This study is enrolling subjects with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM). nHCM is typically a genetic condition in which the main pumping chamber of the heart (called the left ventricle) becomes abnormally thickened and stiff, which makes it harder for the ventricle to fill and pump out enough blood. This study involves the investigational medication Aficamten, which means it is not approved for commercial use by the Food and Drug Administration. (FDA) Aficamten is designed to reduced excessive heart pumping function. This is a randomized study which means all subjects are assigned to receive either Aficamten or placebo. Subjects have a 50:50 chance of being assigned to either group, but will not know which group they are assigned. Placebo looks like the medication but does not have any active ingredients in it. Study procedures include exercise testing, echocardiograms (ultrasound test of the heart), blood work, questionnaires and genetic testing. Study risks include risks associated with the study medication including decreased heart pumping, nausea, headache and dizziness. There are also study procedure related risks, and the risk of loss of confidentiality. There may be no benefit but the information learned may benefit others in the future. Study participation will last between 10.5 and 19 months and include up to 13 visits to the study site. Visits will generally last 2-3 hours.
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using a combination of two different medications (extended release naltrexone and bupropion) compared to matching placebo (an inactive substance) in the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder. Participants will undergo screening, and if eligible, will receive study medications along with brief medication management for twelve weeks, with follow up visits at weeks 14 and 16. The total study duration is around 19 weeks.
The purpose of this research study is to study if the investigational drug, MK-6194, is safe and effective to treat adults with non-segmental vitiligo. In this study, MK-6194 or placebo administration will occur every two weeks or every four weeks to evaluate how well MK-6194 may treat non-segmental vitiligo. This study can last up to 60 weeks, including up to 4 weeks for screening, up to 52 weeks for treatment, and 14 days for safety follow-up. Eligible participants will be randomized 1:1:1 to receive MK-6194 every two weeks, every four weeks, or receive placebo.
The purpose of this study is to test whether a drug called NS-229 (the study drug) is a potential treatment for patients with Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (EGPA).
NS-229 is an investigational drug that is provided in an oral pill form. An investigational drug is not approved by The US Food and Drug Administration. It can only be used in a research study like this one. In this study, NS-229 will be compared with a placebo (dummy drug), having no active drug in it. This is a randomized study, meaning that you will be assigned by chance (like flipping a coin) to receive either the study drug or placebo. The study is also double-blinded study, meaning you and your study doctor will not know what you are receiving, the NS-229 or placebo.
The study is sponsored by a NS Pharma, Inc. Participation in the study will require 12 visits to the MUSC main campus over approximately 8 months. Visits are much like the your standard of care and include the following procedures: blood draw, urine collection, physician-led assessments of your disease (for example physical exam and medical history review), tests to assess your lung function and health (Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and spirometry, health questionnaires. You will also be asked to complete a daily diary regarding your medication use and vasculitis symptoms.
Compensation is available for participation
The goal of this study is to help compare scans from the new photon counting CT scanner of a solid lung tumor with traditional lab and biopsy results. Subjects enrolled in this study will receive their normal CT scan on the new photon counting CT scanner that has the capacity to provide pictures that are better quality. These images will provide useful information that may lead to future improvements for patients with similar conditions.
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a treatment called Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy (TBT) for reducing symptoms of adjustment disorder compared to the standard treatment, or treatment as usual (TAU) for adjustment disorder called Moving Forward Problem-Solving Therapy (TAU-PST).
Participants will be randomly selected to receive 10-14 weekly sessions of TBT or TAU-PST with a licensed therapist.
This study is open to Veterans and Active-Duty service personnel in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System catchment area (including Savannah, Myrtle Beach, Hinesville and Beaufort community-based outpatient clinics).
The purpose of this study is to better understand how surgical factors affect the length of the vagina after pelvic surgery. This will be accomplished by measuring the length of the vagina during routine surgical steps as well as at the postoperative visit. This information will be used to help continue improving pelvic surgical technique.
The primary purpose of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the SpO2
accuracy of neonatal, infant, and pediatric Philips SpO2 sensors with the Philips
FAST Pulse Oximetry System. Accuracy will be evaluated against the gold
standard, SaO2 obtained from arterial blood samples and assessed by COOximetry.
Additionally, this study will be used to determine if skin pigmentation impacts
SpO2 accuracy and to identify the occurrence of occult hypoxemia, defined as an
SaO2 <88% with an SpO2 ≥92%, with consideration to skin pigmentation.
This research study is a prospective registry trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel decellularized human femoral artery allograft (Nexeon AVX) in the creation of vascular access for hemodialysis in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Data from clinic visits will be collected for up to 2 years after treatment begins.
Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and solid organ transplantation (SOT) recipients are at high risk for respiratory viral infection (RVI). This study aims to establish a comprehensive RVI diagnostic and disease progression predictive model in children undergoing HCT and SOT. Findings will result in the first ever evidence-based pediatric guidelines.