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A Polypill for Acute Coronary Syndrome (PolyACS)
The current study aims to investigate whether combining the standard medications prescribed after acute coronary syndrome (ACS)-aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitors, and statins-into a single polypill can improve outcomes following an ACS event. Although these therapies are effective, gaps in adherence and uptake significantly contribute to risk or adverse events in the post-ACS period. This study is designed as a pragmatic, multi-center, randomized trial to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a polypill-based strategy for treatment of ACS.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Ayushi.Vashisht@UTSouthwestern.edu
Recovery Through Inspiration, Support, and Empowerment (RISE)
The goal of this pilot study is to test the effectiveness of a novel intervention for young adults (ages 18-27) with mental health conditions who have been released from an acute care psychiatric facility. The intervention aims to reduce suicidality, depression, anxiety, re-hospitalization, and improve mental health recovery by using outpatient services. The current standard of care (SOC) for these patients at discharge includes a discharge plan with a list of their medications, anticipated outpatient appointments, and information on when and where to find community resources. The intervention being tested involves the implementation of a mental health recovery education and support program, involving one-on-one and small group meetings led by Peer Support Specialists (PSS) and Recovery Community Organizations (RCO). Participants will be assigned to either Cohort A or B for 8 weeks. Cohort A will be the intervention group with PSS and RCOs. * Weeks 1-4: One-on-one meetings with PSS for education and support. Assessments will be completed at weeks 2 and 4. * Weeks 5 and 7: One-on-one meetings with PSS for education and support. * Week 6 and 8: Group meetings with PSS and other participants from RCOs. Assessments will be completed during these weeks. Cohort B will be the SOC group with no PSS or RCOs. * Weeks 1-4: Weekly check in phone calls with a member of the research team. Assessments will be completed at weeks 2 and 4. * Weeks 5-8: Check in phone calls with a member of the research team every other week. Assessments will be completed at weeks 6 and 8. Data collected from participant assessments, adherence to medication, and re-admittance to a psychiatric facility will be used to compare the intervention to the SOC.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Cameron.Pham@UTSouthwestern.edu
A Trial of D-mannose for the Prophylaxis of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (DmannoseRCT)
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-month study to determine the effectiveness of D-mannose (2g daily) supplementation in rUTI (recurrent urinary tract infection) prevention in post-menopausal women.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Jessica.DeAraujoPaula@UTSouthwestern.edu
Leg Heating in Pregnant Women With Obesity
Obesity is a major risk factor for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). The underlying mechanisms are largely unclear, but maternal vascular endothelial dysfunction is likely involved. Endothelial dysfunction in HDP could be attributed to 1) alterations in the L-arginine/nitric oxide (NO) pathway, and 2) an increase in endothelin-1 (ET-1). Additionally, augmented sympathetic vasoconstriction may also contribute to HDP. Chronic (repeated) whole-body heat exposure has been shown to increase NO bioavailability, decrease ET-1, and cause functional and structural adaptations in the vasculature. All these can improve vascular function, attenuate sympathetic (re)activity, lower blood pressure (BP), and reduce cardiovascular risk in non-pregnant individuals. Whether this is also true after regional (leg) heating in high-risk pregnant women is unknown. The investigators' central hypothesis is that chronic leg heating will be effective in improving vascular endothelial function and attenuating sympathetic vasoconstriction, leading to a reduction of the risk for HDP in pregnant women with obesity. The overarching goal of this proposal is to determine the vascular and neural effects of chronic leg heating in obese pregnancy. The study team plans to enroll pregnant women with obesity between 12-14 weeks of gestation and randomly assign them to either an intervention group or a control group (1:1 ratio). Participants in the intervention group will perform 16 weeks of home-based leg heating using a portable sauna blanket up to the hip (temperature of the blanket will be set at 65°C, 4 times/week, 45 min/session), whereas women in the control group will set the temperature of the blanket at 35°C at the same frequency and duration. Participants will be evaluated at baseline and then at 28-30 weeks of gestation. Aim 1 will determine the effects of chronic leg heating on maternal vascular function and surrogate markers of HDP. Aim 2 will determine the effects of chronic leg heating on sympathetic vasoconstriction and BP. Findings from this project will provide insight on the extent and potential mechanisms of how chronic leg heating works for improving vascular endothelial function and sympathetic vasoconstriction in pregnant women with obesity. Results obtained will set a foundation for future large multicenter clinical trials to determine the efficacy and generalizability of home-based leg heat therapy as a safe, ease-of-use, cost-effective, and non-drug approach for reducing the risk of HDP.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, moniqueroberts-reeves@texashealth.org
Ligufalimab and Cadonilimab in Advanced Liver Cancers
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if the combination of Ligufalimab and Cadonilimab are effective in treating advanced hepatobiliary cancers that have failed prior therapy.
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• Histological confirmation of specific disease -Cohort A (HCC): Patient must have a diagnosis confirmed by histology or clinically by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) criteria in patients with cirrhosis. Known fibrolamellar HCC will be excluded. * Cohort B (BTC, biliary tract cancers): Patients must have histologically confirmed biliary tract cancer (including intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and gall bladder cancers). Patients with combined HCC-cholangiocarcinoma may be enrolled in Cohort B.
• Locally advanced or metastatic disease * Patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease must have disease deemed not amenable to surgical and/or locoregional therapies or patients who have progressed following surgical and/or locoregional therapies. * Measurable disease, as defined as lesions that can accurately be measured in at least one dimension according to RECIST version 1.1 at least 1 cm with contrast enhanced dynamic imaging (magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography).
• Refractory to or relapsed after prior anti-PD-1/L1 antibody therapy. May have received anti-PD-1/L1 monotherapy or combination therapy as any line of therapy including in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting. Patients who discontinued prior immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment due to a high-grade toxicity (Grade 4) are not eligible.
• For patients in cohort A who do not have a clinical diagnosis of HCC according to the AASLD criteria, formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor diagnostic tissue samples must have been obtained within 4 years from the time of consent. Baseline tissue will be requested any time after consent. It is strongly recommended that tissue is obtained from standard-of-care biopsies confirming progression of disease on prior therapy so that the patient has not received any intervening systemic anti-cancer treatment from the time that the baseline tissue was obtained.
• Prior locoregional therapy is allowed provided the following are met: 1) at least 2 weeks since prior locoregional therapy including surgical resection, chemoembolization, radiotherapy, or ablation; 2) target lesion has increased in size ≥25% since the cessation of locoregional therapy or the target lesion was not treated with locoregional therapy. Patients treated with palliative radiotherapy for symptoms will be eligible as long as the target lesion is not the treated lesion and radiotherapy will be completed at least 2 weeks prior to study drug administration.
• Age ≥ 18 years
• Child-Pugh Score A or B7 (only applicable for Cohort A)
• ECOG Performance score of 0-1
• Adequate organ and marrow function (without chronic, ongoing growth factor support or transfusion in the last 2 weeks) as defined below: -Platelet count ≥ 50,000/mm3 -Hgb ≥ 9 g/dl -Absolute neutrophil ≥ 1,000 cells/mm3 -Total bilirubin ≤ 3 mg/ml (This will not apply to subjects with Gilbert's syndrome who have persistent or recurrent hyperbilirubinemia that is predominantly unconjugated in the absence of hemolysis, or patients with hyperbilirubinemia secondary to distal malignant obstruction where endoscopic, surgical, or percutaneous bypass/stenting has been attempted. Such patients may be enrolled based in consultation with the principal investigator) -INR ≤ 2 -AST, ALT ≤ 5 times ULN * Calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥ 40 mL/min. CrCl can be calculated using the Cockroft-Gault method. * Albumin ≥ 2.0 g/dl
• All men, as well as women of child-bearing potential, defined as not surgically sterilized and between menarche and 1-year post menopause, must agree to use highly effective contraception methods (hormonal or barrier method of birth control or abstinence) 4 weeks prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 120 days after the last dose of ligufalimab or cadonilimab. 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, 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). 11\. Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening. 12\. Subjects are eligible to enroll if they have non-viral-HCC, or if they have HBV-HCC, or HCV-HCC defined as follows: 1\) HBV-HCC: Hepatitis B subjects will be allowed if they meet the following criteria: On antiviral therapy for HBV. Subjects who are anti-HBc (+), negative for HBsAg, negative for anti-HBs, and have an HBV viral load under 100 IU/mL do not require HBV anti-viral prophylaxis. 2\) HCV-HCC: Active or resolved HCV infection as evidenced by detectable HCV RNA or antibody. Patients who have failed HCV therapy as evidenced by detectable HCV RNA will be eligible. Subjects with chronic infection by HCV who are treated (successfully or treatment failure) or untreated are allowed on study. 13\. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent. 14\. Willing and able to comply with the requirements and restrictions in this protocol. 15\. Patients who have received the vector, protein subunit, or nucleic acid COVID-19 vaccines are eligible to enroll.
• Prior liver transplant.
• Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive (testing not required).
• Use of any live vaccines against infectious diseases within 28 days of first dose of study drug administration.
• History of trauma or major surgery within 28 days prior to the first dose of study drug administration. (Tumor biopsy or placement of central venous access catheter (eg, port or similar) is not considered a major surgical procedure).
• Underlying medical conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, will make the administration of study drugs hazardous, including but not limited to: * Interstitial lung disease, including history of interstitial lung disease or non infectious pneumonitis (lymphangitic spread of cancer is not disqualifying), * Active viral, bacterial, or fungal infections requiring parenteral treatment within 14 days of the initiation of study drugs, * Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, * A condition that may obscure the interpretation of toxicity determination or AEs, * History of prior solid-organ transplantation.
• Hypersensitivity to IV contrast; not suitable for pre-medication.
• Any active autoimmune disease or a documented history of autoimmune disease or syndrome that required systemic treatment in the past 2 years (ie, with use of disease-modifying agents, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive drugs), except for vitiligo or resolved childhood asthma/atopy. * Replacement therapy (eg, thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency) is not considered a form of systemic treatment. * Participants with asthma who require intermittent use of bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, or local corticosteroid injections will not be excluded from this study. Participants on chronic systemic corticosteroids will be excluded from the study.
• Known history of active bacillus tuberculosis.
• Subjects with a condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (\> 10 mg/day prednisone equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days of study administration. Inhaled or topical steroids and adrenal replacement doses ≤10 mg/day prednisone equivalents are permitted in the absence of autoimmune disease.
• Patients who discontinued prior immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment due to Grade ≥ 3 or Grade 2 serious toxicity (i.e., pneumonitis, uveitis, neurological symptoms, cardiac toxicity, etc.) immune-related adverse events.
• Known severe hypersensitivity reactions to monoclonal antibodies (≥Grade 3).
• Prior malignancy that required systemic treatment within the previous 2 years except for locally curable cancers that have been apparently cured, such as basal or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix, breast, or prostate cancer.
• Prisoners or subjects who are involuntarily incarcerated.
• If a participant has symptomatic or clinically active brain metastases including leptomeningeal disease, they must be excluded if: * Has evidence of progression by neurologic symptoms * Has metastatic brain lesions that require immediate intervention. * Has carcinomatous meningitis, regardless of clinical stability
• Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women, where pregnancy is defined as the state of a female after contraception and until the termination of gestation, confirmed by a positive hCG laboratory test.
• Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
• Has significant dementia or other mental condition that precludes the participant's ability to consent to the study.
• Use of other investigational drugs (drugs not marketed for any indication) within 28 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of first dose of study drugs.
• Known hypersensitivity to recombinant proteins, or any excipient contained in the study drug formulations.
Feasibility Study of Personalized Ultra-fractionated Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (PULSAR) for Cancers of the Central Lung
The objective of this study is to enhance the safety profile of SAbR in ultra-central tumors of the lung (primary or metastatic) without compromising its effectiveness.
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• Age ≥ 18 years of age.
• Histologically proven diagnosis of cancer. At a minimum, the lung tumor in consideration for treatment must be clinically judged as related to the biopsied site.
• Stage: Tumor (ITV) 1.5 - 5 cm in maximum diameter.
• Tumor entirely within the 2 cm "central zone" or within 1 cm of the mediastinum, esophagus or proximal bronchial tree by investigator assessment.
• Zubrod/ECOG Performance Status 0-2 within 30 days prior to registration.
• Ability to tolerate MRI.
• All men, as well as women of child-bearing potential\* must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) from the time of consent, 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. Note: 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).
• Prior radiotherapy to the region of the study cancer that would result in overlap of radiation therapy fields.
• Plans for the patient to receive other local therapy in lung (including standard fractionated radiotherapy and/or surgery) while on this study, except at disease progression.
• Females of reproductive potential who are not using an effective method of birth control and females who are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a positive (urine or serum) pregnancy test prior to study entry.
• Prior administration of anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) therapy within 1 year.
HIV+ Deceased Donor Heart Transplant Study for HIV+ Recipients
This will be a prospective single-center interventional trial to compare the outcomes of HIV-positive heart transplant recipients by the HIV status of the donor; HIV-positive vs. HIV-negative and learn whether heart organ transplantation from HIV+ deceased donors is as safe and effective in HIV+ recipients as transplants from HIV- deceased donors. Patient will undergo standard evaluation for eligibility of transplantation by the primary heart transplant team. If patient meets eligibility criteria, they will be informed about the study and consent will be obtained. Informed consent will be obtained in a private clinic or inpatient hospital room in a confidential setting. HIV-positive or HIV-negative offers will be made by Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) (serving as a means of "natural randomization" and this information will also be collected, along with the information regarding any information for primary offer declines from the patients as well as other clinical indications to decline an organ offer. As a result of this, there will be two main groups in the study participants that will undergo analysis: 1. patients/recipients that are HIV+ who receive an organ from an HIV+ donor (HIV D+/R+ group) 2. patients/recipients that are HIV+ who receive an organ from an HIV negative donor (HIV D-/R+ group) Only study participants will be able to receive organ offers from both HIV-positive and HIV-negative organ donors whichever is available first regardless of HIV status. This is the only study intervention. Baseline visit parameters will be obtained during a routine heart transplant visit. There will be no additional procedures or blood collection after the baseline study visit. Study data will be collected from chart review of routine post-transplant follow-up visits at weeks 52 (1 year), 104 (2 years), and 152 (3 years) after the transplant.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Ricardo.LaHoz@UTSouthwestern.edu
APVO436 Phase 1b/2 Study in Patients With Newly Diagnosed AML
A multi-center, open-label, dose-finding study of five dose levels of APVO436 in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine (ven/aza) in adult patients with newly diagnosed, CD123+ AML.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Patients must have CD123-positive AML as confirmed by local flow cytometry (or immunohistochemistry \[IHC\]). Confirmation at diagnosis is acceptable.
• Patient must be considered ineligible for induction therapy defined by at least one of the following:
• ≥75 years of age
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 2 or 3
• Cardiac disorder (e.g., congestive heart failure requiring treatment, ejection fraction ≤ 50%, or chronic stable angina)
• Pulmonary disorder (e.g., DLCO ≤65% or FEV1 ≤65%)
• Creatinine clearance 30-45 mL/min based on Cockcroft-Gault or Modified of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formular
• Hepatic disorder with total bilirubin between 1.5 and 3 times the ULN 5. Patient must have a projected life expectancy of ≥12 weeks
• Patient has received treatment with the following:
• A hypomethylating agent, venetoclax, and/or chemotherapeutic agent for AML, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), or myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPS/MPN)
• CAR-T cell therapy or history of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
• Experimental therapies for MDS or AML
• Patient is currently participating in another interventional research study.
• Patient has history of MPN including myelofibrosis, essential thrombocythemia, polycythemia vera, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with or without BCR-ABL1 translocation, or AML with BCR-ABL1 translocation.
• Patient has acute promyelocytic leukemia.
• Patient has a current autoimmune disorder requiring immunosuppressive therapy such as systemic (oral or IV) steroid therapy \>10 mg methylprednisolone daily or its equivalent
• Patient is receiving concurrent corticosteroid therapy as an anticancer drug (any dose).
• Patient has known active CNS involvement with AML. Patients who received intrathecal chemotherapy for prophylaxis of AML in the CNS prior to enrollment may enroll in this study.
• Creatinine clearance \<30ml/min based on Cockcroft-Gault or MDRD formular.
• Bilirubin of \>3xULN in the absence of Gilbert's Syndrome.
• AST and/or ALT \>3 times the ULN.
Radiotherapy in Combination With Checkpoint Inhibition for Patients With Metastatic Kidney Cancer (SPARK)
To evaluate the impact of combining innate immune system activation (with IMSA101) with antigen release (through SAbR/PULSAR) on limited progressing lesions during ongoing adaptive immune system activation (with maintenance Nivo).
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
A Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Activity of Fruquintinib in Minority Populations With Advanced, Previously Treated Colorectal Cancer
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a known side effect of the treatment with fruquintinib. Current research does not provide a clear answer whether minority groups such as Black/African American and/or Hispanic/Latino with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) have a bigger risk of higher blood pressure after treatment with fruquintinib. The main aim of this study is to learn how often adults of a minority group experience hypertension after they have been treated with fruquintinib for refractory mCRC. Other aims are to learn how safe fruquintinib is and how well it is tolerated by participants. Participants will receive fruquintinib in 4-week treatment cycles until their condition worsens, they do no longer tolerate the treatment or stop the treatment for other reasons. After the last treatment, participants will be checked upon every 3 months until study completion.
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• Provide written (or electronic) informed consent.
• Male or female aged more than or equal to (≥)18 years.
• Presence of histologically and/or cytologically documented metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma. Rat sarcoma virus (RAS) status for each participant must be documented.
• Have been previously treated with standard approved therapies: * Fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, * An anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) biological therapy (e.g., bevacizumab, aflibercept, ramucirumab \[regorafenib is NOT an anti-VEGF biologic\]), and * If RAS wild-type and medically appropriate, an anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapy (e.g., cetuximab, panitumumab). * If known microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) tumor and medically appropriate, a programmed cell death protein 1 (PD1) inhibitor.
• Self-identify as Black and/or African American or Hispanic and/or Latino or as both.
• Body weight ≥40 kilograms (kg).
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1 at screening.
• Have assessable disease according to RECIST version 1.1, assessed locally.
• In participants of childbearing potential, agreement to use highly effective form(s) of contraception, which results in a low failure rate (less than \[\<\]1 percent \[%\] per year) when used consistently and correctly, starting during the screening period, continuing throughout the entire trial period, and for 2 weeks after taking the last dose of the trial intervention. Such methods include oral (PO) hormonal contraception (combined estrogen/progestogen or progestogen-only) associated with inhibition of ovulation, intrauterine device, intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS), bilateral tubal ligation, vasectomized partner, or true sexual abstinence in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the participant. Those assigned male sex at birth must always use a condom.
• Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \<1.5 times 10\^9 per liter (10\^9/L), platelet count \<100 times 10\^9/L, or hemoglobin \<9.0 grams per deciliter (g/dL). Blood transfusion within 1 week prior to enrollment for the purpose of increasing the likelihood of eligibility is not allowed.
• Serum total bilirubin more than (\>)1.5 times the upper limit of normal range (ULN). Participants with previously documented Gilbert syndrome and bilirubin \<2 times ULN are eligible.
• Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \>2.5 times ULN in participants without hepatic metastases; ALT or AST \>5 times ULN in participants with hepatic metastases.
• Creatinine clearance \<30 milliliters per minute (mL/min). Creatinine clearance can either be measured in a 24-hour urine collection or estimated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation. Where available and appropriate, other formulae may be used to estimate clearance after consultation with the trial medical monitor.
• Urine dipstick or urinalysis with protein ≥2 positive or 24-hour urine protein ≥1.0 gram per 24 hours (g/24 hours). Participants with 1+ positive proteinuria must undergo a 24-hour urine collection to assess urine protein level.
• Uncontrolled hypertension, defined as systolic BP ≥140 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) and/or diastolic blood pressure (BP) ≥90 mmHg despite optimal medical management. The participant must have BP below both limits. Repeated assessments are permitted.
• International normalized ratio (INR) \>1.5 times ULN or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) \>1.5 times ULN, unless the participant is currently receiving or intended to receive anticoagulants for prophylactic purposes.
• History of or active gastric/duodenal ulcer or ulcerative colitis, active hemorrhage of an unresected gastrointestinal tumor, history of perforation or fistulas, or any other condition that could, in the investigator's judgment, result in gastrointestinal hemorrhage or perforation within the 6 months prior to screening.
• History or presence of hemorrhage from any other site (e.g, hemoptysis or hematemesis) within 2 months prior to screening.
• History of a thromboembolic event, including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or arterial embolism within 6 months prior to screening.
• Stroke and/or transient ischemic attack within 12 months prior to screening.
• Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to, acute myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass surgery within 6 months prior to enrollment, severe or unstable angina pectoris, New York Heart Association Class III/IV congestive heart failure, ventricular arrhythmias requiring treatment, or left ventricular ejection fraction \<50% by echocardiogram.
• QT interval, corrected using the Fridericia method (QTcF) \>480 milliseconds or any factors that increase the risk of QT interval, corrected based on the patient's heart rate (QTc) prolongation or risk of arrhythmic events such as hypokalemia, congenital long QT syndrome, or family history of long QT syndrome.
• Systemic antineoplastic therapies (except for that described in exclusion criterion no. 15) or any investigational therapy within 2 weeks prior to the first dose of the trial intervention, including chemotherapy, radical radiotherapy, hormonotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy.
• Systemic small molecule targeted therapies (e.g., tyrosine kinase inhibitors \[TKIs\]) within 5 half-lives or 4 weeks (whichever is shorter) prior to the first dose of the trial intervention.
• Palliative radiotherapy for bone metastasis/lesion within 2 weeks prior to the initiation of the trial intervention.
• Brachytherapy (i.e., implantation of radioactive seeds) within 60 days prior to the first dose of the trial intervention.
• Surgery or invasive procedure (i.e., a procedure that includes a biopsy; central venous catheter placement is allowed) within 14 days prior to the first dose of the trial intervention or unhealed surgical incision.
• Any unresolved toxicities from previous antitumor treatments greater than NCI CTCAE, version 5.0, Grade 1 (except for alopecia or neurotoxicity Grade less than or equal to \[≤\]2).
• Known human immunodeficiency virus infection.
• Known history of active viral hepatitis. For participants with evidence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load had to be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated. Participants with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who are currently on treatment are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load.
• Clinically uncontrolled active infection requiring intravenous (IV) antibiotics.
• Tumor invasion of a large vascular structure (e.g., pulmonary artery or superior or inferior vena cava).
• Those who are currently pregnant or lactating.
• Brain metastases and/or spinal cord compression untreated with surgery and/or radiotherapy, and without clinical imaging evidence of SD for 14 days or longer; participants requiring steroids within 4 weeks prior to the start of the trial intervention are to be excluded.
• Other malignancy, except for non-melanoma skin cancer, in situ cervical carcinoma, or bladder carcinoma (tumor in situ and T1) that had been adequately treated during the 5 years prior to screening. Participants with another primary malignancy that has been adequately treated may be included after consultation with the trial medical monitor.
• Inability to take medication PO, dysphagia, or an active gastric ulcer resulting from previous surgery (e.g., gastric bypass) or a severe gastrointestinal disease, or any other condition that investigators believe might affect absorption of the investigational medicinal product (IMP).
• Other disease, metabolic disorder, physical examination anomaly, abnormal laboratory result, or any other condition (e.g., current alcohol or drug abuse) that investigators suspect might prohibit use of the IMP, affect interpretation of trial results, or put the participant at undue risk of harm based on the investigator's assessment.
• Known hypersensitivity to fruquintinib or any of its inactive ingredients, including the azo dyes Tartrazine- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD\&C) Yellow 5 and Sunset yellow For Coloring Food (FCF)-FD\&C Yellow 6.
• Received prior fruquintinib.
• Live vaccine ≤28 days before the first dose of the trial intervention. Seasonal vaccines for influenza are generally inactivated vaccines and are allowed. Intranasal vaccines are live vaccines and are not allowed.
• Use of strong inducers of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) within 2 weeks before the first dose of the trial intervention.
Invert-Prospective Phase II Randomized Trial of Involved Nodal Versus Elective Neck RadioTherapy
To determine the risk of solitary elective volume recurrence following involved nodal radiotherapy (INRT) versus elective nodal irradiation (ENI)
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Trial of Transurethral Bulking Agent Injection Versus Single-Incision Sling for Stress Urinary Incontinence (BASIS)
This is a multicentered, double-blind, randomized controlled, surgical trial of 358 women with inadequate symptom relief of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or stress predominant mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) after conservative care. The Primary Aim is to determine the comparative effectiveness (as defined by "much" or "very much" better on PGI-I) of transurethral bulking agent (TBA) \[for 1 or 2 injections in 12 months\] vs. single-incision sling (SIS) 12 months after treatment intervention in women with predominant stress urinary incontinence (SUI).
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, AGNES.BURRIS@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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Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation for ICU Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (tAN-TBI)
The overarching goal of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility and safety of transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tan) in ICU patients with TBi and to determine the effect of tan on serum markers of inflammation. exploratory analyses will examine effects on such physiological parameters as blood pressure, heart rate, and intracranial pressure (iCP), as well as measures of neurological function.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Aisha.Qureshi@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Post-resuscitation GCS score 12 or below and acute trauma-related intradural blood on head CT scan after TB
• Age 18 years or older (pediatric trauma patients are not routinely transported to Parkland)
• Consent from legally authorized representative
• Hemodynamic instability
• Expected imminent mortality because of overwhelming neurological and/or systemic injury
• Unclear neurological status because of paralytic medications or intoxication with ethanol or other drugs
• Presence of other electrical stimulation devices (pacemaker, cochlear prosthesis, neurostimulator, etc.)
• Abnormal ear anatomy or ear infection
• Participant is pregnant or lactating
• Any other significant medical or psychosocial problems that, in the opinion of the investigator, would potentially cause harm to the participant, impact their ability to participate, or influence the results of the trial
Treatment ResistAnt Depression Subcallosal CingulatE Network DBS (TRANSCEND) (TRANSCEND)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of bilateral stimulation of the subcallosal cingulate white matter (SCCwm) using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as an adjunctive treatment of non-psychotic unipolar Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Hila.AbushSegev@UTSouthwestern.edu
• The patient must be diagnosed with non-psychotic unipolar Major Depressive Disorder.
• The patient must be in a major depressive episode for ≥12 months or have had at least 3 lifetime depressive episodes.
• The patient has tried and failed a minimum of four different types of antidepressant treatments as measured by a tool designed for this purpose.
• Depression medication and treatment regimen must be stable for a minimum of 4 weeks before the first baseline visit
• Pregnant or those who plan to become pregnant during study
• Presence of other anatomic or comorbid conditions, or other medical, social, or psychological conditions that could limit participation in the study or interfere with adherence to the study protocol.
• Current or lifetime history of psychotic features in any Major Depressive Episode.
• Has an intracranial Central Nervous System disease that impairs motor, sensory or cognitive function or that requires intermittent or chronic medication.
• Significant acute suicide risk.
• Diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder or Alcohol Use Disorder without sustained remission (12 months or longer).
• Current and ongoing use of neurostimulation treatment that may interfere with DBS therapy/system.
• Treatment with another investigational device or investigational drugs.
A Culturally-Tailored Mobile Health and Social Media Physical Activity Intervention for Improving Physical Activity in Hispanic or Latino/Latina Adolescent and Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors, Walking Juntos Study
This clinical trial tests the impact of a culturally-tailored home-based physical activity program on physical fitness in Hispanic or Latino/Latina adolescent and young adult (AYA) childhood cancer survivors. After treatment for cancer, some AYA survivors experience long-term effects from the cancer and its treatment including weight gain, fatigue and decreased physical fitness. Hispanic or Latino/Latina survivors may have a higher risk of these effects compared to non-Hispanics. Regular physical activity helps maintain healthy weight, energy levels and overall health. Participating in a culturally-tailored home-based physical activity program may help increase physical activity in Hispanic or Latino/Latina AYA childhood cancer survivors.
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Training for Urinary Leakage Improvement After Pregnancy (TULIP)
This is a multi-center, randomized single-blind nonsurgical trial conducted in approximately 216 primiparous postpartum women at high risk for prolonged/sustained pelvic floor disorders with symptomatic, bothersome urinary incontinence (UI) amenable to nonsurgical treatment. TULIP is a 3-Arm trial with two active interventions (Arms 1 and 2) and a Patient Education control arm (Arm 3). Arm 1 consists of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). Arm 2 uses a home biofeedback device (leva®). The primary outcome will be assessed at 6 months postpartum by blinded outcomes assessors, and follow-up will continue until 12 months postpartum.
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• ≥18yo primiparous patient s/p singleton vaginal delivery (\>32 weeks), approximately 6wk postpartum
• At increased risk of sustained pelvic floor disorders, as defined by
• neonate ≥3.5kg, and/or
• operative delivery (i.e., forceps or vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery), and/or
• ≥2nd-degree perineal laceration
• Symptomatic, bothersome UI as defined by a score of ≥6 on the ICIQ-SF.
• Inability to complete study assessments or procedures, per clinician judgment, or not available for 6mo postpartum follow-up
• Stillbirth or significant maternal or neonatal illness
• Non-English or non-Spanish speaking
• Perineal wound breakdown or cloaca observed on exam
• Severe pain with assessments of PFM integrity and/or strength/function
• Already engaged (since delivery) in in-person physical therapy for strengthening of the pelvic floor
• Unwilling or unable to upload and use external smartphone app(s)
Enfortumab Vedotin and Stereotactic Radiation for Localized Bladder Cancer (STAR-EV)
STAR-EV will evaluate the combination of enfortumab vedotin plus radiotherapy (RT) as neoadjuvant treatment for 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 cT1-4a (AJCC 8th edition) N0M0 planned for radical cystectomy.
• For cR1 staged patients. the patient must have high grade disease AND be appropriate for cystectomy.
• Mixed cell types with variant histologies (including squamous, plasmacytoid, adenocarcinoma, sarcomatoid, micropapillary, nested, and lipid cell variants) are allowed as long as any urothelial histology is present (i.e. -not 100% variant histology). Small cell/neuroendocrine component is excluded.
• 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. 7a. 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). 8\. 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.
Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) Plus Pembrolizumab Versus TPC in TNBC Who Did Not Achieve pCR (MK-2870-012)
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.
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A Study of Lower Radiotherapy Dose to Treat Children With CNS Germinoma
This phase II trial studies how well lower dose radiotherapy after chemotherapy (Carboplatin \& Etoposide) works in treating children with central nervous system (CNS) germinomas. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Carboplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works in a way similar to the anticancer drug cisplatin, but may be better tolerated than cisplatin. Carboplatin works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of tumor cells. Etoposide is in a class of medications known as podophyllotoxin derivatives. It blocks a certain enzyme needed for cell division and DNA repair and may kill cancer cells. Researchers want to see if lowering the dose of standard radiotherapy (RT) after chemotherapy can help get rid of CNS germinomas with fewer long-term side effects.
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Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Failure
This study evaluates a mobile health (mHealth) home-based cardiac rehabilitation program for patients with heart failure. We will stratify randomization between rural and urban populations, with the goal to assess implementation of cardiac rehabilitation across these two geographic areas. . The study will randomize 332 patients with heart failure (ejection fraction ≥35%) who are not eligible for center-based rehabilitation to either a 12-week mHealth cardiac rehabilitation program or an attention control group, with outcomes measured over 6 months using a composite endpoint of mortality, hospitalizations, and quality of life. We will then assess the implementation of the intervention.
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Non-significant Risk (NSR) Study of [68Ga]-PSMA-11 (Illuccix) as a BgRT BioGuide on RefleXion X1
To qualitatively determine the imaging performance of PET-CT imaging subsystem of the RefleXion X1 System Device in patients undergoing standard-of-care (SOC) \[68Ga\]-PSMA-11 PET-CT using Illuccix on the same day.
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A Study of Lebrikizumab (LY3650150) in Participants With Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps Treated With Intranasal Corticosteroids (CONTRAST-NP)
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab in participants with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps treated with intranasal corticosteroids. The study will last about 18 months.
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• Nasal congestion with moderate or severe symptom severity (score 2 or 3) at screening and a weekly average severity score of at least 1 (range 0 to 3) at randomization, and
• At least one other symptom, such as partial loss of smell (hyposmia), total loss of smell (anosmia), or anterior or posterior rhinorrhea. * Have concomitant asthma must be stable in the 3 months prior to screening using permitted regular asthma treatment. * Adolescent participants ≥12 to \<18 years of age and weighing ≥40 kg at time of Visit 1.
• B cell-depleting biologics, including rituximab, within 6 months.
• other biologics within 5 half-lives (if known) or 8 weeks, whichever is longer.
• Systemic immunosuppressants within 4 weeks prior to baseline. * Have had any sinus intranasal surgery (including nasal polypectomy) within 6 months prior to screening * Have had prior sino-nasal surgery or sinus surgery changing lateral wall structure of the nose making it difficult to assess endoscopic NPS * Have a presence of any of the following conditions that may impact the assessment of endpoints at screening or baseline:
• Nasal septal deviation occluding at least one nostril.
• Antrochoanal polyps.
• Acute sinusitis, acute nasal infection, or acute upper respiratory infection.
• Ongoing rhinitis medicamentosa.
• Presence of another diagnosis associated with NP (ie, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Young's syndrome, primary ciliary dyskinesia, cystic fibrosis). Note: for adolescents, documentation for ruling out cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia is required.
• A nasal cavity tumor (malignant or benign).
• Evidence of fungal rhinosinusitis. * Have anosmia from COVID or any reason other than CRSwNP. * Participants with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) 50% or less (of predicted normal) at screening. * Female participant who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or is planning to become pregnant, or to breastfeed during the study.
Chronic Subdural Hematoma Treatment With Embolization Versus Surgery Study (CHESS)
The goal of this clinical trial is to test in moderately symptomatic chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) patients if middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) can be used as an alternative to conventional open surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Compared to open conventional surgery, does MMAE reduce the need for rescue surgery or deaths? * What is the safety of MMAE and conventional open surgery in these patients? Participants will be asked to: * Share their medical history and undergo physical examinations * Have blood drawn * Have CT scans of the head * Answer questionnaires * Undergo MMAE or conventional open surgery * Provide information about possible adverse events Researchers will compare participants in the MMAE group with those in the conventional open surgery group to see if there is a reduced need for rescue surgery or deaths and evaluate safety.
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• Age 40-90 years inclusively.
• Per CT of the head, (one of the following): Unilateral convexity CSDH measuring at least 10 mm in thickness OR Bilateral CSDH if only one side is considered for treatment (at least 10 mm in thickness) and the contralateral side is asymptomatic and \< 10 mm in thickness.
• CSDH at least 2/3 isodense or hypodense, verified on axial CT slice used to measure the thickness of the qualifying CSDH.
• Qualifying baseline head CT performed within the 7 days prior to randomization.
• Able to undergo assigned treatment within 72 hours after randomization.
• Patient or legally authorized representative agrees to be randomized, and provides written informed consent and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization.
• Secondary cause apart from trauma for the qualifying SDH, such as an underlying vascular abnormality or tumor.
• Tentorial or interhemispheric SDH.
• Secondary to CSDH, MRC of 0, 1, 2, or 3 in any muscle group contralateral to the side of the CSDH 4.
• Pre CSDH mRS of 5 or higher.
• Secondary to CSDH, patient is unable to complete TUG (i.e.,TUG \> 120 seconds, unable to walk, or tries TUG but quits in ≤ 120 seconds). Note: This criterion does not apply if the patient does not complete TUG for reason other than CSDH.
• Secondary to CSDH, ASR of 0, 1, or 2.
• Emergent surgical evacuation such as open craniotomy, burr hole drainage, or Subdural Evacuating Port System (SEPS) is required for the patient.
• Unable to withhold all antiplatelet agents or OACs for the first 7 days after randomization.
• Indication that withdrawal of care will be implemented for the qualifying SDH.
• Prior surgical treatment for CSDH if the surgery is less than 30 days prior to randomization.
• On tranexamic acid.
• Platelet count of \<100,000 per microliter refractory to transfusion.
• Coagulopathy that cannot be corrected to an INR of ≤1.5.
• Known contraindications to angiography.
• Known intolerance to occlusion procedures.
• Known vascular anatomy (small artery size) or blood flow (high vascular resistance peripheral to the feeding arteries) that precludes catheter placement or embolic agent (Embosphere Microspheres or CONTOUR particles) injection.
• Known presence of collateral vessel pathways potentially endangering normal territories or cranial nerves during embolization.
• Known large diameter arteriovenous shunt, i.e., where the blood does not pass through an arterial/capillary/venous transition but directly from an artery to a vein or presence of patent extra-to-intracranial anastomoses (where study embolization devices could pass directly into the internal carotid artery, vertebral artery, or intracranial vasculature) that cannot be addressed with coil embolization.
• Patient has a known active systemic infection or sepsis.
• Patient is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or lactating.
• Life expectancy of less than 6 months due to comorbid terminal conditions.
• Concurrent participation in another research protocol for investigation of an experimental therapy.
• Known or suspected to not be able to comply with the study protocol.
• For unilateral CSDH, no measurable deficit secondary to the CSDH on the Timed Up and Go \[TUG\], Aphasia Severity Rating \[ASR\], or MRC. At baseline, a measurable deficit on the TUG is defined as: time ≥10 seconds. At baseline, a measurable deficit on the ASR is defined as: a score ≤4. At baseline, a measurable deficit on the MRC is defined as: a score \< 5 in any muscle group contralateral to the site of the CSDH.
• For bilateral CSDH, no measurable deficit secondary to the treatment-eligible CSDH on the ASR or MRC. At baseline, a measurable deficit on the ASR is defined as: a score ≤4. At baseline, a measurable deficit on the MRC is defined as: a score \< 5 in any muscle group contralateral to the treatment-eligibile CSDH side.
The ROle of Compression StocKings in Heart Failure Patients (ROCK-HF)
Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart is weak and not able to effectively pump blood to the body. One of the common manifestations of CHF is fluid overload and swelling of the legs. Diuretics or "water pills" are usually the treatment for fluid overload and leg swelling; however, in some patients' diuretics are no longer effective or the effectiveness is limited due to poor kidney function. The presence of chronic swelling of the legs could potentially damage the veins; additionally, it could lead to chronic skin changes in the legs and in the worst cases to a leg ulcer. Compression stockings are used in patients with venous diseases to reduce the swelling of the legs and improve mobility and quality of life. Although, there is a theoretical risk that compression stockings might push the fluid of the legs back to the heart and lungs worsening the CHF. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of knee-high tight socks (tight stockings with strong compression) vs. knee-high soft socks (soft stockings with minimum compression) are effective in preventing swelling and skin changes and safe in patients with CHF. During the first visit (in-person) a routine medical test will be performed including blood tests, review of the medication doses, current weight, an ultrasound images of the veins, (venous reflux ultrasound), questions about health status and a brief physical exam. The participants will be randomly assigned to receive tight compression vs. soft compression socks. Participants will be asked to wear the socks at least 8 hours a day for 5 days a week. There will be a total of 3 virtual visit (by video or telephone); the first one after one week, then after one month and two months. During the virtual visit participants will be asked about symptoms, current medications and doses, and current weight. The participants are expected to return to the clinic after 3 months for a second in-person visit. During this visit the investigators will ask questions about participant's health, they will perform a brief physical exam of their legs, and check participants weight and medicines; also, a venous ultrasound of the legs, questions about health status will be performed. The duration of the study is 3 months.
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Study of Arlocabtagene Autoleucel (BMS-986393) a GPRC5D-directed CAR T Cell Therapy in Adult Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (QUINTESSENTIAL)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Arlocabtagene Autoleucel (BMS-986393) in participants with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
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Efficacy and Safety of Zanidatamab With Standard-of-care Therapy Against Standard-of-care Therapy for Advanced HER2-positive Biliary Tract Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Zanidatamab plus CisGem (Cisplatin and Gemcitabine) with or without the addition of a programmed death protein 1/ligand-1 (PD-1/L1) inhibitor (physician's choice of either Durvalumab or Pembrolizumab, where approved under local regulations) as first line of treatment for participants with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive biliary tract cancer.
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• Histologically- or cytologically-confirmed Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC), including Gallbladder Cancer (GBC), Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), or Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (ECC).
• Locally advanced unresectable or metastatic BTC and not eligible for curative resection, transplantation, or ablative therapies.
• Received no more than 2 cycles of systemic therapy which is limited to Cisplatin and Gemcitabine (CisGem) with or without a PD-1/L1 inhibitor (physician's choice of durvalumab or pembrolizumab, where approved under local regulations) for advanced unresectable or metastatic disease.
• HER2-positive disease (defined as IHC 3+; or IHC 2+/ ISH+) by IHC and in situ Hybridization (ISH) assay (in participants with IHC 2+ tumors) at a central laboratory on new biopsy tissue or archival tissue from the most recent biopsy.
• Assessable (measurable or non-measurable) disease as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1), per investigator assessment.
• Male or female ≥ 18 years or age (or the legal age of adulthood per country-specific regulations).
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
• Adequate organ function
• Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test result.
• Females of childbearing potential and males with a partner of childbearing potential must be willing to use 2 methods of birth control. Exclusion Criteria
• Prior treatment with a HER2-targeted agent
• Prior treatment with checkpoint inhibitors, other than durvalumab or pembrolizumab
• The following BTC histologic subtypes are excluded: small cell cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, lymphoma, sarcoma, mixed tumor histology, and mucinous cystic neoplasms detected in the biliary tract region.
• Use of systemic corticosteroids.
• Brain metastases
• Severe chronic or active infections
• History of allogeneic organ transplantation.
• Active or prior autoimmune inflammatory conditions
• History of interstitial lung disease or non-infectious pneumonitis.
• Participation in another clinical trial with an investigational medicinal product within the last 3 months.
• Females who are breastfeeding
• Any other medical, social, or psychosocial factors that, in the opinion of the investigator, could impact safety or compliance with study procedures.
• Use of phenytoin
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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• 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.
Pegtibatinase as a Treatment for Participants With Classical Homocystinuria (HCU) Receiving Standard of Care Treatment (HARMONY)
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat people living with classical homocystinuria (HCU), a rare inherited condition. It is caused by changes in the cystathionine beta-synthase (or "CBS") gene and prevents an enzyme from working correctly in the body. This enzyme helps break down homocysteine, which is produced when the body processes methionine from protein-containing foods. This helps keep homocysteine and methionine at healthy levels. When this enzyme is not working, homocysteine and methionine build up in the blood and then spread into different tissues of the body and stop these body tissues from working normally. People living with HCU can experience problems with their vision, bones, blood vessels, thinking, learning, and memory. Available treatments for HCU include a low-methionine diet (typically achieved by limiting protein-containing foods), a methionine-free protein supplement to help meet daily protein needs, and betaine (Cystadane®). These treatments are either not sufficient or are hard to take for many patients. Pegtibatinase was designed by researchers to act like the CBS enzyme, which is missing or not working properly in people living with HCU. Researchers are studying whether adding pegtibatinase to standard treatment can lower homocysteine levels. Researchers want to learn how safe and effective pegtibatinase is, how it moves through and affects the body, and how it may affect the daily lives of people with HCU. The study plans to enroll participants from the US, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Many study visits may happen at home, depending on where you live and local regulations. Some visits may include a home nurse and telemedicine appointments with the study doctor.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Juana.Luevano@UTSouthwestern.edu
VO and Nivolumab vs Physician's Choice in Advanced Melanoma That Progressed on Anti-PD-1 & Anti-CTLA-4 Drugs [IGNYTE-3]
This is a randomized, controlled, multicenter, open-label Phase 3 clinical study comparing VO in combination with nivolumab versus Physician's Choice treatment for patients with unresectable Stage IIIb-IV cutaneous melanoma whose disease progressed on an anti PD-1 and an anti-CTLA-4 containing regimen (administered either as a combination regimen or in sequence) or who are not candidates for treatment with an anti-CTLA-4 therapy.
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• Treatment with prior anti-PD-1 therapy must have continued for a minimum of 8 weeks (note: treatment with prior pembrolizumab therapy when administered every 6 weeks must have continued for a minimum of 12 weeks \[ie, 2 treatment cycles\]). Any number of doses of prior anti-CTLA-4 therapy may have been administered in combination with an anti-PD-1. The anti-PD-1-containing therapy must be the immediate prior line of treatment before randomization (for patients with BRAF mutation, see I 4).
• Patients who in the physician's judgement are not candidates for treatment with an anti-CTLA-4 antibody (eg, due to documented clinically significant comorbidities or history of immune-related adverse events) are eligible for the study if they have confirmed PD on an anti-PD-1 antibody (including unresectable disease relapse during adjuvant therapy or \< 6 months from completion of adjuvant therapy).
• Disease progression must have been confirmed and documented using clinical or radiological assessment by 2 assessments at least 4 weeks apart while being treated with an anti-PD-1 antibody and an anti-CTLA-4 antibody. Radiological confirmation of PD can occur during the Screening period for this study. Treatment with prior anti-PD-1 therapy must have continued from the time of initial tumor progression until confirmation of PD (ie, such that no doses of anti-PD-1 therapy were missed). Note: If radiographic progression at the initial scan where PD was documented is accompanied by clear clinical progression, defined as a decline in performance status directly attributed to disease or increased disease-related symptoms, anti-PD-1 therapy does not need to continue. For patients with documented PD while on adjuvant therapy with an anti-PD-1 therapy, a confirmatory biopsy can be used in place of a confirmatory scan. I 4. Has documented BRAF V600 mutation status or must consent to BRAF V600 mutation testing per local institutional standards during the Screening period. Patients with BRAF mutation should have received prior BRAF-directed therapy (with or without a MEK inhibitor) prior to randomization, unless deemed not clinically indicated at Investigator's discretion due to concurrent medical condition or prior toxicity. Note: Prior exposure to BRAF-directed therapy (with or without a MEK inhibitor) includes treatment in the adjuvant setting. One line of BRAF-directed therapy (with or without a MEK inhibitor) can be the most recent systemic treatment administered before randomization. I 5. Has least 1 measurable tumor of ≥ 1 cm in longest diameter (or shortest diameter for lymph nodes) and injectable lesion(s) of at least 1 cm in longest diameter. I 6. Has adequate hematologic function, including:
• White blood cell (WBC) count ≥ 2.0 × 109/L
• Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 × 109/L
• Platelet count ≥ 75 × 109/L
• Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL (without packed red blood cell \[RBC\] transfusion within 2 weeks of dosing) I 7. Has adequate hepatic function, including:
• Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN; \< 2.0 × ULN for patients with known Gilbert syndrome or liver metastases)
• Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤3.0 × ULN (or ≤ 5.0 × ULN, if liver metastases are present)
• Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) ≤ 2.5 × ULN (or ≤ 5.0 × ULN, if liver or bone metastases are present) I 8. Has adequate renal function, defined as serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 × ULN or creatinine clearance ≥ 3 0 mL/minute/1.73 m2 (measured using Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration \[CKD-EPI\] formula). I 9. Prothrombin time (PT) ≤ 1.5 × ULN (or international normalization ratio \[INR\] ≤ 1.3) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤ 1.5 × ULN. Note: Patients who are on chronic anticoagulant therapy may be randomized if the target INR is ≤ 2.5. For patients requiring deep injection of VO, the INR must be \<1.5 at the time of injection. I 10. ECOG performance status (PS) 0 to 1 for patients 18 and older or a Lansky PS ≥ 80 for patients 12 to 17 years of age. I 11. Life expectancy of at least 3 months. I 12. Female and male patients of reproductive potential must agree to avoid becoming pregnant or impregnating a partner and adhere to highly effective contraception requirements during the treatment period and for at least 6 months after the last dose of any study treatment. I 13. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) test with a minimum sensitivity of 25 IU/L or equivalent units or β hCG within 7 days before the first dose of study treatment. I 14. Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes willingness to comply with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) Key