This study is for patients that have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This study will compare metastasis-free survival, determined using conventional imaging, between men with high-risk prostate cancer randomized to ultrahypofractionation (stereotactic body radiation therapy [SBRT]) to those randomized to moderate hypofractionation and conventional fractionation. Participants can expect to remain in the study for 11 years and 10 months.
This study is for subjects that have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Subjects can expect to remain in the study for up to 39 months or longer. There will be a total of 16 enrolled locally. The study is set to enroll subjects for 39 months.
Patients suspected of having compromised heart function often require invasive right heart catheterization for diagnosis and management. This study is testing the Cardiac Performance System (CPS), a non-invasive device that uses sensors and electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes to measure heart function. The purpose of this study is to determine if the CPS provides pulmonary pressure assessment similar to that obtained through right heart catherization.
The study is researching an experimental drug called REGN7544. The study is focused on adult patients (18 to 85 years old) hospitalized due to a serious infection (called "sepsis" in this form) and receiving standard-of-care medications for low blood pressure (called "vasopressors" in this form) due to sepsis. The aim of the study is to see if REGN7544 is safe, tolerable and effective when compared to placebo, by observing the effects on blood pressure and the total amount of vasopressor dose received. The general procedures include collection of information from medical records, some additional testing, such as electrocardiogram, collection of blood, and having blood pressure and heart rate measured .There will also be a screening visit, two telephone visits, and one additional in-person visit. It is expected that taking part in this research will last about 13 weeks (3 months).
This study is looking at people who have recently had a heart transplant to see if a simple blood test can help doctors better understand how the immune system is doing. By checking tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood, researchers hope to find a way to tell if a patient might have problems like infection or rejection of their new heart. The goal is to help adjust medications so patients stay healthier after their transplant. The study involves taking blood samples during regular doctor visits over three years, but it doesn't change any of the usual care the patients would already get.
This study is for adult patients with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) who are at high risk for cardiotoxicity. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a non-anthracycline-based chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimen to determine if this approach reduces heart-related side effects. Participation will include standard of care visits along with questionnaires and blood draws completed for research purposes. Participation in this study is anticipated to last approximately 6 months with follow up over 2 years.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate if formoterol fumarate is effective in treating patients with diabetic kidney disease. Study participants will be randomly assigned to either receive formoterol fumarate (in addition to their current standard of care treatment) or standard of care treatment only. Study participants will have a 50% chance of receiving formoterol fumarate and a 50% chance of not receiving formoterol fumarate. Both groups will continue their standard of care treatment during the study.
This is a research study to help see if a new interview for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), called the Revised Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5, or the CAPS-5-R for short, is accurate and reliable for veterans. By doing this study, we hope to learn if the CAPS-5-R can be used in VA to diagnose PTSD. Participation will all be done remotely. Joining this study will involve (1) completing some questionnaire measures and (2) completing an interview remotely by videoconference over 2 days at most.
Participants must be Veterans, aged 18 or older in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System who have experienced trauma or at least one PTSD symptom.
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.
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.