A Pilot, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of ARINA-1 in Adult Participants with Chronic Bronchitis (CB)

Date Added
February 13th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00133594
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
COPD, Drug Studies, Lung, Pulmonary
Summary

The study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of ARINA-1, an investigational inhaled medication, in reducing cough and mucus production in patients who are diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. If enrolled in this study, there will be four clinic visits, one telehealth visit, and one phone call. As part of the study assessments, a cough monitor will be worn on the wrist, as well as repeat spirometry, questionnaires, and bloodwork will be completed. The ARINA-1 will administered with a nebulizer provided to participants and is taken twice daily for 28 days. The total duration of this study is up to 12 weeks for each enrolled participant.

Compensation will be provided for your time for each visit that is completed.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kristin Neff
843-792-1219
neffk@musc.edu

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of BMS-986278 in Participants with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

Date Added
January 21st, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00132309
Researcher
John Huggins

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Keywords
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Pulmonary
Summary

This is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study that will randomize participants with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis to study drug BMS-986278 60mg, 120mg, or Placebo, administered orally, twice a day. Participants are allowed to continue background therapy, such as antifibrotic and immunosuppressant therapies. This study will consist of two parts (Cohort 1 and 2). Cohort 1 will enroll approximately 60 participants with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis to evaluate the safety and tolerability of BMS-986278 in which participants will be randomized to receive 60 mg, 120mg, or placebo and this will last approximately 52 weeks. Cohort 2 is a registrational, double-blinded study which will investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986278 compared with placebo. Based on data from Cohort 1, the study will design 2 or 3 treatment arms for Cohort 2.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Robyn Empey
8437920965
recruitment@musc.edu

Content Validation of the SGRQ-C in Patients with AATD-LD: Qualitative Study

Date Added
December 15th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00133107
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Genetics, Lung, Pulmonary, Shortness of Breath
Summary

The purpose of this research study is to help us understand patients' experiences with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency – lung disease. 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 and other lung diseases.
During screening, participants will be asked questions to assess their eligibility to take part in this study. To be considered for enrollment into the study, participants must: be between 18 to 80 years old, have a diagnosis of severe AATD, meet the additional relevant inclusion criteria, understand the study instructions, and be willing and able to follow the study instructions. Participants will participate in a one-time, 120-minute, telephone or web-based interview. At the end of the interview, participants will complete a brief questionnaire. There is a risk of discomfort answering the questions during the interview and a risk of loss of confidentiality. There is no direct benefit from participation in the study.

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

Alpha-1 Foundation Therapeutic Development Network

Date Added
October 23rd, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00132722
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Liver, Lung, Non-interventional, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

The Alpha-1 Foundation Therapeutic Development Network (TDN) aims to make it easier to design and carry out clinical trials that enhance the treatment of patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). To achieve this, the TDN will establish a network of clinical trial centers that have enough patients to gather a comprehensive database of clinical and genetic information. This data will be crucial in determining the criteria for including or excluding participants in the trials and in recruiting suitable subjects.

Specifically, this study will enroll participants by in person or remote consent who will allow collection of medical records to be entered into an Alpha-1 TDN database. Participants will then be invited to future clinical trials.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kristin Neff
843-792-1219
neffk@musc.edu

TEMPUS GEMINI NSCLC SURVEILLANCE STUDY: A Longitudinal Multi-Omic Biomarker Profiling Study of Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Date Added
September 27th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00129366
Researcher
Christopher Gilbert

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Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Lung, Lung, Pulmonary
Summary

The purpose of this study is to identify whether investigational blood and tissue testing can detect cancer cells in the blood stream can tell if subjects are responding to their individual treatment plans.

Participation will last as long as the subject's individual treatment plan and will consist of collecting tissue biopsies (10 slides), which will be taken during the subject's standard of care procedure, as well as blood draws (between 1 and 2 tablespoons), which will be taken during each of the subject's standard of care clinic appointments throughout their care journey.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Michael Balassone
843-792-6696
balassom@musc.edu

A Phase 3, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Fazirsiran in Participants with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-Associated Liver Disease

Date Added
September 12th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00129829
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Genetics, Liver, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

Individuals with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Associated Liver Disease who were enrolled in and completed the AROAAT2001 or AROAAT2002 study will be invited to participate in this study. This is a 2 year open label extension study of the drug Fazirsiran. Participants will receive 200mg of Fazirsiran every 12 weeks at the study site. Study visits will include blood work, pulmonary function test, questionnaires and liver evaluation testing. A liver biopsy will be performed at end of study, week 102. Potential risk include but are not limited to, allergic reaction to study medication or risk of infection or bleeding from biopsy. Safety and side effects of all assessments and therapies will be monitored throughout the study.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Mary Hayden
843-792-8432
blantonm@musc.edu

PULMONARY EMBOLISM – THROMBUS REMOVAL WITH CATHETER-DIRECTED THERAPY: THE PE-TRACT TRIAL

Date Added
May 10th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00127854
Researcher
Kevin Dickey

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Keywords
Lung, Pulmonary
Summary

This is a study to determine effectiveness of using catheter directed therapy along with medical directed therapy when treating pulmonary embolism versus using medical directed therapy alone.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Samuel Bidwell
843-792-2305
bidwells@musc.edu

A Randomized Trial of Cryoprobe Versus Forceps for Transbronchial Biopsy (FROSTBITE-2)

Date Added
May 9th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00124571
Researcher
Christopher Gilbert

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Keywords
Cancer, Lung, Pulmonary
Summary

This study is for patients scheduled for a bronchoscopy procedure for evaluation of lung transplantation, lung disease, and lung nodules. Those who give consent to participate in this study will be randomized into one of two lung biopsy sampling method groups: Group 1) 1.1 mm single-use Cryoprobe or Group 2) conventional 2.0 mm forceps. These devices are used with a bronchoscope to obtain lung tissue biopsy samples and are being evaluated to determine which is better for confirming a diagnosis. All procedures will be done via standard of care and screening will be accomplished via medical chart review. Subjects will have two in-person appointments and one follow-up telephone call. The first of which is their standard of care office visit with the doctor to go over their plan of care. The second visit is for the standard of care bronchoscopy procedure to obtain biopsy samples. Thirty days following the procedure, a member of the study team will call the subject to assess whether any adverse events may have occurred since the procedure.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Michael Balassone
843-792-6696
balassom@musc.edu

A multicenter randomized controlled trial to establish the impact of MeMed BV® on management of patients with suspected Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTI) in the Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Care Center (UCC) ("BV: JUPITER" TRIAL)

Date Added
March 29th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00126966
Researcher
Gary Headden

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Keywords
Pulmonary
Summary

1) You will be asked to provide a blood sample; up to two tubes for a total of up to 10mL (less than 2 teaspoons).
2) Samples will be processed and tested on the MeMed BV device.
3) You will be asked about your medical history, medications, and current illness, as well as demographic information (i.e. date of birth) and a contact phone number.
4) If eligible, it will be decided by chance, using a computer, if you will be put into one of two arms: the MeMed BV arm or the control arm. You have an equal chance of being placed in each group. You cannot choose your study group.
a. The MeMed BV arm: your clinician will receive the BV result, this will include a recommendation regarding antibiotic treatment
b. The control arm: your clinician will not receive the MeMed BV results and will treat you according to standard of care.
5) You will be contacted by a member of the study team at 28 (+/- 3) days after the day of consent to complete a short questionnaire regarding your current illness

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Robert Houck
18436931860
houckr@musc.edu



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