The goal of this study is to utilize prospectively collected information from a multisite single-arm trial of 300 HIV uninfected people assigned female gender at birth with lower genital tract neoplasia ("WLGTN") to conduct a unique multidisciplinary study that will clarify issues surrounding anal cancer screening tests in this population as well as help to comprehend the natural history of anal dysplasia among WLGTN. This single arm clinical trial will evaluate screening (diagnostic) tests for anal cancer screening in a population that is not currently routinely screened, determine the prevalence and incidence of aHSIL and
collect data regarding the acceptability of different anal cancer screening approaches. The initial screening interventions will include the collection of (1) anal cytology, obtained by clinician using a water moistened cytobrush; (2) self-collected HPV testing specimens (by subjects, using a Dacron swab); (3) a clinician collected HPV specimen. Anal specimens will be collected by insertion of the cytobrush or moistened Dacron swab into the anal canal until resistance is not met; approximately 5 cm. These tests are followed by a brief standardized exam to determine any external anogenital lesions or pathology, performed by the investigator conducting anoscopy. A digital rectal exam will also be done on all patients. Results of these tests will be confirmed in all patients using high resolution anoscopy (HRA) with biopsy of suspicious lesions. Following standard practices, subjects are treated with 3% acetic acid and Lugol's iodine.
This study is an 8-week cannabis reduction trial among adults (ages 18+; N=176) with CUD who are interested in reduction to assess effects of cannabis reduction on: 1) cannabis-related problems and consequences, 2) objective measures of sleep and cognitive performance, and 3) patient-reported improvements, including quality of life and CUD severity. All participants will receive CUD treatment and cannabis use will be comprehensively assessed via detailed self-report and urinary cannabinoids.All participants will receive cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT4CBT- a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy) enhanced with motivational interviewing, brief counseling, and financial incentives provided on a sliding scale for demonstrating reduction in urinary cannabinoids.
Cutaneous lupus is a common manifestation of childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (cSLE), affecting up to 85% of patients. Skin involvement can cause irritation, scarring, hair loss, changes in skin color and appearance, which may negatively impact quality of life and mental health. This study aims to assess the impact of cutaneous lupus on quality of life and mental health in diverse pediatric populations, with the goal of identifying disparities and improving individualized care. We will use validated surveys to assess disease burden on quality of life.
This study aims to evaluate the remote delivery of self-regulation assessments in young children with autism and their parents. Parents will complete online surveys. Parents and children will complete two virtual visits. At the second visit, participants will wear a heart rate monitor while completing study tasks. This study will inform research on behavioral therapies for children with autism.
This study is for patients who have completed curative-intent treatment for colorectal cancer. It is testing an educational website called Current Together After Cancer (CTAC) to see if it improves follow-up care, including knowledge about cancer recurrence, recommended tests, and self-management of health. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two versions of the website, with or without additional features for engaging a support person, and can use it on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. The study will last up to 16 months, including website use, surveys, and optional interviews, with participation completely voluntary. The goal is to determine whether CTAC helps patients better understand follow-up care and engage their supporters to improve adherence to recommended surveillance. There will be a total of 21 patients enrolled locally over the course of 36 months.
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.
This is an open-label pilot study firstly assessing safety and feasibility of a form of ear stimulation called transcutaneous auricular neuromodulation, or tAN, in women with postpartum depression (PPD). Secondly, we will be assessing the impact of at-home tAN on mood, empathy, and physiological markers of sympathetic activity in women with PPD. Participants will learn how to self-administer ear stimulation treatments in the lab before starting the at-home study. Over the course of one week, participants will self-administer ear stimulation treatments three times a day. Each treatment will last up to 60 minutes (1 hour) and there will be a break of at least 30 minutes in between treatments. The study team will ask participants to complete a group of questionnaires at the beginning and end of the study, as well as undergo heart rate variability (HRV) assessments and provide salivary samples. There will also be a smaller number of questionnaires completed electronically at the midpoint of the study. The questionnaires will ask questions about mental health symptoms that subjects may or may not be experiencing, including questions about mood, anxiety, and feelings towards their newborn.