This is a prospective, multicenter observational study to investigate clinical markers of nutritional status, physical frailty, and sarcopenia in adults with CF spanning a range of lung impairment and to identify barriers and risk factors to optimize nutrition and physical functioning in this patient population. Repeat measurements of body composition and physical function by various methods will be taken during the study and compared to clinical outcomes, as well as with each other. Smaller sub-set studies will be performed to assess bioimpedance analysis (BIA) and/or ultrasound as measures of body composition. Two cohorts matched by age, sex, race, and CFTR genotype severity will be enrolled: (1) those with FEV1 <60% and (2) those with FEV1 ≥60%.
This Phase 3 study is designed to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of lebrikizumab in participants 6 months to <18 years of age with moderate-to-severe AD. Participants who have completed Study KGBI through Week 16 without requiring the use of systemic rescue medication will be eligible to enroll into Study KGBJ. All participants will receive active lebrikizumab treatment during Study KGBJ. The planned duration of treatment for each participant is approximately 52 weeks. All participants will enter a post-treatment safety follow-up period approximately 12 weeks after the last dose of lebrikizumab. This study will include both on-site (in clinic) and remote visits (telephone calls).
This is a Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of AP-PA02 administered by inhalation. This study will evaluate AP-PA02 administration in stable NCFB (non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis) patients. Subjects will either be included in Cohort A or Cohort B. For Cohort A, subjects will be randomized to receive either inhaled AP-PA02 or placebo. Cohort A will include individuals with NCFB and confirmed chronic P. aeruginosa infection but not on chronic inhaled antibiotics. These individuals will receive wither AP-PA02 or placebo for 10 days twice a day.
Cohort B will include individuals who with NCFB and confirmed P. aeruginosa infection but who are on chronic antibiotics. These individuals will receive either AP-PA02 or placebo for 10 days plus their current inhaled antibiotics for 28 days.
This is an observational non-medication study. The purpose of this study is to understand the immune system in people who are at risk for developing systemic lupus erythematosus ("lupus" or "SLE"). The investigators hope to develop better ways to predict who will get lupus and possibly come up with ideas for new treatments that can prevent or treat the disease.
Participants will be asked to complete 4 annual study visits and monthly telephone contacts with the study team over the course of 3 years. Visits will include a physical exam, collection of blood and urine, and the completion of some surveys/questionnaires about your health and wellbeing. The monthly phone calls will be a brief contact to check on any changes in your health and should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.
Compensation is available for participation.
This study is enrolling adults between the ages of 18-60 who have a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO). A PFO is a slit-like opening between the upper chambers (called atria) of the heart. This opening allows blood to flow between these chambers which can lead to a stroke. This study is examining an investigational device called the Encore PFO closure device. An investigational device is one that is not yet approved for commercial use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but is approved for use in this study. This study will last approximately 5 years and involve 9 visits. This is a randomized study meaning participants will be randomly assigned to receive the investigational PFO closure device or an FDA approved PFO closure device. Participants have a 50:50 chance to receive either device. Study related testing includes physical exams, blood test, echocardiogram (ultrasound test of the heart) electrocardiograms or ECG (test of the electrical activity of the heart) and the procedure to place the PFO closure device. There are risks involved with this study including access site related risks, bleeding and bruising, incomplete closure of the PFO with the closure device or other device related complications. There is potential benefit including reduced risk of a recurrent stroke.
The main purpose of the study is to find out if patients treated with remibrutinib may experience fewer Multiple Sclerosis relapses (also called clinical attacks, exacerbations or flare ups) than patients treated with teriflunomide (also known as Aubagio). Teriflunomide is an approved medication for the treatment of relapsing MS. This clinical study will have two parts. The first part is the masked part in which neither you nor your doctor know if you receive remibrutinib or teriflunomide and will last up for a maximum of up to 30 months (~2.5 years). This is followed by an Extension Part which will have treatment and safety follow up periods; during the treatment period remibrutinib treatment is provided to all participants who had completed core part of study for a maximum of up to 5 years.
This is a research study to find out if the study drug called BEAM-101 is safe and effective in the treatment of patients with severe Sickle cell disease (SCD). The study drug, BEAM-101 is a new investigational (experimental) therapy that is the first in human use of this drug.
The study medication uses patients' own stem cells that are harvested through apheresis (process where blood is removed, stem cells collected and blood is returned), changed by genetic modification, and transplanted back into the individual through intravenous infusion to treat severe SCD.
Participation in this study is expected to last approximately 24 months, starting at time of screening, through the collection of cells, transplantation of study drug, and 15-month follow-up period. Study visits during the screen and mobilization period will vary depending on the cell collection process, in other words, the mobilization and collection period could be 3 separate visits to harvest adequate stem cells. Subjects are then hospitalized for the conditioning period, transplantation of study drug and engraftment period (when blood counts return to normal). The follow up visits after discharge from the hospital will be monthly for the first 6 months, then every other month until 24 months post transplant period.
At the end of the 24 months, all participants will be asked to enroll in the long-term extension study for a duration of 13 years making the total follow-up period of 15 years.
Total ankle replacement has become an increasingly recommended treatment option for endstage ankle osteoarthritis over the last decades. As a result of this progress, a large variety of implant systems exist.
The Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement System (H3) is a three-piece, mobile-bearing implant. The H3 is indicated for use as a non-cemented implant to replace a painful arthritic ankle joint due to primary osteoarthritis, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, or arthritis secondary to inflammatory disease.
The purpose of this study is to investigate long-term (up to 5 years) how the H3 implant is performing, collect information about the device through x-rays of the joint, document any complications from the device implant, see how the device affects patient quality of life.
This study will examine the association between race-related stress and alcohol use disorder on alcohol craving, and stress markers. Participants who identify as African American will complete a total of three visits, including a 1-month follow-up visit. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires about their mood, anxiety, drug use, craving, and experiences of racial discrimination. They will listen to personalized scripts about a stressful situation related to their race, a time when they drank alcohol, and a relaxing situation. Participants will also be asked to complete mobile assessments for 1 month following their last visit. These mobile assessments will include links to surveys that will be sent via text. Compensation is available.
This study is testing citicoline as a possible medication to treat alcohol use disorder. Youth (ages 16-22) will be randomly assigned to receive either citicoline (2000mg per day) and or a placebo for four weeks.
All participants will receive brief counseling from a trained clinician and will undergo a brain scan and cognitive testing at the beginning and end of the treatment.
Participants must provide informed consent and youth under 18 must have parental consent to participate. The full study will last approximately one month.
Compensation is available to those who qualify.