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A Phase 2 Study and Open-Label Extension of NEU-411 in Companion Diagnostic-Positive Participants W1
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson
Idiopathic Parkinson Disease
Early Parkinson Disease (Early PD)
Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic
The goal of this Phase 2 clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of
NEU-411 in men and women aged 40-80 years with early Parkinson's Disease (PD) who have
predicted elevations in the activity of the "leucine-rich repeat kinase 2" ("LRRK2" for
short) pathway based on their genetic p1 expand
The goal of this Phase 2 clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of NEU-411 in men and women aged 40-80 years with early Parkinson's Disease (PD) who have predicted elevations in the activity of the "leucine-rich repeat kinase 2" ("LRRK2" for short) pathway based on their genetic profile. A DNA test will be used to identify the "LRRK2-driven" population with predicted elevation in the LRRK2 pathway. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2025 |
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Testing the Addition of the Anti-Cancer Drug Tivozanib to Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) After Surge1
Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Stage II Renal Pelvis Cancer AJCC v8
Stage III Renal Pelvis Cancer AJCC v8
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding tivozanib to standard therapy
pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone for the treatment of patients with high-risk
renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as
pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attac1 expand
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding tivozanib to standard therapy pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone for the treatment of patients with high-risk renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Tivozanib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals tumor cells to multiply. This helps stop the spread of tumor cells. Giving pembrolizumab and tivozanib together may work better than pembrolizumab alone in treating patients with RCC. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2025 |
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Eflornithine (DFMO) and AMXT 1501 for Neuroblastoma, CNS Tumors, and Sarcomas
Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
Embryonal Tumor With Multilayered Rosettes
Ewing Sarcoma
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Osteosarcoma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the investigational oral drug AMXT 1501 in
combination with oral eflornithine (DFMO). 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 o1 expand
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the investigational oral drug AMXT 1501 in combination with oral eflornithine (DFMO). 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 AMXT 1501 in combination with DFMO - Test the safety and tolerability of AMXT 1501 in combination with DFMO - 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: May 2026 |
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Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) Plus Pembrolizumab Versus TPC in TNBC Who Did Not Achieve pCR (MK1
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This is a randomized, open-label study comparing the efficacy and safety of adjuvant
sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870) in combination with pembrolizumab compared to treatment
of physician's choice (TPC) in participants with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who
received neoadjuvant therapy and d1 expand
This is a randomized, open-label study comparing the efficacy and safety of adjuvant sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870) in combination with pembrolizumab compared to treatment of physician's choice (TPC) in participants with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who received neoadjuvant therapy and did not achieve a pathological complete response (pCR) at surgery. The primary objective is to compare sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab to TPC (pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab plus capecitabine) with respect to invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) per investigator assessment. It is hypothesized that sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab is superior to TPC with respect to iDFS per investigator assessment. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2024 |
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VTP-1000 in Adults With Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease
GLU001 is a first-in-human clinical trial to assess the safety and tolerability of
VTP-1000 for adults with celiac disease. This trial will assess VTP-1000 at various dose
levels compared to placebo in a single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple ascending dose
(MAD) format. Participants will be foll1 expand
GLU001 is a first-in-human clinical trial to assess the safety and tolerability of VTP-1000 for adults with celiac disease. This trial will assess VTP-1000 at various dose levels compared to placebo in a single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple ascending dose (MAD) format. Participants will be followed for a short period of time to assess the impact of VTP-1000 on their immune system (Adverse events, reactions in the blood, and physical exam differences). Participants enrolled in the MAD portion of the trial will undergo a gluten challenge to assess the impact exposure to gluten has on participants after administration of VTP-1000. Type: Interventional Start Date: Aug 2024 |
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A Phase 1/1b Study of IAM1363 in HER2 Cancers
HER2 Mutation-Related Tumors
HER2
HER2-positive Breast Cancer
HER2 + Breast Cancer
Brain Metastases From Solid Tumors
This is a Phase 1/1b open-label, multi-center dose escalation and dose optimization study
designed to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of IAM1363 in participants with
advanced cancers that harbor HER2 alterations. expand
This is a Phase 1/1b open-label, multi-center dose escalation and dose optimization study designed to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of IAM1363 in participants with advanced cancers that harbor HER2 alterations. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2024 |
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A Follow-up Study to Test Long-term Treatment With Nerandomilast in People With Pulmonary Fibrosis1
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis
This study is open to people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive
pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). They can only take part if they have completed treatment in a
previous study with a medicine called nerandomilast or BI 1015550.
The goal of this study is to find out how well people with1 expand
This study is open to people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). They can only take part if they have completed treatment in a previous study with a medicine called nerandomilast or BI 1015550. The goal of this study is to find out how well people with pulmonary fibrosis tolerate long- term treatment with nerandomilast. The study also tests whether nerandomilast improves lung function and prolongs the time until symptoms get worse, participants need to go to the hospital, or die. Every participant takes nerandomilast as tablets for up to 1 year and 10 months. The participants may also continue their regular treatment for pulmonary fibrosis during the study. Participants visit their doctors regularly. During these visits, the doctors collect information on any health problems of the participants. Participants also regularly do lung function tests. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2024 |
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RESET-Myositis: An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in Subjects Wit1
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy
Dermatomyositis
Anti-Synthetase Syndrome
Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
RESET-Myositis: Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in
Subjects with Active Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy or Juvenile Idiopathic Inflammatory
Myopathy expand
RESET-Myositis: Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in Subjects with Active Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy or Juvenile Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2023 |
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A Study Testing the Combination of Dasatinib or Imatinib to Chemotherapy Treatment With Blinatumoma1
B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
This pilot trial assesses the effect of the combination of blinatumomab with dasatinib or
imatinib and standard chemotherapy for treating patients with Philadelphia chromosome
positive (Ph+) or ABL-class Philadelphia chromosome-like (Ph-like) B-Cell acute
lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Blinatumoma1 expand
This pilot trial assesses the effect of the combination of blinatumomab with dasatinib or imatinib and standard chemotherapy for treating patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) or ABL-class Philadelphia chromosome-like (Ph-like) B-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Blinatumomab is a bispecific antibody that binds to two different proteins-one on the surface of cancer cells and one on the surface of cells in the immune system. An antibody is a protein made by the immune system to help fight infections and other harmful processes/cells/molecules. Blinatumomab may bind to the cancer cell and a T cell (which plays a key role in the immune system's fighting response) at the same time. Blinatumomab may strengthen the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells by activating the body's own immune cells to destroy the tumor. Dasatinib and imatinib are in a class of medications called tyrosine kinase inhibitors. They work by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply, which may help keep cancer cells from growing. Giving blinatumomab and dasatinib or imatinib in combination with standard chemotherapy may work better in treating patients with Ph+ or Ph-like ABL-class B-ALL than dasatinib or imatinib with chemotherapy. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2025 |
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A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Mesothelin-Targeting Logic-gated CAR T, in Participa1
Solid Tumor, Adult
Colorectal Cancer
NSCLC
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
NSCLC, Recurrent
The goal of this study is to test autologous logic-gated Tmod™ CAR T-cell products in
subjects with solid tumors including colorectal cancer (CRC), pancreatic cancer (PANC),
non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ovarian cancer (OVCA), mesothelioma (MESO), and other
solid tumors that express mesotheli1 expand
The goal of this study is to test autologous logic-gated Tmod™ CAR T-cell products in subjects with solid tumors including colorectal cancer (CRC), pancreatic cancer (PANC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ovarian cancer (OVCA), mesothelioma (MESO), and other solid tumors that express mesothelin (MSLN) and have lost HLA-A*02 expression. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Phase 1: What is the recommended dose that is safe for patients Phase 2: Does the recommended dose kill solid tumor cells and protect the patient's healthy cells Participants will be required to perform study procedures and assessments, and will also receive the following study treatments: Enrollment and Apheresis in BASECAMP-1 (NCT04981119) Preconditioning Lymphodepletion (PCLD) Regimen Tmod CAR T cells at the assigned dose Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2024 |
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Testing Pump Chemotherapy in Addition to Standard of Care Chemotherapy Versus Standard of Care Chem1
Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Liver
Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8
Unresectable Colorectal Carcinoma
This phase III trial compares hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) (pump chemotherapy) in
addition to standard of care chemotherapy versus standard of care chemotherapy alone in
treating patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver (liver metastases)
and cannot be removed by surgery (unr1 expand
This phase III trial compares hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) (pump chemotherapy) in addition to standard of care chemotherapy versus standard of care chemotherapy alone in treating patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver (liver metastases) and cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). HAI uses a catheter to carry a tumor-killing chemotherapy drug called floxuridine directly into the liver. HAI is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in metastatic colorectal cancer to the liver, but it is only available at a small number of hospitals, and most of the time it is not used until standard chemotherapy stops working. Standard chemotherapy drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Adding HAI to standard chemotherapy may be effective in shrinking or stabilizing unresectable colorectal liver metastases. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2023 |
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AZD0120 in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (DURGA-1)
Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
This trial is a Phase 1b/2, open-label, multicenter study of AZD0120, a CD19/BCMA dual
CAR T-cell therapy, in adult subjects with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. expand
This trial is a Phase 1b/2, open-label, multicenter study of AZD0120, a CD19/BCMA dual CAR T-cell therapy, in adult subjects with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2023 |
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A Study to Test the Addition of the Drug Cabozantinib to Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagno1
High Grade Osteosarcoma
Localized Osteosarcoma
Metastatic Osteosarcoma
Secondary Osteosarcoma
This phase II/III trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of the drug
cabozantinib in combination with standard chemotherapy, and to compare the effect of
adding cabozantinib to standard chemotherapy alone in treating patients with newly
diagnosed osteosarcoma. Cabozantinib is in a clas1 expand
This phase II/III trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of the drug cabozantinib in combination with standard chemotherapy, and to compare the effect of adding cabozantinib to standard chemotherapy alone in treating patients with newly diagnosed osteosarcoma. Cabozantinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors which block protein signals affecting new blood vessel formation and the ability to activate growth signaling pathways. This may help slow the growth of tumor cells. The drugs used in standard chemotherapy for this trial are methotrexate, doxorubicin, and cisplatin (MAP). Methotrexate stops cells from making DNA and may kill tumor cells. It is a type of antimetabolite. Doxorubicin is in a class of medications called anthracyclines. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of tumor cells in the body. Cisplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of tumor cells. Adding cabozantinib to standard chemotherapy may work better in treating newly diagnosed osteosarcoma. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2023 |
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FORAGER-1: A Study of LOXO-435 (LY3866288) in Participants With Cancer With a Change in a Gene Call1
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Ureteral Neoplasms
The main purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety, side effects, and
effectiveness of LOXO-435 by itself or when it is combined with other standard medicines
that treat cancer. LOXO-435 may be used to treat cancer of the cells that line the
urinary system and other solid tumor cancer1 expand
The main purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety, side effects, and effectiveness of LOXO-435 by itself or when it is combined with other standard medicines that treat cancer. LOXO-435 may be used to treat cancer of the cells that line the urinary system and other solid tumor cancers that have a change in a particular gene (known as the FGFR3 gene). Participation could last up to 30 months (2.5 years) and possibly longer if the disease does not get worse. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2023 |
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A Study of Teclistamab in Combination With Daratumumab and Lenalidomide (Tec-DR) and Talquetamab in1
Multiple Myeloma
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of teclistamab in combination with
daratumumab and lenalidomide (Tec-DR) and talquetamab in combination with daratumumab and
lenalidomide (Tal-DR) versus daratumumab, lenalidomide, dexamethasone (DRd). expand
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of teclistamab in combination with daratumumab and lenalidomide (Tec-DR) and talquetamab in combination with daratumumab and lenalidomide (Tal-DR) versus daratumumab, lenalidomide, dexamethasone (DRd). Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2022 |
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Clinical Trial of YH32367 in Patients With HER2 Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumor
HER2-Positive Solid Tumor
This first-in-human study will be counducted to evaluate the safety, tolerability,
pharmacokinetics (PK) and anti-tumor activity of YH32367 in Patients with HER2-Positive
Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors. expand
This first-in-human study will be counducted to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and anti-tumor activity of YH32367 in Patients with HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors. Type: Interventional Start Date: Aug 2022 |
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Phase 3 Study of Teclistamab in Combination With Lenalidomide and Teclistamab Alone Versus Lenalido1
Multiple Myeloma
This is a multicenter, randomized, open-label, Phase 3 study in participants with newly
diagnosed multiple myeloma to evaluate the benefits of teclistamab in combination with
lenalidomide and teclistamab alone versus lenalidomide alone as maintenance therapy after
autologous stem cell transplant. expand
This is a multicenter, randomized, open-label, Phase 3 study in participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma to evaluate the benefits of teclistamab in combination with lenalidomide and teclistamab alone versus lenalidomide alone as maintenance therapy after autologous stem cell transplant. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2022 |
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Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
Stage III Colon Cancer
This Phase II/III trial will evaluate the what kind of chemotherapy to recommend to
patients based on the presence or absences of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) after surgery
for colon cancer. expand
This Phase II/III trial will evaluate the what kind of chemotherapy to recommend to patients based on the presence or absences of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) after surgery for colon cancer. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2022 |
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A Study to Compare Blinatumomab Alone to Blinatumomab With Nivolumab in Patients Diagnosed With Fir1
Down Syndrome
Recurrent B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
This phase II trial studies the effect of nivolumab in combination with blinatumomab
compared to blinatumomab alone in treating patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (B-ALL) that has come back (relapsed). Down syndrome patients with relapsed
B-ALL are included in this study. Blinatumoma1 expand
This phase II trial studies the effect of nivolumab in combination with blinatumomab compared to blinatumomab alone in treating patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has come back (relapsed). Down syndrome patients with relapsed B-ALL are included in this study. Blinatumomab is an antibody, which is a protein that identifies and targets specific molecules in the body. Blinatumomab searches for and attaches itself to the cancer cell. Once attached, an immune response occurs which may kill the cancer cell. Nivolumab is a medicine that may boost a patient's immune system. Giving nivolumab in combination with blinatumomab may cause the cancer to stop growing for a period of time, and for some patients, it may lessen the symptoms, such as pain, that are caused by the cancer. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2020 |
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HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Master Protocol
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The HEALEY ALS Platform Trial is a perpetual multi-center, multi-regimen clinical trial
evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational products for the treatment of ALS. expand
The HEALEY ALS Platform Trial is a perpetual multi-center, multi-regimen clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational products for the treatment of ALS. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2020 |
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Comparing the Clinical Impact of Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Programs and Associated Biomarkers
Pancreatic Neoplasm
The purpose of this study is to compare two approaches for monitoring pancreatic cysts as
well as to identify associated biomarkers. The study doctors want to compare more
frequent monitoring versus less frequent monitoring as well as identify biomarkers which
may improve risk detection of transfor1 expand
The purpose of this study is to compare two approaches for monitoring pancreatic cysts as well as to identify associated biomarkers. The study doctors want to compare more frequent monitoring versus less frequent monitoring as well as identify biomarkers which may improve risk detection of transformation to pancreatic cancer. The study doctors want to learn which monitoring method and which biomarkers lead to better outcomes for patients. Type: Observational Start Date: Jun 2020 |
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Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone With or Without Daratumumab in Treating Patients With High-Risk Smo1
Smoldering Plasma Cell Myeloma
This phase III trial studies how well lenalidomide and dexamethasone works with or
without daratumumab in treating patients with high-risk smoldering myeloma. Drugs used in
chemotherapy, such as lenalidomide and dexamethasone, work in different ways to stop the
growth of tumor cells, either by kill1 expand
This phase III trial studies how well lenalidomide and dexamethasone works with or without daratumumab in treating patients with high-risk smoldering myeloma. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as lenalidomide and dexamethasone, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as daratumumab, may induce changes in the body's immune system and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving lenalidomide and dexamethasone with daratumumab may work better in treating patients with smoldering myeloma. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2019 |
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Long-term Safety and Efficacy Extension Study for Participants With Advanced Tumors Who Are Current1
Solid Tumors
Hematologic Malignancies
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of
pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in participants from previous Merck pembrolizumab-based parent
studies who transition into this extension study.
This study will consist of three phases: 1) First Course Phase, 2) Survival Follow-1 expand
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in participants from previous Merck pembrolizumab-based parent studies who transition into this extension study. This study will consist of three phases: 1) First Course Phase, 2) Survival Follow-up Phase or 3) Second Course Phase. Each participant will transition to this extension study in one of the following three phases, depending on the study phase they were in at the completion of the parent study. Participants who were in the First Course Phase of study treatment with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib in their parent study will enter the First Course Phase of this study and complete up to 35 doses or more every 3 weeks (Q3W) or 17 doses or more every 6 weeks (Q6W) of study treatment with pembrolizumab or a pembrolizumab-based combination or lenvatinib according to arm assignment. Participants who were in the Follow-up Phase in the parent study (post-treatment or Survival Follow-up Phase) will enter the Survival Follow-up Phase of this study. Participants who were in the Second Course Phase in their parent study will enter Second Course Phase of this study and complete up to 17 doses Q3W or 8 doses Q6W of study treatment with pembrolizumab or a pembrolizumab-based combination according to arm assignment. Any participant originating from a parent trial where crossover to pembrolizumab was permitted upon disease progression may be eligible for 35 doses as Q3W or 17 doses Q6W of pembrolizumab (approximately 2 years), if they progress while on the control arm and pembrolizumab is approved for the indication in the country where the potential eligible crossover participant is being evaluated. Type: Interventional Start Date: Aug 2018 |
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Natural History Study of Synucleinopathies
Patients With Synucleinopathies
Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension
Pure Autonomic Failure
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Parkinson Disease
Synucleinopathies are a group of rare diseases associated with worsening neurological
deficits and the abnormal accumulation of the protein α-synuclein in the nervous system.
Onset is usually in late adulthood at age 50 or older. Usually, synucleinopathies present
clinically with slowness of moveme1 expand
Synucleinopathies are a group of rare diseases associated with worsening neurological deficits and the abnormal accumulation of the protein α-synuclein in the nervous system. Onset is usually in late adulthood at age 50 or older. Usually, synucleinopathies present clinically with slowness of movement, coordination difficulties or mild cognitive impairment. Development of these features indicates that abnormal alpha-synuclein deposits have destroyed key areas of the brain involved in the control of movement or cognition. Patients with synucleinopathies and signs of CNS-deficits are frequently diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) or multiple system atrophy (MSA). However, accumulation of alpha-synuclein and death of nerve cells can also begin outside the brain in the autonomic nerves. In such cases, syncucleinopathies present first with symptoms of autonomic impairment (unexplained constipation, urinary difficulties, and sexual dysfunction). In rare cases, hypotension on standing (a disorder known as orthostatic hypotension) may be the only clinical finding. This "pre-motor" autonomic stage suggests that the disease process may not yet have spread to the brain. After a variable period of time, but usually within 5-years, most patients with abnormally low blood pressure on standing develop cognitive or motor abnormalities. This stepwise evolution indicates that the disease spreads from the body to the brain. Another indication of this spread is that acting out dreams (i.e., REM sleep behavior disorder, RBD) a problem that occurs when the lower part of the brain is affected, may also be the first noticeable sign of Parkinson disease. The purpose of this study is to document the clinical features and biological markers of patients with synucleinopathies and better understand how these disorders evolve over time. The study will involve following patients diagnosed with a synucleinopathy (PD/DLB and MSA) and those believed to be in the "pre-motor" stage (with isolated autonomic impairment and/or RBD). Through a careful series of follow-up visits to participating Centers, we will focus on finding biological clues that predict which patients will develop motor/cognitive problems and which ones have the resilience to keep the disease at bay preventing spread to the brain. We will also define the natural history of MSA - the most aggressive of the synucleinopathies. Type: Observational Start Date: Jun 2011 |
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Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)
Lumbar Puncture
This is a clinical trial to determine the extent to which ultrasound-assisted lumbar
puncture using a standardized procedure, including use of ultrasound to ascertain the
presence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at L3 - L5 and the optimal needle insertion
distance, increases the acquisition rate of CS1 expand
This is a clinical trial to determine the extent to which ultrasound-assisted lumbar puncture using a standardized procedure, including use of ultrasound to ascertain the presence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at L3 - L5 and the optimal needle insertion distance, increases the acquisition rate of CSF that is interpretable for patient management. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2026 |