Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy with Cisplatin, Docetaxel-Cetuximab, or Cisplatin-Atezolizumab in Pathologic High-Risk Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck

Date Added
March 25th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00134487
Researcher
Bhishamjit Chera

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer/Head & Neck, Drug Studies, Men's Health, Women's Health
Summary

This study will evaluate possible new treatments for advanced stage head and neck cancer. Patients who have undergone surgery to remove their tumor may qualify if the tissue is positive for a specific type of squamous cell cancer. The purpose of this study is to compare the current standard treatment, radiation therapy along with chemotherapy with a drug called cisplatin, to two other treatments. One experimental treatment is radiation therapy along with two chemotherapy agents, docetaxel and cetuximab, and the other experimental treatment is the standard treatment currently used along with the addition of an immunotherapy drug atezolizumab. Patients who qualify for participation will be randomly assigned to one of the 3 treatment groups (done with a computerized system). In the current standard treatment group, participants will receive radiation therapy 5 days per week for 6 weeks, and cisplatin once a week through a vein for the 6-week treatment period. The group receiving doxetaxel and cetuximab (both FDA approved medications for the treatment of certain cancers) will receive the same 6 weeks of radiation along with cetuximab through a vein 1 week prior to the start of radiation therapy, and then once a week for the 6 weeks of radiation and the doxetaxel will also be given through a vein once a week for the 6 weeks of radiation therapy. The final group will get the current standard treatment with 6 weeks of radiation and 6 weeks of cisplatin, along with atezolizumab through a vein 1 week prior to your starting radiation and then every 3 weeks for a total of 8 doses, There will be twice as many patients in this last group than the other two groups.

Follow-up will be at Month 1 & 3 and then every 3 months for 2 years, and then every 6 months for 3 more years, and then annually for as long as a participant is willing and able. There will be blood tests and CT scans that will occur throughout the study, however they are standard for the type of cancer being treated and how each individual responds to the treatment. The benefit of participation is there may be improved outcomes in this group of patients however the risks involved with receiving new treatments may be more than with the usual standard treatment. Some of the most common side effects that the study doctors know about are infection, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain, tiredness, kidney problems, numbness/tingling in hands and feet. There may be some risks that the study doctors are not aware of at the moment. There will be a total of up to 480 participants across all sites and approximately 24 participants at MUSC.

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

Multi-Center Molecular Diagnosis and Host Response of Respiratory Viral Infections In Pediatric Transplant Recipients.

Date Added
March 21st, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00134622
Researcher
Lauren Powell

List of Studies

Keywords
Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, Transplant
Summary

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.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Layla Al Sarraf
843-901-4153
alsarral@musc.edu

Quantification of Factors Affecting Vaginal Length in Robotic Sacrocolpopexy

Date Added
March 19th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00134575
Researcher
Faith Dunn

List of Studies

Keywords
Surgery, Women's Health
Summary

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.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Faith Dunn
8437922300
dunnfa@musc.edu

Safety, Efficacy, & Use of Decellularized Femoral Artery Allograft for Arteriovenous Access for Hemodialysis: A Multi-center Prospective Registry Study

Date Added
March 19th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00131754
Researcher
MARK LONDON

List of Studies

Keywords
Kidney
Summary

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.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
virginia anderson
803-395-3878
andersvi@musc.edu

Philips FAST picoSAT convenience sampling for SpO2 accuracy in neonate, infant, and pediatric patients

Date Added
March 19th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00129656
Researcher
Allison Whalen

List of Studies


Keywords
Children's Health
Summary

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.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Layla Al Sarraf
8438765403
alsarraf@musc.edu

Comparative Effectiveness of Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy vs TAU for Adjustment Disorder Following Traumatic Event Exposure

Date Added
March 5th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00134707
Researcher
Ronald Acierno

List of Studies

Keywords
Mental Health, Military, Psychiatry
Summary

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).

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Stephanie Hart
843-789-6519
zeigls@musc.edu

Phase III Trial of Neoadjuvant Durvalumab (NSC 778709) plus Chemotherapy versus Chemotherapy Alone for Adults with MammaPrint Ultrahigh (MP2) Hormone Receptor (HR) Positive / Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (HER2) Negative Stage II-III Breast Cancer

Date Added
March 5th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00134455
Researcher
Abirami Sivapiragasam

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Breast, Drug Studies
Summary

This study is for patients that have been diagnosed with MammaPrint Ultrahigh (MP2) Hormone Receptor (HR) Positive / Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (HER2) Negative Stage II-III breast cancer. The drug being used Durvalumab, Cyclophospharmide, Doxorubicin, and Paclitaxel. The study is being done to compare breast cancer event-free survival between patients randomized to standard of care neoadjuvant chamotherapy alone versus standard of care neoadjuvant chemotherapy concurrent with durvalumab. Patients are expected to be in the study for XXmonths.

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

3D MRA Fusion for Uterine Fibroid Embolization: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Date Added
March 5th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00133923
Researcher
Marcelo Guimaraes

List of Studies


Keywords
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health
Summary

The study aims to investigate the impact of Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) fusion on the safety and efficiency of Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). UFE is a medical procedure used to treat uterine fibroids. MRA fusion provides a detailed three-dimensional roadmap of blood vessels in the pelvis during the procedure. This technology has the potential to reduce radiation exposure, procedure time, and contrast volume. .

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Derek Groskreutz
8432437260
groskreu@musc.edu

Developing a method of reducing the strength of transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) to personalize treatment.

Date Added
March 5th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00132894
Researcher
Mark George

List of Studies


Keywords
Vision/ Eye
Summary

Transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) is a new noninvasive way to stimulate the brain in an awake and alert person. We do not yet have an easily observable way to know whether we are in the right brain location with the correct dose for that person. We wonder if we can produce a transient change in someone's visual field, called a scotoma, and whether we can use that to determine the minimum tFUS dose for that person.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Bridgette Holland
843 876 5142
hollanbr@musc.edu

Correlation of photon Counting CT (PCCT) parameters with biomarkers in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) surgical and biopsy specimens.

Date Added
March 5th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00130202
Researcher
Dhiraj Baruah

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer/Lung
Summary

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.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Samuel Bidwell
843-792-2305
bidwells@musc.edu



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