Sex differences in the genetics of cannabinoid metabolism

Date Added
May 29th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00144812
Researcher
Erin Martin

List of Studies

Keywords
Substance Use
Summary

This study will examine genetic factors that contribute to the different ways people feel after consuming cannabis. People that use cannabis at least 4 days per week will participate in a study involving 1 in-person visit followed by a 5-day remote assessment period. The in-person visit will determine if an individual is eligible for study participation and their blood will be drawn to assess genetics. During the remote assessment period, participants will complete multiple short surveys per day describing their feelings and their recent cannabis use.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Erin Martin
843-876-3528
marterin@musc.edu

OASIS Project 1: Development of a text message-based approach to depression screening for cancer survivors

Date Added
May 30th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00143112
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors, but current ways to address this area of care are lacking. In this project, we will work with cancer survivors and oncology providers to build a text-message based approach to screen cancer survivors for depression. Long term, we hope this research can be used to improve screening for depression for cancer survivors

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Nivetha Baskar
843-792-0719
baskar@musc.edu

Understanding How Hearing Loss Affects Voice, Speech, and Communication in Conversations

Date Added
May 30th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00144921
Researcher
Peter Dixon

List of Studies

Keywords
Hearing
Summary

Hearing loss is common, but many people don't realize they have it until years after it begins. This study will explore whether everyday speech and conversation can reveal early signs of hearing loss. In one part of the study, we will record conversations between participants and healthcare professionals to study how speech patterns may differ in people with and without hearing loss. In another part, we will review transcripts from past clinic visits to see if certain patterns, like pauses or asking for things to be repeated, are linked to hearing problems. The goal is to develop tools that can help identify hearing loss earlier and more easily, using conversations that happen naturally during clinic visits.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Peter Dixon
843 876-0112
dixonpet@musc.edu

A phase 2, randomized, investigator and participant blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to investigate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of TMP-301 treatment in adult patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Date Added
May 30th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00143607
Researcher
Sarah Book

List of Studies


Keywords
Alcohol, Substance Use
Summary

This is a 16-week-long treatment study for people with Alcohol Use Disorder who want to stop or cut down their drinking. The purpose of this study is to determine whether an investigational medication, TMP-301, affects craving for alcohol and/or alcohol drinking while taking the study drug. Participants will be randomly assigned to TMP-301or a matched placebo

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Konstantin Voronin
843-792-4887
voronin@musc.edu

A Phase 3 Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Open vs Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients with Osteosarcoma

Date Added
June 3rd, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00144090
Researcher
Aaron Cunningham

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer, Drug Studies, Men's Health, Pediatrics, Women's Health
Summary

This study is for patients with resectable oligometastatic pulmonary osteosarcoma. The purpose of this phase three study is to determine if open surgical resection is superior to thoracoscopic resection for thoracic event-free survival (tEFS) in patients with resectable oligometastatic pulmonary osteosarcoma. The risks from this study are the usual risk of surgery such as bleeding, infection, injury to chest area, and pain after surgery. There is also the risk that additional surgery may be required to remove all cancer from the patient's lung. People in this clinical trial will receive surgery as the study therapy. The length of time surgery lasts can vary. After treatment, the patient will have follow-up examinations and medical tests.

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

Prospective non-interventional, phase IV, multicenter, study to assess the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of elafibranor 80mg/day in patients with PBC receiving treatment in real-world settings

Date Added
June 3rd, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00136802
Researcher
Don Rockey

List of Studies


Keywords
Liver, Non-interventional, Rare Diseases
Summary

This is an international, multicenter, study that will not prescribe elafibranor. It is designed primarily to collect data and assess real-world effectiveness of treatment with elafibranor 80mg/day on adult patients with PBC, and to describe the safety of this treatment and its impact on their quality of life, over a period of 24 months.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Joshua Inman
(843) 876-4303
inmanj@musc.edu

Pilot Evaluation of a 2D Embodied Conversational Agent to Support Speech Engagement in Parkinson's Disease

Date Added
June 4th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00145307
Researcher
Kelly Richardson

List of Studies

Keywords
Parkinsons
Summary

We are testing a 2D system designed to help people with Parkinson's disease practice their speech. In this study, participants will speak with a virtual character, called an embodied conversational agent, using a laptop. Our goal is to see if this technology is helpful and easy to use for people with Parkinson's disease to use. This research will help us learn whether using virtual characters at home could support long-term speech improvements.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kelly Richardson
8437929468
richkell@musc.edu

Biomarkers in Late-Onset Epilepsy of Unknown Etiology

Date Added
June 6th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00143847
Researcher
Michael Sugarman

List of Studies

Keywords
Aging, Alzheimers, Brain, Central Nervous System, Dementia, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Non-interventional
Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about late-onset epilepsy of unknown etiology (LOEU), which is defined as an onset of seizure activity in late life (age 60 or above) without a clear neurological cause. That is, many older adults will experience seizures due to neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, tumor, or infection. However, other individuals will also develop seizures with no identified cause.

Participation entails a single study visit lasting 2-3 hours including a fasting blood draw, completion of standardized cognitive testing, and several questionnaires. The goals of the study include to examine blood markers that can help us to better understand the condition including dementia risk, and how these markers may impact the clinical presentation of the condition. No interventions/treatments are included with this study.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sarah Helton
843-640-5280
heltons@musc.edu

Piloting a Treatment Decision-Making Algorithm Assessment for Smoking Cessation Medications

Date Added
June 10th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00140442
Researcher
Rachel Tomko

List of Studies


Keywords
Psychiatry, Smoking
Summary

Eligible participants (ages 18+ whom have daily cigarette use) will attend an in-person assessment (though some aspects of the study, including consent, can be completed remotely). Participants will submit a breath sample for assessment of expired carbon monoxide. Approximately 5-7 days after completion of the in-person assessment, participants will meet with research staff. A medical clinician will meet with the participant to present a smoking cessation treatment recommendation along with resources. Participants will also complete surveys to assess their treatment preferences, motivation, and self-efficacy following receipt of the recommendation.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kevin Branson
843-792-0493
bransonk@musc.edu

Digital Wellness Nurse – FIT Families: Virtual Family Intervention for Adolescent Obesity

Date Added
June 13th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00144641
Researcher
Phillippe Cunningham

List of Studies


Keywords
Adolescents, Exercise, Minorities, Nutrition, Weight Control
Summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether a mobile app, the Digital Wellness Nurse (DWN), can help African American families with weight problems lead healthier lifestyles. Participants in this study will receive education and tips on physical activity and healthy eating through weekly videos and online meetings with a community health worker (CHW) via the DWN app. The meetings with the CHW will take place once a week for 12 weeks. During these meetings, adolescents and their caregiver will set weekly goals and have the chance to earn incentives for meeting them. While in the study, participants will be asked to wear a Fitbit to track physical activity and to complete a monthly survey about eating and physical activity habits. At the end of the study, participants will be asked to participate in a focus group and talk about their experiences with the app and the study. Participation in this study may improve physical well-being, but that cannot be guaranteed.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Jennifer Powell
843-876-0926
smithjl@musc.edu



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