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REVEAL: A Phase 3 Study of ION582 in Angelman Syndrome
Angelman Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ION582 in children
and adults with Angelman syndrome caused by a deletion or mutation of the UBE3A gene. expand
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ION582 in children and adults with Angelman syndrome caused by a deletion or mutation of the UBE3A gene. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2025 |
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A Study of PHST001 in Advanced Solid Tumors
Advanced Solid Tumors
Ovarian Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
CNS Tumor
This is a multi-center, first-in-human (FIH), open-label, Phase 1a/1b dose escalation and
dose expansion study to assess the safety, PK, pharmacodynamics, and antitumor activity
of PHST001 monotherapy (Phase 1a) or in combination with chemotherapy (Phase 1b) in adult
participants with advanced rela1 expand
This is a multi-center, first-in-human (FIH), open-label, Phase 1a/1b dose escalation and dose expansion study to assess the safety, PK, pharmacodynamics, and antitumor activity of PHST001 monotherapy (Phase 1a) or in combination with chemotherapy (Phase 1b) in adult participants with advanced relapsed and/or refractory solid tumors (including but not limited to CNS tumors in Phase 1a only). In Phase 1b cohort expansions, the study will focus on participants with advanced relapsed and/or refractory ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma. The study's primary objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of PHST001 and determine the RP2D (Recommended Phase 2 dose) of PHST001 monotherapy and in combination with chemotherapy as well as assess the anti-tumor activity of PHST001 and chemotherapy in Phase 1b. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2025 |
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Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety1
Delayed Graft Function
DGF
Kidney Transplant
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of ravulizumab vs
placebo in reducing the severity of DGF as measured by time to freedom from dialysis in
adult participants who are at high risk of DGF after undergoing transplant of deceased
donor kidney. expand
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of ravulizumab vs placebo in reducing the severity of DGF as measured by time to freedom from dialysis in adult participants who are at high risk of DGF after undergoing transplant of deceased donor kidney. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2025 |
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Dose-Ranging Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of AZD2373 in Participants With APOL1-Mediate1
APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of AZD2373 in participants
diagnosed with APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) who are homozygotes or compound
heterozygotes for APOL1 high-risk genotypes (G1 and G2). The primary hypothesis to be
evaluated is that AZD2373, compared wit1 expand
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of AZD2373 in participants diagnosed with APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) who are homozygotes or compound heterozygotes for APOL1 high-risk genotypes (G1 and G2). The primary hypothesis to be evaluated is that AZD2373, compared with placebo, will result in a greater reduction in UACR as assessed by the relative change from Baseline in UACR at Week 30. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2025 |
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A U.S. Registry of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Pediatric, Adolescent and Adult Patients Treated With D1
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
This observational research study is to better understand patients with eosinophilic
esophagitis (EoE) who have recently been prescribed DUPIXENT® (dupilumab).
The purpose of this research study is to look at how DUPIXENT is used in normal care of
patients with EoE.
Possible benefits to others in1 expand
This observational research study is to better understand patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) who have recently been prescribed DUPIXENT® (dupilumab). The purpose of this research study is to look at how DUPIXENT is used in normal care of patients with EoE. Possible benefits to others include a better understanding of EoE and helping to inform research and clinical trial design leading to treatment decisions in this patient population going forward. Patient questionnaires will measure the following: - How EoE makes one feel - EoE signs and/or symptoms, eg, how difficult it is to swallow - How EoE affects quality-of-life - How EoE impacts aspects of daily life - How EoE symptoms have changed throughout the study Type: Observational [Patient Registry] Start Date: Nov 2024 |
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Targeted Treatment for Metastatic Prostate Cancer, The PREDICT Trial
Castration-Resistant Prostate Carcinoma
Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8
This phase II trial evaluates whether genetic testing in prostate cancer is helpful in
deciding which study treatment patients are assigned. Patient cancer tissue samples are
obtained from a previous surgery or biopsy procedure and tested for deoxyribonucleic acid
(DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) a1 expand
This phase II trial evaluates whether genetic testing in prostate cancer is helpful in deciding which study treatment patients are assigned. Patient cancer tissue samples are obtained from a previous surgery or biopsy procedure and tested for deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) abnormalities or mutations in their cancer. Valemetostat tosylate is in a class of medications called EZH1/EZH2 inhibitors. It blocks proteins called EZH1 and EZH2, which may help slow or stop the spread of tumor cells. Carboplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works in a way similar to the anticancer drug cisplatin, but may be better tolerated than cisplatin. Carboplatin works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of tumor cells. Cabazitaxel injection is in a class of medications called microtubule inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of tumor cells. Abiraterone acetate blocks tissues from making androgens (male hormones), such as testosterone. This may cause the death of tumor cells that need androgens to grow. It is a type of anti-androgen. Enzalutamide is in a class of medications called androgen receptor inhibitors. It works by blocking the effects of androgen (a male reproductive hormone) to stop the growth and spread of tumor cells. Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan is in a class of medications called radiopharmaceuticals. It works by targeting and delivering radiation directly to tumor cells which damages and kills these cells. Assigning patients to targeted treatment based on genetic testing may help shrink or slow the cancer from growing Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2025 |
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Docetaxel to Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors in Patients With Metastatic Castration Sensitive1
Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
This study is being done to answer the following question: can the chance of prostate
cancer growing or spreading be lowered by adding a drug to the usual combination of
drugs?
This study would like to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual
approach for prostate cancer.
The u1 expand
This study is being done to answer the following question: can the chance of prostate cancer growing or spreading be lowered by adding a drug to the usual combination of drugs? This study would like to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for prostate cancer. The usual approach for patients who are not in a study is hormone treatment with Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and Androgen-Receptor Pathway Inhibitor (ARPI). Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2025 |
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Silmitasertib (CX-4945) in Combination With Chemotherapy for Relapsed Refractory Solid Tumors
Neuroblastoma
Ewing Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Liposarcoma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the investigational drug, silmitasertib (a pill
taken by mouth), in combination with FDA approved drugs for solid tumors. An
investigational drug is one that has not been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug
Administration (FDA), or any other regulatory authorit1 expand
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the investigational drug, silmitasertib (a pill taken by mouth), in combination with FDA approved drugs for solid tumors. An investigational drug is one that has not been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), or any other regulatory authorities around the world for use alone or in combination with any drug, for the condition or illness it is being used to treat. The goals of this part of the study are: - Establish a recommended dose of silmitasertib in combination with chemotherapy - Test the safety and tolerability of silmitasertib in combination with chemotherapy in subjects with cancer - To determine the activity of study treatments chosen based on: - How each subject responds to the study treatment - How long a subject lives without their disease returning/progressing Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2024 |
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Testing Longer Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients With Cance1
Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Metastatic Breast Carcinoma
Metastatic Digestive System Carcinoma
Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
This phase III trial compares the effectiveness of fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery
(FSRS) to usual care stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in treating patients with cancer
that has spread from where it first started to the brain. Radiation therapy uses high
energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and1 expand
This phase III trial compares the effectiveness of fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (FSRS) to usual care stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in treating patients with cancer that has spread from where it first started to the brain. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. FSRS delivers a high dose of radiation to the tumor over 3 treatments. SRS is a type of external radiation therapy that uses special equipment to position the patient and precisely give a single large dose of radiation to a tumor. FSRS may be more effective compared to SRS in treating patients with cancer that has spread to the brain. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2024 |
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A Study to Assess Growth in Children With Idiopathic Short Stature
Idiopathic Short Stature
Study 111-903 will generate baseline growth data in children with ISS by collecting
growth measurements and other variables of interest. expand
Study 111-903 will generate baseline growth data in children with ISS by collecting growth measurements and other variables of interest. Type: Observational Start Date: Aug 2024 |
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A Study of AAV2-GDNF in Adults With Moderate Parkinson's Disease (REGENERATE-PD)
Parkinson Disease
The objective of this randomized, surgically controlled, double-blinded, Phase 2 study is
to evaluate the safety and efficacy of AAV2-GDNF delivered to the putamen in subjects
with moderate Parkinson's Disease. expand
The objective of this randomized, surgically controlled, double-blinded, Phase 2 study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of AAV2-GDNF delivered to the putamen in subjects with moderate Parkinson's Disease. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2024 |
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Gluten Technology and Education for Celiac Health
Celiac Disease
The investigators propose to plan for a multi-center randomized controlled trial (M-RCT)
to test the effectiveness of novel gluten detection technologies as an adjunct to
telemedicine to manage celiac disease in newly diagnosed adults. If successful, the
proposed intervention will improve mucosal r1 expand
The investigators propose to plan for a multi-center randomized controlled trial (M-RCT) to test the effectiveness of novel gluten detection technologies as an adjunct to telemedicine to manage celiac disease in newly diagnosed adults. If successful, the proposed intervention will improve mucosal recovery, promote a shift in current practice of celiac disease management toward long-term monitoring, and represent a significant step toward reducing the severe physical and psychological consequences of celiac disease. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2024 |
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An Adjuvant Endocrine-based Therapy Study of Camizestrant (AZD9833) in ER+/HER2- Early Breast Cance1
Breast Cancer, Early Breast Cancer
This is a Phase III open-label study to assess if camizestrant improves outcomes compared
to standard adjuvant endocrine therapy for patients with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer
with intermediate-high or high risk for disease recurrence who completed definitive
locoregional therapy (with or without1 expand
This is a Phase III open-label study to assess if camizestrant improves outcomes compared to standard adjuvant endocrine therapy for patients with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer with intermediate-high or high risk for disease recurrence who completed definitive locoregional therapy (with or without chemotherapy). The planned duration of treatment in either arm within the study will be 7 years. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2023 |
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Ansa Cervicalis and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation in OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Polysomnography (PSG) and drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) are widely used diagnostic
studies for assessing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity and collapse patterns of the
upper airway anatomy during sleep. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) therapy for
obstructive sleep apnea suffers from1 expand
Polysomnography (PSG) and drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) are widely used diagnostic studies for assessing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity and collapse patterns of the upper airway anatomy during sleep. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea suffers from variable response at the level of the soft palate. The Investigators propose a study examining the physiologic effect of ansa cervicalis stimulation (ACS) alone and in combination with HNS during PSG and DISE. Type: Interventional Start Date: Nov 2022 |
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Rett Syndrome Registry
Rett Syndrome
Rett Syndrome, Atypical
Genetic Disease
Genetic Diseases, X-Linked
Intellectual Disability
The Rett Syndrome Registry is a longitudinal observational study of individuals with
MECP2 mutations and a diagnosis of Rett syndrome. Designed together with the IRSF Rett
Syndrome Center of Excellence Network medical directors, this study collects data on the
signs and symptoms of Rett syndrome as1 expand
The Rett Syndrome Registry is a longitudinal observational study of individuals with MECP2 mutations and a diagnosis of Rett syndrome. Designed together with the IRSF Rett Syndrome Center of Excellence Network medical directors, this study collects data on the signs and symptoms of Rett syndrome as reported by the Rett syndrome experts and by the caregivers of individuals with Rett syndrome. This study will be used to develop consensus based guidelines for the care of your loved ones with Rett syndrome and to facilitate the development of better clinical trials and other aspects of the drug development path for Rett syndrome. Type: Observational [Patient Registry] Start Date: Aug 2022 |
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Cholinergic Integrity in Down Syndrome in Association With Aging, Alzheimer's Disease Pathology, an1
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome, Partial Trisomy 21
Alzheimer Disease
Progressive age-related cognitive deficits occurring in both AD and DS have been
connected to the degeneration of several neuronal populations, but mechanisms are not
fully elucidated. The most consistent neuronal losses throughout the progression of AD
are seen in cholinergic neurons where these l1 expand
Progressive age-related cognitive deficits occurring in both AD and DS have been connected to the degeneration of several neuronal populations, but mechanisms are not fully elucidated. The most consistent neuronal losses throughout the progression of AD are seen in cholinergic neurons where these losses negatively affect cognition, particularly in attention, learning, and memory formation. Evidence of reduced cholinergic integrity in DS is largely limited to animal models and post-mortem human data. The investigators propose to use molecular, functional, and structural biomarkers to assess the cholinergic integrity in adults with DS. The investigators anticipate using the data gathered in this pilot study to inform future study designs to determine AD risk stratification in DS by identifying individuals who show an accelerated decline in cholinergic integrity that correlates with cognitive and neurobehavioral changes. Also, our cholinergic biomarkers may identify whether individuals with DS are likely to respond to pro-cholinergic interventions, including the novel cholinergic modulators that are being developed to enhance cholinergic-sensitive cognitive functioning. The investigators anticipate using the data gathered here to inform future treatment studies in TRC-DS and beyond where novel cholinergic treatments may offer opportunities for early intervention in DS and be complementary to disease-modifying approaches such as anti-amyloid treatments. Type: Interventional Start Date: Aug 2021 |
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Evaluation of a New Strategy for Protocolized Antibiotic Care for Severe Open Fractures: SEXTANT 2
Post Operative Surgical Site Infection
The PRCT evaluates infection outcomes as well as fracture and antibiotic-related
complications to include the emergence of resistant bacteria associated with two
different antibiotic strategies in the treatment of Gustilo type IIIB tibia and hindfoot
fractures (calcaneus and talus) and selected III1 expand
The PRCT evaluates infection outcomes as well as fracture and antibiotic-related complications to include the emergence of resistant bacteria associated with two different antibiotic strategies in the treatment of Gustilo type IIIB tibia and hindfoot fractures (calcaneus and talus) and selected IIIA fractures of the tibia and trauma-related transtibial amputations that are performed in the "zone-of-injury". This study will be conducted in established METRC level 1 trauma centers. The patients will be randomized as close to admission as possible to either 1) Standard of Care (SOC) prophylactic open fracture protocol, including the use of topical antibiotic as per the usual practice of the surgeon or 2) experimental protocol (SEXTANT). The SEXTANT protocol includes application of wound bioburden-targeted topical Vancomycin powder and Tobramycin powder antibiotic treatment at the time of final wound closure/coverage combined with 72 hours of systemic antibiotic coverage targeted to both gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens. The study will compare the results of the current SOC prophylactic coverage to the strategic wound bioburden treatment (SEXTANT) protocol. Up until the time of definitive wound closure/coverage, all patients will be treated per the usual regimen of the surgeon / center and in accordance with current Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) and Surgical Quality Improvement Program (SQIP) recommendations for the care of open fractures.14,15,17 It includes the administration of systemic antibiotics as close to the time of injury as possible. In the definitive wound closure/coverage procedure post-operative period, participants in the intervention arm will receive 72 hours of systemic antibiotic therapy targeted at the modern wound bioburden, and patients in the usual care arm will receive post-operative care per the usual practice of their surgeon. All other activities related to follow-up and related treatments will proceed per the usual practice of the surgeon. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2021 |
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A Study of CSTI-500 in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome
This is a proof-of-concept, open-label, dose-escalation study to evaluate the safety,
tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of CSTI-500 in participants with genetically
confirmed Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) who are 13 to 50 years of age. Participants will
receive increasing doses of CSTI-5001 expand
This is a proof-of-concept, open-label, dose-escalation study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of CSTI-500 in participants with genetically confirmed Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) who are 13 to 50 years of age. Participants will receive increasing doses of CSTI-500, and blood levels will be measured to guide individualized dosing. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2026 |
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Project VOICES: Vocal Optimization in Children Elevating the Spectrum
Autism
Thirty percent of children with autism barely talk or do not talk at all despite years of
intervention. This study aims to address this important and long-standing challenge by
developing a novel intervention to increase the quantity and quality of vocalizations
(i.e., sounds children make before w1 expand
Thirty percent of children with autism barely talk or do not talk at all despite years of intervention. This study aims to address this important and long-standing challenge by developing a novel intervention to increase the quantity and quality of vocalizations (i.e., sounds children make before words) and expressive language in young children with autism (aged 2 to 5 years) with minimal verbal skills. The intervention includes contingent responses to the child's vocalizations and vocal elicitation strategies. We also collect social validity information from parents about how they perceive the novel intervention. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2025 |
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Window Trial of Fluorescently Labeled Panitumumab (Panitumumab-IRDye800) in Head and Neck Cancer
HNSCC
HNSCC,Larynx, Pharynx and Oral Cavity
SCC - Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This study is exploring the use of Panitumumab in Head and Neck Cancer. Panitumumab is an
approved drug named Vectibix and is used as an anti-cancer agent in other cancers such as
colorectal cancer. It works by attaching to the cancer cell in a unique way that allows
the drug to get into the cancer1 expand
This study is exploring the use of Panitumumab in Head and Neck Cancer. Panitumumab is an approved drug named Vectibix and is used as an anti-cancer agent in other cancers such as colorectal cancer. It works by attaching to the cancer cell in a unique way that allows the drug to get into the cancer tissue. In addition to the Panitumumab, participants will also receive a Panitumumab-IRDye800 (Pan800) or a fluorescently labeled Panitumumab infusion. IRDye800 is an investigational dye that, when tested in the lab, helps various characteristics of human tissue show up better when using a special camera during surgery. Panitumumab-IRDye800 is a combination of the drug and the dye that attaches to cancer cells and appears to make them visible to the doctor when he or she uses the special camera during surgery. The goal of this study is to use a novel and possibly safer approach to identify an optimal dose for panitumumab to treat cancer patients by using a new light-based therapy. In this study, different drug levels will be analyzed using this approach to understand how much drug reaches the tumor at different administered doses, which may help us provide safer and/or more effective therapies in the future. The goal is to identify the correct amount or dose of a drug that is needed for effective cancer therapies. Often, clinical studies look at how much of the drug can be tolerated before patients become sick, rather than how much of the drug is required to be effective. IRDye800 is an investigational dye that, when tested in the lab, helps various characteristics of human tissue show up better when using a special camera during surgery. Panitumumab-IRDye800 is a combination of the drug and the dye that attaches to cancer cells and appears to make them visible to the doctor when he or she uses the special camera during surgery. This will help the surgeon with clinical margins during surgery and will may have a clearer way to differentiate between cancer and healthy tissue. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2025 |
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Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Study of ARCT-032 in People With Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis
CFTR Gene Mutation
ARCT-032-02 is a Phase 2, open-label, multicenter, multiple-ascending dose study of
ARCT-032 in adults with CF who are not eligible for CFTR modulator therapy or are not
taking CFTR modulators due to drug intolerance, poor response, or lack of access to
modulators. expand
ARCT-032-02 is a Phase 2, open-label, multicenter, multiple-ascending dose study of ARCT-032 in adults with CF who are not eligible for CFTR modulator therapy or are not taking CFTR modulators due to drug intolerance, poor response, or lack of access to modulators. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2024 |
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A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Nivolumab, Relatlimab Plus Ipilimumab vs. Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab i1
Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell
This is a phase 2 stratified, randomized, multicenter, study investigating the efficacy
of a triplet arm treating with nivolumab 480 mg every 4 weeks (Q4W), relatlimab 160 mg
Q4W and ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 8 weeks (Q8W) intravenous (IV) versus a doublet arm
treating with nivolumab 480 mg Q3W and1 expand
This is a phase 2 stratified, randomized, multicenter, study investigating the efficacy of a triplet arm treating with nivolumab 480 mg every 4 weeks (Q4W), relatlimab 160 mg Q4W and ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 8 weeks (Q8W) intravenous (IV) versus a doublet arm treating with nivolumab 480 mg Q3W and ipilimumab 1mg/kg Q3W IV in first-line advanced RCC. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2025 |
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A Phase 1 Study of CTIM-76 in Patients With Recurring Ovarian Cancer and Other Advanced Solid Tumors
Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
This is a Phase 1a/1b, open-label, dose escalation and expansion study to evaluate the
safety and efficacy of CTIM-76 (study drug), a CLDN6-directed T cell-engaging bispecific
antibody , in participants with platinum-refractory/resistant ovarian cancer (PRROC) and
other advanced CLDN6-positive soli1 expand
This is a Phase 1a/1b, open-label, dose escalation and expansion study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CTIM-76 (study drug), a CLDN6-directed T cell-engaging bispecific antibody , in participants with platinum-refractory/resistant ovarian cancer (PRROC) and other advanced CLDN6-positive solid tumors (i.e., testicular and endometrial). Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2024 |
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Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis for Calcaneal Fractures
Calcaneus Fracture
Management of severe injuries to the heel (displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures)
continues to be a major challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Previous studies have
demonstrated poor outcomes, and results show that patients experience long-term pain and
decreased quality of life postoperative1 expand
Management of severe injuries to the heel (displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures) continues to be a major challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Previous studies have demonstrated poor outcomes, and results show that patients experience long-term pain and decreased quality of life postoperatively. Poor outcomes are driven by pain, in particular, which is linked to post-traumatic subtalar arthritis. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2024 |
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Low-Dose Short-Term Ketorolac to Reduce Chronic Opioid Use in Orthopaedic Polytrauma Patients
Orthopaedic Trauma
Chronic Opioid Use
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to learn if the use of a low-dose
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), ketorolac, reduces the rate of chronic
opioid use in orthopaedic trauma patients. The main questions this study aims to answer
are:
1. Are patients who are given scheduled1 expand
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to learn if the use of a low-dose nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), ketorolac, reduces the rate of chronic opioid use in orthopaedic trauma patients. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1. Are patients who are given scheduled ketorolac during the first five days of the perioperative period in combination with standard of care (SOC) multimodal analgesia (MMA) less likely to develop chronic opioid use at 6 months after injury compared to patients who SOC MMA alone? 2. Does scheduled ketorolac during the first five days of the perioperative period improve functional responses to pain at discharge, 3 months, and 6 months after injury? 3. Does early pain control provided by ketorolac decrease chronic opioid use through decreased acute pain and opioid use, improved functional responses to pain, or both? Participants will be enrolled and randomized to either the ketorolac (treatment) group or the SOC group. Patients randomized to the ketorolac group will receive ketorolac every 6 hours for up to five days during the perioperative period; patients discharged prior to completing the five-day regimen will complete the remainder of treatment with oral ketorolac. Pain and opioid use will be measured daily during the five-day treatment period. Opioid use will be measured and functional response to pain surveys will be obtained at discharge, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after injury. Researchers will compare patients receiving ketorolac (treatment) plus SOC versus those receiving SOC alone to determine if ketorolac reduces chronic opioid use and improves the functional response to pain. Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2025 |