Contingency Management to Promote Smoking Abstinence in Cancer Patients

Date Added
May 29th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00099446
Researcher
Benjamin Toll

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Smoking
Summary

This is a smoking cessation treatment study. Patients who have a cancer or a suspected cancer who will undergo surgical removal of their cancer are eligible to participate in this study. A novel smoking cessation treatment will be provided to half of the participants in the study. All study participants will receive standard smoking cessation therapy including counseling and the nicotine patch.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Rachel Christian
843-737-1516
chrisrac@musc.edu

Personalized Lung Cancer Screening (PLuS) Study

Date Added
May 14th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00098558
Researcher
Gerard Silvestri

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Lung
Summary

This is an observational study that will analyze electronic health records data from real-world populations and settings in order to fully characterize the outcomes of Lung Cancer Screening with Low-Dowse CT scans.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Michael Balassone
843-792-6696
Balassom@musc.edu

LUNGMAP: A Master Protocol To Evaluate Biomarker-Driven Therapies And Immunotherapies In Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map Screening Study)

Date Added
May 7th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00099591
Researcher
John Wrangle

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Lung, Lung
Summary

This study is for patients that have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. The purpose of this study is to find out if a targeted immunotherapy treatment will have an effect on specific genes and proteins in tumors. This is a screening study in which a tumor sample will be submitted for testing. Based on results, the participant will be assigned to one of the treatment sub-studies.

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

Integrated Early Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following Sexual Assault

Date Added
May 5th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00099114
Researcher
Christine Hahn

List of Studies


Keywords
Women's Health
Summary

This study is for women who have experienced a sexual assault in the past one year and use alcohol. The research involves completing a five to seven week behavioral treatment for stress and alcohol use. Participants will complete surveys during visits. Participants may also be asked to complete brief daily assessments on their smart phones.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Christine Hahn
8437923386
hahnc@musc.edu

A Translational Randomized Clinical Trial of Varenicline Sampling to Promote Smoking Cessation and Scalable Treatment Dissemination

Date Added
May 5th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00098479
Researcher
Matthew Carpenter

List of Studies


Keywords
Smoking
Summary

This is a research study to find out if smoking cessation medications, either varenicline or nicotine replacement products (patches or lozenges), are effective when given to smokers, remotely, as a one-time sample.

Participants will either receive a sample of varenicline, nicotine patches and lozenges, or neither. This will be decided randomly. Participants have a 50%chance of receiving varenicline, a 25% chance of receiving nicotine products, and a 25% chance of receiving neither. If the participant is assigned to a group that receives free samples, they will be mailed to them free of charge. There is no requirement to use them, and it is completely up to the participants. There is also no requirement to quit in this study.

The study lasts for six months, and will involve six total surveys. In addition, we ask that participants complete daily diaries (about 1 minute each) for the first 4 weeks of the study. Both varenicline and nicotine replacement products are well-established medications that help smokers quit.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Yunuen Lupian
843-876-2441
lupian@musc.edu

A Sham Controlled Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial of the RejuvenAir System for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Chronic Bronchitis (SPRAY-CB)

Date Added
April 28th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00090634
Researcher
Charlie Strange

List of Studies


Keywords
Breathing, Lung, Pulmonary, Shortness of Breath
Summary

This research study will be evaluating whether liquid nitrogen sprayed on the cells lining the airways (cryotherapy) can reduce the mucus produced in the lungs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study involves bronchoscopies, (placement of a lighted, flexible scope into the lungs) under general anesthesia to deliver the treatment to the lungs. The study is randomized such that 2/3 of individuals get the cryotherapy and the other 1/3 get a sham (control) treatment with no cryotherapy. Participants in the sham control group will be evaluated for eligible for cryotherapy at end of year one. The Study duration is 36 months. Those initially randomized to the treatment group, they will have 7 clinic visits and 2 treatment visits. Participants randomized to sham group will have 11 clinic visits and 4 treatment visits.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
M. Gwen Blanton
843-792-8438
blantonm@musc.edu

Operant Conditioning of Spinal Reflexes to Enhance Motor Function Recovery after Spinal Cord injury

Date Added
April 7th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00095583
Researcher
Aiko Thompson

List of Studies


Keywords
Central Nervous System, Movement Disorders, Rehabilitation Studies, Spinal Cord
Summary

The purpose of the first portion of this study is to gather feedback from clinicians on the usability of the current system and procedure, so the researchers can make reflex training more useful and usable for improving recovery after spinal cord injury or other nervous system injuries and diseases. The researchers are recruiting 20 therapists who have been actively practicing physical medicine and 30 adults with no known neurological conditions to test system usability and the reflex operant conditioning protocol. For this portion of the study, there are 5 visits. We will also recruit 15 adults with no neurological injuries, 15 adults with neuropathic pain, and 15 adults with non-neuropathic pain to participate in one visit to provide feedback on sensation caused by stimulating electrodes.

The purpose of the second part of the study is to validate the capacity of the system to change the size of the targeted reflex. For this the researchers are recruiting 25 individuals with chronic incomplete SCI who have spasticity in the leg to participate in the reflex training procedure. The study involves approximately 45 visits with a total study duration of about 6 months.

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

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

List of Studies


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

Pulmonary Hypertension Association Registry (PHAR)

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

List of Studies


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

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

List of Studies

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



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