Seroprevalence Study of Pre-existing Antibodies Against Adenovirus-associated Virus Vector (AAV) in Patients with Plakophilin 2 (PKP2)-associated Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy(ARVC)

Date Added
January 5th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00132416
Researcher
Daniel Judge

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Keywords
Cardiovascular, Heart
Summary

The purpose of this study is to collect information about patients with Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy(ARVC) and about the disease. ARVC is a rare condition that affects heart muscle and causes abnormal heart rhythms (this is called "arrhythmia"). Participation in this study will take about 5 years. If your study doctor determines you are eligible and you agree to participate, you will be asked to visit the study doctor's office as part of your regular care for a screening visit and about 1 time each year for the length of the study. The majority of the data collected for this study will be part of your regular care, however study related procedures include arrhythmia monitoring, using wearable devices to measure tracing of the electrical activity of your heart, blood work, including genetic testing, and patient questionnaires

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sam Moody
843-876-9558
moodysa@musc.edu

Evaluation of Low- and High-Nicotine Tobacco-Free Nicotine Pouches as a Harm Reducing Substitute for Combustible Cigarettes

Date Added
October 15th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00139710
Researcher
Amanda Palmer

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Keywords
Smoking
Summary

Tobacco-free oral nicotine pouches (such as Zyn brand) are a less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking. Pouches, however, contain nicotine, and addictive substance that is not risk-free. The present study is evaluating how well nicotine pouches, at different nicotine levels, help people switch away from smoking cigarettes. People who smoke cigarettes will be asked to answer questions about their tobacco product use and provide breath samples and cheek swab samples at an in-person visit to MUSC Charleston. Participants will then be provided with a 28-day supply of nicotine pouches, and will be asked to switch from smoking to pouches over the course of 4 weeks. Finally, participants will complete a final visit at MUSC, and will answer more questions about their tobacco use 1-month later.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kathryn Moody
843-518-1504
moodykat@musc.edu



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