A Phase 1 Dose Escalation Study of AV-380 in Combination with Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Metastatic Cancer Patients with Cachexia and Elevated GDF-15 Levels

Date Added
January 23rd, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00131570
Researcher
Toros Dincman

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Keywords
Cancer, Drug Studies
Summary

This study involves research, and participation is voluntary. The purpose of the study is to see if a single dose and multiple doses of the study drug, AV 380, are safe and tolerated in cancer participants. This study will also help to look at how AV 380 behaves inside the human body (called pharmacokinetics), how the body responds to AV 380 (called pharmacodynamics), and how the immune system responds to AV 380 (called immunogenicity) when administered along with the standard anticancer treatment that a participant would usually receive if they were not in this study. First, the participant will have some tests to decide if it is safe for to join the study. These tests include blood and urine sampling, electrocardiogram, vital sign measurement, physical examination, cachexia assessment,which checks changes in proteins that affect appetite and computed tomography (CT) scan. If the study doctor thinks a participant is eligible to join, they will be assigned to one of 5 cohorts (a group of people with shared characteristics) (corresponding to 5 dose levels of AV 380) in which then they will receive AV 380 together with the Standard of Care treatment chemotherapy. Participants will need to visit the study site approximately every 1 week for the first 8 weeks and then every 2 weeks. In addition to the above-mentioned tests, then they will be also asked to have exercise tests and complete questionnaires during the study. Participants will also have post study treatment follow up visits 3 times after completion or discontinuation of AV 380. The total duration of the study is up to 7 months (including follow-up visits). Some reasonably foreseeable risks or discomforts with this study include chills, headache, and elevations in an enzyme called creatine phosphokinase which is found mainly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. There is no direct benefit with participating in this study, but the information we get from this study will us improve treatment for people in the future.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
8437929321
hcc-clinical-trials@musc.edu

A Phase 3, Multi-center, Open-label, Single-arm Study to Assess the Safety of Apremilast (AMG 407) in Pediatric Subjects from 6 Through 17 Years of Age With Mild to Moderate Plaque Psoriasis

Date Added
January 31st, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00130368
Researcher
Lara Wine Lee

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Keywords
Children's Health, Skin
Summary

This study is being done to learn more about apremilast (AMG 407) in mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in participants (children and adolescents) aged 6 to 17 years. It will see whether it causes any side effects. About 50 people are expected to take part in this study. The duration of the study is approximately 285 days. This includes 3 phases: 35 days of screening phase, 225 days (32 weeks) of treatment phase, and 60 days of observational follow-up phase after the last dose of study drug – this means drug is still being tested to see if it is safe and works.

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

Examining Sex and Gender Differences in Patterns of Cannabis Use Motives and Consequences in a Community Sample of Adults Who Use Cannabis

Date Added
February 2nd, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00134281
Researcher
Kathryn Gex

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Keywords
Aging, Mental Health, Substance Use, Women's Health
Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate sex and gender differences across adulthood (18+) in reasons for using cannabis and the perceived severity of consequences associated with cannabis use. We are also interested in understanding how these reasons for cannabis use and perceived severity of consequences are related to other mental and physical health factors. Interested individuals will first complete a brief screening survey. Based on the results of this screening survey, eligible participants will immediately be invited to complete the survey remotely online via a secure web-link. Participants can expect to complete the survey in 30-45 minutes and will be reimbursed $30 via electronic gift card (e.g., Amazon).

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kathryn Gex
843-792-4904
soltisk@musc.edu

REACT-AF: The Rhythm Evaluation for Anticoagulation with Continuous Monitoring of Atrial Fibrillation

Date Added
February 3rd, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00132508
Researcher
Venkateshwar Gottipaty

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Keywords
Cardiovascular, Heart
Summary

This research is being done to assess whether it is safe and effective to stop oral anticoagulation medications (a blood-thinning medication) during prolonged periods of normal heart rhythm in participants with infrequent episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF).

You may qualify for this study if you have a history of atrial fibrillation (AF) and are currently taking an oral anticoagulant (a blood-thinning medication). You will be randomized to one of two groups: Control Group or Study Intervention Group.

If you are randomized to the Control group, you will be asked to stay on your previously prescribed oral anticoagulant. If you are randomized to the Study Intervention group, you will be asked to take the oral anticoagulant for 30 days only if a prolonged episode of AF is detected on an AF-sensing Apple smartwatch you will be provided.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Jacqueline Sheriod-Scott
803-254-3278
sheriods@musc.edu

REACT-AF: The Rhythm Evaluation for Anticoagulation with Continuous Monitoring of Atrial Fibrillation

Date Added
February 3rd, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00132508
Researcher
Venkateshwar Gottipaty

List of Studies

Keywords
Cardiovascular, Heart
Summary

This research is being done to assess whether it is safe and effective to stop oral anticoagulation medications (a blood-thinning medication) during prolonged periods of normal heart rhythm in participants with infrequent episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF).

You may qualify for this study if you have a history of atrial fibrillation (AF) and are currently taking an oral anticoagulant (a blood-thinning medication). You will be randomized to one of two groups: Control Group or Study Intervention Group.

If you are randomized to the Control group, you will be asked to stay on your previously prescribed oral anticoagulant. If you are randomized to the Study Intervention group, you will be asked to take the oral anticoagulant for 30 days only if a prolonged episode of AF is detected on an AF-sensing Apple smartwatch you will be provided.

Institution
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Jacqueline Sheriod-Scott
803-254-3278
sheriods@musc.edu

Determinants of performance in cochlear implant listeners

Date Added
February 6th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00133091
Researcher
Kelly Harris

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Keywords
Hearing
Summary

This project examines how to improve speech understanding with cochlear implants (CIs), particularly for older CI recipients. While older individuals benefit from CI technology, performance is poorer than that of younger implanted adults for difficult listening tasks. The mechanisms that contribute to this variability are not well-understood. The current project examines how differences in brain structure and function may contribute to success with a cochlear implant. To compare, we will also be examining how older patients without cochlear implants understand speech in difficult listening situations.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kelly Harris
8437922061
harriskc@musc.edu

Comparison of Theta Burst versus 10 Hz Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Craving in Smokers

Date Added
February 6th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00121128
Researcher
Xingbao Li

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Keywords
Brain, Healthy Volunteer Studies, Smoking
Summary

Smoking is one of the main public health problems. Smoking cessation is difficult because of nicotine dependence. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the frontal head has shown to be effective in the reduction of cigarette consumption and craving. In this study, we will evaluate the efficiency of a new form of rTMS called intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) for smoking cessation.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Morgan Dancy
843 8765-141
maddoxm@musc.edu

A Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind program to evaluate efficacy and safety of upadacitinib in adult and adolescent subjects with severe alopecia areata

Date Added
February 7th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00132680
Researcher
Lara Wine Lee

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Keywords
Adolescents, Skin
Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of upadicitinib in adults and adolescents with severe alopecia areata. Participation in this research study will take approximately 168 weeks with 17 visits in that time. This research study includes three phases; a screening phase, treatment phase, and a follow-up phase. The length of the screening period varies from 1 to 35 days, depending on therapies that must be washed out or discontinued before initiation of treatment. Patients who meet all eligibility criteria will be randomized to receive upadicitinib or placebo for the first 24 weeks. At week 24, all patients will receive upadicitinib until week 160. The post-treatment follow-up visit will occur approximately 30 days after the last study drug dose.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Devyn Spino
843-876-2281
spino@musc.edu

Phase III Randomized Trial of Immunotherapy with or without Consolidative Radiotherapy for Oligometastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Date Added
February 12th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00132402
Researcher
Bhishamjit Chera

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Head & Neck
Summary

In this study, the participants will take pembrolizumab for 24 months or get pembrolizumab plus a course of radiation therapy for 24 months until the cancer progresses. After the study treatment is finished, the study doctor will continue to follow the participants condition for a total of 3 years. Some risks in this study is that pembrolizumab with radiation may not be as good as the usual approach for cancer shirking or stabilizing. Some risks associated with pembrolizumab and radiation which are reduction in blood counts, mouth or throat pain and difficulty swallowing. The potential benefit of this study is that radiation and chemotherapy/pembrolizumab can be effective at shrinking or stabilizing the cancer. The purpose of this study is to compare using pembrolizumab with radiation to pembrolizumab without radiation.

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

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Inhalation of Seralutinib for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Date Added
February 12th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00134528
Researcher
Rahul Argula

List of Studies


Keywords
Pulmonary Hypertension
Summary

This Phase 3 study, comprising a double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment period of up to 48 weeks, will assess the efficacy and safety of seralutinib versus placebo when added to background PAH disease-specific medication in adult PAH subjects who are WHO FC II or III. The primary objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of seralutinib relative to placebo with a primary endpoint of change from baseline to Week 24 in 6MWD.

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



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