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A Research Study to See How Much CagriSema (1.0 mg Once Weekly) Lowers Blood Sugar and Body Weight Compared to Tirzepatide (5 mg Once Weekly) in People With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Metformin, SGLT2 Inhibitor or Both (REIMAGINE 5)
This study will look at how much CagriSema lowers blood sugar and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes. CagriSema is a new investigational medicine. Doctors cannot yet prescribe CagriSema. CagriSema will be compared to a medicine called tirzepatide. Doctors can prescribe tirzepatide in some countries. Participants will either receive CagriSema or tirzepatide. Which treatment the participant will receive is decided by chance. For each participant, the study will last for up to 1 year and 4 months.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Hannah.Hickman@UTSouthwestern.edu
A Novel Approach for Reducing Hyperoxaluria and Kidney Stone Risk.
This pilot study is proposing a novel approach to directly target intestinal oxalate absorption with the drug Tenapanor, which was recently FDA-approved for treating hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. Tenapanor works by blocking paracellular phosphate absorption by the intestine, but the underlying mechanisms have not been clearly defined. Since phosphate and oxalate ions are absorbed through the same paracellular pathway, and are of similar size and charge, Tenapanor is hypothesized to also reduce dietary oxalate absorption and consequently lower urinary oxalate excretion.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, vidiya.srikakulapu@UTSouthwestern.edu
Precision Medicine in Action: Phase II Trial of Response Adaptive Ablative Pre-operative SPBI (RAPS) and Non-operative Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Patients With Early-stage ER+ Breast Cancer: RAPS Trial
1. Efficacy of PULSAR preoperative radiation 2. Evaluate potential of microbubble CEUS as an alternative to operative SLNBx 3. Evaluate potential of OA to evaluate treatment response of pre-operative radiation on the tumor
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Tumor must not involve the overlying skin based on imaging evaluation and/or clinical exam 3. Age \>/= 18 years old and female 4. Greatest Tumor dimension is 3cm or less based on US. MRI measurements can be included only if performed BEFORE the biopsy 5. Tumor must be unifocal 6. The tumor must be visible on CT scan and/or preferably marked with clip(s) in tumor if not visible. At least one clip should be placed in or around tumor prior to enrollment 7. Patients must undergo an MRI for work up to aid in tumor delineation and to rule out additional foci of disease. If additional foci of disease are present, they need to have a negative biopsy to proceed with treatment.
• Clinically and radiographically node negative on ultrasound of the axilla or MRI on on initial workup prior to microbubble contrast assessment 9. Estrogen receptor positive or Progesterone receptor positive and Her2neu negative 10. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
• Women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control) prior to the start of study and for the duration of radiation therapy. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately A female of child-bearing potential is any woman (regardless of sexual orientation, having undergone a tubal ligation, or remaining celibate by choice) who meets the following criteria: * Has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or * Has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (i.e., has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months
• If patient has had a prior biopsy clip placed in the lymph node deemed the sentinel lymph node at time of microbubble CEUS, it is up to investigator if additional biopsy and clip placement will be obtained.
• 1. Multi-centric disease 2. Prior Radiation to the involved breast 3. Tumor Size \>3cm 4. Patients who are pregnant or lactating due to the potential exposure to the fetus to radiation therapy and unknown effects of radiation therapy to lactating females 5. Prior ipsilateral breast cancer 6. Patients with active lupus or scleroderma 7. History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to Gadolinium or other agents used in study.
• If patient has a positive lymph node at time of microbubble contrast enhanced ultrasound, they will be removed from the study. Only N0 patients to be treated on this study.
A Study to Evaluate the Risk of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) in Adult Participants Receiving Oral Venetoclax in Combination With Intravenously Infused Obinutuzumab or Oral Acalabrutinib for Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia (cancer of blood cells). The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of venetoclax in combination with obinutuzumab or acalabrutinib in the treatment of CLL. Adverse events and change in disease activity will be assessed. Venetoclax in combination with obinutuzumab or acalabrutinib is being investigated in the treatment of CLL. Study doctors put the participants in 1 of 4 groups, called treatment arms. Participants will receive oral venetoclax in combination with intravenously (IV) infused obinutuzumab or oral acalabrutinib at in different dosing schemes as part of treatment. Approximately 120 adult participants with CLL who are being treated with venetoclax will be enrolled in the study in approximately 80 sites worldwide. Participants in Arm A will receive oral venetoclax in combination with IV infused obinutuzumab, with a 5 week venetoclax ramp up. Participants in Arm B will receive oral venetoclax in combination with oral acalabrutinib, with a 5 week venetoclax ramp up. Participants in Arm C and Arm D will receive oral venetoclax in combination with oral acalabrutinib, with differing venetoclax ramp up periods. The total study duration is approximately 28 months. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Active/uncontrolled infection, no Richter's transformation, no active immune thrombocytopenia.
Enfortumab Vedotin and Stereotactic Radiation for Localized, Cisplatin Ineligible Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (STAR-EV)
STAR-EV will evaluate the combination of enfortumab vedotin plus radiotherapy (RT) as neoadjuvant treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer prior to radical cystectomy surgery. The study will use "dose escalation" to evaluate the safety and efficacy of study treatment at three dose regimens: Level 0: EV treatment followed by RT to the bladder Level 1: EV treatment with RT starting on Cycle 2, Day 15 Level 2: EV treatment with RT starting on Cycle 1, Day 15 Following completion of EV+RT neoadjuvant therapy, all subjects will undergo surgery as part of routine care.
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• Urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder stage cT2-4a (AJCC 8th edition) N0M0 planned for radical cystectomy. Mixed cell types are allowed as long as urothelial component is \>50% AND no small cell/neuroendocrine or plasmacytoid/signet ring component.
• Ineligibility for cisplatin-based chemotherapy based on treating physician assessment and any of the following "Galsky criteria": renal insufficiency (Creatinine Clearance \<60ml/min by standard institutional calculation method), \>=grade 2 peripheral neuropathy, \>=grade 2 hearing loss, New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III heart failure; a combination of these; or patient refusal.
• Age \>=18.
• Performance status Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0-1
• Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: •Hematologic: -Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>=1500/mm3 * Platelet count \>=100x109/L * Hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL •Hepatic: * Serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) or ≤ 3 × ULN for subjects with Gilbert's disease * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 2.5 × ULN •Renal: * No end stage renal disease requiring dialysis allowed
• All men, as well as women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 3 months following completion of study neoadjuvant therapy. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. 6a. A female of child-bearing potential is any woman (regardless of sexual orientation, marital status, having undergone a tubal ligation, or remaining celibate by choice) who meets the following criteria: * Has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or * Has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (i.e., has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months).
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
• No prior systemic therapy (except prior therapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer \>12 prior to registration) for bladder cancer or prior pelvic radiotherapy. Prior intra-vesical therapies are allowed, including Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Prior chemotherapy for other cancers is allowed if given \>=1 year prior to study registration.
• Baseline \>= Grade 2 sensory or motor neuropathy
• Subjects may not be receiving any other investigational agents for the treatment of the cancer under study.
• History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to enfortumab vedotin or other agents used in study.
• Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that, in the opinion of the investigator, would limit compliance with study requirements.
• Subjects must not be pregnant or nursing due to the potential for congenital abnormalities and the potential of this regimen to harm nursing infants.
Study of the Clinical and Radiological Impact of Ravulizumab in People With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (AMAZE)
This is an observational study to: * evaluate the on-treatment clinical performance of ravulizumab in relation to the pre-treatment time period (time period prior to exposure), * enhance knowledge regarding conventional MRI outcomes in people with NMOSD treated with ravulizumab, * identify factors suggestive of subclinical disease progression through conventional MRI sequences, * determine if treatment with ravulizumab, impacts longitudinal 3D conformational MRI measures at the dorsal medulla and other regions of the CNS, and * identify biomarkers (e.g., serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL), conventional and novel MRI markers, etc.) related to disease activity.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, mahi.patel@utsouthwestern.edu
• Signed informed consent available prior to conduct of any study associated activities
• Men and women \> 18 years of age
• Aquaporin-4 IgG positive people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder treated with commercially available ravulizumab in a manner consistent with the approved indication
• Expanded Disability Status Scale score of \<7.0
• Individuals who are intolerant to MRI
• Individuals previously exposed to eculizumab with treatment discontinuation due to lack of effective disease control (i.e., clinical relapse or demonstration of MRI advancement after 12 weeks of sustained treatment exposure)
• Unresolved meningococcal disease
• History of an active infection
• Existing participation in neuromyelitis optical spectrum disorder interventional clinical studies
• Pregnant or lactating women
A Study of CLN-619 (Anti-MICA/MICB Antibody) in Patients With Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
A Phase 1b, Multicenter, Open-Label, Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of CLN-619 (anti-MICA/MICB Antibody) in Patients with Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
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• Aged ≥ 18 years at the time of signing the ICF.
• Willing and able to give written informed consent and adhere to protocol requirements.
• Patient has a history of multiple myeloma with relapsed and refractory disease as defined by the protocol.
• Patients must have measurable disease (as determined by the local laboratory) as defined by the protocol.
• Performance status of 0 to 2 based on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance scale.
• Estimated life expectancy of 12 weeks or longer.
• Prior palliative radiotherapy must have been completed at least 14 days prior to dosing on Cycle 1 Day 1.
• Toxicities related to prior study therapy should have resolved to Grade 1 or less according to criteria of NCI CTCAE v5.0, except for alopecia. Patients with chronic but stable Grade 2 toxicities may be allowed to enroll after an agreement between the Investigator and Sponsor.
• Have adequate liver and kidney function and hematological parameters within a normal range as defined by the protocol.
• Patient has symptomatic central nervous system involvement of MM.
• Patient has nonsecretory MM, plasma cell leukemia, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, POEMS syndrome (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal protein, and skin changes), or amyloidosis.
• Patient had a prior autologous stem cell transplant ≤ 3 months prior to first dose of study drug on Cycle 1 Day 1.
• Patient had a prior allogeneic stem cell transplant with either standard or reduced intensity conditioning ≤ 6 months prior first dose of study drug on Cycle 1 Day 1 or is on systemic immunosuppression for graft-versus-host disease.
• Patients with concomitant second malignancies (Except adequately treated non-melanomatous skin cancers, ductal carcinoma in situ, superficial bladder cancer, prostate cancer, Grade 1 stage 1A/1B endometrioid endometrial cancer or cervical cancer in situ) are excluded unless in complete remission three years prior to study entry, and no additional therapy is required or anticipated to be required during study participation.
• Patients with any active autoimmune disease or a history of known or suspected autoimmune disease, or history of a syndrome that requires systemic corticosteroids treatment or immunosuppressive medications, except for patients with vitiligo, resolved childhood asthma/atopy or autoimmune thyroid disorders on stable thyroid hormone supplementation.
• A serious uncontrolled medical disorder that would impair the ability of the patient to receive protocol therapy or whose control may be jeopardized by the complications of this therapy.
• Treatment with systemic antiviral, antibacterial or antifungal agents for acute infection within ≤ 7 days of first dose of study drug on Cycle 1 Day 1.
• Patient has active peripheral neuropathy or neuropathic pain Grade 2 or higher, as defined by the NCI-CTCAE v5.0.
• Diagnosed with HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C infection.
• Treatment with non-oncology vaccines for the control of infectious diseases (i.e., HPV vaccine) within 28 days of first dose of study drug on Cycle 1 Day 1.
• Active SARS-CoV-2 infection based on positive SARS-CoV-2 test within 4 weeks prior to enrollment or patients with suspected active infection based on clinical features or pending results.
• Has received immunosuppressive medications including but not limited to CellCept, methotrexate, infliximab, anakinra, tocilizumab, cyclosporine, or corticosteroids (≥ 10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent), within 28 days of first dose of study drug on Cycle 1 Day 1.
• Patient has history of drug-related anaphylactic reactions to any components of CLN-619. History of Grade 4 anaphylactic reaction to any monoclonal antibody therapy.
• Certain treatment with investigational agents and other anti-neoplastic therapy as defined by the protocol
• Female of child-bearing potential (FOCBP) who is pregnant or breast-feeding, plans to become pregnant within 120 days of last study drug administration or declines to use an acceptable method to prevent pregnancy during study treatment and for 120 days after the last dose of study drug administration.
• Male patients who plans to father a child or donate sperm within 120 days or 5 half-lives of CLN-619, whichever comes later, of last study drug administration, or who has a partner who is a FOCBP, and declines to use an acceptable method to prevent pregnancy during study treatment and for 120 days or 5 half-lives of CLN-619, whichever comes later, after the last dose of study drug administration.
A Study of Adjuvant V940 and Pembrolizumab in Renal Cell Carcinoma (V940-004) (INTerpath-004)
The primary objective of the study is to compare V940 plus pembrolizumab to placebo plus pembrolizumab in participants with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with respect to disease-free survival (DFS) as assessed by the investigator. The primary hypothesis is that V940 plus pembrolizumab is superior to placebo plus pembrolizumab with respect to DFS.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
CHARGE Study: CHoice ARchitecture Genetic tEsting (CHARGE)
CHARGE is a hybrid type I feasibility study to compare a choice architecture intervention for cascade genetic testing to usual care.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Have a newly reported pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant in one or more of the following genes: APC, ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2, CDH1, CHEK2, PALB2, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, PTEN, TP53
• 18 years of age or older
• English fluency
• Have at least 1 adult living genetically related relative who resides in Texas Proband
• Referred for genetic testing by a relative with a pathogenic variant
• Unwilling to be randomized to a study arm Relative
• 18 years of age or older
• English fluency
• Residing in Texas
Identifying Strategies to Curtail Weight Regain After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Treatment Cessation
Longitudinal studies show there is a steep increase in weight regain in the first 3-4 months after stopping GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (GLP-1s) and most patients regain most of their weight within a year. Insurers now question the utility of GLP-1s for weight loss as they are hesitant to cover these costs long-term (~$833 per person per month). Some patients would also prefer not to take these medications in perpetuity and are likely to struggle with lifelong adherence. These challenges present an opportunity to test alternative interventions, such as meal replacements and behavioral treatments, to support weight maintenance after successful weight loss with GLP-1s. This regimen would allow patients to benefit from significant weight loss in the first year of taking GLP-1s and use more cost effective and sustainable strategies for long-term maintenance.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Carolyn.Haskins@UTSouthwestern.edu
• 18 years of age or older;
• ability to read, write, and speak English;
• ability to provide informed consent;
• greater than 10% GLP-1 Receptor Agonist induced weight loss
• less than 30-days since GLP-1 Receptor Agonist cessation;
• willing to participate. Exclusion criteria:
• major psychiatric illness or substance misuse that could impair ability to participate;
• presence of a medical condition or dietary restriction precluding eating study meals or weight loss (e.g., medical condition requiring liquid diet, pregnancy, eating disorder);
• participation in a study or program involving medically tailored meals or Noom® within the past 12-months.
Study of Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib in Metastatic and Recurrent Cervix Cancer (LenPem Cervix)
The main purpose of this study is to gather information about an investigational drug combination, Lenvatinib in combination with pembrolizumab, that may help to treat cervical cancers. In this study, we are looking to see whether the combination of lenvatinib and pembrolizumab has any effect on slowing tumor growth in cervical cancer tumors.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Female participants who are at least 18 years of age on the day of signing informed consent.
• Histologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous, adenocarcinoma or adenosquamous cervical cancer, that is recurrent or metastatic.
• Prior therapy: May have received up to 2 prior lines of systemic chemotherapy in the setting of advanced, metastatic (Stage IVB) or recurrent cervical cancer. May have received prior checkpoint inhibitor for advanced, metastatic (Stage IVB) or recurrent cervical cancer. May have received prior bevacizumab or antiangiogenic agent for recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer,
• Include whether prior checkpoint inhibitor was used in first line setting or second line setting.
• Prior Radiation therapy will be allowed and not counted as a line of treatment.
• Prior chemotherapy used as radiation sensitizer (e.g. cisplatin) used as treatment during chemoradiation will be allowed and counted as a line of treatment.
• Female participants:
• A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies:
• Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR Is a WOCBP and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective (with a failure rate of <1% per year), with low user dependency, or be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse as their preferred and usual lifestyle (abstinent on a long term and persistent basis), during the intervention period and for at least 120 days post pembrolizumab or 30 days post lenvatinib whichever occurs last. The investigator should evaluate the potential for contraceptive method failure (i.e., noncompliance, recently initiated) in relationship to the first dose of study intervention.
• A WOCBP must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (urine or serum as required by local regulations) within 24 hours before the first dose of study intervention.
• If a urine test cannot be confirmed as negative (e.g., an ambiguous result), a serum pregnancy test is required. In such cases, the participant must be excluded from participation if the serum pregnancy result is positive.
• The investigator is responsible for review of medical history, menstrual history, and recent sexual activity to decrease the risk for inclusion of a woman with an early undetected pregnancy.
• Participants must have a PD-L1 diagnostic test of primary or recurrent archival tumor tissue.
• Participants may have progressed on treatment with an anti-PD-1/L1 mAb administered either as monotherapy or in combination with other checkpoint inhibitors or other therapies. PD-1 treatment progression is defined by meeting all the following criteria:
• Has received at least 2 doses of an approved anti-PD-1/L1 mAb.
• Has demonstrated disease progression after anti-PD-1/L1 as defined by RECIST v1.1. The initial evidence of PD is to be confirmed by a second assessment no less than 4 weeks from the date of the first documented disease progression, in the absence of rapid clinical progression.
• Progressive disease has been documented within 12 weeks from the last dose of anti-PD-1/L1 mAb. i. Progressive disease is determined according to iRECIST. ii. This determination is made by the investigator. Once disease progression is confirmed, the initial date of disease progression documentation will be considered the date of disease progression.
• Participants who have AEs due to previous anticancer therapies must have recovered to ≤Grade 1 or baseline. Participants with endocrine-related AEs who are adequately treated with hormone replacement or participants who have ≤Grade 2 neuropathy are eligible.
• The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the trial.
• Have measurable disease based on RECIST 1.1. Lesions situated in a previously irradiated area are considered measurable if progression has been demonstrated in such lesions.
• Archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained [core, incisional or excisional] biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated has been provided. Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks are preferred to slides. Newly obtained biopsies are preferred to archived tissue.
• Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 to 1. Evaluation of ECOG is to be performed within 7 days prior to the first dose of study intervention.
• Have adequate organ and marrow function as defined in the following table (Table 2). Specimens must be collected within 10 days prior to the start of study intervention.
• Criteria for known Hepatitis B and C positive subjects. Hepatitis B and C screening tests are not required unless:
• Known history of HBV or HCV infection
• As mandated by local health authority
• Hepatitis B positive subjects
• Participants who are HBsAg positive are eligible if they have received HBV antiviral therapy for at least 4 weeks and have undetectable HBV viral load prior to randomization.
• Participants should remain on anti-viral therapy throughout study intervention and follow local guidelines for HBV anti-viral therapy post completion of study intervention.
• Participants with history of HCV infection are eligible if HCV viral load is undetectable at screening.
• Participants must have completed curative anti-viral therapy at least 4 weeks prior to randomization.
• Have adequately controlled BP with or without antihypertensive medications, defined as BP ≤150/90 mmHg with no change in antihypertensive medications within 1 week prior to randomization.
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
• A WOCBP who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to enrollment. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required. Note: in the event that 72 hours have elapsed between the screening pregnancy test and the first dose of study treatment, another pregnancy test (urine or serum) must be performed and must be negative in order for subject to start receiving study medication.
• Has received prior systemic anti-cancer therapy including investigational agents within 2 weeks prior to allocation.
• Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention or radiation-related toxicities requiring corticosteroids. Note: 2 weeks or fewer of palliative radiotherapy for non-CNS disease, with a 1-week washout, is permitted.
• Has received a live vaccine or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention. Administration of killed vaccines is allowed. Note: please refer to Section 4.9 for information on COVID-19 vaccines.
• Has received an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to study intervention administration.
• Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within seven days prior to the first dose of study drug.
• Known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past five years. Note: Participants with basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma in situ, excluding carcinoma in situ of the bladder, that have undergone potentially curative therapy are not excluded.
• Has known active CNS metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Participants with previously treated brain metastases may participate provided they are radiologically stable, i.e. without evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks by repeat imaging (note that the repeat imaging should be performed during study screening), clinically stable and without requirement of steroid treatment for at least 14 days prior to first dose of study intervention.
• Has severe hypersensitivity (≥Grade 3) to pembrolizumab and/or any of its excipients.
• Has active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years except replacement therapy (e.g., thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid)
• Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease.
• Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy.
• Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Note: No HIV testing is required unless mandated by local health authority.
• Concurrent active Hepatitis B (defined as HBsAg positive and/or detectable HBV DNA) and Hepatitis C virus (defined as anti-HCV Ab positive and detectable HCV RNA) infection. Note: Hepatitis B and C screening tests are not required unless:
• Known history of HBV and HCV infection
• As mandated by local health authority
• Has had major surgery within three weeks prior to first dose of study interventions. Note: Adequate wound healing after major surgery must be assessed clinically, independent of time elapsed for eligibility.
• Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality or other circumstance that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the participant's participation for the full duration of the study, such that it is not in the best interest of the participant to participate, in the opinion of the treating investigator.
• Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
• Is pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 120 days after the last dose of trial treatment.
• Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant.
• Has preexisting ≥Grade 3 gastrointestinal or non-gastrointestinal fistula.
• Has urine protein ≥1 g/24 hours. Note: Participants with proteinuria ≥2+ (≥100 mg/dL) on urinalysis will undergo 24-hour urine collection for quantitative assessment of proteinuria.
• Has a LVEF below the institutional (or local laboratory) normal range, as determined by multigated acquisition (MUGA) or echocardiogram (ECHO).
• Has radiographic evidence of encasement or invasion of a major blood vessel, or of intratumoral cavitation. Note: The degree of proximity to major blood vessels should be considered because of the potential risk of severe hemorrhage associated with tumor shrinkage/necrosis following lenvatinib therapy
• Prolongation of QTcF interval to >480 ms.
• Has clinically significant cardiovascular disease within 12 months from first dose of study intervention, including New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular accident, or cardiac arrhythmia associated with hemodynamic instability. Note: Medically controlled arrhythmia would be permitted.
• Gastrointestinal malabsorption or any other condition that might affect the absorption of Lenvatinib.
• Active hemoptysis (bright red blood of at least 0.5 teaspoon) within three weeks prior to the first dose of study drug.
A Long Term, Post-marketing Study of Immune Response in Patients Receiving Palynziq Treatment for PKU (PALisade)
This is a 10-year multi-center, prospective, longitudinal, single arm study evaluating immunologic, inflammatory and laboratory parameters associated with long-term Palynziq treatment in subjects with phenylketonuria (PKU) in the United States (US). Subjects in the US for whom a clinical decision has been made that they will receive pegvaliase to treat their PKU within 30 days following the date of enrollment in Study 165-501 (incident-users) or who have previously started treatment with pegvaliase at the date of enrollment in Study 165-501 (prevalent-users) are eligible for participation in Study 165-503.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Juana.Luevano@UTSouthwestern.edu
A Study of LY4101174 in Participants With Recurrent, Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
The purpose of this study is to find out whether the study drug, LY4101174, is safe, tolerable and effective in participants with advanced, or metastatic solid tumors. The study is conducted in two parts - phase Ia (dose-escalation, dose-optimization) and phase Ib (dose-expansion). The study will last up to approximately 4 years.
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Trial of Naltrexone/Bupropion for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Use Disorder
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of extended release naltrexone plus bupropion XL (XR-NTX/BUP-XL) compared to matched injectable and oral placebo (iPLB/oPLB) in reducing methamphetamine (MA) use in individuals with moderate or severe methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) seeking to stop or reduce MA use.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Teresa.Slettebo@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Is 18 to 65 years of age;
• Meets DSM-5 criteria for moderate or severe MUD (4 or more criteria);
• Is interested in reducing or stopping MA use;
• Is able to speak English sufficiently to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent to participate in the study;
• Self-reports MA use on 18 or more days in the 30-day period prior to consent using the Timeline Followback (TLFB);
• Provides at least 2 urine samples positive for MA out of up to 3 tests, which will occur at least 2 days apart within a 10-day period;
• If assigned as female at birth and/or currently has a uterus, is not pregnant, agrees to use acceptable birth control methods, and have periodic urine pregnancy testing done during participation in the study unless documentation of hysterectomy provided;
• Is not physically dependent on opioids and meets subjective and objective measures of being opioid-free prior to naltrexone injection per study medical clinician's determination, including, if clinically required, a negative naloxone challenge;
• Is willing to comply with all study procedures and medication instructions;
• Agrees to use a smartphone app (downloaded for free to own device or on a study provided smartphone device) to take daily videos of medication dosing.
• Has an acute medical or psychiatric disorder that would, in the judgment of the study medical clinician, make participation difficult or unsafe;
• Has suicidal or homicidal ideation that requires immediate attention;
• Has a history of epilepsy, seizure disorder, or head trauma with neurological sequelae (e.g., loss of consciousness that required hospitalization); current anorexia nervosa or bulimia; or any other conditions that increase seizure risk in the opinion of the study medical clinician;
• Has evidence of second or third degree heart block, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, prolongation of the QTc, or any other finding on the screening ECG that, in the opinion of the study medical clinician, would preclude safe participation in the study;
• Has Stage 2 hypertension as determined by the study medical clinician (e.g., greater than or equal to 160/100 in 2 out of 3 readings during screening);
• Has any elevated bilirubin test value per laboratory criteria OR any other liver function test (LFT) value \> 5 times the upper limit of normal per laboratory criteria;
• Has a platelet count \<100 x 10exp3/microliter;
• Has a body habitus that precludes gluteal intramuscular injection of XR-NTX in accordance with the administration equipment (needle) and procedures;
• Has a known allergy or sensitivity to bupropion, naloxone, naltrexone, PLG (polyactideco-glycolide), carboxymethylcellulose or any other component of the XR-NTX diluents;
• Has been in a prior study of pharmacological or behavioral treatment for MUD within 6 months of study consent;
• Has taken an investigational drug in another study within 30 days of study consent;
• Has been prescribed and taken naltrexone or bupropion within 30 days of study consent;
• Is concurrently enrolled in formal behavioral or pharmacological Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment services;
• Is receiving ongoing treatment with tricyclic antidepressants, xanthines (i.e., theophylline and aminophylline), systemic corticosteroids, nelfinavir, efavirenz, chlorpromazine, MAOIs, central nervous system stimulants (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, etc.), or any medication that, in the judgment of the study medical clinician, could interact adversely with study medications;
• Has a current pattern of alcohol, benzodiazepine, or other sedative hypnotic use which would preclude safe participation in the study as determined by the study medical clinician;
• Requires treatment with opioid-containing medications (e.g., opioid analgesics) during the study period;
• Has a surgery planned or scheduled during the study period;
• Is currently in jail, prison or any inpatient overnight facility as required by court of law or have pending legal action or other situation (e.g., unstable living arrangements) that could prevent participation in the study or in any study activities;
• If assigned as female at birth and/or currently has a uterus, is currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning on conception.
A Study of TAR-200 Versus Intravesical Chemotherapy in Participants With Recurrent High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (HR-NMIBC) After Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) (SunRISe-5)
The purpose of this study is to compare disease free survival (DFS) in participants with recurrence of papillary-only high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HR-NMIBC) within 1 year of last dose of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy and who refused or are unfit for Radical Cystectomy (RC), receiving TAR-200 versus investigator's choice of single agent intravesical chemotherapy.
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A Study of Amantadine for Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Long-Covid
Purpose: To decrease symptom burden, improve cognitive function, improve endurance, and decrease fatigue in subjects with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) or "long-hauler" COVID using amantadine. If amantadine use is determined to be efficacious in this population, the findings of this study will be used towards a subsequent randomized control trial.
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Dinutuximab With Chemotherapy, Surgery and Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Children With Newly Diagnosed High Risk Neuroblastoma
This phase III trial tests how well the addition of dinutuximab to Induction chemotherapy along with standard of care surgical resection of the primary tumor, radiation, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapy works for treating children with newly diagnosed high-risk neuroblastoma. Dinutuximab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to a molecule called GD2, which is found on the surface of neuroblastoma cells, but is not present on many healthy or normal cells in the body. When dinutuximab binds to the neuroblastoma cells, it helps signal the immune system to kill the tumor cells. This helps the cells of the immune system kill the cancer cells, this is a type of immunotherapy. When chemotherapy and immunotherapy are given together, during the same treatment cycle, it is called chemoimmunotherapy. This clinical trial randomly assigns patients to receive either standard chemotherapy and surgery or chemoimmunotherapy (chemotherapy plus dinutuximab) and surgery during Induction therapy. Chemotherapy drugs administered during Induction include, cyclophosphamide, topotecan, cisplatin, etoposide, vincristine, and doxorubicin. These drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing or by stopping them from spreading. Upon completion of 5 cycles of Induction therapy, a disease evaluation is completed to determine how well the treatment worked. If the tumor responds to therapy, patients receive a tandem transplantation with stem cell rescue. If the tumor has little improvement or worsens, patients receive chemoimmunotherapy on Extended Induction. During Extended Induction, dinutuximab is given with irinotecan, temozolomide. Patients with a good response to therapy move on to Consolidation therapy, when very high doses of chemotherapy are given at two separate points to kill any remaining cancer cells. Following, transplant, radiation therapy is given to the site where the cancer originated (primary site) and to any other areas that are still active at the end of Induction. The final stage of therapy is Post-Consolidation. During Post-Consolidation, dinutuximab is given with isotretinoin, with the goal of maintaining the response achieved with the previous therapy. Adding dinutuximab to Induction chemotherapy along with standard of care surgical resection of the primary tumor, radiation, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapy may be better at treating children with newly diagnosed high-risk neuroblastoma.
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Polypill for Prevention of Cardiomyopathy (PolyPreventHF)
This study will investigate the utility of a polypill-based strategy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and high risk of heart failure (HF), as assessed via the WATCH-DM risk score. Polypill therapy will consist of empagliflozin 12.5 mg, losartan 50 or 100 mg, and finerenone 10 mg daily. The study duration is 6 months, and participants will be randomized to either polypill therapy or usual care. The primary outcome is change in peak VO2 and adherence to usual care. The investigators hypothesize that the use of a polypill is feasible and improves medication adherence and peak VO2 as compared to those receiving usual care.
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Efficacy of LoDoCo in Improving Exercise Capacity Among Patients With HFpEF and Inflammation
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of low dose colchicine (LoDoCo) on measures of exercise capacity, physical function, frailty, and quality of life, among patients with heart failure with chronic stable preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and systemic inflammation. The use of LoDoCo in this study is considered investigational as it has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of exercise capacity in patients with HFpEF. Participants will undergo a 1-day screening that includes a blood draw and physical examination. If deemed eligible for the study, participants will undergo a baseline visit within 2 weeks of screening visit that includes physical examination, exercise testing, echocardiography and completion of quality-of-life surveys. Participants will also be randomized at this visit (randomly assigned to a group) to receive either LoDoCo or placebo (inactive substance) for 3 months. Participants will be called back at 3 months for repeat physical examination, blood draws, echocardiography, exercise testing and completion of quality-of-life surveys. Each visit will take about 3 hours. Total study duration is about 3 months.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Lajjaben.Patel@UTSouthwestern.edu
• 1. Informed consent was obtained before any study-related activities. Study-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the study, including activities to determine suitability for the study.
• Age 50 years or above at the time of signing the informed consent. 3. Serum hs-CRP 2 mg/L at the time of baseline testing. 4. Diagnosis of chronic HFpEF within 6 months of enrolment must have one of the following: a. Structural Heart Disease with one of the following on echocardiography within 12 months of enrolment. i. LA volume index > 34 ml/m2. ii. LA diameter ≥ 3.8 cm. iii. LA length ≥ 5.0 cm. iv. LA area ≥ 20 cm2. v. LA volume ≥ 55 mL. vi. Intraventricular septal thickness ≥1.1 cm. vii. Posterior wall thickness ≥1.1 cm. viii. LV mass index ≥115 g∕m2 in men or ≥ 95 g∕m2 in women. ix. E/e' (mean septal and lateral) ≥ 10. x. e' (mean septal and lateral) < 9 cm/s b. Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) at rest³15 mmHg or Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) ³18 mmHg, (PCWP) with exercise ³25 mmHg or (³ 2 mmHg/L/min) c. HF hospitalization or urgent/unplanned visit with a primary diagnosis of decompensated heart failure which required intravenous loop diuretic treatment, within the last 9 months prior to enrolment in combination with NT-proBNP ≥ 125 pg/mL within 1 month of enrolment for patients without ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter. If ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter at screening NT-proBNP must be ≥ 300 pg/mL 5. Ambulatory participants who can perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing. 6. Stable doses of HF-specific medications within the last 1 month.
• Stable level of physical activity 8. Stable dose of any weight loss medications.
• 1. Do not otherwise meet the inclusion criteria. 2. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or may be considering pregnancy during the study period.
• Renal impairment: eGFR <30mL/min 4. Severe valvular heart disease is considered likely to require intervention. 5. Life expectancy <1 year. 6. Unable to perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing. 7. ALT or AST >2.5 ULN at time of screening
A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Debio 4326 in Pediatric Participants Receiving Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Central Precocious Puberty (LIBELULA)
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Debio 4326 in suppressing serum luteinizing hormone (LH) to prepubertal levels 52 weeks after the first Debio 4326 injection in pediatric participants receiving gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) therapy for central precocious puberty (CPP).
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• Diagnosis of central precocious puberty and currently receiving GnRHa therapy.
• Onset of development of sex characteristics (i.e., breast development in girls or testicular enlargement in boys according to the Tanner method) before the age of 8 years in girls and 9 years in boys.
• Initially, only participants aged (a) 5 to 8 years inclusive (i.e., \<9 years) are eligible. The Sponsor will determine based on the recommendation of the DMC following the interim analysis whether participants aged 2 to 4 years inclusive (i.e., \<5 years) and/or 9 to 10 years inclusive (i.e., \<11 years) may be recruited.
• Participant to receive at least 1 year of GnRHa therapy from study treatment start.
• Start of initial GnRHa therapy no later than 18 months after onset of the first signs of Central precocious puberty (CPP).
• Difference between bone age (Greulich and Pyle method) and chronological age of ≥1 year based on historical values at the initiation of the GnRHa therapy.
• Pubertal-type LH response following a GnRH/GnRHa stimulation test, or random non-stimulated serum (if considered local standard of care), based on historical values prior to the initiation of GnRHa therapy.
• Clinical evidence of puberty, defined as Tanner Staging ≥2 for breast development for girls and testicular volume ≥4 mL (cc) for boys, prior to the initiation of GnRHa therapy.
• Gonadotropin-independent (peripheral) precocious puberty: gonadotropin-independent gonadal or adrenal sex steroid secretion.
• Non-progressing, isolated premature thelarche prior to the initial GnRHa therapy.
• Presence of an unstable intracranial tumor or an intracranial tumor potentially requiring neurosurgery or cerebral irradiation. Participants with hamartomas not requiring surgery are eligible.
• Any other condition or chronic illness possibly interfering with growth (e.g., renal failure, diabetes, moderate to severe scoliosis, previously treated intracranial tumor).
• Other than GnRHa therapy, any ongoing treatment with a potential effect on serum levels of gonadotropins or sex steroids, or possibly interfering with growth.
• Prior or current therapy with medroxyprogesterone acetate, growth hormone, or Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1).
• Diagnosis of short stature, i.e., more than 2.25 standard deviations (SD) below the mean height-for-age.
• Known history of seizures, epilepsy, and/or central nervous system disorders that may have been associated with seizures or convulsions.
• Prior (within 2 months of study treatment start) or current use of medications that have been associated with seizures or convulsions.
• Use of anticoagulants (heparin or coumarin derivatives).
The PLATINUM Trial: Optimizing Chemotherapy for the Second-Line Treatment of Metastatic BRCA1/2 or PALB2-Associated Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
This phase II/III trial compares the effect of the 3-drug chemotherapy combination of nab-paclitaxel, gemcitabine, plus cisplatin versus the 2-drug chemotherapy combination of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine for the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other places in the body (metastatic) and a known genetic mutation in the BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene.
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FrexalimAB in Preservation of Endogenous insULIN Secretion Compared to Placebo in adUlts and Adolescents on Top of inSulin Therapy (FABULINUS) (FABULINUS)
This is a randomized, parallel group, double-blind Phase 2 study with a 52-week blinded extension evaluating the safety and efficacy of 3 dose levels of frexalimab in comparison with placebo in participants with newly diagnosed T1D on insulin treatment. Study details include: Screening period: at least 3 weeks and up to 5 weeks Double-blind treatment period (104 weeks): * Main treatment period: 52 weeks * Blinded extension: 52 weeks Safety follow-up: up to 26 weeks The treatment duration will be up to 104 weeks, the total study duration will be up to 135 weeks.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Michelle.Murphy@UTSouthwestern.edu
Chemotherapy Combined With Immunotherapy Versus Immunotherapy Alone for Older Adults With Stage IIIB-IV Lung Cancer, The ACHIEVE Trial
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus immunotherapy alone in treating patients with stage IIIB-IV lung cancer. 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. 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. Giving pembrolizumab and chemotherapy may help stabilize lung cancer.
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National Liver Cancer Screening Trial (TRACER)
The National Liver Cancer Screening Trial is an adaptive randomized phase IV Trial comparing ultrasound-based versus biomarker-based screening in 5500 patients with cirrhosis from any etiology or patients with chronic hepatitis B infection. Eligible patients will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to Arm A using semi-annual ultrasound and AFP-based screening or Arm B using semi-annual screening using GALAD alone. Randomization will be stratified by sex, enrolling site, Child Pugh class (A vs. B), and HCC etiology (viral vs. non-viral). Patients will be recruited from 15 sites (mix of tertiary care and large community health systems) over a 3-year period, and the primary endpoint of the phase IV trial, reduction in late-stage HCC, will be assessed after 5.5 years.
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• Adult patients ages 18-85 with cirrhosis from any etiology or with chronic hepatitis B with a PAGE-B score greater than 9 within 12 months of enrollment
• Patient is eligible for HCC surveillance according to treating physician or by the site investigator
• Able to provide informed consent
• Life expectancy \>6 months (after consent) as determined by the treating provider or site investigator
• Child Pugh C cirrhosis
• History or clinical symptoms of hepatocellular carcinoma or cholangiocarcinoma
• History of solid nodule on baseline ultrasound (i.e., lesion 1cm or greater) within 9 months prior to consent without subsequent diagnostic CT/MRI demonstrating benign nature)
• AFP \>20 ng/mL within 6 months prior to consent, in the absence of a contrast-enhanced CT or MRI within 6 months of AFP (before or after) level demonstrating lack of suspicious liver lesions
• Newly diagnosed LR-3 greater than or equal to 1 cm within 6 months prior to consent
• History of LR-4, LR-5, or LR-M on multi-phase CT or contrast-enhanced MRI within 6 months prior to consent
• Presence of another active cancer besides non-melanomatous skin cancer or indolent cancer under active surveillance (e.g., prostate cancer or renal cell carcinoma) within the 2 years prior to consent
• Patient's provider is planning to use MRI- or CT- based surveillance moving forward
• History of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
• History of Fontan associated liver disease or cardiac cirrhosis
• History of solid organ transplantation
• Actively listed for liver transplantation
• Diagnosis of alcohol-associated hepatitis within 3 months prior to consent
• Documented current or continued signs and symptoms of acute Wilson disease (acute liver failure, acute neurological deficits, hemolysis)
• In patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC): Current active cholangitis within 90 days prior to consent
• Known or documented habitual non-adherence to previous research studies or medical procedures or unwillingness to adhere to protocol (e.g., unwilling to obtain consent or samples)
• In patients living with HIV: CD4+ T cell count less than 100 cells/mm3 within 60 days prior to consent
• Known pregnancy at consent
• Active warfarin use
Phase II Randomized Study of Hypofractionated Versus Conventional Radiotherapy (G-FORCE)
To compare the acute tolerance of highly conformal hypofractionated versus conventional radiotherapy.
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• Pathologically-proven diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma in situ, squamous cell carcinoma, or squamous cell variants (sarcomatoid, verrucous, basaloid, and papillary subtypes) involving the glottic larynx.
• Clinical stage 0-II (AJCC, 8th edition) with direct laryngoscopy showing no evidence of greater than stage II true glottic larynx cancer and PET/CT or CT neck showing no evidence of regional disease.
• Minimum age is 18 years.
• ECOG Performance Status 0-2
• Women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 90 days following completion of therapy. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.
• 1 A female of child-bearing potential is any woman (regardless of sexual orientation, having undergone a tubal ligation, or remaining celibate by choice) who meets the following criteria: * Has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or * Has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (i.e., has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months).
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
• AJCC stage III or stage IV larynx cancer
• Involvement of the arytenoid cartilage beyond the vocal process.
• Prior chemotherapy for treatment of the targeted larynx lesion.
• Synchronous primaries in the head and neck
• Prior radiotherapy to the region of the study cancer that would result in overlap of radiation fields.
• Subjects smoking in excess of 1 pack of cigarettes per day.
• Subjects may not be receiving any other investigational agents.
• Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine in Orthotopic Liver Transplant Candidates (COLT)
This is a multi-center clinical trial in Cytomegalovirus (CMV) seronegative prospective liver transplant recipients to determine the efficacy of two doses of Cytomegalovirus-Modified Vaccinia Ankara (CMV-MVA) Triplex CMV vaccine pre-transplant. The primary objective is to assess the effect of pre-transplant (Tx) Triplex vaccination on duration of CMV antiviral therapy (AVT) within the first 100 days post-Tx in CMV seropositive donor (D+) and seronegative (R-) (D+R-) liver transplant recipients (LTxRs). A protocol-mandated preemptive therapy (PET) will be used for CMV disease prevention in D+R- LTxRs.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Rhoda.AnnohGordon@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Subject must be able to understand and provide informed consent
• Negative for antibody to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) as assessed in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified laboratory within 6 months of enrollment, and no history of prior positive CMV serology (IgG antibody)
• Negative screening test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and no clinical suspicion of HIV infection
• Listed for a first living or deceased donor liver transplant
• Anticipated to receive a liver transplant within 1-12 months
• For individuals of reproductive potential, a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to enrollment. NOTE: Individuals of reproductive potential are defined as individuals who have reached menarche and who have not been post-menopausal for at least 12 consecutive months with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) \>=40 IU/mL or 24 consecutive months if an FSH is not available, i.e., who have had menses within the preceding 24 months, and have not undergone a sterilization procedure (e.g., hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or salpingectomy)
• Participants who are able to impregnate or become pregnant (i.e., of reproductive potential) and are participating in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy must agree to practice contraception/birth control (hormonal or barrier method) or agree to not participate in a conception process (e.g., active attempt to become pregnant or to impregnate, sperm donation, in vitro fertilization) for at least 1 month following the last vaccine/placebo dose. For acceptable contraception methods that are more than 80 percent effective, see Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Women's Health (http://www.fda.gov/birthcontrol)
• The most recent platelet count within 3 months prior to enrollment by any laboratory with CLIA certification or equivalent of \>= 20,000 cells/mm\^3 prior to enrollment, and in the opinion of the investigator, has not decreased \< 20,000 cells/mm\^3 at time of IP administration. Eligibility criteria required: Dose 2:
• Most recent platelet count \>= 20,000 cells/mm\^3 and in the opinion of the investigator, has not decreased \< 20,000 cells/mm\^3 since last result.
• For women of reproductive potential as defined previously, a negative serum or urine pregnancy test (performed within 72 hours)
• Women who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed
• Prior Cytomegalovirus (CMV) vaccination
• Receipt of immunoglobulin or CMV-specific immunoglobulin within the last 3 months (this includes coronavirus disease (COVID) convalescent plasma)
• Currently enrolled in another interventional study that, in the investigator's opinion, could affect the evaluation of safety and/or vaccine effect outcomes
• Prior (ever) receipt of a stem cell transplant (Peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC), marrow, cord blood, etc.)
• Receipt of immunosuppression:
• Systemic Chemotherapy or immunotherapy for cancer in the last 3 months (localized therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma \[HCC\] such as chemoembolization, Y-90 are not considered "systemic chemotherapy" and are not excluded)
• Systemic immunosuppressive agents (e.g. cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, mycophenolate, azathioprine, calcineurin inhibitors, mTOR inhibitors, TNF-alpha inhibitors) and/or combination immunosuppressive drugs for any autoimmune or other conditions in the last 3 months, except corticosteroids as below
• Averaged daily corticosteroid therapy at a dose \>=20 mg of prednisone equivalent in the last 28 days prior to randomization
• Receipt of T- or B-cell depleting agents (e.g., ATG, Alemtuzumab, Rituximab) within the last 6-months prior to randomization
• Transplant status 1A or in the opinion of the investigator is likely to receive a transplant within the next 2 months
• At the time of randomization, either listed for, or, in the opinion of the investigator, likely to receive any non-liver organ transplant
• Receipt of or planned administration of:
• Live, attenuated vaccine within 14 days of study agent
• Subunit or inactivated vaccine within 14 days of study agent
• Known allergy to any component of the study agent
• Past or current medical problems or findings from physical examination or laboratory testing that are not listed above, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may pose additional risks from participation in the study, may interfere with the participant's ability to comply with study requirements or that may impact the quality or interpretation of the data obtained from the study Exclusion criteria required: Dose 2:
• Anaphylaxis or other severe reaction (Grade 4) considered definitely or probably attributable to dose 1
• Receipt of liver transplant prior to dose 2
• The participant must not have any severe acute illness or other factor, that, in the opinion of the investigator, requires postponement of dose 2 because of safety concerns. The participant can be re-evaluated for eligibility throughout the window of eligibility for the dose 2, once the illness or other factor has improved or resolved
Modulation of SERCA2a of Intra-myocytic Calcium Trafficking in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (MUSIC-HFpEF)
The goal of this clinical trial is to test an experimental gene therapy in participants with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, also known as diastolic heart failure. The main questions it aims to answer are: - safety and tolerability of the gene therapy; and - whether the gene therapy helps the heart ventricles relax during filling. Participants will undergo a one-time infusion of the gene therapy in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and then be followed for safety and effects on left-sided filling pressures while exercising. The first year will have multiple in-person visits followed by 4 years of biannual phone calls.
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• Willing and able to provide informed consent
• Negative for anti-AAV1 neutralizing antibodies
• NYHA class II or III
• Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 50%
• Evidence of resting or exercise-induced left ventricle filling pressure
• On oral diuretic therapy
• Adequate birth control
• NYHA class IV
• Heart failure requiring hospitalization in the past 3 months
• Manifested or provocable ischemic heart disease
• Atrial fibrillation
• History of congenital heart disease, restrictive or infiltrative cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, acute myocarditis, pericardial disease, uncorrected thyroid disease or discrete left ventricular (LV) aneurysm
• History of amyloidosis
• Untreated left-sided valvular disease
• Severe COPD
• BMI > 50 kg/m^2
• Severe liver, kidney or hematologic dysfunction
• Cancer within the past 5 years
• Unstable concurrent conditions
A Study Using Nivolumab, in Combination With Chemotherapy Drugs to Treat Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)
This phase II trial tests effects of nivolumab in combination with chemotherapy drugs prior to radiation therapy patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs, such as gemcitabine and cisplatin, 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. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Researchers want to find out what effects, good and/or bad, adding nivolumab to chemotherapy has on patients with newly diagnosed NPC. In addition, they want to find out if children with NPC may be treated with less radiation therapy and whether this decreases the side effects of therapy.
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A Study of Alisertib in Patients With Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (ALISCA-Lung1)
PUMA-ALI-4201 is a Phase 2 study evaluating alisertib monotherapy in patients with pathologically-confirmed small cell lung cancer (SCLC) following progression on or after treatment with one platinum-based chemotherapy and anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy agent. Up to one additional systemic anti-cancer therapy for SCLC is allowed, for a total of up to two prior lines of therapy. This study is intended to identify the biomarker-defined subgroup(s) that may benefit most from alisertib treatment and to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of alisertib.
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PSMA PET Response Guided SabR in High Risk Pca
Sequential cohort evaluation of ideal timing of imaging and treatment spacing to discern maximal PSMA (Prostate specific membrane antigen) PET (Positron Emission Tomography) response (PSMA-11 68Ga, Illucix) for adaptation of dominant intra-prostatic lesion tumor boost dose
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• Planned for definitive intent stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SabR) with integrated dose boost to intra-prostatic tumor and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) with baseline AUA IPSS <=18 and prostate size <=100cc
• Staging 68Ga PMSA-11 PET -CT or -MRI performed within 90 days of registration and before initiation of anti-androgen or androgen deprivation therapy and demonstrating no evidence of distant metastases by (PMSA avid or non-avid nodes <=1.5cm short axis allowed). Conventional imaging (CT, bone scan, MRI) may also be used in addition to PMSA-PET, and definitive findings of distant extra-pelvic metastases on these scans are not allowed for enrollment.
• Staging 68Ga PSMA-11 PET -CT or -MRI demonstrating a PSMA-avid primary intra-prostatic target lesion amenable at investigator discretion to dose boost
• All men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of standard of care SabR and for a period of time of 6 months thereafter as per standard guidelines. Should a man's partner become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
• Prior curative intent local therapy (e.g. prostatectomy, radiotherapy, focal ablative therapy) for prostate cancer is not allowed, with following exceptions regarding androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)/anti-androgen therapy (AAT): Prior androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) allowed if <3 month total duration and stopped >=3 months prior to registration with demonstration of non-castrate testosterone recovery (>50ng/dL) and meeting all other inclusion criteria. Ongoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is allowed if <=60 days total duration AND meeting following criteria: If GnRH agonist used (e.g. leuprolide), bicalutamide must have been used for at least 30 days +/-14 days from start of GnRH agonist. All other inclusion criteria.
• Subjects may not be receiving any other investigational agents for the treatment of the cancer under study.
• History of allergic reactions to PMSA-11 68Ga imaging agent.
• Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that, in the opinion of the investigator, would limit compliance with study requirements.
• Prior pelvic radiotherapy other than cutaneous/superficial treatments.