Search Results
A Research Study to Look at How Ziltivekimab Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Inflammation (HERMES)
This study will be done to see if ziltivekimab can be used to treat people living with heart failure and inflammation. Participants will either get ziltivekimab or placebo. The study is expected to last for up to 4 years. Participants will have up to 20 clinic visits. Participants will have to use a study app on their phone to record and share information about all their injections of study medicine and to fill in questionnaires.
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• Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) greater than equal to 2 milligrams per liter (mg/L) at screening (visit 1) Disease specific - cardiovascular
• At least one of the following:
• N-terminal-pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) greater than equal to 300 picograms per milliliter (pg/mL) at screening (Visit 1) for patients without ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter. If ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter at screening (visit 1), NTproBNP must be greater than equal to 600 pg/mL.
• Hospitalisation 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 screening (visit 1) in combination with NT-proBNP greater than equal to 200 pg/mL at screening (Visit 1) for patients without ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter. If ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter at screening (visit 1), NT-proBNP must be greater than equal to 600 pg/mL.
• Diagnosis of heart failure (New York Heart Association [classification] [NYHA] Class II-IV).
• Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than 40 percentage (%) documented by echocardiography within 12 months prior to or at screening (visit 1). The LVEF must be documented in medical records and the most recent measurement must be used to determine eligibility with no interim event signalling potential deterioration in ejection fraction (e.g., myocardial infarction [MI] or heart failure [HF] hospitalisation).
• Structural heart disease and/or functional heart disease documented by echocardiography within 12 months prior to or at screening (visit 1) showing at least one of the following:
• Left atrial (LA) volume index greater than 34 milliliter per meter square (mL/m^2).
• LA diameter greater than equal to 3.8 centimeter (cm).
• LA length greater than equal to 5.0 cm.
• LA area greater than equal to 20 cm square.
• LA volume greater than equal to 55 milliters (mL).
• Intraventricular septal thickness greater than equal to 1.1 cm.
• Posterior wall thickness greater than equal to 1.1 cm.
• Left ventricular (LV) mass index greater than equal to 115 grams per meter square (g⁄m^2 ) in men or greater than equal to 95 g⁄m^2 in women.
• E/e' (mean septal and lateral) greater than equal to 10.
• e' (mean septal and lateral) less than 9 centimeter per second (cm/s).
• No heart failure hospitalisations or urgent heart failure visits between screening (visit 1) and randomisation (visit 2).
• Myocardial infarction, stroke, unstable angina pectoris, transient ischaemic attack, or heart failure hospitalisation, within 30 days prior to screening (visit 1).
• Systolic blood pressure greater than equal to 180 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) at screening (visit 1). If the systolic blood pressure is 160-179 mmHg, the patient should be receiving greater than equal to 3 antihypertensive drugs. (Note: Potential participants may be retested for this criterion within the visit window and without rescreening, at the discretion of the investigator).
• Heart rate above 110 or below 40 beats per minute as evaluated on the electrocardiogram (ECG) performed at screening (visit 1) (Note: Potential participants may be retested for this criterion within the visit window and without rescreening, at the discretion of the investigator).
• Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known during the screening period (visit 1). (Note: Planned coronary angiogram is not exclusionary).
• Planned cardiac device or atrial flutter/atrial fibrillation ablation procedure known during the screening period (visit 1).
• Major cardiac surgical, non-cardiac surgical, or major endoscopic procedure (thoracoscopic or laparoscopic) within the past 60 days prior to randomisation (visit 2) or any major surgical procedure planned at the time of randomisation (visit 2).
• Heart failure due to infiltrative cardiomyopathy (e.g., sarcoid, amyloid), arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, Takutsubo cardiomyopathy, genetic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or obstructive cardiomyopathy, active myocarditis, constrictive pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, uncorrected more than moderate primary valve disease.
• Primary pulmonary hypertension, chronic pulmonary embolism, severe pulmonary disease including COPD.
• Any other condition judged by the investigator that could account for heart failure symptoms and signs (e.g., anaemia, hypothyroidism). Medical conditions - infections/immunosuppression
• Clinical evidence of, or suspicion of, active infection at the discretion of the investigator.
A Study to Assess Effectiveness and Safety of Deucravacitinib Compared With Placebo in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) (POETYK SLE-1)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of deucravacitinib compared with placebo in an active moderate to severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) population.
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• Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) at least 24 weeks before the screening visit
• Meet the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)/American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2019 classification criteria for SLE
• One of the following: positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA) ≥ 1:80 at screening OR positive anti dsDNA OR positive anti Smith (anti Sm) as determined by the central laboratory at screening
• Total Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index-2K (SLEDAI-2K) score ≥ 6 points and clinical SLEDAI 2K score ≥ 4 points with joint involvement, and/or cutaneous vasculitis, and/or rash •Lupus headache, alopecia, organic brain syndrome, and mucosal ulcers must be recorded on SLEDAI 2K, if indicated, but do not count toward the points required for screening at entry
• At least one SLE background therapy(immunosuppressant and/or antimalarial) is required for ≥ 12 weeks before the screening visit, must be at a stable dose for ≥ 8 weeks before the screening visit, and must remain stable until randomization and throughout study participation
• Oral corticosteroid (OCS; prednisone or equivalent) background therapy is permitted but not required. For participants taking OCS, the dose must be stable for ≥ 2 weeks before the screening visit, cannot exceed 30 mg/day at screening, and must remain stable until the Week 4 visit. Participants can be on an OCS as well as an antimalarial and/or an immunosuppressant
• Diagnosis of drug-induced SLE rather than idiopathic SLE
• Other autoimmune diseases (eg, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.) are excluded. Participants with type I autoimmune diabetes mellitus, thyroid autoimmune disease, Celiac disease, or secondary Sjögren's syndrome are not excluded
• SLE overlap syndromes including, but not limited to, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and mixed connective tissue disease are excluded
• Active or unstable lupus neuropsychiatric manifestations, including, but not limited to, any condition defined by BILAG A criteria
• Active, severe Class III, and IV, lupus nephritis that requires or may require treatment with cytotoxic agents or high-dose CS
• History of congenital or acquired immunodeficiency
• Known active infection, or any major episode of infection requiring hospitalization or treatment with parenteral (intramuscular or IV) antimicrobial agents (eg, antibiotics antiviral, antifungal, or antiparasitic agents) within 30 days of randomization, or treatment with oral antimicrobial agents within 2 weeks of randomization
• Currently on any therapy for chronic infection (eg, pneumocystis, herpes zoster, cytomegalovirus, invasive bacterial or fungal infections, or atypical mycobacteria)
• Taking more than 1 immunosuppressant at screening Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply
A Study of LOXO-435 in Participants With Cancer With a Change in a Gene Called FGFR3
The main purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety, side effects, and effectiveness of LOXO-435. LOXO-435 may be used to treat cancer of the cells that line the urinary system and other solid tumor cancers that have a change in a particular gene (known as the FGFR3 gene). Participation could last up to 30 months (2.5 years) and possibly longer if the disease does not get worse.
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• Have solid tumor cancer with an FGFR3 pathway alteration on molecular testing in tumor or blood sample that is deemed as actionable.
• Cohort A1 (Dose Escalation): Presence of an alteration in FGFR3 or its ligands.
• Cohort A2 (Dose Optimization): Histological diagnosis of urothelial cancer (UC) that is locally advanced or metastatic with a qualifying FGFR3 alteration.
• Cohorts B1, B2 and B3 (Dose Expansion): Histological diagnosis of urothelial cancer that is locally advanced or metastatic with a prespecified activating FGFR3 alteration.
• Cohort C (Dose Expansion): Must have histological diagnosis of a non-urothelial solid tumor malignancy that is locally advanced or metastatic with a prespecified activating FGFR3 alteration.
• Measurability of disease:
• Cohort A1: Measurable or non-measurable disease as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors v 1.1 (RECIST v1.1)
• Cohorts A2, B1, B2, B3, and C1: Measurable disease required as defined by RECIST v1.1
• Have adequate archival tumor tissue sample available or undergo a screening biopsy if allowed per country-specific regulations.
• Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
• Prior Systemic Therapy Criteria:
• Cohort A1/C1: Participant has received all standard therapies for which the participant was deemed to be an appropriate candidate by the treating Investigator; OR the participant is refusing the remaining most appropriate standard of care treatment; OR there is no standard therapy available for the disease. There is no restriction on number of prior therapies.
• Cohort A2/B1/B2/B3: Participants must have received at least one prior regimen in the advanced or metastatic setting. There is no restriction on number of prior therapies.
• FGFR inhibitor specific requirements:
• Cohort A1/A2: Prior FGFR inhibitor treatment is permitted, but not required.
• Cohort B1: Participants must have been previously treated with a FGFR inhibitor.
• Cohort B2, B3, C1: Participants must be FGFR inhibitor naïve.
• Participants with primary central nervous system (CNS) malignancy.
• Known or suspected history of uncontrolled CNS metastases.
• Current evidence of corneal keratopathy or retinal disorder.
• Have a history and/or current evidence of extensive tissue calcification.
• Any serious unresolved toxicities from prior therapy.
• Significant cardiovascular disease.
• Prolongation of the QT interval corrected for heart rate using Fridericia's formula (QTcF).
• Active uncontrolled systemic infection or other clinically significant medical conditions.
• Participants who are pregnant, lactating, or plan to breastfeed during the study or within 6 months of the last dose of study treatment. Participants who have stopped breastfeeding may be enrolled.
MK-5475-013 INSIGNIA-PH-COPD: A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of MK-5475 (an Inhaled sGC Stimulator) in Adults With PH-COPD
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of once daily oral inhalation dose of MK-5475 380 µg in participants 40 to 85 years (inclusive) with Pulmonary Hypertension associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (PH-COPD). The primary hypothesis of the study is MK-5475, a soluble Guanylate Cyclase (sGC) stimulator is superior to placebo in increasing 6 Minute Walking Distance (6MWD) from baseline at Week 24.
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• Has Group 3.1 pulmonary hypertension chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (PH-COPD) as defined by the Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension.
• Has a right heart catheterization (RHC) at screening or historical RHC within 12 months before screening that meets hemodynamic criteria.
• Has evidence of obstructive lung disease on pulmonary function testing (PFT) performed at screening.
• Has a WHO Functional Class assessment of Class II to IV.
• If on supplemental oxygen, the regimen must be stable.
• Has stable and optimized chronic, baseline COPD-specific therapy.
• If on PDE5 inhibitor, has stable concomitant use.
• If on antihypertensives and/or a diuretic regimen has stable concomitant use.
• If on anticoagulants has stable concomitant use.
• Is of any sex/gender from 40 to 85 years of age inclusive.
• Female is not pregnant or breastfeeding, and is not of childbearing potential or uses acceptable contraceptive method or abstains from sexual intercourse, or has a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test within 24 hours before the first dose of study intervention, or whose history and sexual activity has been reviewed by the investigator. Exclusion criteria:
• Has history of Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), Groups 2, 4 or 5 pulmonary hypertension (PH).
• Has history of non-COPD related Group 3 PH.
• Has evidence of untreated more than mild obstructive sleep apnea.
• Has significant left heart disease.
• Expects to receive a lung and/or heart transplant from screening through the end of the 24 week Base Period.
• Has evidence of a resting oxygen saturation (SpO2) < 88%.
• Has experienced a moderate or severe COPD exacerbation within 2 months before randomization.
• Has experienced right heart failure within 2 months before randomization.
• Has uncontrolled tachyarrhythmia.
• Has acute coronary syndrome, undergone coronary artery bypass graft, or percutaneous coronary intervention within 2 months before randomization.
• Has evidence of significant chronic renal insufficiency.
• Has evidence of chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, cirrhosis, or hepatic abnormalities.
• Initiated a pulmonary rehabilitation program within 2 months before randomization.
• Has impairments that limit the ability to perform 6MWT.
• Has history of cancer.
• Is a user of illicit drugs or has a recent history of drug/alcohol abuse or dependence.
• Has used PAH-specific therapies within 2 months of randomization.
A Trial to See if the Combination of Fianlimab With Cemiplimab Works Better Than Pembrolizumab for Preventing or Delaying Melanoma From Coming Back After it Has Been Removed With Surgery
The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate superiority of fianlimab + cemiplimab compared to pembrolizumab, as measured by relapse free survival (RFS) The secondary objectives of the study are: - To demonstrate superiority of fianlimab + cemiplimab compared to pembrolizumab, as measured by overall survival (OS) - To demonstrate superiority of fianlimab + cemiplimab compared to pembrolizumab, as measured by melanoma specific survival (MSS) - To evaluate whether post-operative adjuvant therapy improves distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS), in stage IIC or III patients receiving fianlimab + cemiplimab compared to pembrolizumab - To assess impact of fianlimab + cemiplimab on quality of life as compared to pembrolizumab in adults - To assess safety and tolerability of fianlimab + cemiplimab compared to pembrolizumab - To characterize pharmacokinetics (PK) of fianlimab + cemiplimab using sparse PK sampling in patients 12 years of age and older - To assess immunogenicity of fianlimab and against cemiplimab
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• All patients must be either stage IIC, III, or stage IV per American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th edition and have histologically confirmed melanoma that is completely surgically resected in order to be eligible as defined by the protocol
• Complete surgical resection must be performed within 12 weeks prior to randomization, and enrollment may occur only after satisfactory wound healing from the surgery
• All patients must have disease-free status documented by a complete physical examination and imaging studies within 4 weeks prior to randomization, as described in the protocol Key
• Uveal melanoma
• Any evidence of residual disease after surgery by imaging, pathology, or cytology.
• Ongoing or recent (within 2 years) evidence of clinically significant autoimmune disease that required systemic treatment with immunosuppressive agents
• Uncontrolled infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C (HCV) infection; or diagnosis of immunodeficiency that is related to, or results in chronic infection, as described in the protocol
• Another malignancy that is currently progressing or that required active treatment in the past 5 years, as described in the protocol
• Adolescent patients (≥12 to <18 years old) with body weight <40 kg Note: Other Protocol Defined Inclusion/ Exclusion Criteria Apply
Strategies and Treatments for Respiratory Infections &; Viral Emergencies (STRIVE): Shionogi Protease Inhibitor
Treatments are needed to improve outcomes among patients hospitalized for COVID-19, including direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents to mitigate the pathology driven by ongoing viral replication. This trial will evaluate S-217622, an anti-SARS-CoV2 3C-like protease inhibitor (PI) developed by Shionogi &; Co. Ltd. The study design is a randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center international clinical trial that will evaluate the clinical efficacy of S-217622 when given in addition to standard of care (SOC) for inpatients with COVID-19. The SOC will be determined by local established guidelines and may include additional DAA (e.g., remdesivir) and immunomodulatory treatment strategies. Certain SOC treatments will be pre-specified prior to randomization.
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• Age ≥18 years.
• Informed consent for trial participation.
• Hospital admission (or boarding in an emergency department or other area awaiting hospital admission) with signs and/or symptoms of a respiratory infection.
• Confirmation of SARS-CoV2 infection by nucleic acid test (NAT) or equivalent non- NAT test [list of approved tests is in the PIM] collected within the prior 14 days.
• Onset of symptoms attributable to SARS-CoV2 infection occurred within 14 days before randomization.
• Hospitalized for the management of COVID-19, with signs and/or symptoms suggestive of lower respiratory tract infection.
• The patient is expected to be discharged from the hospital within the next 24 hours.
• Medical condition other than the acute respiratory infection (and its manifestations) that is likely to result in death within 7 days of randomization.
• Use of a strong CYP3A inducer within 14 days prior to enrollment
• Moribund condition, defined as prior cardiac arrest during this hospitalization and life expectancy less than 48 hours of randomization.
• Patient undergoing comfort care measures only such that treatment focuses on end-of- life symptom management over prolongation of life.
• Expected inability or unwillingness to participate in study procedures.
• In the opinion of the investigator, participation in a trial is not in the best interest of the patient.
• Allergy to investigational agent or vehicle
• Use of a concomitant medication that is contraindicated due to a drug-drug interaction with S-217622
• Moderate to severe hepatic impairment (i.e., Child-Pugh class B or C) or acute liver failure.
• Known estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGRF) <30 mL/min/1.73m 2
• Continuous renal replacement therapy or chronic dialysis
• Current pregnancy
• Current breastfeeding and unwillingness to defer breastfeeding for 30 days after the last dose of investigational agent.
• Women of child-bearing potential who are unwilling to abstain from sexual intercourse with men or practice appropriate contraception through 30 days from the last dose of the investigational agent.
• Men who are unwilling to abstain from sexual intercourse with women of child- bearing potential or to use barrier contraception through 30 days from the last dose of the investigational agent.
• Inability to take investigational agent in tablet form by mouth.
A Trial Comparing Unrelated Donor BMT With IST for Pediatric and Young Adult Patients With Severe Aplastic Anemia (TransIT, BMT CTN 2202) (TransIT)
Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA) is a rare condition in which the body stops producing enough new blood cells. SAA can be cured with immune suppressive therapy or a bone marrow transplant. Regular treatment for patients with aplastic anemia who have a matched sibling (brother or sister), or family donor is a bone marrow transplant. Patients without a matched family donor normally are treated with immune suppressive therapy (IST). Match unrelated donor (URD) bone marrow transplant (BMT) is used as a secondary treatment in patients who did not get better with IST, had their disease come back, or a new worse disease replaced it (like leukemia). This trial will compare time from randomization to failure of treatment or death from any cause of IST versus URD BMT when used as initial therapy to treat SAA. The trial will also assess whether health-related quality of life and early markers of fertility differ between those randomized to URD BMT or IST, as well as assess the presence of marrow failure-related genes and presence of gene mutations associated with MDS or leukemia and the change in gene signatures after treatment in both study arms. This study treatment does not include any investigational drugs. The medicines and procedures in this study are standard for treatment of SAA.
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• Provision of signed and dated informed consent form for the randomized trial by patient and/or legal guardian.
• Age ≤25 years old at time of randomized trial consent.
• Confirmed diagnosis of idiopathic SAA, defined as:
• Bone marrow cellularity <25%, or <30% hematopoietic cells.
• Two of three of the following (in peripheral blood): neutrophils <0.5 x 10^9/L, platelets <20 x 10^9/L, absolute reticulocyte count <60 x 10^9/L or hemoglobin <8 g/dL.
• No suitable fully matched related donor available (minimum 6/6 match for HLA-A and B at intermediate or high resolution and DRB1 at high resolution using DNA based typing).
• At least 2 unrelated donors noted on NMDP search who are well matched (9/10 or 10/10 for HLA-A, B, C, DRB1, and DQB1 using high resolution).
• In the treating physician's opinion, no obvious contraindications precluding them from BMT or IST.
• Presence of Inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS). The diagnosis of Fanconi anemia must be excluded by diepoxybutane (DEB) or equivalent testing on peripheral blood or marrow. Telomere length testing should be sent on all patients to exclude Dyskeratosis Congenita (DC), but if results are delayed or unavailable and there are no clinical manifestations of DC, patients may enroll. If patients have clinical characteristics suspicious for Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, this disorder should be excluded by pancreatic isoamylase testing or gene mutation analysis (note: pancreatic isoamylase testing is not useful in children <3). Other testing per center may be performed to exclude IBMFS.
• Clonal cytogenetic abnormalities or Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) pattern consistent with pre- myelodysplastic syndrome (pre-MDS) or MDS on marrow examination.
• Known severe allergy to ATG.
• Prior allogeneic or autologous stem cell transplant.
• Prior solid organ transplant.
• Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
• Active Hepatitis B or C. This only needs to be excluded in patients where there is clinical suspicion of hepatitis (e.g., elevated LFTs).
• Female patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Prior malignancies except resected basal cell carcinoma or treated cervical carcinoma in situ.
• Disease modifying treatment prior to study enrollment, including but not limited to use of androgens, eltrombopag, romiplostim, or immune suppression. Note: Supportive care measures such as G-CSF, blood transfusion support and antibiotics are allowable
A Study of Mavacamten in Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (ODYSSEY-HCM)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of mavacamten compared with placebo in participants with symptomatic non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM).
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• Diagnosis of HCM consistent with current American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology guidelines: unexplained left-ventricular hypertrophy with non-dilated ventricular chambers in the absence of other cardiac or systemic disease which can produce the required magnitude of hypertrophy of a maximal left ventricular (LV) wall thickness ≥ 15 millimeters (mm) (or ≥ 13 mm with positive family history of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy [HCM]) as determined by core laboratory interpretation
• Peak left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) pressure gradient < 30 millimeters mercury (mm Hg) at rest and < 50 mm Hg with provocation (Valsalva maneuver and stress echocardiography)
• New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II or III
• Known infiltrative or storage disorder causing cardiac hypertrophy that mimics non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM) such as Fabry disease, amyloidosis, or Noonan syndrome with LV hypertrophy
• History of unexplained syncope within 6 months prior to screening
• History of sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmia (> 30 seconds) within 6 months prior to screening Additional inclusion and exclusion criteria apply.
ONC201 in H3 K27M-mutant Diffuse Glioma Following Radiotherapy (the ACTION Study) (ACTION)
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, international, Phase 3 study in patients with newly diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma to assess whether treatment with ONC201 following frontline radiotherapy will extend overall survival and progression-free survival in this population. Eligible participants will have histologically diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma and have completed standard frontline radiotherapy.
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• Able to understand the study procedures and agree to participate in the study by providing written informed consent (by participant or legally authorized representative), and assent when applicable.
• Body weight ≥ 10 kg at time of randomization.
• Histologically diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma (new diagnosis). Detection of a missense K27M mutation in any histone H3-encoding gene detected by testing of tumor tissue (immunohistochemistry [IHC] or next-generation sequencing [NGS] in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments [CLIA]-certified or equivalent laboratory). [Site to provide (as available): ≥ 10 unstained formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) slides from tumor tissue.]
• At least one, high-quality, contrast-enhanced MRI of the brain obtained prior to starting radiotherapy for submission to sponsor's imaging vendor for central read. For participants who had a surgical resection, this scan must be post-resection; for participants who did not have a resection, this scan may be pre- or post-biopsy.
• At least one, high-quality, contrast-enhanced MRI of the brain obtained 2 to 6 weeks after completion of frontline radiotherapy. [Site to also provide all available MRIs completed prior to initiating treatment with study intervention.]
• Completed standard frontline radiotherapy within 2 to 6 weeks prior to randomization. Standard frontline radiotherapy is defined as a dose of 54 to 60 Gy at 1.8 to 2.2 Gy/fraction. Radiotherapy must be initiated within 12 weeks from initial diagnosis of H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma and within 8 weeks of most recent surgical resection/biopsy.
• Karnofsky Performance Status or Lansky Performance Status ≥ 70 at time of randomization.
• Stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and anti-seizure medications for 7 days prior to randomization, if applicable. Stable steroid dose is defined as ≤ 2 mg/day increase (based on dexamethasone dose or equivalent dose of an alternative steroid).
• Primary spinal tumor.
• Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), defined as tumors with a pontine epicenter and diffuse involvement of the pons.
• Evidence of leptomeningeal spread of disease or cerebrospinal fluid dissemination.
• Any known concurrent malignancy.
• New lesion(s) outside of the radiation field.
• Received whole-brain radiotherapy.
• Received proton therapy for glioma.
• Use of any of the following treatments within the specified time periods prior to randomization:
• ONC201 or ONC206 at any time.
• Bevacizumab (includes biosimilars) at any time.
• Temozolomide within past 3 weeks.
• Tumor treating fields at any time.
• DRD2 antagonist within past 2 weeks.
• Any investigational therapy within past 4 weeks.
• Strong CYP3A4/5 inhibitors within 3 days.
• Strong CYP3A4/5 inducers (includes enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs) within 2 weeks.
• Laboratory test results meeting any of the following parameters within 2 weeks prior to randomization:
• Absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 × 109/L or platelets < 75 × 109/L.
• Total bilirubin > 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) (participants with Gilbert's syndrome may be included with total bilirubin > 1.5 × ULN if direct bilirubin is ≤ 1.5 × ULN).
• Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) > 2.5 × ULN.
• Creatinine clearance ≤ 60 mL/min as calculated by the Cockcroft Gault equation (or estimated glomerular filtration rate < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2).
• QTc > 480 msec (based on mean from triplicate electrocardiograms) during screening.
• Known hypersensitivity to any excipients used in the study intervention formulation.
• Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant while receiving study intervention or within 3 months after the last dose. Participants of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to receiving the first dose of study intervention.
• Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection requiring systemic therapy or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
• Any other condition (eg, medical, psychiatric, or social) that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with participant safety or the ability to complete the study according to the protocol.
A Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Study of NC410 Plus Pembrolizumab in Participants With Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors
This is an open-label, non-randomized, Phase 1b/2 study to determine the safety and tolerability of NC410 when combined with a standard dose of Pembrolizumab. This study will also assess the clinical benefit of combination therapy in participants with advanced unresectable and/or metastatic ICI refractory solid tumors OR ICI naïve MSS/MSI-low solid tumors
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• Be 18 years of age on day of signing informed consent.
• Participant with histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of the following advanced unresectable and/or metastatic solid tumors:
• Phase 1b: Participants with solid tumors that are known to be associated as MSS/MSI-low in the majority including: CRC, Gastric including GE junction, Esophageal, Ovarian, and H&N cancer (regardless of prior treatment with ICIs). Note: Participants must have had disease progression after at least one line of systemic standard of care therapy prior to enrollment. Participants who discontinue standard treatment due to intolerance or refuse standard treatment will also be eligible to enroll.
• Phase 2 ICI Refractory Solid Tumors (Cohort 1): Participants with solid tumors including CRC, Gastric including GE junction, Esophageal, Endometrial, H&N, Lung, Cervical and Ovarian cancer.Participants must have progressed on treatment with an anti-PD1/L1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) administered either as monotherapy, or in combination with other checkpoint inhibitors or other therapies. PD-1 treatment progression is defined by meeting all of the following criteria:
• Has received at least 2 doses of an approved anti-PD-1/L1 mAb.
• Has demonstrated disease progression after PD-1/L1 as defined by RECIST v1.1.
• Phase 2 ICI naïve Solid Tumors (Cohorts 2a-2c):Tumors known to be associated with MSS/MSI-low status such as CRC, Gastric including GE junction, and Ovarian cancer where participants have not been previously treated with ICIs. Note: Participants must have had disease progression after at least one line of systemic standard of care therapy prior to enrollment. Participants who discontinue standard treatment due to intolerance or refuse standard treatment will also be eligible to enroll. Note: Confirmation of MSS/MSI status should be assessed prior to study entry (either by historical result or during screening).
• A male participant must agree to use contraception and refrain from sperm donation or expecting to father a child, from Screening through the treatment period and for at least 120 days after the last dose of study treatment.
• 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)
• A WOCBP who agrees to follow contraceptive guidance outlined in the protocol from Screening through the treatment period and for at least 120 days after the last dose of study treatment.
• Have measurable disease per RECIST 1.1 as assessed by the local site investigator/radiology. Lesions situated in a previously irradiated area are considered measurable if progression has been demonstrated in such lesions.
• Able to provide tumor tissue sample at Screening, archival (≤ 5 years old) or newly obtained core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated. 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 (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1.
• Life expectancy greater than or equal to 12 weeks as judged by the Investigator.
• Have adequate organ function as defined in the protocol.
• 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 screening. Participants should remain on anti-viral therapy throughout study intervention and follow local guidelines for HBV anti-viral therapy post completion of study intervention.
• Hepatitis B screening tests are not required unless:
• Known history of HBV infection
• As mandated by local health authority
• 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 screening.
• Hepatitis C screening tests are not required unless:
• Known history of HCV infection
• As mandated by local health authority
• A WOCBP who has a positive urine pregnancy test (within 72 hours) prior to treatment. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required.
• Has received prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti PD L2 agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory T-cell receptor (e.g., CTLA-4, OX40, CD137), and was discontinued from that treatment due to a Grade 3 or higher irAE.
• Has received prior systemic anti-cancer therapy including investigational agents within 4 weeks (could consider shorter interval for kinase inhibitors or other short half-life drugs) prior to treatment. Note: Participants must have recovered from all AEs due to previous therapies to ≤ Grade 1 or baseline. Participants with ≤ Grade 2 neuropathy may be eligible. Participants with endocrine-related AEs Grade ≤ 2 requiring treatment or hormone replacement may be eligible. If the participant had major surgery, the participant must have recovered adequately from the procedure and/or any complications from the surgery prior to starting study intervention.
• Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study treatment or has had a history of radiation pneumonitis. Note: Participants must have recovered from all radiation-related toxicities and do not require corticosteroids. A 1-week washout is permitted for palliative radiation (≤ 2 weeks of radiotherapy) to non-CNS disease.
• Has received G-CSF or GM-CSF within 7 days prior to start of study treatment.
• Has received a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study intervention. Examples of live vaccines include, but are not limited to, the following: measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox/zoster, yellow fever, rabies, Bacillus Calmette Guérin, and typhoid vaccine. Seasonal influenza vaccines for injection are generally killed virus vaccines and are allowed; however, intranasal influenza vaccines (e.g., FluMist®) are live attenuated vaccines and are not allowed.
• Receipt of COVID-19 vaccine within ≤ 14 days prior to first administration of study treatments. For 2-dose COVID-19 vaccines or COVID-19 booster, participants must wait at least 14-days after administration prior to beginning study treatment.
• Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. Participants who have entered the follow-up phase of an investigational study may participate as long as it has been 4 weeks after the last dose of the previous investigational agent.
• Has had an allogeneic tissue/stem cell/solid organ transplant.
• 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 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug.
• Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years. Participants with basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma in situ, excluding carcinoma in situ of 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 treatment.
• Has severe hypersensitivity (≥ Grade 3), known allergy or reaction to Pembrolizumab, NC410, and/or any of their excipients.
• Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years (i.e., with use of disease modifying agents, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive drugs). Replacement therapy (e.g., thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency) is not considered a form of systemic treatment and is allowed.
• 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 HIV infection. No HIV testing is required unless mandated by local health authority.
• Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality, or other circumstance that might confound the results of the study or 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 a known psychiatric or substance abuse disorder that would interfere with the participant's ability to cooperate with the requirements of the study.
Risk Indicators of Sarcoidosis Evolution-Unified Protocol (RISE-UP)
The purpose of this study is to develop prediction models that can prognosticate patients with sarcoidosis using clinical data and blood markers that can be obtained during a clinic visit.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Fabiola.Gianella@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Adults with a diagnosis of sarcoidosis over the age of 18
• Case definition: we will follow the 1999 statement on sarcoidosis published by the American Thoracic Society for diagnosis which includes tissue biopsy confirmation and exclusion of alternative diagnoses including beryllium sensitization/chronic beryllium disease, mycobacterial, viral, and/or fungal infection
• Inability to tolerate study procedures as determined by the investigator
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Concurrent medical diagnoses that would influence the expression of biomarkers will be considered an exclusion criterion. This includes diseases such as common variable immunodeficiency, HIV infection, or autoimmune diseases
• Concurrent interstitial lung diseases such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
• Hematocrit (Packed Cell Volume) < 25%
A Clinical Trial of a New Combination Treatment, Domvanalimab and Zimberelimab, Plus Chemotherapy, for People With an Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer That Cannot be Removed With Surgery That Has Spread to Other Parts of the Body (STAR-221)
This randomized Phase 3 open-label study will compare the efficacy of the T-cell immunoglobulin and immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif (ITIM) domain (TIGIT) monoclonal antibody domvanalimab, the anti programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibody zimberelimab, and multiagent chemotherapy versus the anti PD-1 monoclonal antibody nivolumab and multiagent chemotherapy in the first-line treatment of participants with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Age >= 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent.
• Capable of giving signed informed consent which is in compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in protocol.
• Histologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric, GEJ, or esophageal adenocarcinoma.
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Score of 0-1.
• At least one measurable target lesion per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1.
• Underlying medical or psychiatric conditions that, in the investigator's or sponsor's opinion, will make the administration of study-specified therapy hazardous, including but not limited to:
• Interstitial lung disease, including history of interstitial lung disease or non-infectious pneumonitis. Active viral, bacterial, or fungal infections requiring parenteral treatment within 14 days of randomization.
• Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, such as New York Heart Association Class II or greater cardiac disease or cerebrovascular accident within 3 months prior to randomization, unstable angina, or new onset angina within 3 months prior to randomization, myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to randomization, or unstable arrhythmia within 3 months prior to randomization.
• History of prior solid-organ transplantation, including allogenic bone marrow transplantation.
• Dementia, psychiatric, or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with satisfying the requirements of the trial.
• Known human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2) positive tumor.
• Known untreated, symptomatic, or actively progressing central nervous system (CNS) (brain) metastases. Participants with leptomeningeal metastases are excluded from enrollment.
• Received prior systemic treatment for locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric, GEJ, or esophageal adenocarcinoma.
• Disease progression within 6 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy. Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Cognitive Outcomes of Brain Stimulation As a Later-in-Life Treatment (COBALT)
This is a pilot study being done to attempt to improve episodic memory problems in persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. The pre-supplemental motor area (preSMA) and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) have been shown to play a role in episodic memory and language retrieval. Prior studies have suggested that neurostimulation targeting this region can improve episodic memory and word recall. The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) to the preSMA/dACC region and its influence on word retrieval and other cognitive functions in patients with MCI or dementia. Entraining the preSMA/dACC circuit with 10 sessions of HD-tDCS will allow us to study whether neurostimulation may be an effective treatment.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Hannah.Cabrera@UTSouthwestern.edu
Percutaneous Intervention Versus Observational Trial of Arterial Ductus in Low Weight Infants (PIVOTAL)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus is a developmental condition commonly observed among preterm infants. It is a condition where the opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart fail to close after birth. In the womb, the opening (ductus arteriosus) is the normal part of the circulatory system of the baby, but is expected to close at full term birth. If the opening is tiny, the condition can be self-limiting. If not, medications/surgery are options for treatment. There are two ways to treat patent ductus arteriosus - one is through closure of the opening with an FDA approved device called PICCOLO, the other is through supportive management (medications). No randomized controlled trials have been done previously to see if one of better than the other. Through our PIVOTAL study, the investigators aim to determine is one is indeed better than the other - if it is found that the percutaneous closure with PICCOLO is better, then it would immediately lead to a new standard of care. If not, then the investigators avoid an invasive costly procedure going forward.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Emilie.Vannguyen@UTSouthwestern.edu
• EPIs born between 22-weeks+0 days (220/7 wks) and 27-weeks+6 days (276/7 wks) gestation, inclusive
• Admitted to a study NICU
• Birth weight ≥700-grams
• Mechanically ventilated at time of consent and randomization
• HSPDA ("PDA Score" ≥6) noted on echocardiogram (ECHO)
• Randomization is able to be performed within 5 days of the qualifying ECHO and when infant is 7-32 days postnatal
• Life-threatening congenital defects (including congenital heart disease such as aortic coarctation or pulmonary artery stenosis). PDA and small atrial/ventricular septal defects are permitted;
• Congenital lung abnormalities, (e.g. restrictive lung disease);
• Pharyngeal or airway anomalies (tracheal stenosis, choanal atresia);
• Treatment for acute abdominal process (e.g., necrotizing enterocolitis);
• Infants with planned surgery;
• Active infection requiring treatment;
• Chromosomal defects (e.g., Trisomy 18);
• Neuromuscular disorders;
• Infants whose parents have chosen to allow natural death (do not resuscitate order) or for whom limitation of intensive care treatment is being considered (e.g. severe intraventricular hemorrhage)
• Physician deems that the infant would not be a Percutaneous PDA Closure candidate due to clinical instability; however, if the infant's clinical status improves before 30-days postnatal and all inclusion criteria are still met, then the infant may be enrolled. ECHO-based Exclusion Criteria
• Pulmonary hypertension (defined by ductal right to left shunting for >33% of the cardiac cycle) in which early PDA closure may increase right ventricular afterload and compromise pulmonary and systemic blood flow;
• Evidence of cardiac thrombus that might interfere with device placement;
• PDA diameter larger than 4 mm at the narrowest portion (consistent with FDA-approved instructions for Piccolo™ device use).
• PDA length smaller than 3 mm (consistent with FDA-approved instructions for Piccolo™ device use).
• PDA that does not meet inclusion requirements ("PDA Score" <6).* * If a potential participant is found to have a PDA meeting eligibility requirements on a subsequent ECHO during the required period of 7 - 30 postnatal days of age, they may then be declared eligible to participate and enrolled, provided all other inclusion criteria are met and exclusion criteria are not met. Other Exclusion Criteria
• Parents or legal guardian do not speak English or Spanish
Study of SGR-1505 in Mature B-Cell Neoplasms
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and tolerability and to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended dose (RD) of SGR-1505.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Subject must have a history of histologically or cytologically confirmed mature B-cell malignancy.
• Subject must have measurable or detectable disease according to the applicable disease-specific classification system.
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0, 1, or 2.
• Life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks.
• For a subject with indolent NHL and CLL/SLL, the subject is in need of immediate cytoreductive therapy (unless the patient has no remaining treatment choice with potential benefit) and has an indication for treatment.
• Subject has previous invasive malignancy in the last 2 years.
• Subject has a known allergy to SGR-1505 or excipients of SGR-1505.
• Subject has symptomatic or active CNS involvement of disease.
• Any other diseases, metabolic dysfunction, physical examination finding, or clinical laboratory finding that would place the participant at increased risk to the use of an investigational drug.
Study of Tecovirimat for Human Monkeypox Virus (STOMP)
A5418 is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study to establish the efficacy of tecovirimat for the treatment of people with laboratory-confirmed or presumptive HMPXV disease.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, MINERVA.SANTOS@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Laboratory-confirmed or presumptive HMPXV infection.
• HMPXV illness of <14 days duration immediately prior to study entry.
• At least one active (not yet scabbed) skin lesion, mouth lesion, or proctitis with or without visible ulcers.
• Non-pregnant people of reproductive potential must agree to use at least one effective means of contraception when engaging in sexual activities that can result in pregnancy, from the time of enrollment through the end of study participation. Additional Inclusion Criteria for Arms A and B:
• Age ≥18 years at the time of study entry Additional Inclusion Criteria for Arm C; Participants who meet the above entry criteria who also meet any of the following criteria will be registered to Arm C:
• Participants age <18 years at the time of study entry
• Those with severe HMPXV disease Those with or without severe disease and with one or more of the following will also be enrolled into Arm C:
• Severe immunosuppression
• Skin conditions placing the person at higher risk for disseminated infection Exclusion Criteria (All participants; Arms A, B, and C):
• Prior or concomitant receipt of tecovirimat (e.g., under an alternative access mechanism.
• Planned initiation of intramuscular cabotegravir/rilpivirine during study drug administration or for two weeks following completion of study drug administration. Participants who are stable on long-acting intramuscular cabotegravir/rilpivirine may enroll.
• Participants who, in the judgement of the investigator, will be at significantly increased risk as a result of participation in the study.
• Participants who require intravenous dosing of tecovirimat.
Furoscix in Heart Failure Patients With Diuretic Resistance (RESISTANCE-HF)
This will be a randomized, open-label pilot study of 60 patients with and without diuretic resistance who were recently admitted and discharged for acute decompensated heart failure with and oral diuretic regimen testing whether Furoscix is more effective at achieving post-discharge outpatient diuresis than standard of care. Diuretic resistance will be identified using the BAN-ADHF (BUN, creAtinine, NP-levels, Age, Diabetes and DBP, HF hospitalization, and atrial Fibrillation) score which has been integrated into the electronic health record. The score is integer-based with a score of > 11 indicating diuretic resistance with high likelihood of poor outcomes. The primary outcome is diuretic efficacy as measured by volume of urine produced 8 hours after treatment and urine sodium levels (assessed hourly or per urination episode within 8 hours of treatment).
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Neil.Keshvani@UTSouthwestern.edu
• English speaking patients discharged after ward hospitalization for acute decompensated heart failure with admission NT-proBNP >1000
• Able to be screened and enrolled within 14 days of hospitalization
• Recent echocardiogram (6 months or less)
• Discharged with home diuretic regimen
• Chronic kidney disease stage 5 (GFR<15) or End Stage Kidney Disease
• Systolic blood pressure <100
• ICU hospitalization within 3 months
• Inotrope use within last 3 months
• Home inotropes
• Electrolyte abnormalities on discharge
• Inadequate data for BAN-ADHF score
• Pregnant
• Prior heart transplantation or left ventricular assist device
• Low-output heart failure
• Concurrent use of non-loop diuretic
• Advanced liver disease
• Severe malnutrition
• Skin/Soft tissue condition precluding Furoscix
• Inability to collect urine
A Study of TAK-341 in Treatment of Multiple System Atrophy
The main aim is to see how TAK-341 works after 52 weeks in participants with multiple system atrophy as measured by the Unified Multiple System Atrophy Rating Scale Part I (UMSARS). The study will enroll approximately 138 patients. Participants will receive a total of 13 intravenous infusions every 4 weeks approximately, these may be either of TAK-341 or placebo, after each infusion some blood samplings will be taken and other assessments completed. This trial will be conducted in North America, Europe and Asia.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, STEVE.HOPKINS@UTSouthwestern.edu
• The participant has a diagnosis of possible or probable MSA using the modified Gilman et al, 2008 diagnostic criteria.
• The participant's onset of first MSA symptoms occurred ≤4 years before screening, as assessed by the investigator.
• Evidence of MSA specific symptoms and deficits as measured by the UMSARS scale. Exclusion criteria: Medical History:
• The participant has any contraindication to study procedures. Diagnostic Assessments:
• Presence of confounding diagnosis and/or conditions that could affect participant's safety during the study per investigator judgement.
• The participant's participation in a previous study of a disease-modifying therapy (with proven receipt of active treatment) will compromise the interpretability of the data from the present study, per consultation with medical monitor or designee. Other:
• The participant has participated in another study investigating active or passive immunization against α-synuclein (αSYN) for progressive disease (PD) or MSA, or has had immunoglobulin G therapy, within 6 months before screening.
A Study of Evorpacept (ALX148) With Enfortumab Vedotin for Subjects With Urothelial Carcinoma (ASPEN-07)
AT148007 is a Phase 1, open-label, multicenter, safety, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic study of ALX148 in combination with enfortumab vedotin and/or other anticancer therapies in subjects with urothelial carcinoma.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Histologically confirmed, unresectable locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
• Must have received prior treatment with an immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI).
• Subjects must have received prior treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.
• Subjects must have had progression or recurrence of urothelial cancer.
• Subjects must have measurable disease according to RECIST (Version 1.1).
• Adequate bone marrow function.
• Adequate renal function.
• Adequate liver function.
• Adequate Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status.
• Preexisting sensory or motor neuropathy Grade ≥2.
• Presence of symptomatic or uncontrolled central nervous system (CNS) metastases.
• Prior treatment with enfortumab vedotin or other monomethylauristatin (MMAE)-based antibody-drug conjugate (ADCs)
• Prior treatment with any anti-CD47 or anti-signal regulatory protein-α (SIRPα) agent.
• Known active keratitis or corneal ulcerations. Subjects with superficial punctate keratitis are allowed if the disorder is being adequately treated.
• History of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus within 3 months of the first dose of study drug.
A Study of RGLS8429 in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Primary Objectives - To assess the safety and tolerability of RGLS8429 - To assess the impact of RGLS8429 on ADPKD biomarkers Secondary Objectives - To assess the impact of RGLS8429 on height-adjusted total kidney volume (htTKV) - To characterize the pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of RGLS8429 - To assess the impact of RGLS8429 on renal function
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, TERESA.EVERSOLE@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Male or female ADPKD patients, 18 to 70 years old
• Class 1C, 1D, or 1E Mayo Imaging Classification of ADPKD (based upon either the MRI obtained during screening, or a prior MRI obtained within 5 years of screening with documented Mayo classification)
• eGFR between 30 to 90 mL/min/1.73 m2
• Body mass index (BMI) 18 to 35 kg/m2
• Must understand and consent to the study procedures explained in the ICF and be willing and able to comply with the protocol Key
• Administration of tolvaptan in the 28 days before randomization
• Subject is mentally incapacitated or has significant emotional problems
• Any medical condition or social circumstance that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may make the subject unlikely to complete the study or comply with study procedures and requirements; or may pose a risk to the subject's safety
• History or presence of alcoholism or drug abuse within the past 2 years prior to screening
• Only one kidney or kidney transplant recipient
• Participation in another clinical trial and/or exposure to any investigational drug or approved therapy for investigational use within 28 days or 5 half-lives of the investigational drug's dosing, whichever is longer, prior to dosing. The 28-day or 5-half-life windows will be calculated from the date of the last dosing in the previous study to Day 1 of the current study.
Melpida: Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus (Serotype 9) Encoding a Codon Optimized Human AP4M1 Transgene (hAP4M1opt)
MELPIDA is proposed for the treatment of subjects with SPG50 and targets neuronal cells to deliver a fully functional human AP4M1 cDNA copy via intrathecal injection to counter the associated neuronal loss. Outcomes will evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single dose of MELPIDA, which will be measured by the treatment-associated adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs). Secondarily, the trial will explore efficacy in terms of disease burden assessments.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Kristy.Riddle@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Age 1-10 years old
• Confirmed diagnosis of SPG50 disease by:
• Genomic DNA mutation analysis demonstrating homozygous or compound heterozygous, confirmed pathogenic variants in the AP4M1 gene
• Clinical history or examination features consistent with SPG50 and that include neurologic dysfunction
• Parent/legal guardian willing to provide written informed consent for their child prior to participation in the study
• Subject able to comply with all protocol requirements and procedures
• Ability to stand for more than 5 seconds OR
• Ability to take 5 steps independently or with a walker OR
• Modified Ashworth Scale score 2 or below (Ankles).
• Inability to participate in study procedures (as determined by the site investigator)
• Presence of a concomitant medical condition that precludes lumbar puncture (LP) or use of anesthetics
• History of bleeding disorder or any other medical condition or circumstance in which lumbar puncture is contraindicated according to local institutional policy
• Inability to be safely sedated in the opinion of the clinical anesthesiologist
• Active infection, at the time of dosing, based on clinical observations
• Concomitant illness or requirement for chronic drug treatment that in the opinion of the PI creates unnecessary risks for gene transfer
• Inability of the patient to undergo MRI according to local institutional policy
• Inability of the patient to undergo any other procedure required in this study
• The presence of significant non-SPG50 related CNS impairment or behavioral disturbances that would confound the scientific rigor or interpretation of results of the study
• Have received an investigational drug within 30 days prior to screening or plan to receive an investigational drug (other than gene therapy) during the study.
• Enrollment and participation in another interventional clinical trial
• Contraindication to MELPIDA or any of its ingredients
• Contraindication to any of the immune suppression medications used in this study
• Clinically significant abnormal laboratory values (GGT, ALT, and AST, or total bilirubin > 3 × ULN, creatinine ≥ 1.5 mg/dL, hemoglobin [Hgb] < 6 or > 20 g/dL; white blood cell [WBC] > 20,000 per cmm) prior to gene replacement therapy.
Polypill in Acute Coronary Syndrome (POLY-ACS)
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) represent a major contributor to mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs. Effective therapies are widely available; however, adherence is low. This contributes to worse patient outcomes and increased risk of morbidity and mortality. The once-daily polypill leverages a population-based strategy that has previously demonstrated efficacy in improving adherence and access to therapy in low-resource settings, making it an innovative approach for improving post-ACS care. This study aims to investigate the utility of a polypill-based strategy for patients with ACS with drug eluting stent (DES) placement. The polypill will consist of a high-intensity statin (rosuvastatin 40 mg daily), aspirin 81 mg daily, and either clopidogrel 75 mg or prasugrel 10 mg daily.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Neil.Keshvani@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stent placement.
• Age < 18
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 as measured by the simplified MDRD formula
• Current need for inotropes or with cardiac index < 2.2 L/min/m2
• History of coronary artery bypass graft surgery
• Current need for systemic anticoagulation
• Contraindication to receive any components of the polypill
• History of allergic reaction or intolerance to aspirin, prasugrel or rosuvastatin, or rosuvastatin
• Comorbidities that might be expected to limit lifespan within the 1-month study period
• Inability to provide written informed consent
• Pregnancy
Reduced-dose Botox for Urgency Incontinence Among Elder Females (RELIEF)
The purpose of this study is to study the treatment of urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), specifically among women 70 years and older, by comparing reduced versus standard dose of onabotulinumtoxinA (BTX; trade name BOTOX(c)) injection in the bladder.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, JOSE.SANTOYO@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Adult female at least 70 years old at date of enrollment
• Urge-predominant mixed urinary incontinence (urge>stress per the MESA questionnaire)
• On average 2 or more urgency or insensible incontinence episodes per day per patient report
• Refractory urinary urgency incontinence, defined as
• Persistent symptoms despite trial of one or more conservative treatments (e.g. behavioral therapy, physical therapy, home Kegel exercises); participants not required to have attempted first line therapies if deemed not feasible or appropriate by provider with input of participant/caregiver.
• Persistent symptoms despite the use of anticholinergic and/or beta-3 agonist medication; or inability to tolerate medication due to side effects, or has a contraindication to taking medication, or is unable to afford the cost of the medication.
• Currently not on an anticholinergic or beta-3 agonist medication or is willing to stop medication for 3 weeks prior to completing baseline bladder tally, with plan to remain off medication through duration of the study. Currently not actively using sacral neuromodulation therapy (either has not tried, or unit has been off for 4 weeks prior to baseline bladder tally and will remain turned off for the duration of the study). It is permissible for participants to continue self-led conservative therapies during participation in the study, including Kegel exercises, avoidance of bladder irritants, and urge suppression.
• Willing and able to complete all study-related items, with assistance of caregiver(s) if needed.
• Demonstrates awareness of possible need for catheterization in event of post-injection urinary retention & acknowledges risks of catheterization. Participant does not need to demonstrate ability to perform self-catheterization.
• Grossly neurologically normal on exam and no gross systemic neurologic conditions believed to affect urinary function. Patients with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or diabetes may be eligible provided they have a grossly normal neurologic exam and otherwise fulfill the inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Lack of capacity to provide consent. Will be assessed if needed per judgment of the site PI and study staff, with use of optional questionnaire.
• Baseline persistently elevated post-void residual [PVR] (>150mL on 2 occasions in the 6 weeks prior to enrollment). If the PVR was obtained via bladder scanner with measurements differing by more than 100mL, or if there is concern about the accuracy of the scanner, it will be confirmed via catheterization which will be considered the gold standard.
• Need for BTX injection to take place in the Operating Room or under sedation. (Of note, for repeat injection under the protocol, patients may have OR injection if indicated due to pain with initial BTX injection.)
• Previous treatment with intravesical BTX in the last 12 months or use of sacral neuromodulation therapy within the past 4 weeks (unit may remain implanted, but should remain off for duration of the study).
• Untreated symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI). Eligible once UTI treatment complete and symptoms resolved.
• Known bladder abnormality, including current or prior bladder malignancy, carcinoma in situ or untreatable cystitis (e.g. eosinophilic cystitis); prior major bladder surgery that would alter the detrusor muscle, such as augmentation cystoplasty; or hematuria that has not been evaluated.
• Neurogenic detrusor overactivity or neurologic disease that may impact bladder function, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord injury. Conditions such as Parkinson's disease and diabetes are acceptable provided normal bladder emptying and grossly normal neurologic function.
• Concurrent BTX use for other indication, participants cannot exceed 300 units BTX in a 3 month period. Participants who may have conflict between study BTX administration and administration for other purposes may be excluded from participation if there is concern that study drug administration will be compromised. Concurrent use of BTX for another indication that would not exceed 300 units in a 3 month period, or that can have time of administration of the other BTX adjusted to avoid excessive dose, is acceptable; for instance, for migraines.
• Greater than stage 2 pelvic floor prolapse, uncorrected or persistent despite pessary use (leading edge of prolapse not greater than 1cm beyond the hymen). Ongoing pessary use is permissible. Patients may have had a prior repair for pelvic organ prolapse. (see chart review of recent exam or perform brief exam while collecting post-void residual)
• Planned prolapse or stress incontinence surgery; would defer enrollment to >3 months post-operative.
• Allergy or intolerance to lidocaine or BTX.
• Participation in another research study that could conflict with the RELIEF study, in estimation of the site PI.
Study of Cabozantinib and Nivolumab in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CANOPY)
This is a multicenter, single-arm, two-stage open-label phase 2 study of the combination of cabozantinib + nivolumab in subjects with advanced castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Willing and able to provide, or have a legally authorized representative provide, written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for the release of personal health information. A signed informed consent must be obtained before screening procedures are performed. NOTE: HIPAA authorization may be either included in the informed consent or obtained separately.
• Males 18 years of age and above.
• Histological or cytological proof of prostate adenocarcinoma.
• ECOG status of ≤ 2
• Progressive mCRPC as defined: 1) castrate levels of serum testosterone < 50 ng/dL AND 2) progressive disease as defined by PSA or radiographic progression. Subjects with measurable and non-measurable disease (i.e., bone only metastases) are allowed. NOTE: ENROLLMENT of subjects with non-measurable disease (i.e., bone only metastases) will be capped at 50% of enrollment target (n=25).
• Must have exposure to one prior taxane (or be taxane ineligible or refuse taxane) AND one prior AR-targeting agent (for example, abiraterone, enzalutamide, apalutamide, darolutamide). Receipt of taxane or AR-targeting agent may be in the hormone sensitive or castration resistant setting.
• Recovery to baseline or ≤ Grade 1 CTCAE v5.0 from toxicities related to any prior treatments, unless AE(s) are clinically nonsignificant and/or stable on supportive therapy.
• Normal organ function with acceptable initial laboratory values within 14 days of treatment start:
• WBC: ≥ 2,500/mcL
• ANC: ≥ 1,500/mcL
• Hemoglobin: ≥ 9 g/dL (transfusions are permitted)
• Platelet count: ≥ 100,000/mcL
• Serum creatinine or calculated Creatinine Clearance: Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN or calculated CrCl ≥ 30 mL/min as defined by Cockcroft-Gault equation
• Total Bilirubin: ≤ 1.5 x ULN (≤ 3 x ULN for subjects with documented Gilbert's disease)
• SGOT (AST): ≤ 3 x ULN
• SGPT (ALT): ≤ 3 x ULN
• Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): ≤ 5 x ULN with documented bone metastases
• Serum Albumin: ≥ 2.8 g/dL
• Urine protein/creatinine ratio (UPCR): ≤ 2 mg/mg (≤ 113.2 mg/mmol), or 24-h urine protein ≤ 2 g
• Subjects must agree to use a medically acceptable method of birth control as outlined in the protocol
• HIV-positive with negative viral loads on stable antiretroviral regimen will be considered eligible. Subjects must have CD4 count > 350.
• Small cell or neuroendocrine component or histology.
• Prior cabozantinib or checkpoint inhibitor.
• Receipt of any type of small molecule kinase inhibitor (including investigational kinase inhibitor) within 2 weeks before first dose of study treatment.
• Receipt of any type of cytotoxic, biologic or investigational systemic anti-cancer agent within 4 weeks before first dose of study treatment.
• Treatment with abiraterone, apalutamide, or darolutamide within 2 weeks of treatment initiation. Treatment with investigational prostate cancer directed therapy within 4 weeks of treatment initiation. Treatment with enzalutamide within 4 weeks of treatment initiation.
• Receipt of more than 1 line of chemotherapy (including both hormone sensitive and CRPC). First-generation anti-androgen use (such as bicalutamide) will not be tabulated as a line of therapy.
• Administration of a live, attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to first dose of study treatment.
• Active autoimmune disease or condition requiring prednisone >10 mg daily (or equivalent). Physiologic replacement is permitted. Topical, ocular, intra-articular steroids or inhaled corticosteroids are permitted.
• Imminent or established spinal cord compression based on clinical and/or imaging findings.
• Radiation therapy within 1 week of study treatment start.
• Known brain metastases or cranial epidural disease unless adequately treated with radiotherapy and/or surgery (including radiosurgery) and stable for at least 4 weeks prior to first dose of study treatment.
• History of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, organizing pneumonia, drug-induced pneumonitis, idiopathic pneumonitis, or evidence of active pneumonitis on screening chest CT scan.
• Malabsorption syndrome.
• Requirement for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
• History of solid organ or allogenic stem cell transplant.
• Active hepatitis B/C or positive TB test with active mycobacterial infection requiring systemic treatment.
• Active treatment (within 5 days of registration) with coumarin agents (e.g., warfarin), direct thrombin inhibitors (e.g., dabigatran), direct factor Xa inhibitor betrixaban, or platelet inhibitors (e.g., clopidogrel). Allowed anticoagulants are the following:
• Prophylactic use of low-dose aspirin for cardio-protection (per local applicable guidelines) and low-dose molecular weight heparins (LMWH).
• Therapeutic doses of LMWH or anticoagulation with direct factor Xa inhibitors rivaroxaban, edoxaban, or apixaban in subjects without known brain metastases who are on a stable dose of the anticoagulant for at least 1 week before first dose of study treatment without clinically significant hemorrhagic complications from the anticoagulation regimen or the tumor.
• The subject has uncontrolled, significant intercurrent or recent illness including, but not limited to, the following conditions:
• Cardiovascular disorders:
• Congestive heart failure New York Heart Association Class 3 or 4, unstable angina pectoris, serious cardiac arrhythmias.
• Uncontrolled hypertension defined as sustained blood pressure (BP) > 150 mm Hg systolic or > 90 mm Hg diastolic despite optimal antihypertensive treatment.
• Stroke (including transient ischemic attack [TIA]), myocardial infarction (MI), or other ischemic event, or thromboembolic event (e.g., deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) within 6 months before first dose of study treatment.
• Subjects with a diagnosis of incidental, subsegmental PE or DVT within 6 months are allowed if stable, asymptomatic, and treated with a stable dose of permitted anticoagulation (see exclusion criterion above) for at least 1 week before first dose of study treatment.
• Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders including those associated with a high risk of perforation or fistula formation
• The subject has evidence of tumor invading the GI tract, active peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease), diverticulitis, cholecystitis, symptomatic cholangitis or appendicitis, acute pancreatitis, acute obstruction of the pancreatic duct or common bile duct, or gastric outlet obstruction.
• Abdominal fistula, GI perforation, bowel obstruction, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months before first dose of study treatment. Note: Complete healing of an intra-abdominal abscess must be confirmed before first dose of study treatment.
• Clinically significant hematuria, hematemesis, or hemoptysis of > 0.5 teaspoon (2.5ml) of red blood, or other history of significant bleeding (e.g., pulmonary hemorrhage) within 12 weeks before first dose of study treatment.
• Cavitating pulmonary lesion(s) or known endotracheal or endobronchial disease manifestation.
• Lesions invading or encasing any major blood vessels.
• Other clinically significant disorders that would preclude safe study participation.
• Serious non-healing wound/ulcer/bone fracture.
• Uncompensated/symptomatic hypothyroidism.
• Moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C).
• Major surgery (e.g., laparoscopic nephrectomy, GI surgery, removal or biopsy of brain metastasis) within 2 weeks before first dose of study treatment. Minor surgeries within 10 days before first dose of study treatment. Subjects must have complete wound healing from major surgery or minor surgery before first dose of study treatment. Subjects with clinically relevant ongoing complications from prior surgery are not eligible.
• Corrected QT interval calculated by Fridericia formula (QTcF) >500 ms per electrocardiogram (ECG) within 14 days before first dose of study treatment [add reference for Fridericia formula]. NOTE: If a single ECG shows a QTcF with an absolute >500 ms, two additional ECGs at intervals of approximately 3 min must be performed within 30 min after the initial ECG, and the average of these three consecutive results for QTcF will be used to determine eligibility.
• Any other active malignancy at time of first dose of study treatment or diagnosis of another malignancy within 3 years prior to first dose of study treatment that requires active treatment, except for locally curable cancers that have been apparently cured, such as basal or squamous cell skin cancer or superficial bladder cancer.
• Known allergy to any of the compounds under investigation.
• Inability to swallow tablets.
Subclinical Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis in V122I TTR Carriers
Approximately 1.5 million of the 44 million Blacks in the United States are carriers of the valine-to-isoleucine substitution at position 122 (V122I) in the transthyretin (TTR) protein. Virtually exclusive to Blacks, this is the most common cause of hereditary cardiac amyloidosis (hATTR-CA) worldwide. hATTR-CA leads to worsening heart failure (HF) and premature death. Fortunately, new therapies that stabilize TTR improve morbidity and mortality in hATTR-CA, especially when prescribed early in the disease. However, hATTR-CA is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and conventional diagnostic tools lack diagnostic specificity to detect early disease. The overall objectives of this study are to determine the presence of subclinical hATTR-CA and to identify biomarkers that indicate amyloid progression in V122I TTR carriers. The central hypothesis of this proposal is that hATTR-CA has a long latency period that will be detected through subclinical amyloidosis imaging and biomarker phenotyping. The central hypothesis will be tested by pursuing 2 specific aims: Aim 1) determine the association of V122I TTR carrier status with CMRI evidence of amyloid infiltration; Sub-aim 1) determine the association of V122I TTR carrier status with cardiac reserve; Aim 2) determine the association between amyloid-specific biomarkers and V122I TTR carrier status; and Sub-aim 2) determine the association of amyloid-specific biomarkers with imaging-based parameters and evaluate their diagnostic utility for identifying subclinical hATTR-CA. In Aim 1, CMRI will be used to compare metrics associated with cardiac amyloid infiltration between a cohort of V122I TTR carriers without HF formed by cascade genetic testing and age-, sex-, and race-matched non-carrier controls. For Sub-Aim 1, a sub-sample of carriers and non-carrier controls enrolled in Aim 1 will undergo novel exercise CMRI to measure and compare cardiac systolic and diastolic reserve. Aim 2 involves measuring and comparing amyloid-specific biomarkers in V122I TTR carriers without HF with samples matched non-carriers (both from Aim 1) and individuals with symptomatic V122I hATTR-CA from our clinical sites. These biomarkers detect and quantify different processes of TTR amyloidogenesis and include circulating TTR, retinol binding protein 4, TTR kinetic stability, and misfolded TTR oligomers. Sub-aim 2 will establish the role of these biomarkers to detect imaging evidence of subclinical hATTR-CA disease.
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• Men and women ages 30-80 who are V122I TTR carriers (or matched non-carriers) without history of HF (this will be assessed by study personnel) and defined as: a) No history of hospitalization within the previous 12 months for management of HF; b) Without an elevated B-type natriuretic peptide level ≥100 pg/mL or NT-proBNP ≥360 pg/mL within the previous 12 months; or c) No clinical diagnosis of HF from a treating clinician
• Signed informed consent
• A self-reported history or clinical history of HF
• Other known causes of cardiomyopathy
• History of light-chain cardiac amyloidosis
• Prior type 1 myocardial infarction (non-ST segment elevation myocardial Infarction {NSTEMI} or ST-elevation myocardial infarction {STEMI})
• Cardiac transplantation
• Body weight >250 lbs
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate ≤30 mL/min/1.73 m2
• Inability to safely undergo CMRI (For participants with symptomatic V122I hATTR-CA, we will enroll probands with HF from Aim 1 or patients with symptomatic V122I hATTR-CA from the three study sites.)
• Men and women ages 30-80 who have symptomatic V122I hATTR-CA as determined by a history of HF (this will be assessed by study personnel) and defined as: a) History of hospitalization within the previous 12 months for management of HF; b) An elevated B-type natriuretic peptide level ≥100 pg/mL or NT-proBNP ≥360 pg/mL within the previous 12 months; or c) A clinical diagnosis of HF from a treating clinician.
• Have an established diagnosis of hATTR-CA based on either a) Biopsy confirmed by Congo red (or equivalent) staining with tissue typing with immunohistochemistry or mass spectrometric analysis or immunoelectron microscopy, OR b) positive technetium-99m (99mTc)-pyrophosphate or -bisphosphonate scan, combined with accepted laboratory criteria without abnormal M-protein.
• TTR gene sequencing confirming the V122I variant
• Signed informed consent
• Other known causes of cardiomyopathy
• History of light-chain cardiac amyloidosis
• Cardiac transplantation
• Liver transplantation
• Previous Treatment with a TTR stabilizer (tafamidis, acoramidis) or TTR silencer (inotersen, patisiran, eplontersen)
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate ≤30 mL/min/1.73 m2
Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Tafamidis in Patients With Transthyretin-mediated Amyloidosis Post Orthotopic Heart Transplantation
Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA) is a relentlessly progressive disease that can progress to end stage heart failure, at which point recently approved transthyretin production silencing or structure stabilizing therapies provide no clinical benefit. For well-selected individuals, heart transplantation is an excellent therapeutic option to improve survival. Historically, concomitant liver transplantation has been used to halt the progression of non-cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) manifestations, especially for individuals with TTR genotypes associated with significant neuropathy. However, despite this, patients continue to experience progressive non-cardiac manifestations, particularly gastrointestinal and neuropathic, which can have a substantial influence on post-heart transplantation morbidity. Concomitant liver transplantation is also associated with substantial morbidity and its future therapeutic role is questionable with recently established therapies for ATTR. Therefore, there is a clear unmet need to determine the utility and safety of ATTR targeted therapies for patients with recent heart transplantation for end-stage ATTR-CA. The central hypothesis of this proposal is that in patients who have received a heart transplantation for end-stage ATTR-CA, tafamidis therapy will be efficacious and well-tolerated. We aim to determine the safety and efficacy of tafamidis in stable patients who have undergone heart or combined heart/liver transplantation for ATTR (wild-type or variant) cardiac amyloidosis. The proposed study will be a single-arm intervention clinical trial with tafamidis. Because of the efficacy of tafamidis for both variant ATTR-CA and wild-type ATTR-CA, there is no clinical equipoise for an inactive-comparator placebo arm. The primary endpoint of this study will be serial change in plasma transthyretin (TTR) levels from baseline to 12 months at 3-month intervals. The secondary endpoints of this study will include serial changes in neuropathy assessments, modified body mass indices, incident transplant-specific adverse events, and pharmacokinetics of tafamidis. Observations from this study will establish the role of tafamidis use for the management of ATTR in patients after transplantation for end-stage ATTR-CA.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Therese.Vallina@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Has received orthotopic heart transplantation for end-stage ATTRv or ATTRwt ≥12 months prior to screening. Concomitant hepatic and renal transplantation with adequate allograft function are included.
• Has a stable immunosuppressive regimen and ≤ 10 mg of prednisone (or equivalent) at time of enrollment.
• Has a Karnofsky performance status ≥ 70%
• Has previously received inotersen within the past 180 days, patisiran within the past 90 days, tafamidis within the past 14 days, or diflunisal in the past 14 days.
• Participating in a clinical trial for ATTR targeted therapies.
• Has an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≤ 15 ml/min/1.73 m2
• Has known leptomeningeal or AL amyloidosis
• Has active post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease
• Excluding non-melanomatous skin cancers, has an active malignancy.
• Has active infection with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus, or cytomegalovirus (CMV). For CMV, donor/ recipient exposure status and prior treated CMV disease on stable doses of antiviral therapies are not excluded.
• Has cardiac allograft dysfunction defined by left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <50% by echocardiogram within the past 3 months
• Has been treated for acute cellular or antibody mediated rejection in the past 3 months
• Has criteria to meet International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation standardized nomenclature for severe coronary allograft vasculopathy ("ISHLT CAV3")
A Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, and Preliminary Anti-tumor Activity of Bemcentinib in Combination With Pembrolizumab Plus Pemetrexed and Carboplatin in Adult Participants With Untreated Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
The primary purpose of this study is to determine the safety and tolerability of the combination of bemcentinib with chemo-immunotherapy (CIT) to identify the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) when administered as first line (1L) treatment in participants with locally advanced (Stage IIIb/IIIC) or metastatic (Stage IV) non-squamous NSCLC with no actionable mutations and to determine the anti-tumor activity of the combination of bemcentinib with CIT when administered as 1L treatment in participants with locally advanced (Stage IIIb/IIIc) or metastatic (Stage IV) non-squamous NSCLC with serine/threonine kinase 11 (STK11) mutation and no actionable mutations.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Histologically-confirmed or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of advanced (Stage IIIb/IIIc) or metastatic (Stage IV) (AJCC Edition 8) non-squamous NSCLC not amenable to curative therapy, irrespective of PD-L1 status and without actionable mutations (Phase 1b)
• Histologically-confirmed or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of stage of advanced (Stage IIIb/IIIC) or metastatic (Stage IV) (AJCC, Edition 8) non-squamous NSCLC with STK11 mutation, not amenable to curative therapy, irrespective of PD-L1 status and without actionable mutations (phase 2a)
• Have not received prior systemic treatment for their advanced/metastatic NSCLC
• Have measurable disease per RECIST 1.1 as assessed by the investigator Main
• Has received any prior chemotherapy or biological therapy for locally advanced (Stage IIIb/IIIc) or metastatic (Stage IV) adenocarcinoma of the lung
• Has an EGFR Exon 19 Deletion or L858R mutation, EGFR S768I, L861Q, and/or G719X mutations, ALK gene rearrangement, ROS1 rearrangement, rearranged during transfection (RET) rearrangement, NRTK1/2/3, gene fusion, BRAF V600E mutation, METex14 Skipping Mutation
• Received radiation therapy within 2 weeks prior to starting study treatment or has not recovered (i.e. <=Grade 1 at baseline) from AEs due to a previous radiation therapy
• Major surgery within 28 days prior to start of study treatment and failure to have recovered adequately from the complications of the surgery/intervention prior to the first dose of study treatment
A Phase 1b/2 Trial of the Safety and Microbiological Activity of Bacteriophage Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis Subjects Colonized With Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
This is a phase 1b/2 study of a single dose of intravenous (IV) bacteriophage in males and non-pregnant females, at least 18 years old, diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This clinical trial is designed to assess the safety and microbiological activity of bacteriophage product WRAIR-PAM-CF1, directed at Pseudomonas aeruginosa in clinically stable CF individuals chronically colonized with P. aeruginosa. WRAIR-PAM-CF1 is a 4 component anti-pseudomonal bacteriophage mixture containing between 4 x 10^7 and 4 x 10^9 Plaque Forming Units (PFU) of bacteriophage. Enrollment will occur at up to 20 clinical sites in the United States. In stage 1, two eligible subjects will be assigned to each of the three dosing arms receiving a single dosage of the IV bacteriophage therapy (4 x 10^7 PFU, 4 x 10^8 PFU, and 4 x 10^9 PFU; total of 6 sentinel subjects), followed by 30 ± 7 days observation period. If no SAEs (related to the study product) are identified during the 96 hours after bacteriophage administration for all Sentinel Subjects in Stage 1, the study will proceed to Stage 2. In Stage 2a, 32 subjects will be enrolled into one of 4 arms (placebo IV, 4 x 10^7 PFU, 4 x 10^8 PFU, and 4 x 10^9 PFU) in a 1:1:1:1 allocation. An interim analysis will be performed after all subjects have completed follow up visit 7 on Day 30 to select the IV bacteriophage dose with the most favorable safety and microbiological activity profile. During Stage 2b, subjects will be randomized into the bacteriophage (dose selected based on Interim Analysis following Stage 2a) or placebo arm. The final sample size is expected to be up to 72 subjects total with up to 25 subjects in the placebo arm and up to 25 subjects in the Stage 2b bacteriophage dose.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Crystal.Neugin@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Adult (>/= 18 years) at the time of screening.
• Confirmed CF diagnosis based on a compatible clinical syndrome confirmed by either an abnormal sweat chloride testing or CFTR gene variations.* *Can be obtained from documentation in medical records; actual test results not necessary.
• Likely able to produce at least 2 mL of sputum during a 30-minute sputum collection following a hypertonic saline treatment or other approach to increase sputum production.* **Determined by investigator or their designee judgement. Approaches for obtaining sputum may include, but are not limited to, inhaled hypertonic saline (e.g. 3%, 7%, or 10%), inhaled hypertonic bicarbonate, inhaled mannitol, or spontaneously expectorated sputum. The same approach is recommended, whenever possible, for all sputum collections for a given subject.
• P. aeruginosa (regardless of Colony Forming Units (CFU)/mL) isolated from a sputum, throat culture, or other respiratory specimen in the past 12 months.
• Confirmed P. aeruginosa isolation from a sample of expectorated sputum at the Screening Visit.
• Capable of providing informed consent.
• Capable and willing to complete all study visits and perform all procedures required by the protocol.
• Body weight < 30 kg.
• Forced Expiratory Volume 1 second < 20% of predicted value at screening, using the Hankinson equations.
• Elevated LFTs obtained at screening.* *a. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) > 5 x the upper limit of normal (ULN) or aspartate transaminase (AST) > 5 x ULN or total bilirubin > 3 x ULN, OR b. Total bilirubin > 1.5 x ULN combined with either ALT > 3 x ULN or AST > 3 x ULN. ULN reflects local laboratory ranges.
• Acute clinical illness requiring a new (oral, parenteral), or inhaled antibiotic(s) • Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study period, or breastfeeding.* *Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin test during screening and agree to use an effective method of contraception for the duration of the trial.* *A female is considered of childbearing potential unless postmenopausal, or surgically sterilized and at least 3 months has passed since sterilization procedure.
• Female surgical sterilization procedures include tubal ligation, bilateral salpingectomy, hysterectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy.
• Female is considered postmenopausal if she is >45 years old and has gone at least 12 months without a spontaneous menstrual period without other known or suspected cause.
• Effective methods of contraception include (a) abstinence, (b) partner vasectomy, (c) intrauterine devices, (d) hormonal implants (such as Implanon), or (e) other hormonal methods (birth control pills, injections, patches, vaginal rings).
• Active treatment of any mycobacterial or fungal organisms • Anticipated need to change chronic antibiotic regimens during the study period.* *Subjects on cyclic dosing medications such as inhaled antibiotics, must be able and express willingness to keep the therapies at the time of screening constant (either remain on the therapy or not remain on the therapy) for the duration of the follow-up period (approximately 30 days). Subjects on chronic suppressive antimicrobial therapy must be able and express willingness to stay on the therapies for the duration of their follow-up period. This includes chronic azithromycin therapy.
• Known allergy to any component of the study product.
• Any significant finding that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study.
• Enrolled in a clinical trial within • Currently or previously enrolled in this trial.
MASA Valve Early Feasibility Study (MVEFS)
The MASA Valve Early Feasibility Study (MVEFS) multi-site interventional clinical trial within the United States of America with each center following a common protocol.The objective of the trial is to evaluate the safety and probable benefit of MASA Valve in the indicated subset of patients requiring Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction (RVOTR). As an early feasibility study, the purpose is determine the feasibility of success of the device in order to gather early data towards a future pivotal study and/or regulatory clearance submission.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, kara.lorduy@childrens.com
• At least one of the following: Right Ventricular to Pulmonary Artery mean gradient > 35mm Hg, moderate or severe Pulmonary regurgitation (≥3+), or clinical indication for replacement of their native or prosthetic pulmonary valve with a prosthesis.
• Age < 22 years
• Patient is geographically stable and willing to return for 1 year follow-up for the trial.
• Patient's legal guardian should be willing to provide informed consent (IC) at the hospital location where they are being enrolled.
• The patient, and the patient's parent / legal representative where appropriate, and the treating physician agree that the subject will return for all required post-procedure follow up visits and the subject will comply with clinical investigation plan required follow-up visits.
• Patient is in need of or has presence of a prosthetic heart valve at any other position
• Patient has a need for concomitant surgical procedures (non-cardiac)
• Patients with previously implanted pacemaker (including defibrillators) or mechanical valves
• Patient has an active bacterial or viral infection or requiring current antibiotic therapy (if temporary illness, patient may be a candidate 4 weeks after discontinuation of antibiotics)
• Patient has an active endocarditis
• Leukopenia, according to local laboratory evaluation of white blood cell count
• Acute or chronic anemia, according to local laboratory evaluation of hemoglobin Patients can be transfused to meet eligibility criteria
• Thrombocytopenia, defined as Platelet count < 150,000/mm3 Patients can be transfused to meet eligibility criteria
• Severe chest wall deformity, which would preclude placement of the PV conduit
• Known hypersensitivity to anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs and to the device materials
• Immunocompromised patient defined as: autoimmune disease, patients receiving immunosuppressant drugs or immune stimulant drugs
• Patient has chronic inflammatory / autoimmune disease
• Need for emergency cardiac or vascular surgery or intervention
• Major or progressive non-cardiac disease (liver failure, renal failure, cancer) that has a life expectancy of less than one year
• Currently participating, or participated within the last 30 days, in an investigational drug or device study
• Alcohol or drug abuse as defined by DSM IV-TR criteria for substance abuse - this includes the illicit use of cannabis within the last 12 months
• Patient has medical, social or psychosocial factors that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could have impact on safety or compliance
Pathways Relating Amnestic MCI to a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury History (PATH)
This study will probe if the biological changes in amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) are related to a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) using high definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) and blood-derived biomarker tools. Participants who Do as well as those who Do Not have a history of mTBI will be enrolled in the study.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Stephanie.Neaves@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Active diagnosis of amnestic mild cognitive impairment
• Presence of an mTBI history for the mTBI+ group; absence of an mTBI history for a control sample
• Female and male subjects
• All races/ethnicities
• Age 55 years and older
• Fluent in English
• Mild traumatic brain injury within past year
• Lifetime history of moderate or severe brain injury
• Lifetime major neurologic syndromes (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, brain tumor)
• Lifetime major cardiovascular conditions (e.g., heart attack, heart failure)
• Current substance use disorder
• Current major psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder)
• Current vision or hearing impairment that interferes with testing
• Any electronic and or metallic implants in the skull or brain
• Current medication use known to alter HD-tDCS reactivity