Accelerating Translation to Practice: Multi-Level Interventions for Efficient Care Coordination Across Medical Specialties

Date Added
April 4th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00150455
Researcher
Michelle Mollica

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer/Breast, Cancer/Gastrointestinal, Cancer/Lung, Cancer/Other, Non-interventional
Summary

This research study aims to improve care coordination in the context of cancer survivorship care by understanding how primary care providers and cancer specialists share responsibilities. Researchers want to understand how technology can help these teams communicate more clearly and effectively to coordinate care for survivors. The study team will use surveys and conduct interviews and focus groups for interested and eligible participants as methods of data collection to inform the research. Oncologists, primary care physicians, and survivors of breast, prostate, lung, colon and rectal cancer that meet the eligibility criteria will complete surveys and engage in interviews to understand barriers and identify strategies to improve care. Using this information, the team will create an intervention plan called ACT that addresses common barriers, using focus group discussions to refine the intervention. The ultimate goal is to help patients receive better and more coordinated follow‑up care.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Mary Chris Pittman
843-792-3512
pittmama@musc.edu

A Phase 1a/1b Study of NRM-823 as Monotherapy and in Combination with Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Participants with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Refractory Solid Tumors

Date Added
March 12th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00149087
Researcher
Christopher Rangel

List of Studies

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

This study is for patients that have been diagnosed with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumor, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), triple-negative breast cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer (or gastroesophageal cancer), head and neck squamous cell cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, or cervical cancer. The study is testing and investigational drug called NRM-823. "Investigational" means it has not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of NRM-823 as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The study drug is given as an injection into the stomach (or another place, like the thigh). An injection is like a shot between the skin and muscle so that the drug can enter your body. Participants can expect to be on this study until the first radiographic disease progression.

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

A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of sac-TMT (Sacituzumab Tirumotecan, MK-2870) Followed by Carboplatin/Paclitaxel vs Chemotherapy, Both in Combination With Pembrolizumab as Neoadjuvant Therapy for High-Risk, Early-Stage, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer or Hormone Receptor-low Positive/Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2 Negative Breast Cancer

Date Added
January 27th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00146193
Researcher
Abirami Sivapiragasam

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer/Breast, Drug Studies, Women's Health
Summary

This study is for patients that have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The purpose of this research is to assess the safety and efficacy of sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) in people with certain types of breast cancer who will have surgery to remove their breast cancer. This trial will compare two treatment plans that patients will receive before their surgery. One of these treatment plans will involve patients receiving Sac-TMT and pembrolizumab (pembro), followed by chemotherapy and pembro. Patients enrolled in the other treatment plan will receive chemotherapy and pembro. Patients will be given the drug intravenously (a needle in a vein). Patients may experience a decrease in white blood cells, platelets, and red blood cells (anemia). Patients are expected to remain in the study for a minimum of 30 months or longer. There will be a total of 12 patients locally enrolled.

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

A Phase 1a "Window Trial" on Cannabidiol (CBD) for Breast Cancer Primary Tumors

Date Added
January 20th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148581
Researcher
Nancy DeMore

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer/Breast
Summary

This study is for adults with invasive breast cancer who are scheduled to have surgery of the breast. The purpose of the study is to determine whether cannabidiol (CBD) helps to slow the growth or cancer cells and whether or not taking CBD during the waiting period before surgery reduces anxiety. Participation in this study will last approximately 56 days.

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

Characterizing dyadic communication challenges and support needs in young adults caring for a parent with metastatic cancer

Date Added
December 16th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00147871
Researcher
Kelly Hyland

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Breast, Cancer/Lung
Summary

Half of caregivers in the US are adults caring for a parent, and many of these are young adults, between the ages of 18-35. This presents communication and quality of life challenges for both the young adult child caregiver and parent with cancer; however, this dyad (e.g., two people together) has not been well studied. We will conduct interviews with young adult child caregivers and parents with cancer to learn more about communication challenges and support needs in this dyad. Dyad members will also complete self-report measures asking about mood, coping, communication and quality of life. Findings will inform the development of an intervention to improve dyadic communication and quality of life.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kathryn Moody
843-792-9698
moodykat@musc.edu

NRG-CC015: Harnessing E-mindfulness Approaches for Ling After Breast Cancer - HEAL ABC

Date Added
November 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00147298
Researcher
Dali Edwards

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Breast, Depression
Summary

This study is recruiting non-metastatic breast cancer survivors who were diagnosed between ages 18 and 51 and are currently 6 months to 5 years post-treatment. Eligible participants must have a score of 5–14 on the PHQ-8 depression screening tool. This study is testing a digital mindfulness meditation-based program. "Investigational" means it has not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Participants will be randomly assigned (like drawing one number out of three at random) to one of three groups: (1) live online mindfulness classes over Zoom, (2) a specially designed mindfulness app, or (3) guided audio meditations. The primary purpose of this study is to determine if different ways of delivering digital mindfulness training can improve mental health and well-being in younger breast cancer survivors. The program is delivered either by live online sessions, through a mobile app, or by listening to guided meditation recordings. Participants can expect to be in this study for about 9 months, including a 6-week training program and questionnaires before, during, and after training. Participants will be enrolled for a duration of 9 months, and a total of 15 patients will be recruited locally over the course of 36 months.

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

NRG-CC015: Harnessing E-mindfulness Approaches for Ling After Breast Cancer - HEAL ABC

Date Added
November 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00147298
Researcher
Dali Edwards

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Breast, Depression
Summary

This study is recruiting non-metastatic breast cancer survivors who were diagnosed between ages 18 and 51 and are currently 6 months to 5 years post-treatment. Eligible participants must have a score of 5–14 on the PHQ-8 depression screening tool. This study is testing a digital mindfulness meditation-based program. "Investigational" means it has not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Participants will be randomly assigned (like drawing one number out of three at random) to one of three groups: (1) live online mindfulness classes over Zoom, (2) a specially designed mindfulness app, or (3) guided audio meditations. The primary purpose of this study is to determine if different ways of delivering digital mindfulness training can improve mental health and well-being in younger breast cancer survivors. The program is delivered either by live online sessions, through a mobile app, or by listening to guided meditation recordings. Participants can expect to be in this study for about 9 months, including a 6-week training program and questionnaires before, during, and after training. Participants will be enrolled for a duration of 9 months, and a total of 15 patients will be recruited locally over the course of 36 months.

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

Developing a communication support intervention for cancer caregivers in emerging and young adulthood

Date Added
October 29th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00146111
Researcher
Amanda Kastrinos

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Brain, Cancer/Breast, Cancer/Gastrointestinal, Cancer/Genitourinary, Cancer/Leukemia, Cancer/Lung, Cancer/Lymphoma, Cancer/Myeloma, Cancer/Other, Cancer/Sarcoma, Cancer/Skin, Healthy Volunteer Studies
Summary

Cancer caregivers in emerging and young adulthood (ages 18-35) are an underresearched and unsupported group of caregivers, and yet they are not uncommon. To address this critical support gap, the goal of this study is to develop and pilot test a caregiving support intervention specifically tailored for emerging and young adults caring for a parent with cancer. This phase of the study is intended to capture feedback on the intervention via focus groups with emerging and young adult caregivers of a parent with cancer.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Amanda Kastrinos
843-876-9076
kastrinos@musc.edu

E-Care Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Study

Date Added
August 27th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00145415
Researcher
Sarah Marrison

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer/Breast, Women's Health
Summary

We will evaluate the ability of a technology-based intervention E-Care to improve communication of information about breast cancer risk and improve discussion about breast cancer screening in the primary care setting. Women ages 25-75 seen by their primary care clinician are potentially eligible to participate. Study activities include completion of a health questionnaire, reviewing a video on breast cancer screening, completion of a post-visit survey, and potential opportunity for a brief interview.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Mattie Banks
843-876-2926
banksmat@musc.edu

NeoCARD: A Response-Adapted Phase II Study of Anthracycline-Free Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients with Cardiomyopathy or Elevated Risk of Cardiotoxicity

Date Added
June 17th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00144305
Researcher
Abirami Sivapiragasam

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer/Breast
Summary

This study is for adult patients with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) who are at high risk for cardiotoxicity. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a non-anthracycline-based chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimen to determine if this approach reduces heart-related side effects. 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 2 years.

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



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