AYA Access: An Enhanced eHealth and Chat-Bot Enabled Delivery Model for Clinical Genetic Services in Community AYA Cancer Patients

Date Added
December 2nd, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00147923
Researcher
Kevin Hughes

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Keywords
Cancer, Genetics
Summary

This study is for adults aged 18 to 39 who have a history of cancer and have not had inherited cancer genetic testing. The purpose of this study is to find out if a digital tool can be used as an alternative to meeting with a genetic counselor before inherited cancer genetic testing, and whether this approach can help support patients through the testing process. The study will compare the digital tool to the usual approach for genetic testing, which involves meeting with a genetic counselor before and after testing.

Participants will be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to one of two groups. One group will receive pre-test education through a digital tool, and the other group will meet with a genetic counselor through a telehealth visit. All participants will receive their genetic test results through a telehealth visit with a genetic counselor. Participants in the digital tool group will also have access to a chatbot called the Genetics Journey Chatbot that provides educational support, reminders, and answers to questions during the study.

The study involves completing surveys at several time points: before genetic testing, after the testing decision, after receiving results, and again about 6 and 12 months later. The total duration of participation is about 18 months.

This study does not involve an investigational drug. Participants may benefit from learning whether they have a genetic change that could increase their risk of cancer, which could inform their future screening or prevention options. The information learned from this study may also help improve genetic testing delivery for future patients.

There will be a total of 10 patients enrolled locally over the course of 24 months.

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

An Interventional Study to Evaluate Treating to a Target of Transmural Healing in Patients with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease (VECTORS)

Date Added
December 11th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00147428
Researcher
Erin Forster

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Keywords
Crohn's Disease
Summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine the best treatment goals for patients with active CD. Researchers are investigating how treating and monitoring CD to meet specific treatment goals will keep your disease under control (remission) and decrease complications such as hospitalizations and surgeries. Group 1 treatment goals include IUS response (if the drug is improving your CD) and IUS assessed transmural healing (healing of all bowel layers), clinical remission (normalization of CD symptoms), and biomarker remission (improvement in stool and blood tests that show inflammation). Group 2 treatment goals include clinical remission and biomarker remission. Comparing the treatment goals in these groups may inform doctors how best to manage CD in the future. Approximately 304 people will be enrolled in this study. This research study will involve receiving 300 mg of vedolizumab as an intravenous (IV) infusion into your arm at Weeks 0, 2, 6, 10, and 14, then every 4 or 8 weeks thereafter.

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

Transdisciplinary Oral/Oropharyngeal lesions Research & Care in Head and Neck Cancer (TORCH 2.0): A Prospective Non-Randomized Cohort Study by the Head and Neck Oncology Group (HNOG) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Date Added
January 6th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147748
Researcher
Dauren Adilbay

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Keywords
Cancer/Head & Neck
Summary

This study will recruit adults diagnosed with an oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD). The purpose of this research study is to collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples to determine whether certain measurable characteristics (biomarkers) can be identified which may provide insight into the risk of developing cancer. Participation in this study is expected to last approximately 3 years.

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

Perinatal Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care: Assessing mental health symptoms, treatment seeking, and intervention needs

Date Added
January 7th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147901
Researcher
Cristina Lopez

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Keywords
Mental Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pregnancy, Women's Health
Summary

This study aims to explore the prevalence of mental health symptoms, including trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress symptoms in a postpartum population. The study also aims to collect information related to medical and mental health treatment seeking before, during, and after pregnancy as well as feedback on adaptations of future mental health interventions delivered during the postpartum period. Participation in this study includes a 35 minute online survey with questionnaires related to the study aims. Depending on survey responses, participants may be invited to complete an interview with study personnel to provide more specific insight on mental health treatments for perinatal individuals.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Cassidy Chesnutt
843-879-8749
brydonch@musc.edu

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Research Biorepository and Database

Date Added
January 9th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147160
Researcher
Russell Norris

List of Studies


Keywords
Allergy, Chronic Fatigue, Genetics, Nervous System, Pain, Rare Diseases, Sleep Disorders, Surgery
Summary

This study aims to create a long-term Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) biorepository and clinical research database to support gene and biomolecular discovery. The repository will serve as a sustainable resource for advancing EDS-related research by collecting both clinical data and biological samples. Participants who consent will be included in the EDS registry, which stores demographic and operative information, contact details, and biological specimens for current and future studies. Enrolled patients may also choose to be recontacted for future research opportunities. The database will link participants across specialties using identifiers such as name, date of birth, and medical record number. Data collected will include information from electronic health records, such as clinical notes, diagnoses, medications, labs, imaging, anthropometric measures, and procedure reports.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Tayler Goectau
8437921544
goectau@musc.edu



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