A Randomized, Double-blind, Multi-center, Phase III Study of AK112 or Placebo Combined with Pemetrexed and Carboplatin in Patients with EGFRmutant Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-squamous NSCLC Who Have Failed to EGFR-TKI Treatment

Date Added
September 13th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00130566
Researcher
Mariam Alexander

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Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Lung, Drug Studies, Men's Health, Women's Health
Summary

The study is for patients who have been diagnosed with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The investigational drug in this study is ivonescimab (AK112). The study drug is an antibody, it blocks two proteins in the body that help cancer cells live, grow and spread. The study drug will be given in addition to pemetrexed and carboplatin. There are two groups that a participant may be assigned to, which group a subject is assigned on will be determined by type of cancer treatments that they have previously received. Treatment Group A will receive the study drug along with pemetrexed and carboplatin. Treatment Group B will receive placebo along with pemetrexed and carboplatin. The drugs will be given via an infusion. There is a 50% chance of being assigned to either group. Participation in the study will last about 36 months. The study consist of a screening visit, treatment visits, and a safety follow up visit.

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

Chronotherapy of 5-Aminosalicylic Acid in Ulcerative Colitis: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Date Added
October 9th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00131187
Researcher
Garth Swanson

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Keywords
Bowel, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative colitis
Summary

5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) medications are first line treatment for mild to moderate Ulcerative Colitis (UC), comprise 81% of all UC prescriptions, and have a market share of 1.5 billion. However, despite 5-ASA frequency and optimization, 35% of patients fail induction therapy and 52% of patients fail to maintain remission at 12 months, requiring step up therapy to immunomodulators or biologics which have increased side effects and cost. This highlights a key challenge in UC which is to address the large inter- and intrapatient variabilities in both disease progression and variability in response to treatment. Chronotherapy is the timing of medical interventions according to the host circadian rhythms in order to optimize drug response and minimize toxicity, and is one explanation for the large variability in response to medications. The long-term objective of our research is to establish the hypothesis that is that appropriate time of day of administration of oral, once daily 5-ASA therapy in alignment with the host circadian rhythms will improve subclinical inflammation and microbial structure/function and increase mucosal 5-ASA levels. To test this hypothesis, In
response to the small R01 for pilot and feasibility clinical trials (PAS-20-160) and to test our hypothesis, we propose to conduct a six month, single center, randomized crossover pilot trial involving 60 subjects with inactive UC [Mayo score ≤2, endoscopic score 0-1] but subclinical inflammation [stool calprotectin > 50 mcg/g] on a stable dose of once daily 5-ASA medication. All subjects will be randomized to once daily 5-ASA medications two different times of the day: either between 06:00 – 10:00 h or 18:00 – 22:00 h. Three disease assessments will performed at: 1) enrollment just before randomization; 2) month 3, at the completion of first arm (condition 1), and 3) month 6, after completion of the second arm (condition 2). We will assess time impact of our chronotherapy protocol on: 1) subclinical inflammation (Aim 1): a) stool calprotectin; b) intestinal barrier integrity; and c) endoscopic/histology scores; 2) Microbiota: mucosal and stool microbiota structure and function (Aim 2); and 3) 5-ASA metabolism: a) increase mucosal levels of 5-ASA and b) mucosal NAT activity (Aim 3). In addition, optimal 5-ASA treatment (i.e., Aims 1-3) will depend upon host chronotype which will be monitored by validated questionnaires, rest-wake actigraphy, and urinary melatonin. The results of this innovative proposal will establish a key role for chronotherapy in the treatment of UC and provide pilot data for the future larger multicenter clinical trials. Chronotherapy will allow for a personalized medicine approach that incorporates circadian biology to improve efficacy and minimize intolerance in treatment of UC.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Garth Swanson
843-876-2152
swansong@musc.edu

3P-100-ILD-00 Early Feasibility Study Protocol: A Within-subject Device-setting Escalation Early Feasibility Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Functionality of 3P-100, an Electric Nitric Oxide (NO) Ambulatory Production and Delivery System, Delivering Nitric Oxide for Inhalation to Subjects with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Accompanying Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), PH-ILD

Date Added
October 31st, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128998
Researcher
Rahul Argula

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Keywords
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Lung, Pulmonary Hypertension
Summary

This is a multi-center early feasibility study evaluating the safety and tolerability of the 3P-100 device which creates and delivers iNO for the treatment of subjects with PH-ILD. All subjects will use the 3P-100 device and receive iNO via the 3P-100 device, aiming for ~4-4.5 hours of treatment. All subjects will remain on their prescribed Oxygen (O2). The study consists of an SV, an iNO treatment period at V1 (Day 0), and a Telephone Call at V1 + 1 Day for safety follow-up.

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

A Phase 1 Study of Inhaled KB408 for the Treatment of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Date Added
November 14th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00132499
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Genetics, Lung, Pulmonary, Shortness of Breath
Summary

This study is designed to learn about the safety and effectiveness of a new gene therapy called KB408 for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). AATD is an inherited condition in which a person has low blood levels of a protein known as alpha-1 protease inhibitor (called Alpha1-PI). AATD causes an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the form of emphysema (long term lung disease) and, less frequently, other diseases.
KB408 delivers copies of the genes that produce AAT to the lungs and is given by inhaling a mist (called nebulization). The genes are carried and delivered by a modified herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). This virus is not harmful and simply acts as a vehicle to deliver the genes to the lungs. The genes that are delivered by KB408 do not change a person's own DNA. This is an open-label study, meaning that the participants, the study doctor, and the sponsor all know that the participants are receiving KB408. KB408 is an investigational product, meaning it is not approved for commercial use by the FDA.
Eligible participants will receive one of three doses of KB408. Participants will have a screening visit first to make sure that they are able to participate in the study. After the screening visit, participants will need to return to the study center 6 more times over 2 months. At the second visit, participants will receive the study drug. Each visit will take between 2 and 6 hours to complete. Study procedures include medical history collection, vitals, physical exam, ECG, spirometry and DLCO, urine cotinine test, blood work, cheek swab, sputum sample, and bronchoscopy (only for participants in cohorts 3a and 3b).
Possible side effects of KB408 include temporary increases in certain cell types in the lungs and temporary increases in the breathing rate after dosing. Since this is the first time that KB408 has been given to humans, it is possible that participants may have an immune reaction to the study drug. There is also a risk with genetic testing and a risk to confidentiality. Participants may not receive any personal benefit from being in this study. There is no guarantee that the Study Drug will help. The information that is collected from the study may help other people in the future.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Allison Burton
843-792-0260
burtonal@musc.edu

An Early Feasibility Study Assessing Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Using the Aria CV Pulmonary Hypertension System (ASPIRE PH)

Date Added
December 12th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00131756
Researcher
Michele Esposito

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Keywords
Pulmonary Hypertension
Summary

This clinical investigation is a prospective, non-randomized, single-arm, multi-center early feasibility study of the Aria CV Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) System implanted in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The device will be implanted in the pulmonary artery and the gas reservoir of the device will be in the abdominal cavity. The purpose of this study is to validate that the clinical use of the Aria CV PH System is safe for the patient, and to evaluate its performance in treating patients with PAH. Some procedures involved in the study include but not limited too: Questionnaires, physical exams, right heart catherization, echocardiograms, blood work and more. The study will be conducted in a maximum of 10 centers in the United States. Up to 45 patients will be consented, and up to 15 patients will receive implants. There is a total of 11 visits over the course of 2.5 years for the study. Because this is an investigational device under the FDA, there may be risk that include but are not limited to: arrhythmia, device infection, endocarditis, and heart failure. If the Aria CV device performs as intended, you may potentially benefit from reduction in or relief of symptoms caused by PH, and depending on your overall health conditions, prolonged life expectancy and/or improvement in your overall quality of life.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Shaquanda Ross-Simmons
843-876-5783
shr37@musc.edu

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Respiratory Impact of Inhaled Nitric Oxide Delivered Intermittently via LungFit® PRO to Adults Hospitalized with Viral Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Date Added
December 20th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00133932
Researcher
Andrew Goodwin

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Keywords
Critical Care
Summary

The purpose of this double-blind, randomized, study is to obtain information on the safety and impact on respiratory function of 150 ppm nitric oxide (NO), given in addition to the standard of care of patients with viral community-acquired pneumonia. The trial is comprised of a treatment period of up to 7 days and follow-up to 180 days post-baseline. Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to receive Treatment or Control. Inhalation treatments will be delivered using LungFit® PRO every 4.5 hours (±30 min). The treatment schedule must be stopped during the night for a recess of at least 7 hours (but not more than 12 hours) in order to ensure the subject's well-being and time to sleep (preferably between 24:00-7:00). This recess will not affect the number of inhalations given in a 24-hour period (4 inhalations in 24 hours).

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

Enhancing evidence generation by linking randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to real world data (RWD) – Linkage of DELIVER trial participants to their observational data.

Date Added
December 20th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00129708
Researcher
Sheldon Litwin

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Keywords
Drug Studies, Heart
Summary

The study will aim to link data collected during the DELIVER Randomized Contolled Trial (RCT) to Real World Data (RWD) during the 10 year period following subject participation in the clinical trial. Only individuals who participated in the DELIVER clinical trial will be approached to participate in this research. The study team will need to collect some of the subject's personal health identifiers. A research team at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the coordinating center for the DELIVER Trial, will then use the subject's personal identifiers to obtain data from subjects' health insurance and/or hospital systems.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Renee Baxley
8437921105
baxleyr@musc.edu

A Phase 3, Multi-center, Open-label, Single-arm Study to Assess the Safety of Apremilast (AMG 407) in Pediatric Subjects from 6 Through 17 Years of Age With Mild to Moderate Plaque Psoriasis

Date Added
January 31st, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00130368
Researcher
Lara Wine Lee

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Keywords
Children's Health, Skin
Summary

This study is being done to learn more about apremilast (AMG 407) in mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in participants (children and adolescents) aged 6 to 17 years. It will see whether it causes any side effects. About 50 people are expected to take part in this study. The duration of the study is approximately 285 days. This includes 3 phases: 35 days of screening phase, 225 days (32 weeks) of treatment phase, and 60 days of observational follow-up phase after the last dose of study drug – this means drug is still being tested to see if it is safe and works.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Courtney Rowley
843-792-9784
rowle@musc.edu

A Phase 3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aficamten Compared to Placebo in Adults with Symptomatic Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Date Added
February 13th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00134508
Researcher
Jessica Atkins

List of Studies

Keywords
Drug Studies, Heart
Summary

This study is enrolling subjects with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM). nHCM is typically a genetic condition in which the main pumping chamber of the heart (called the left ventricle) becomes abnormally thickened and stiff, which makes it harder for the ventricle to fill and pump out enough blood. This study involves the investigational medication Aficamten, which means it is not approved for commercial use by the Food and Drug Administration. (FDA) Aficamten is designed to reduced excessive heart pumping function. This is a randomized study which means all subjects are assigned to receive either Aficamten or placebo. Subjects have a 50:50 chance of being assigned to either group, but will not know which group they are assigned. Placebo looks like the medication but does not have any active ingredients in it. Study procedures include exercise testing, echocardiograms (ultrasound test of the heart), blood work, questionnaires and genetic testing. Study risks include risks associated with the study medication including decreased heart pumping, nausea, headache and dizziness. There are also study procedure related risks, and the risk of loss of confidentiality. There may be no benefit but the information learned may benefit others in the future. Study participation will last between 10.5 and 19 months and include up to 13 visits to the study site. Visits will generally last 2-3 hours.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Ellie Cutright
843-876-5011
cutrighe@musc.edu

A Multi-center, Prospective, Blinded, Randomized study of Artelon FLEXBAND® for patients undergoing Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) to treat Lateral Ankle Instability

Date Added
March 26th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00130932
Researcher
Christopher Gross

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Keywords
Joint, Pain
Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to analyze return to pre-injury activity level on subjects with lateral ankle instability undergoing a modified Broström reconstruction procedure for repair of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). The subjects undergoing ATFL reconstructive procedure using the Artelon FLEXBAND® system as an augmentation device will be compared to subjects undergoing a standard modified Broström procedure alone. Artelon FLEXBAND is a commercially available, polycaprolactone (PCL) polyurethane urea (PUUR) multipolymer synthetic knitted mesh that is used for soft tissue reinforcement procedures. The device is biocompatible and degradable and has been used as an augmentation device in over 50,000 Orthopedic tendon and ligament reconstructive procedures. Artelon FLEXBAND has received its FDA 510(k) clearance. Enrollment is expected to take approximately 1 year. All subjects will be followed for 2 years post-operatively for a total study duration of approximately 3 years. Study follow-up visits will occur at 2-, 6-, 12-, 18- and 26-weeks, and 1- and 2-years after surgery. Possible, anticipated procedure-related risks associated with using the FLEXBAND device include, but are not limited to, infections, both deep and superficial, allergies or other reaction to device materials, dislocation, subluxation or inadequate scope of movement as a result of failure to achieve optimum positioning of the implant, bone fractures as a result of one-sided overload or weakened bone structure, temporary or permanent nerve damage as a result of pressure or hematoma, wound hematoma, and delayed wound healing. Benefits include improvement in function, including return to pre-injury activity levels.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Seth Tysor
3362122921
tysor@musc.edu



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