Investigating the association of the oral microbiome and Alzheimer's disease and other neurologic disorders

Date Added
January 30th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148657
Researcher
Andrew Keegan

List of Studies

Keywords
Alzheimers, Multiple Sclerosis
Summary

The purpose of this study is to better understand how the oral microbiome (bacteria in the mouth) may be associated with different neurologic conditions like Alzheimer's disease and Multiple Sclerosis. This will require one visit, typically less than an hour. We will collect some information about the subject's past medical history including dental history as well as collect saliva and perform a nasal swab. This will also include a measure of genetics. There will be an optional blood collection. Samples will also be stored for future research.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Alison Line
843-792-2845
line@musc.edu

CAR: Complex Aneurysm Registry - Real-World Evidence Data Collection for Intracranial Aneurysm Treatment Devices

Date Added
January 30th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00141690
Researcher
Alejandro Spiotta

List of Studies


Keywords
Surgery
Summary

The Car study is being done to collect real-world evidence of how commercially available MicroVention intracranial aneurysm treatment devices function and look at safety outcomes over a year when used per standard of care. The treating physician will use the device they think is most appropriate for each patient. The study will also be used to develop a full database in an effort to inform future studies and further the understanding of the safety and performance of these devices across a wide range of patient populations and disease characteristics.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Emily Infinger
843-792-6210
infingem@musc.edu

Phase 2 Study of the Efficacy and Safety of ORC-13661 for the Prevention of Drug-Induced Hearing Loss in Patients Receiving Intravenous Amikacin Therapy for Pulmonary Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterium Disease

Date Added
January 27th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147995
Researcher
Patrick Flume

List of Studies


Keywords
Lung, Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), Pulmonary
Summary

The purpose of the study is to learn more about an experimental drug called ORC-13661 that may be helpful in treating hearing loss due to antibiotic use. The study is researching whether the drug is safe and tolerable, and trying to find out whether the drug may be able to mitigate or prevent hearing loss in patients being treated with intravenous (IV) amikacin. Participation in the study will consist of up to 10 visits over up to 129 days. The Day 1 visit (following the screening visit) will last up to 8 hours, while other visits will last up to 5 hours Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ORC-13661at a higher dose or a lower dose or a placebo (a pill that looks the same as the study drug but has no real medicine in it), for up to 90 days to be taken along with IV amikacin. Participants will be asked to have a number of tests and procedures, which include questionnaires about family, medical, and hearing history, physical and hearing examination, and assessments of hearing.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Rohini Rao
8437926109
recuitment@musc.edu

exPDite-2: A Phase 3 Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Midbrain Dopaminergic Neuronal Cell Therapy (Bemdaneprocel) for Participants With Parkinsons Disease

Date Added
January 27th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147082
Researcher
Andrew Ameri

List of Studies

Keywords
Movement Disorders, Parkinsons
Summary

This study will test if bemdaneprocel (the "study drug") is safe and effective in improving symptoms in participants with Parkinson's Disease. The symptoms of PD are due to a loss of cells that make a specific chemical in your brain called dopamine. The study drug is a cell therapy that contains live brain cells that produce dopamine. This study will last 5 to 8 years, and depending on randomization group between 23-32 study visits.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sandra Wilson
843-792-4616
wilsosan@musc.edu

An Open-label, Phase 1/2 Trial of Gene Therapy 4D-710 in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis

Date Added
January 27th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00146219
Researcher
Patrick Flume

List of Studies


Keywords
Cystic Fibrosis
Summary

The study will test an investigational drug known as 4D-710. An "investigational drug" is one that has not yet been approved for use by a Health Authority such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 4D-710 is being studied as a potential treatment for cystic fibrosis lung disease. This is the first study to test 4D-710 in humans. The purpose of this study is to see if 4D-710 is safe for use in adults with cystic fibrosis and to see if 4D-710 can help lung function.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Zerlinna Teague
(843) 792-0965
recruitment@musc.edu

Examining Return to Substance Use and Preferences for Substance Use Resources Among Postpartum Women

Date Added
January 22nd, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148416
Researcher
Jordyn Tipsword

List of Studies

Keywords
Women's Health
Summary

This study is for women who have delivered a child in the past 18 months, have experienced one or more traumatic events during their lifetime, and use substances. First, the research involves completing brief screening questions over the phone to determine eligibility for the study. Second, eligible women will be invited to complete a 60- to 90-minute study visit comprised of an online survey and an interview about their opinions on postpartum substance use and potential future resources to help address substance use among postpartum women with trauma histories.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Jordyn Tipsword
8432847995
tipsword@musc.edu

A Pragmatic Clinical Trial of the WE BEAT Well-Being Education Program in Adolescent Congenital Heart Disease: WE BEAT CHD Study

Date Added
January 21st, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148198
Researcher
Stephanie Gaydos

List of Studies

Keywords
Pediatrics
Summary

The overall goal of this study is to learn how to best support teens with CHD to improve their health and quality of life. Adolescents with moderately and severely complex CHD experience considerable risk of mental health comorbidities. Psychological health is important to cardiovascular health and related outcomes. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a well-being focused telemedicine intervention in adolescents with CHD. The study is to learn if the WE BEAT program helps teens with CHD improve their ability to cope with stress and anxiety. The study will also create a data bank to study connections between mental health, heart health and biomarkers (hair, saliva, urine, blood samples).

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Terry Headley
843-494-3796
headleyt@musc.edu

Magnetic Cell Selection System for CD34+ Cells From HPC-Apheresis Used in Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Date Added
January 20th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148616
Researcher
Alexander Coltoff

List of Studies

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

This is a clinical use of an FDA-approved Humanitarian Use Device (HUD) under a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) called Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS CD34. The intent is to treat patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) in a clinical setting, not to conduct research or gather data on safety or effectiveness. No data will be collected beyond what is required for standard clinical care. Device-related processing will occur at an NMDP Advanced Cell Therapy Lab Solutions facility, and the resulting cell product will be transported to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for infusion. Eligible patients are in first complete remission and undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplant (SCT) from an HLA-identical matched related donor. Patients will be provided MUSC's standard treatment consent per institutional policies. The HUD will be stored, dispensed, and used at NMDP in accordance with standard operating procedures.

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

A Phase 1a "Window Trial" on Cannabidiol (CBD) for Breast Cancer Primary Tumors

Date Added
January 20th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148581
Researcher
Nancy DeMore

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer/Breast
Summary

This study is for adults with invasive breast cancer who are scheduled to have surgery of the breast. The purpose of the study is to determine whether cannabidiol (CBD) helps to slow the growth or cancer cells and whether or not taking CBD during the waiting period before surgery reduces anxiety. Participation in this study will last approximately 56 days.

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

Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study of CVN424 in Parkinson's Disease Patients with Motor Complications

Date Added
January 20th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147603
Researcher
Christine Cooper

List of Studies


Keywords
Parkinsons
Summary

This is a study of oral "CVN424" at two dose levels in Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients with motor fluctuations (wearing off of PD medications). Participation will last about 14 weeks. Patients must be at least 30 and have considerable wearing off periods.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sandra Wilson
8437924616
wilsosan@musc.edu



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