A Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial of Zoledronic Acid for Prevention of Fractures in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Date Added
March 31st, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00095121
Researcher
Vanessa Hinson

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Keywords
Parkinsons
Summary

This randomized clinical trial is designed to test the efficacy of ZA-5 mg in PD patients. This trial will also address barriers to treatment of patients with PD by providing rigorous evidence about whether ZA reduces fracture risk in patients with PD, simplifying treatment by giving ZA at home without extra medical visits and BMD testing, and overcoming poor persistence with oral therapies because one infusion may prevent bone loss for at least 2 years. The outcome of this trial will demonstrate how a home-based fracture prevention can reach older PD patients who would not otherwise receive treatment to reduce their high risk of fractures.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Timothy Sheehan
843-792-0372
sheehant@musc.edu

Assessing Effectiveness and Implementation of a Perioperative Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Date Added
March 25th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00098243
Researcher
Robert Cina

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Keywords
Pediatrics, Surgery
Summary

This study will implement and evaluate the Enhanced Recovery in Children Pathway (ENRICH-P) for pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Participants (or participants' parent) will be asked to complete quality of life surveys pre-operatively and up to 6 weeks after surgery.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Caitlin Schaffner
843-792-7558
schaffne@musc.edu

Pulmonary Hypertension Association Registry (PHAR)

Date Added
March 18th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00097483
Researcher
Rahul Argula

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Keywords
Pulmonary Hypertension
Summary

The PHAR is a multicenter, prospective registry of newly evaluated patients at PHCCs in the United States who have either PAH or CTEPH. Baseline information will be collected at the time of initial evaluation at the PHCC (within six months of the initial outpatient PHCC visit) with follow-up data collected at approximately 6-month intervals. This study will determine how patients with PH are evaluated, tested, and treated, and will observe how well patients do. The goal of the project is to see if patients with PH are treated according to recommended guidelines and to see if there are certain factors which lead to better or worse outcomes in patients with PH. There is no intervention or study medication used and there is no limitation to how a patient is treated in this study.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Zerlinna Teague
8437920965
recruitment@musc.edu

Hospital-Based Cluster Stratified Randomization Control Trial: Determination of Best MCGR Implementation Strategy using Distraction Intervals

Date Added
March 17th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00092719
Researcher
Robert Murphy

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Keywords
Bone, Muscle
Summary

This study aims to study children with Early Onset Scoliosis who undergo implantations of a magnetic growing rod, to see if any differences that exist between lengthening the rod every 6 weeks or 4 months.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Robert Murphy
843-792-9542
murphyr@musc.edu

Targeting Parenting to Prevent HIV and Substance Use Among Trauma-Exposed Youth: A Mixed-Methods Needs Assessment

Date Added
March 16th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00096161
Researcher
Nada Goodrum

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Keywords
Adolescents, Alcohol, HIV / AIDS, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Substance Use
Summary

Many adolescents experience traumatic events, such as child abuse, physical or sexual assault, or witnessing violence. Teens who experience trauma are more likely to have problems with substance use and risky sexual activity. We want to understand how parents can support their teens and help keep them safe after traumatic events.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Nada Goodrum
843-792-8067
goodrumn@musc.edu

Single Institution Registry of Prostatic Artery Embolization for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms due to Benign Prostatic Obstruction

Date Added
March 13th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00097914
Researcher
Stephen Stringfellow

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Keywords
Aging, Bladder
Summary

This study will collect prospective data on clinical indications, outcomes, and adverse events related to Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) at the Medical University of South Carolina. Patients undergoing surgical treatment for benign prostatic obstruction causing LUTS will also be allowed to enroll in this registry for the purposes of comparison. Patients will be followed at 1, 3, and 12 months post-procedure, for a period of up to 5 years. Patients will remain enrolled in the registry for a period of 5 years.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Andre Uflacker
8438765556
uflackera@musc.edu

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group, Multicenter Trial of CVL-865 as Adjunctive Therapy in Adults with Drug-Resistant Focal Onset Seizures (REALIZE Trial)

Date Added
March 10th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00096604
Researcher
Jonathan Halford

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Keywords
Epilepsy
Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if a drug called CVL-865 is safe and effective in the treatment for focal onset epilepsy. The study has an 8-week screening period, followed by a treatment period where adults 18 - 75 years of age that qualify for treatment will be randomly assigned to 3 different dose levels of the study drug. This is followed by a 4-week safety follow up period. The study will last approximately 25 weeks with approximately 7 research related clinic appointments. Participants that successfully complete the treatment period will also have the option of participating in a separate open-label extension study and all participants will be taking the study drug.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Robin Bulgarino
843-792-1115
Bulgarino@musc.edu

RECOVER: A PRospective, Multi-cEnter, Randomized Controlled Blinded Trial DemOnstrating the Safety and Effectiveness of VNS Therapy® System as AdjunctivE Therapy Versus a No Stimulation Control in Subjects With Treatment-Resistant Depression

Date Added
March 10th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00095951
Researcher
Mark George

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Keywords
Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry
Summary

Depression is a very common disorder that is most often chronic or recurrent in nature. Many subjects do not respond adequately to an initial antidepressant treatment trial. Subjects who do not respond adequately to multiple therapeutic interventions are considered to have treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Among the treatment options for subjects with TRD is Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy.This blinded, randomized, multicenter controlled study is intended to collect evidence that VNS Therapy as an adjunctive therapy improves health outcomes for patients with TRD.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Morgan Dancy
843-876-5141
maddoxm@musc.edu

Neurophysiological characterization of dry needling in people with spasticity due to stroke

Date Added
March 3rd, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00095077
Researcher
Aiko Thompson

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Keywords
Central Nervous System, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Studies, Stroke, Stroke Recovery
Summary

The study team is recruiting 20 adults with spasticity due to chronic stroke and 20 adults with no neurological injuries for a 4 day study over 1 week. In people with chronic stroke, one of the most common and disabling problems is spasticity (increased muscle tone or muscle stiffness). The purpose of this research study is to examine effects of dry needling on the nervous system (pathways between the muscle, spinal cord, and brain) in people with spasticity due to chronic stroke. Dry needling is a procedure in which a thin, stainless steel needle is inserted into your skin to produce a muscle twitch response. It is intended to release a knot in your muscle and relieve pain.

The total study duration is 4 visits over one week. The first visit will take about 1.5 hours, during which the study team will determine the best electrode placement and create a removeable cast of your arm or leg to aid in placing electrodes in the next visits. The second visit will take about 3 hours, during which dry needling will take place, and the fourth and fifth visits will take about 1.5 hour. During all visits you will be asked to participate in examinations of reflexes (muscle responses to non-invasive nerve stimulation) and arm/leg function.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Blair Dellenbach
843-792-6313
stecb@musc.edu

A Multicenter, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Withdrawal, Parallel Group Study of Patiromer for the Management of Hyperkalemia in Subjects Receiving Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibitor (RAASi) Medications for the Treatment of Heart Failure (DIAMOND)

Date Added
February 28th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00097945
Researcher
Priya Kumar

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Keywords
Heart
Summary

Prospective Phase 3b multinational, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled,
randomized withdrawal, parallel group study that includes Screening and 12 weeks Run-in Phase (all subjects will have patiromer initiated and RAASi medications, including mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA), optimized) and a randomized withdrawal Blinded Treatment Phase.

Institution
Self Regional Healthcare
Recruitment Contact
Alicia Shirley
864-943-2416
alicia.bryan-shirley@selfmedicalgroup.org



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