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Shannon Phillips
843-792-9379
phillipss@musc.edu

Advancing Couple and Family Alcohol Treatment through Patient-Oriented Research and Mentorship

Date Added
April 4th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00127577
Researcher
Julianne Flanagan

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Keywords
Alcohol
Summary

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health problem that results in significant health and economic burdens including mortality, morbidity, and poor treatment outcomes. A well-developed field of research suggests that alcohol misuse and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead to IPV. Individuals with PTSD and/or problematic drinking behaviors are at risk for IPV because of several factors that are common symptoms of PTSD. Because individuals with PTSD often drink alcohol to "self-medicate" or cope with distressing PTSD symptoms, PTSD co-occurs with alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorder at extraordinarily high rates. However, few studies have examined the combined effects of alcohol misuse and PTSD on any form of violence.

This study will examine the effects of alcohol misuse and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on alcohol-related intimate partner violence (IPV). We will examine these associations among couples (N=70) in a controlled laboratory setting using validated, standardized methods in a 'real-world' settings using 28 days of ecological momentary assessment (EMA). EMA includes very short surveys (5 minutes or less) that participants respond to on a smartphone application. Participants will be asked to respond to these surveys in the morning and three additional times throughout the day.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Stacey Sellers
843-792-5807
sellersst@musc.edu

Confidence Optimization through Resources for Education, Engagement, and Empowerment (CORE) Study

Date Added
June 29th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128946
Researcher
Erin Forster

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Keywords
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Summary

This research study is being conducted to gather information about patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to better understand their knowledge and preferences about self-help resources and learn how to help patients better manage their disease. Participation in this study will involve signing a research consent form, completing questionnaires, and the opportunity to participate in self-help resources. Some participants may be offered the opportunity to participate in a virtual focus group, as well. Participation in the study will last approximately 3 months.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Zerlinna Teague
843-792-0965
recruitment@musc.edu

Improving Psychosocial Functioning among Veterans with Social Anxiety: A Pilot Evaluation of Self-Monitoring Intervention to Reduce Safety Behaviors

Date Added
September 5th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00129894
Researcher
Anouk Grubaugh

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Keywords
Anxiety
Summary

Social anxiety, which broadly consists of fears related to being negatively evaluated and avoidance of social situations, is highly prevalent among Veterans. Social anxiety is associated with significant deficits in social and occupational functioning. This study aims to evaluate a brief text-based intervention for decreasing social anxiety related safety behaviors among Veterans attempting to re-integrate into the workforce. Findings from this study will examine the efficacy of the text based intervention with aims at improving functional outcomes and quality of life among Veterans. Additional data from participating Veterans will provide valuable feedback on the intervention and assist in future refinement.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sarah Szafranski
843-301-9917
sarah.szafranski@va.gov

A Phase 2 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebocontrolled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of TTI-101 in Participants with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Date Added
November 6th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00132082
Researcher
Rachana Krishna

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Keywords
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Summary

This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group clinical
study is designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of 3 dose levels of TTI-101 vs placebo in participants with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). a screening period of up to 28 days, 100 participants will be randomly assigned to receive 1 of 3 dose levels of TTI-101 (25 participants per dose level) or matching placebo (25 participants). Enrollment will be stratified by current use of nintedanib. The assigned study drug will be self-administered orally in tablet form twice daily (BID) with a glass of water after a meal. Once randomized, each participant will maintain their current standard of care supportive medications, including cough treatment, medications for symptom relief or quality of life improvements, oxygen therapy where indicated, respiratory physiotherapy, and treatment of comorbidities. Following randomization, all participants will enter the 12-week, double-blind treatment period.

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

Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) for the treatment of anxiety comorbid with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Date Added
December 5th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128238
Researcher
Stewart Cox

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Keywords
Adolescents, Anxiety, Autism, Psychiatry
Summary

This is a research study to find out if anxiety in patients with autism spectrum disorder are affected by a form of ear stimulation called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, or taVNS. Participants will learn how to self-administer ear stimulation treatments at home before starting the study. Over the course of a month, participants will self-administer ear stimulation treatments twice a day for a month. Each treatment will last up to 60 minutes (1 hour) and there will be a break of at least 30 minutes in between treatments. The study team will ask participants to complete a group of questionnaires at the beginning and end of the study. There will also be a smaller number of questionnaires completed electronically on a weekly basis. The questionnaires will ask questions about mental health symptoms that subjects may or may not be experiencing, including questions about mood, anxiety, and sleep.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Nicole Cash
843-792-9502
cashni@musc.edu



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