A Micro-Randomized Trial to Optimize a Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Alcohol Craving and Suicide Ideation

Date Added
July 7th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00151349
Researcher
Margaret Baer

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Keywords
Alcohol, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Stage I, Substance Use, Suicide
Summary

Up to 40% of people who want to reduce their drinking have thought about suicide. However, currently there are no treatments that create a plan to manage cravings for alcohol and to manage suicide ideation. This study consists of three studies: Study 1 aims to conduct interviews with adults with lifetime alcohol misuse and thoughts of suicide and with providers who have worked with patients with alcohol misuse. The interviews obtain feedback on a newly developed brief (single appointment) treatment for alcohol craving and thoughts of suicide. Study 2 aims to pilot test the single-appointment treatment and 1 week of text messages with adults with recent alcohol misuse and recent thoughts of suicide. Adults will provide feedback in a brief interview. Study 3 aims to test the single-appointment treatment and 4 weeks of text messages with adults with recent alcohol misuse and recent thoughts of suicide. Specifically, different types of text messages will be tested.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Margaret Baer
567-218-3067
baerm@musc.edu

PHASE III TRIAL OF RADIOTHERAPY FOLLOWED BY ADJUVANT TEMOZOLOMIDE IN COMBINATION WITH THE IDH INHIBITOR VORASIDENIB VS. PLACEBO IN IDH-MUTATED NEWLY-DIAGNOSED GRADE 3 ASTROCYTOMAS

Date Added
July 7th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00151019
Researcher
Sean Pennetti

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

This study is to compare the usual treatment (radiation plus temozolomide alone) to using the study treatment (usual treatment plus the study drug, vorasidenib). The addition of the study drug, vorasidenib, to the usual treatment could shrink or stabilize your cancer. The study drug is FDA (Food and Drug Administration approved. The study drug will be given orally. The study will randomize (the computer will pick the group that the participant will be enrolled in) participant to Group 1 or Group 2. Participants can expect to be on the trial for 10 years or more. There will 4 participants enrolled locally.

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

Acute characterization of neurophysiological, functional, and quality of life measurements in people with and without neurological injury

Date Added
July 7th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148164
Researcher
Aiko Thompson

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Keywords
Nerve, Non-interventional, Spinal Cord
Summary

The purpose of this research study is to learn how the nervous system functions in individuals with and without spinal cord injury, and examine how this relates to function. As part of this study, procedures may include nerve stimulation, brain stimulation, imaging (MRI), walking assessments, measures of brain activity, sensation testing, measures of arm or leg function, and self-report measures regarding daily activities and quality of life. The duration of participation depends on the number of procedures to which an individual is consented.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Blair Dellenbach
843-792-6313
stecb@musc.edu

Pilot Randomized Trial Evaluating Resistance Exercise Training and Creatine Supplementation in Individuals Treated for Head and Neck Cancer

Date Added
July 7th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148118
Researcher
Chris Gregory

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Keywords
Cancer, Exercise, Rehabilitation Studies
Summary

The study will examine the effects of a 10-week resistance training program, with or without creatine monohydrate supplementation, on changes in body composition, physical function, cancer-related fatigue, quality of life, and symptom burden in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors. All participants will undergo screening that includes completion of questionnaires, exercise testing and physical function assessments before and after the treatment period as well as at a 10-week follow up evaluation. We hypothesize that group that completes resistance training with creatine monohydrate supplementation will achieve greater improvements in body composition, physical function, cancer-related fatigue, quality of life, and symptom burden when compared to the group that completes resistance training alone.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Brian Cence
(843)792-2668
cence@musc.edu

Automated Speech and Language Assessment to Improve Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Disorders (SLANG)

Date Added
July 2nd, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00150880
Researcher
Federico Rodriguez-Porcel

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Keywords
Brain, Healthy Volunteer Studies, Nervous System, Speech Disorders
Summary

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina are studying speech and language in people with Parkinson's disease (PD), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and multiple system atrophy (MSA), and in healthy adult volunteers. These conditions can change how a person speaks and uses language, and the changes may differ from one condition to another. The study uses a tablet-based set of short speech and language tasks, called SLANG, together with computer software that measures features of the recorded speech, such as pitch, timing, and word choice. Participants also complete standard speech, language, and thinking tests and a brief exam by a neurologist, which researchers compare against the tablet measurements. The purpose of this study is to gather early research data: to build a database of these measurements across the groups, to check whether the tablet captures them reliably, and to explore whether they differ between conditions. SLANG is not used to diagnose participants or to guide their medical care in this study. The long-term goal of this research is to develop a tool that could someday help clinicians recognize and tell these conditions apart earlier, but testing such a tool for diagnosis is beyond the scope of the current study.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Department of Neurology
843-792-0000
waltonc@musc.edu

A comprehensive cognitive assessment protocol and innovative neurocognitive telerehabilitation pilot program for adults with subjective cognitive complaints

Date Added
July 1st, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00151173
Researcher
Michelle Woodbury

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Keywords
Aging, Memory Loss, Rehabilitation Studies
Summary

This study will include 2 groups of participants with subjective cognitive complaints (1) individuals diagnosed with Ehlos Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and older adults without EDS. Participants will complete a 6-week cognitive + occupational therapy tele-rehabilitation program (first 4 weeks: 2 sessions per week, last 2 weeks: 1 session per week), for a total of 10 treatment visits. This study integrates cognitive training with an evidence based OT-led tele-rehabilitation program. We will complete a comprehensive battery of cognitive assessments as well as participant reported outcome measures at the pre and post visits to characterize subjective cognitive difficulties and test the feasibility and initial effect of this personalized intervention.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Patricia Finetto
843-792-8533
Piersonp@musc.edu

Stepped-Care PCIT Model Leveraging Group and Individual Services

Date Added
June 25th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00151557
Researcher
Rosmary Ros-Demarize

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Keywords
ADD/ADHD, Autism, Children's Health, Pediatrics
Summary

The purpose of this research is to assess a stepped care model of a telehealth parenting program for children ages 2-6 years old with a neurodevelopmental diagnosis and behavior problems. Families will complete an online intake assessment, 6 group-based tele-health Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) sessions, and an online post intervention assessment. Some families may receive additional individual virtual booster sessions and will complete a second online post assessment.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Alexandra Marsden
843-714-1352
autismresearch@musc.edu

Finding Their Voice: Youth Perspectives on Optional Vaccination Decisions

Date Added
June 23rd, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00151683
Researcher
Sharon Smith

List of Studies

Keywords
Vaccine
Summary

Youth participation in healthcare is becoming more prevalent, and outcomes are improved when youth have a voice in decisions. Little is known about how much adolescents participate in decision-making about vaccinations including "optional" vaccines or those not required for school attendance. This is a survey to evaluate the extent to which adolescents were involved in the decision to be vaccinated for 4 common vaccines: FLU (influenza), COVID (SARS-CoV-2 virus), MEN (meningococcemia), and HPV (Human Papilloma Virus).

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sharon Smith
843-792-2300
smsharon@musc.edu

A PHASE 2, OPEN-LABEL EXTENSION STUDY TO INVESTIGATE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF PF-07868489 ADMINISTERED TO ADULT PARTICIPANTS WITH PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION

Date Added
June 18th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148603
Researcher
Rahul Argula

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Keywords
Pulmonary Hypertension
Summary

The study is designed to give continued access to people with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) who were part of an earlier trial (Pfizer Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension [PAH] C5001001) of the medication PF-07868489. It also aims to see how safe the medication is over a longer period, how well people tolerate it, and whether it continues to work effectively for adults with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).

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

Neo-TILs: A Phase II Study of Biomarker-Guided De-escalation Using Anthracycline-Free Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy in Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Patients with Elevated Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs)

Date Added
June 16th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00150734
Researcher
Abirami Sivapiragasam

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer/Breast
Summary

This study is for adult patients with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) who have high levels of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), a specific type of white blood cell. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a non-anthracycline-based treatment regimen to determine if this approach is effective in patients with high TIL levels. Participation will include standard of care visits along with questionnaires and blood draws completed for research purposes. Participation in this study is anticipated to last approximately 6 months with follow up over 5 years.

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



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