This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK),
pharmacodynamics (PD) and preliminary efficacy of SAIL66 in patients with Claudin 6 (CLDN6)-positive locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The primary objectives for this study in part 1 is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of SAIL66 and to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or maximum administered dos(MAD) and the recommended dose (RD) of SAIL66. In part 2 it is to evaluate the preliminary anti-tumor activity of SAIL66 when administered at
selected dose(s) in each cohort and o evaluate the safety of SAIL66 when administered at selected dose(s).
In this study, all eligible study participants will have a clinically indicated reason to undergo a bronchoscopy procedure, using a EBUS-TBNA scope, before enrolling in the study. EBUS-TBNA stands for "endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration" which is a procedure to collect lymph node tissue from within the lungs by inserting a flexible tube-like camera through the mouth, then down into the lungs.
After providing consent to participate in this study, each subject will be randomly assigned (by chance, like the flip of a coin) to either have or not have a cytopathology technologist (person who looks at samples under a microscope) in the room during your bronchoscopy, and then randomly assigned again (by chance, like the flip of a coin) to either have your tissue specimen prepared with clot or liquid preparation. Clot preparation is placing the tissue biopsy in a gel prior to being viewed under a microscope, whereas liquid preparation is placing the tissue biopsy in a liquid prior to being viewed under a microscope.
It is important to note that, by participating in this study, subjects will still receive the standard of care with a proven track record for obtaining lymph node tissue.
The reason for this research study is to determine whether rapid on-site cytopathologic evaluation, or the clot based method, can increase the chances of gathering adequate tissue for Next Generation Sequencing. Next generation sequencing is a test which detects molecular markers from tissue, or blood, samples and can provide possible treatment options for specific forms of lung cancer.
The purpose of this study is determine the optimal dose, efficacy and safety of an investigational drug (a new drug not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) in adults with Nonadvanced Systemic Mastocytosis. The investigational drug is known as bezuclastinib and will be taken daily orally. Participation in the study is expected to be approximately 3 years.
This study is for subjects that have been diagnosed with lung cancer and the disease has progressed on prior therapy. The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and efficacy of Fingolimod and whether it can aid in treatment against lung cancer tumors. Fingolimod is not FDA approved and is considered an investigational drug. Subjects can expect to be in this study for about 8 months, with routine visits occurring at MUSC.
This phase III study is for participants with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) that is negative for a type of virus called human papilloma virus (HPV). If decided to participate in this study, participants will be receive either ficlatuzumab in combination with cetuximab, or placebo in combination with cetuximab. There are 3 Arms participants will be randomly assigned to: Arm 1 will receive ficlatuzumab (10mg/kg by intravenous (IV) infusion) and cetuximab (by IV infusion), Arm 2 will be given ficlatuzumab (20mg/kg by IV infusion) and cetuximab, and Arm 3 will receive placebo and cetuximab. The effectiveness of the 2 different ficlatuzumab groups (Arm 1 and Arm 2) will be compared at the first on-study scan, and the more successful Arm will began enroll more participants. This study is estimated to last approximately 5 years. Study drugs will be administered until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal of consent, death, or until the Sponsor terminates the study (whichever comes first). The main risk associate with the trial are swelling of your lower legs or arms, fatigue, shortness of breath, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, bone pain, decreased appetite, anemia, high level of liver enzymes in your blood, dizziness, infusion reactions, cardiopulmonary arrest, pulmonary (lung) toxicity, skin reactions, inflammation of the mouth, low blood counts, liver problems, infection, headache, allergic reactions, and there may be unknown risks. This treatment can not guarantee the cancer will get better, since it may stay the same or get worse. What is discovered from this study may help other people in the future. The alternative to this study is not participating in this study and receiving HNSCC in patients who have previously received immunotherapy including chemotherapy with other treatment drugs or another clinical trial.
This study is for patients that are breast cancer survivors suffering from cancer-related cognitive impairment. This study is being done to determine if breast cancer survivors suffering from cancer-related cognitive impairment have improvement in concentrating, learning new things, remembering, and making decisions by receiving computerized cognitive training. Patients can expect to be in the study 6 months.
Imagine you're flipping through a medical journal and stumble upon a study about lung cancer treatment. This study is not just any ordinary research; it's focused on a group often overlooked in clinical trials: older adults. The researchers are curious about how well a new treatment, called immunotherapy, works for these older folks who might have other health issues besides cancer. They've noticed that most studies tend to include younger, healthier people, so they want to see if the same treatments work as well for Grandma and Grandpa. They found that immunotherapy, which boosts the body's immune system to fight cancer, can be a game-changer for older adults with lung cancer. But here's the twist: they're not sure if it's always the best option, especially for those with a certain type of lung cancer marker. So, they're calling for more studies to figure out the best treatment plan for older adults with different levels of this marker. It's like a puzzle they're trying to solve to make sure Grandma and Grandpa get the best care possible.
This study is for patient that have been diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). The investigational drug in this study is vinorelbine, vincristine, dactinomycin, and cyclophosphamide (together called VINO-AC with vincristine). The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good and/or bad, vinorelbine has on people with high risk RMS. Also, to find out if adding maintenance therapy will help get rid of the cancer and/or lower the chance that the cancer comes back. Participants can expect to be in this study for 12 months and will include chemotherapy, radiation and possibly surgery.
This is a Phase 2 study measuring the effectiveness and safety of an antibody treatment called AK117 combined with a drug called azacitidine in patients with newly diagnosed higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (HR-MDS). AK117 is an "investigational" (not yet FDA approved) treatment, azacitidine is FDA approved. The primary purpose of the study is to find the best dose of AK117 for future trials. The study will enroll approximately 90 patients randomized in 3 groups (like flipping a coin), with each group receiving either AK117 in doses of 30mg/kg, 20mg/kg, or a placebo, in combination with azacitidine. The study includes a screening period, treatment period, and follow-up period over the course of 3 years. Patients will receive AK117 or a placebo every 2 weeks in combination with azacitidine every 4 weeks. The main risk is that medical treatments often cause side effects. Patients may have none, some, or all of the effects listed or not listed in the protocol, and they may be mild, moderate, or severe. There is no direct benefit in participating in this study.
This study is to treat cutaneous squamous cell cancer that cannot be removed with surgery and is relatively large or has spread beyond its original location with the combination of radiation therapy and cemiplimab. Cemiplimab is FDA approved for this head and neck cancer, but the combination of cemiplimab and radiation is investigational. This treatment consist of 17 weeks of cemiplimab followed by 7 weeks of cemiplimab + radiation followed by 28 weeks of cemiplimab alone. There will be 3 clinic visits during treatment so the study doctor can check on the participant's health and see if they are having any side effects. Some of the most common risk and side effects that the study doctors know about are lack of energy or feeling tired (fatigue), loose or watery stools (diarrhea), rash, allergic reaction to study drug, and possible effects on liver, kidney, heart, and blood. Treatment will last a year with a follow-up call at the end of year 2.