Advanced Wireless Augmented Reality-Enhanced Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Date Added
June 4th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00135785
Researcher
Ronald Acierno

List of Studies

Keywords
Anxiety, Mental Health, Military, Stress Disorders
Summary

The purpose of this study is to get feedback on an existing augmented reality (AR) software developed by researchers at Wayne State University (phase I) and then use the refined software, along with Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy to treat Veterans and military personnel with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

AR involves wearing goggles through which you can see the real world, however virtual objects can be added to the environment (for example, like in the popular phone game Pokemon Go).

The technology was originally designed to help first responders, specifically police and firefighters, to overcome their avoidance of normal life situations caused by their trauma experience and PTSD. This includes a crowded party, a grocery store, a police roll call room and a fire station. This technology is now being expanded to include other common scenarios that military personnel and Veterans with PTSD may avoid.

This study will occur in 2 phases. Phase 1 will focus on getting feedback on the AR program from people who have completed PE therapy before to refine the technology. In phase 2, 40 Veterans and military personnel will be randomly selected to receive PTSD therapy + the refined AR technology or PE therapy alone.

This study is open to Veterans and active duty military personnel. All study activities will take place at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System and surrounding community-based outpatient clinics. This study is not open to civilians/non military personnel at this time.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Stephanie Hart
843-789-6519
zeigls@musc.edu

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2b Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Pirfenidone Solution for Inhalation (AP01) in Subjects with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF)

Date Added
September 17th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00136737
Researcher
Timothy Whelan

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Keywords
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Summary

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 2 doses of AP01 versus placebo on top of standard of care in subjects with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) over 52 weeks. Subjects will participate in the study for up to 58 weeks, inclusive of a Screening Period of up to 4 weeks, a 52-week Treatment Period, and a 2-week Follow-up Period that includes a Follow-up telephone call (TC) 2 weeks post final dose. Up to 300 eligible subjects will be randomized in a 2:1:2 ratio to 1 of 3 treatment arms: AP01 100 mg twice daily (BID), AP01 50 mg BID, or placebo BID (8 mL; two 4 mL blow-fill-seal [BFS] ampoules BID).

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

NRG-CC012CD: MANAGING SYMPTOMS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS DURING ORAL ANTI-CANCER TREATMENT (SYMON)

Date Added
October 8th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00139474
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Drug Studies
Summary

This study will determine if people on oral anti-cancer treatment who have these symptoms monitoring calls plus other support will have less severe symptoms and less visits to the hospital, emergency room or urgent care compared to only symptom monitoring calls. The patients are expected to participate in this study for a minimum of 12 weeks. During the trial patients will receive a telephone call to monitor symptoms.

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

A Phase 3, Open-label, Efficacy-Assessor-Blinded Study, Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Upadacitinib to Dupilumab in Children from 2 to Less than 12 Years of Age with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis (START UP)

Date Added
October 9th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00138750
Researcher
Lara Wine Lee

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Keywords
Skin
Summary

This study is being conducted at approximately 150 research centers worldwide and is expected to enroll approximately 675 pediatric subjects in total with moderately to severely AD. This study will have 2 cohorts, a Randomized Cohort, and a Dupilumab-Inadequate Responder / Dupilumab Medically Inadvisable Cohort. The study comprises a 35-day Screening Period; a 16-week, open-label, efficacy assessor blinded study treatment period for the subjects in the randomized cohort; an open-label period up to Week 160 for subjects in the upadacitinib study treatment arms across both cohorts (Randomized Cohort and Dupi-IR/Dupilumab Medically Inadvisable Cohort); an open label period up to Week 52 for subjects in the dupilumab arm; and a 30-day Follow up Visit/call after the last dose is administered for upadacitinib or dupilumab.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Courtney Rowley
843-792-9784
rowle@musc.edu

A Phase 3 Open-Label, Randomized, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Petosemtamab Compared with Investigators Choice Monotherapy Treatment in Previously Treated Patients with Incurable, Metastatic/Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Date Added
December 10th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00138267
Researcher
John Kaczmar

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Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Head & Neck, Drug Studies, Men's Health, Women's Health
Summary

This study is designed to learn more about the effects of Petosemtamab, an investigational drug not FDA approved, compared to standard of care treatment for people with head and neck cancer that has been previously treated with immunotherapy and chemotherapy. If decided to take part in this study, participants will go through a screening period, treatment period, and follow-up period. During the screening period following signing of consent form participants will be evaluated for screening criteria and determined if they qualify for the study. During treatment period participants will be randomly assigned to either receiving petosemtamab or one of the three standard of care choices. In the follow up period the side effects after completion of petosemtamab administration or assigned standard of care treatment will be evaluated. Also, approximately every 12 weeks after study treatment stopped, either petosemtamab or assigned standard of care, participants will receive a phone call for long term follow-up for up to 1.5 years. Participation in this study may last up to two years. The participants will complete questionnaires to evaluate the differences in the quality of life for participants that received petosemtamab versus standard of care treatment. Some serious risk related to this study are infusion related reactions, rash and diarrhea. There may not a benefit from joining the study. The head and neck cancer may improve while on this study but it may not, and it may even get worse. It will also help inform how well Petosemtamab works at curing this type of cancer. The study results may be used to help others in the future.

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

A Randomized, Controlled, Multiregional Phase 3 Study of Ivonescimab Combined with Chemotherapy Versus Pembrolizumab Combined with Chemotherapy for the First-line Treatment of Metastatic Squamous Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer

Date Added
March 21st, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00138993
Researcher
Mariam Alexander

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Lung, Drug Studies
Summary

The main purpose of this study is to measure overall survival (OS) and safety of ivonescimab (study drug) when combined with chemotherapy drugs carboplatin, paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy drugs carboplatin, paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel. Participants will undergo screening procedures done to determine if they meet the requirements to be in this study. Screening will be completed within 28 days before receiving the study drug. Many of these screening measures are likely part of regular cancer care and may be done even if it turns out that you do not participate in the research study.

Once enrolled in the study, participants will visit the clinic every three weeks for 4 cycles of ivonescimab plus chemotherapy or pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for up to four infusions, followed by ivonescimab or pembrolizumab every three weeks for up to 24 months. If a participant's physician decides to use nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy for the first 4 cycles of treatment, the schedule of treatment is different and will require that the participant comes to the clinic for this infusion on days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. There will be follow-up check-up visits with the study team approximately 7 days, 30 days and 90 days after the last treatment or before the participant starts a new treatment for the cancer. Ninety (90) days after the participant stops taking the study drug, there will be a call or a visit scheduled to review how the they are feeling. This is a survival call/visit and will happen every 90 days until the end of the study. Participation in this study will last about 4 years, 2 years in active treatment and 2 years in follow up.

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



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