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Precision Medicine in Action: Phase II Trial of Response Adaptive Ablative Pre-operative SPBI (RAPS) and Non-operative Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Patients With Early-stage ER+ Breast Cancer: RAPS Trial
1\. Efficacy of PULSAR preoperative radiation 2. Evaluate potential of microbubble CEUS as an alternative to operative SLNBx 3. Evaluate potential of OA to evaluate treatment response of pre-operative radiation on the tumor
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation for ICU Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (tAN-TBI)
The overarching goal of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility and safety of transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tan) in ICU patients with TBi and to determine the effect of tan on serum markers of inflammation. exploratory analyses will examine effects on such physiological parameters as blood pressure, heart rate, and intracranial pressure (iCP), as well as measures of neurological function.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Bolutyfe.Oderinde@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Post-resuscitation GCS score 12 or below and acute trauma-related intradural blood on head CT scan after TB
• Age 18 years or older (pediatric trauma patients are not routinely transported to Parkland)
• Consent from legally authorized representative
• Hemodynamic instability
• Expected imminent mortality because of overwhelming neurological and/or systemic injury
• Unclear neurological status because of paralytic medications or intoxication with ethanol or other drugs
• Presence of other electrical stimulation devices (pacemaker, cochlear prosthesis, neurostimulator, etc.)
• Abnormal ear anatomy or ear infection
• Participant is pregnant or lactating
• Any other significant medical or psychosocial problems that, in the opinion of the investigator, would potentially cause harm to the participant, impact their ability to participate, or influence the results of the trial
A Study to Evaluate the Risk of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) in Adult Participants Receiving Oral Venetoclax in Combination With Intravenously Infused Obinutuzumab or Oral Acalabrutinib for Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia (cancer of blood cells). The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of venetoclax in combination with obinutuzumab or acalabrutinib in the treatment of CLL. Adverse events and change in disease activity will be assessed. Venetoclax in combination with obinutuzumab or acalabrutinib is being investigated in the treatment of CLL. Study doctors put the participants in 1 of 4 groups, called treatment arms. Participants will receive oral venetoclax in combination with intravenously (IV) infused obinutuzumab or oral acalabrutinib at in different dosing schemes as part of treatment. Approximately 170 adult participants with CLL who are being treated with venetoclax will be enrolled in the study in approximately 80 sites worldwide. Participants in Arm A will receive oral venetoclax in combination with IV infused obinutuzumab, with a 5 week venetoclax ramp up. Participants in Arm B will receive oral venetoclax in combination with oral acalabrutinib, with a 5 week venetoclax ramp up. Participants in Arm C and Arm D will receive oral venetoclax in combination with oral acalabrutinib, with differing venetoclax ramp up periods. The total study duration is approximately 28 months. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
Bionic Pancreas in CFRD
This multi-center randomized controlled trial (RCT) will compare efficacy and safety endpoints using the insulin-only configuration of the iLet Bionic Pancreas System (BP) versus a control group using their usual care insulin delivery method and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) during a 13-week study period in individuals ≥14 years old with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD). After 13 weeks, participants will continue in a 13-week Extension Phase in which the BP group will continue to use the BP system and the Usual Care group will initiate use of the BP system.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Lindsay.Allen@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Age ≥ 14 years old at time of signing informed consent
• Able to provide informed consent (and assent for participants \<18 years old)
• Documentation of a CF diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical features consistent with the CF phenotype and one or more of the following criteria: * Sweat chloride equal to or greater than 60 mmol/liter by quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis test (QPIT) (when not taking a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulator) * Two well-characterized mutations in the CFTR gene
• Clinical diagnosis of CFRD, defined as a person with CF and diabetes mellitus, treated with insulin for ≥3 months prior to screening
• Using the same insulin regimen for ≥1 month prior to screening and collection of baseline CGM data, with no plans to change regimen during the study: either multiple daily injections of insulin (MDI), basal-only without bolus insulin, an insulin pump without automation, or an automated insulin delivery (AID) system other than the BP (which is an exclusion)
• Total daily insulin dose must be ≥0.1 units/kg
• Able to speak and read English sufficient to understand the pump user interface and provide written materials for safe operation of the BP • For pediatric participants, this applies to both the participant and caregiver
• For participants \<18 years old, living with one or more parent/legal guardian knowledgeable about emergency procedures for severe hypoglycemia. A designated care partner must be willing to be linked to the participant's Dexcom Follow application with location sharing on.
• For participants \>18 years old who live alone, participant has a relative or acquaintance who lives within 30 minutes of participant and is willing to be contacted to check on participant if study staff feel that participant may be experiencing a medical emergency and cannot be reached. A designated care partner must be willing to be linked to the participant's Dexcom Follow application with location sharing on.
• No use of a non-insulin glucose-lowering medication, except metformin, that is not approved for use in T1D within 3 months prior to signing informed consent and willing to not use any such medications during the course of the trial. Note: such drugs cannot be used even if prescribed for weight loss rather than glucose-lowering.
• If not currently using a rapid-acting insulin that is approved for use in the iLet pump, willing and able to switch to an approved insulin when using the BP.
• Participant has commercial glucagon available for treatment of severe hypoglycemia or will obtain it prior to randomization
• Willing to authorize the study team to contact the participant's primary physician to inform them about their participation in this study.
• Enrolled in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry (participants may enroll in the Registry at the time of enrollment if not already enrolled).
• No plans for trips of more than 14 consecutive days outside the United States during the period of study participation
• Investigator believes that the participant can safely use the iLet and will follow the protocol • The investigator will take into account the participant's HbA1c level (there is no upper limit for eligibility), compliance with current diabetes management, prior acute diabetic complications, cognitive ability, and general medical condition. For this reason, there is no upper limit on HbA1c specified for eligibility. Exclusion
• Current use of the BP or an AID system not FDA approved for T1D
• Known hemoglobinopathy (sickle cell trait is not an exclusion)
• Current participation in another diabetes-related interventional trial
• Established history of allergy or severe reaction to adhesive or tape that must be used in the study
• Pregnant (positive urine hCG), breast feeding, plan to become pregnant in the next 7 months, or sexually active and can become pregnant but not using contraception
• Current use of hydroxyurea or unable to avoid hydroxyurea use during the study (interferes with accuracy of Dexcom sensor)
• Have started or stopped a CFTR modulator in the 4 weeks prior to screening. • Modifications of the dosing of a CFTR modulator is acceptable
• Anticipated lung or liver transplant (on transplant list)
• Lung or liver transplant within one year prior to screening. If they have had a transplant more than a year ago, but they: * Have had a rejection episode occur in prior 8 weeks, individual is excluded. * Their doses of corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors have not been stable for one month prior to enrollment and/or is expected to change significantly over the course of the study, individual is excluded.
• Acute pulmonary exacerbation or hospitalization within the 4 weeks prior to screening or treatment with IV antibiotics in the 4 weeks prior to screening
• History of a complete pancreatectomy
• Currently using enteral tube feedings for nutritional support
• Presence of a medical condition or use of a medication that, in the judgment of the investigator, clinical protocol chair, or medical monitor, could compromise the results of the study or the safety of the participant. Conditions to be considered by the investigator may include the following: * Alcohol or drug abuse * Use of prescription drugs that may dull the sensorium, or hinder decision-making during the period of participation in the study such has opioids or short-acting benzodiazepines * Coronary artery disease that is not stable with medical management, including unstable angina, angina that prevents moderate exercise (e.g., climbing a flight of stairs) despite medical management; or within the last 12 months before screening: a history of myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention, enzymatic lysis of a presumed coronary occlusion, or coronary artery bypass grafting * Congestive heart failure with New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification III or IV * History of TIA or stroke in the last 12 months * Severe liver disease such as end-stage cirrhosis * Renal failure requiring dialysis or known eGFR \<30 * Untreated or inadequately treated mental illness * History of untreated or inadequately treated eating disorder within the last 2 years, such as anorexia, bulimia, or diabulimia or omission of insulin to manipulate weight * History of intentional, inappropriate administration of insulin leading to severe hypoglycemia requiring treatment
• Employed by, or having immediate family members employed by Beta Bionics, or being directly involved in conducting the clinical trial, or having a direct supervisor at place of employment who is also directly involved in conducting the clinical trial (as a study investigator, coordinator, etc.); or having a first-degree relative who is directly involved in conducting the clinical trial.
Treatment ResistAnt Depression Subcallosal CingulatE Network DBS (TRANSCEND) (TRANSCEND)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of bilateral stimulation of the subcallosal cingulate white matter (SCCwm) using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as an adjunctive treatment of non-psychotic unipolar Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Hila.AbushSegev@UTSouthwestern.edu
• The patient must be diagnosed with non-psychotic unipolar Major Depressive Disorder.
• The patient must be in a major depressive episode for ≥12 months or have had at least 3 lifetime depressive episodes.
• The patient has tried and failed a minimum of four different types of antidepressant treatments as measured by a tool designed for this purpose.
• Depression medication and treatment regimen must be stable for a minimum of 4 weeks before the first baseline visit
• Pregnant or those who plan to become pregnant during study
• Presence of other anatomic or comorbid conditions, or other medical, social, or psychological conditions that could limit participation in the study or interfere with adherence to the study protocol.
• Current or lifetime history of psychotic features in any Major Depressive Episode.
• Has an intracranial Central Nervous System disease that impairs motor, sensory or cognitive function or that requires intermittent or chronic medication.
• Significant acute suicide risk.
• Diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder or Alcohol Use Disorder without sustained remission (12 months or longer).
• Current and ongoing use of neurostimulation treatment that may interfere with DBS therapy/system.
• Treatment with another investigational device or investigational drugs.
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Aficamten in Pediatric Patients With Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM). (CEDAR-HCM)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and PK of aficamten in a pediatric population with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM).
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Kirstie.LeDoux@UTSouthwestern.edu
Training for Urinary Leakage Improvement After Pregnancy (TULIP)
This is a multi-center, randomized single-blind nonsurgical trial conducted in approximately 216 primiparous postpartum women at high risk for prolonged/sustained pelvic floor disorders with symptomatic, bothersome urinary incontinence (UI) amenable to nonsurgical treatment. TULIP is a 3-Arm trial with two active interventions (Arms 1 and 2) and a Patient Education control arm (Arm 3). Arm 1 consists of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). Arm 2 uses a home biofeedback device (leva®). The primary outcome will be assessed at 6 months postpartum by blinded outcomes assessors, and follow-up will continue until 12 months postpartum.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, AGNES.BURRIS@UTSouthwestern.edu
• ≥18yo primiparous patient s/p singleton vaginal delivery (\>32 weeks), approximately 6wk postpartum
• At increased risk of sustained pelvic floor disorders, as defined by
• neonate ≥3.5kg, and/or
• operative delivery (i.e., forceps or vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery), and/or
• ≥2nd-degree perineal laceration
• Symptomatic, bothersome UI as defined by a score of ≥6 on the ICIQ-SF.
• Inability to complete study assessments or procedures, per clinician judgment, or not available for 6mo postpartum follow-up
• Stillbirth or significant maternal or neonatal illness
• Non-English or non-Spanish speaking
• Perineal wound breakdown or cloaca observed on exam
• Severe pain with assessments of PFM integrity and/or strength/function
• Already engaged (since delivery) in in-person physical therapy for strengthening of the pelvic floor
• Unwilling or unable to upload and use external smartphone app(s)
A Study Using Risk Factors to Determine Treatment for Children With Favorable Histology Wilms Tumors (FHWT)
This phase III trial studies using risk factors in determining treatment for children with favorable tissue (histology) Wilms tumors (FHWT). Wilms Tumor is the most common type of kidney cancer in children, and FHWT is the most common subtype. Previous large clinical trials have established treatment plans that are likely to cure most children with FHWT, however some children still have their cancer come back (called relapse) and not all survive. Previous research has identified features of FHWT that are associated with higher or lower risks of relapse. The term "risk" refers to the chance of the cancer coming back after treatment. Using results of tumor histology tests, biology tests, and response to therapy may be able to improve treatment for children with FHWT.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
Enfortumab Vedotin and Stereotactic Radiation for Localized, Cisplatin Ineligible Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (STAR-EV)
STAR-EV will evaluate the combination of enfortumab vedotin plus radiotherapy (RT) as neoadjuvant treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer prior to radical cystectomy surgery. The study will use "dose escalation" to evaluate the safety and efficacy of study treatment at three dose regimens: Level 0: EV treatment followed by RT to the bladder Level 1: EV treatment with RT starting on Cycle 2, Day 15 Level 2: EV treatment with RT starting on Cycle 1, Day 15 Following completion of EV+RT neoadjuvant therapy, all subjects will undergo surgery as part of routine care.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder stage cT2-4a (AJCC 8th edition) N0M0 planned for radical cystectomy. Mixed cell types with variant histologies (including squamous, plasmacytoid, adenocarcinoma, sarcomatoid, micropapillary, nested, and lipid cell variants) are allowed as long as any urothelial histology is present (i.e. -not 100% variant histology). Small cell/neuroendocrine component is excluded.
• Ineligibility for cisplatin-based chemotherapy based on treating physician assessment and any of the following "Galsky criteria": renal insufficiency (Creatinine Clearance \<60ml/min by standard institutional calculation method), \>=grade 2 peripheral neuropathy, \>=grade 2 hearing loss, New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III heart failure; a combination of these; or patient refusal.
• Age \>=18.
• Performance status Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0-1
• Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: •Hematologic: -Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>=1500/mm3 * Platelet count \>=100x109/L * Hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL •Hepatic: * Serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) or ≤ 3 × ULN for subjects with Gilbert's disease * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 2.5 × ULN •Renal: * No end stage renal disease requiring dialysis allowed
• All men, as well as women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 3 months following completion of study neoadjuvant therapy. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. 6a. A female of child-bearing potential is any woman (regardless of sexual orientation, marital status, having undergone a tubal ligation, or remaining celibate by choice) who meets the following criteria: * Has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or * Has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (i.e., has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months).
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
• No prior systemic therapy (except prior therapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer \>12 prior to registration) for bladder cancer or prior pelvic radiotherapy. Prior intra-vesical therapies are allowed, including Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Prior chemotherapy for other cancers is allowed if given \>=1 year prior to study registration.
• Baseline \>= Grade 2 sensory or motor neuropathy
• Subjects may not be receiving any other investigational agents for the treatment of the cancer under study.
• History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to enfortumab vedotin or other agents used in study.
• Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that, in the opinion of the investigator, would limit compliance with study requirements.
• Subjects must not be pregnant or nursing due to the potential for congenital abnormalities and the potential of this regimen to harm nursing infants.
Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) Plus Pembrolizumab Versus TPC in TNBC Who Did Not Achieve pCR (MK-2870-012)
This is a randomized, open-label study comparing the efficacy and safety of adjuvant sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870) in combination with pembrolizumab compared to treatment of physician's choice (TPC) in participants with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who received neoadjuvant therapy and did not achieve a pathological complete response (pCR) at surgery. The primary objective is to compare sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab to TPC (pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab plus capecitabine) with respect to invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) per investigator assessment. It is hypothesized that sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab is superior to TPC with respect to iDFS per investigator assessment.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
A Phase 2 Study of Vosoritide in Children With Idiopathic Short Stature
The purpose of this study is to evaluate i) the effect of multiple doses of vosoritide and ii) the effect of the therapeutic dose of vosoritide compared to human growth hormone (hGH)(hGH; only in the United States), in children with idiopathic short stature (ISS).
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Daniel.Peter@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Height assessment corresponding to a height Z-score of ≤ -2.25 SDs in reference to the general population of the same age and sex, as calculated using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts
• Tanner Stage 1, at time of signing the ICF (unless too young to stage). Key Exclusions:
• Known chromosomal imbalance or genetic variant causing short stature syndrome, including but not limited to Laron syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Russell-Silver Syndrome, Turner syndrome, disproportionate skeletal dysplasias, abnormal SHOX gene analysis, or Rasopathy (including Noonan syndrome)
• Previous treatment with a growth promoting agent
Optimizing the Diagnostic Approach to Cephalosporin Allergy Testing (DACAT)
Cephalosporin antibiotics are commonly used but can result in allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. There is no clear diagnostic approach for cephalosporin-allergic patients, and guidance for the use of other antibiotics in allergic patients is based on side chain chemical similarity and limited skin testing evidence. This project includes a clinical trial and mechanistic studies to optimize the approach to cephalosporin allergy and advance future diagnostics.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Sophia.Lopez@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Age 18-70 years old.
• Reaction history consistent with a potential immediate hypersensitivity reaction (pruritus, urticaria, erythema, angioedema, bronchospasm, wheezing, shortness of breath, anaphylaxis, or hypotension) to cefazolin, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, cefepime, cephalexin, cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefuroxime, cefpodoxime, cefdinir, or cefixime.
• English speaking or non-English speaking with translation services available.
• Severe concomitant medical condition (e.g., unstable coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, poorly controlled asthma, chronic renal failure, cirrhosis, or end-stage liver disease.)
• History of Clostridioides difficile infection
• Chronic spontaneous urticaria or systemic mastocytosis
• Incident reaction required cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Reaction to 2 or more cephalosporin antibiotics
• Active infection or antibiotic treatment within 7 days
• Treatment with systemic antihistamines or corticosteroids within 7 days
• Treatment with omalizumab or dupilumab within 60 days
• Significant immunosuppression
• Treatment with a beta-blocker or ACE inhibitor within 7 days
• Use of investigational drugs within 60 days of participation
• Anaphylaxis in the last 30 days
• Penicillin anaphylaxis within the past year confirmed with positive penicillin skin tests
• Prison or jail inmates, pregnant women, severe cognitive impairment
• Current, diagnosed, mental illness or current, diagnosed, or self-reported drug or alcohol abuse that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the participant's ability to comply with study requirements
• Past or current medical problems or findings from physical examination or laboratory testing that are not listed above, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may pose additional risks from participation in the study, may interfere with the participant's ability to comply with study requirements or that may impact the quality or interpretation of the data obtained from the study.
• Inability or unwillingness of a participant to give written informed consent or comply with study protocol
Study of the Clinical and Radiological Impact of Ravulizumab in People With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (AMAZE)
This is an observational study to: * evaluate the on-treatment clinical performance of ravulizumab in relation to the pre-treatment time period (time period prior to exposure), * enhance knowledge regarding conventional MRI outcomes in people with NMOSD treated with ravulizumab, * identify factors suggestive of subclinical disease progression through conventional MRI sequences, * determine if treatment with ravulizumab, impacts longitudinal 3D conformational MRI measures at the dorsal medulla and other regions of the CNS, and * identify biomarkers (e.g., serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL), conventional and novel MRI markers, etc.) related to disease activity.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, JOSE.SANTOYO@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Signed informed consent available prior to conduct of any study associated activities
• Men and women \> 18 years of age
• Aquaporin-4 IgG positive people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder treated with commercially available ravulizumab in a manner consistent with the approved indication
• Expanded Disability Status Scale score of \<7.0
• Individuals who are intolerant to MRI
• Individuals previously exposed to eculizumab with treatment discontinuation due to lack of effective disease control (i.e., clinical relapse or demonstration of MRI advancement after 12 weeks of sustained treatment exposure)
• Unresolved meningococcal disease
• History of an active infection
• Existing participation in neuromyelitis optical spectrum disorder interventional clinical studies
• Pregnant or lactating women
A Study of Ocular Toxicity Evaluation and Mitigation During Treatment With Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in Participants With Recurrent Ovarian Cancer With High Folate Receptor-Alpha Expression
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the incidence rate and severity of prespecified mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV)-related ocular treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and assess prophylaxis strategies in all participants (symptomatic and asymptomatic) undergoing prospective ophthalmic evaluation with recurrent ovarian cancer (participants with either platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer \[PSOC\] or platinum-resistant ovarian cancer \[PROC\]) with high folate receptor alpha (FRα) expression.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Systemic antineoplastic therapy ≥ 5 half-lives or 4 weeks (whichever is shorter) before first dose of MIRV;
• Focal radiation completed ≥ 2 weeks before the first dose of MIRV. * Participants must have stabilized or recovered (Grade 1 or baseline) from all prior therapy-related toxicities (except alopecia). * Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must agree to use highly effective contraceptive method(s) while on MIRV and for ≥ 7 months after the last dose; and must have a negative pregnancy test ≤ 4 days before the first dose of MIRV.
A Study of Lower Radiotherapy Dose to Treat Children With CNS Germinoma
This phase II trial studies how well lower dose radiotherapy after chemotherapy (Carboplatin \& Etoposide) works in treating children with central nervous system (CNS) germinomas. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Carboplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works in a way similar to the anticancer drug cisplatin, but may be better tolerated than cisplatin. Carboplatin works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of tumor cells. Etoposide is in a class of medications known as podophyllotoxin derivatives. It blocks a certain enzyme needed for cell division and DNA repair and may kill cancer cells. Researchers want to see if lowering the dose of standard radiotherapy (RT) after chemotherapy can help get rid of CNS germinomas with fewer long-term side effects.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
A Study of Lebrikizumab (LY3650150) in Participants With Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps Treated With Intranasal Corticosteroids (CONTRAST-NP)
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab in participants with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps treated with intranasal corticosteroids. The study will last about 18 months.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Bellanira.Winkelman@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Nasal congestion with moderate or severe symptom severity (score 2 or 3) at screening and a weekly average severity score of at least 1 (range 0 to 3) at randomization, and
• At least one other symptom, such as partial loss of smell (hyposmia), total loss of smell (anosmia), or anterior or posterior rhinorrhea. * Have concomitant asthma must be stable in the 3 months prior to screening using permitted regular asthma treatment. * Adolescent participants ≥12 to \<18 years of age and weighing ≥40 kg at time of Visit 1.
• B cell-depleting biologics, including rituximab, within 6 months.
• other biologics within 5 half-lives (if known) or 8 weeks, whichever is longer.
• Systemic immunosuppressants within 4 weeks prior to baseline. * Have had any sinus intranasal surgery (including nasal polypectomy) within 6 months prior to screening * Have had prior sino-nasal surgery or sinus surgery changing lateral wall structure of the nose making it difficult to assess endoscopic NPS * Have a presence of any of the following conditions that may impact the assessment of endpoints at screening or baseline:
• Nasal septal deviation occluding at least one nostril.
• Antrochoanal polyps.
• Acute sinusitis, acute nasal infection, or acute upper respiratory infection.
• Ongoing rhinitis medicamentosa.
• Presence of another diagnosis associated with NP (ie, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Young's syndrome, primary ciliary dyskinesia, cystic fibrosis). Note: for adolescents, documentation for ruling out cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia is required.
• A nasal cavity tumor (malignant or benign).
• Evidence of fungal rhinosinusitis. * Have anosmia from COVID or any reason other than CRSwNP. * Participants with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) 50% or less (of predicted normal) at screening. * Female participant who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or is planning to become pregnant, or to breastfeed during the study.
The ROle of Compression StocKings in Heart Failure Patients (ROCK-HF)
Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart is weak and not able to effectively pump blood to the body. One of the common manifestations of CHF is fluid overload and swelling of the legs. Diuretics or "water pills" are usually the treatment for fluid overload and leg swelling; however, in some patients' diuretics are no longer effective or the effectiveness is limited due to poor kidney function. The presence of chronic swelling of the legs could potentially damage the veins; additionally, it could lead to chronic skin changes in the legs and in the worst cases to a leg ulcer. Compression stockings are used in patients with venous diseases to reduce the swelling of the legs and improve mobility and quality of life. Although, there is a theoretical risk that compression stockings might push the fluid of the legs back to the heart and lungs worsening the CHF. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of knee-high tight socks (tight stockings with strong compression) vs. knee-high soft socks (soft stockings with minimum compression) are effective in preventing swelling and skin changes and safe in patients with CHF. During the first visit (in-person) a routine medical test will be performed including blood tests, review of the medication doses, current weight, an ultrasound images of the veins, (venous reflux ultrasound), questions about health status and a brief physical exam. The participants will be randomly assigned to receive tight compression vs. soft compression socks. Participants will be asked to wear the socks at least 8 hours a day for 5 days a week. There will be a total of 3 virtual visit (by video or telephone); the first one after one week, then after one month and two months. During the virtual visit participants will be asked about symptoms, current medications and doses, and current weight. The participants are expected to return to the clinic after 3 months for a second in-person visit. During this visit the investigators will ask questions about participant's health, they will perform a brief physical exam of their legs, and check participants weight and medicines; also, a venous ultrasound of the legs, questions about health status will be performed. The duration of the study is 3 months.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Gloria.Shibley@UTSouthwestern.edu
Testing the Addition of the Anti-cancer Drug Venetoclax and/or the Anti-cancer Immunotherapy Blinatumomab to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Infants With Newly Diagnosed KMT2A-rearranged or KMT2A-non-rearranged Leukemia
This phase II trial tests the addition of venetoclax and/or blinatumomab to usual chemotherapy for treating infants with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) with a KMT2A gene rearrangement (KMT2A-rearranged \[R\]) or without a KMT2A gene rearrangement (KMT2A-germline \[G\]). Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Blinatumomab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Adding venetoclax and/or blinatumomab to standard chemotherapy may be more effective at treating patients with ALL than standard chemotherapy alone, but it may also cause more side effects. This clinical trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of adding venetoclax and/or blinatumomab to chemotherapy for the treatment of infants with KMT2A-R or KMT2A-G ALL.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
A Study of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) as a Single Agent and in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice in Participants With HR+/HER2- Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer (MK-2870-010)
The purpose of this study is to compare sacituzumab tirumotecan as a single agent, and in combination with pembrolizumab, versus Treatment of Physician's Choice (TPC) in participants with hormone receptor positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 negative (HR+/HER2-) unresectable locally advanced, or metastatic, breast cancer. The primary hypotheses are that sacituzumab tirumotecan as a single agent and sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab are superior to TPC with respect to progression-free survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) by blinded independent central review (BICR) in all participants.
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Investigation of the BrioVAD System for the Treatment of Left Ventricular Heart Failure (INNOVATE)
The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the BrioVAD System by demonstrating non-inferiority to the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System when used for the treatment of advanced, refractory, left ventricular heart failure.
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• Patient is ≥ 18 years of age.
• Patient has received institutional approval for LVAD implantation.
• Patient has a body surface area (BSA) ≥ 1.2 m2.
• Patient is classified as NYHA Class IV with advanced heart failure refractory to advanced heart failure management or NYHA Class III with dyspnea upon mild physical activity.
• Patient has a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 25% or LVEF \< 30% on inotropes or temporary MCS.
• Patient is inotrope dependent, OR has a cardiac index (CI) ≤ 2.2 liters/min/m2, while not on inotropes, and also meets one of the following criteria:
• Is on optimal medical management (OMM), based on current heart failure practice guidelines for at least 45 out of the last 60 days and is failing to respond or is not able to tolerate OMM; or
• Has advanced heart failure for at least 14 days and is dependent on an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) or temporary mechanical circulatory support device (MCSD) for at least seven days.
• Patient has provided voluntary and informed consent.
• Females of childbearing age agree to use adequate contraception and have a negative pregnancy test.
• Patient's heart failure etiology is related to restrictive or constrictive physiology (e.g., nondilated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac amyloidosis/senile or other infiltrative disease), complex congenital heart disease (e.g., transposition of the great vessels), uncorrected thyroid disease, and/or pericardial disease.
• Patient had a myocardial infarction within seven days of study enrollment.
• Patient had cardiothoracic surgery within 30 days of implant with the exception of a procedure to implant temporary MCS: Impella 5.5, Impella CP or TandemHeart.
• Patient has physiological conditions or comorbidities which pose high surgical risk or obstacles as determined by the Investigator.
• Patient has contraindications to warfarin anticoagulation.
• Patient has known hypo- or hypercoagulable state \[e.g., disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)\], or has a positive heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) assay and positive serotonin release assay or requires use of a non-heparin alternative anticoagulation strategy for cardiopulmonary bypass in the judgement of the Investigator.
• Patient is on durable MCS (e.g., LVAD or RVAD).
• Planned need for durable or temporary RVAD support concomitant with LVAD implant.
• Patient is on any form of pre-implant temporary MCS other than isolated LVAD support with an intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella 5.5, Impella CP, or TandemHeart.
• Patient is on any form of pre-implant temporary MCS and has a serum lactate dehydrogenase greater than 2.5 times the upper limits of normal or plasma free hemoglobin \> 40 g/dL.
• Patient has a history of organ transplantation.
• Patient has a mechanical aortic valve that may not be converted to a bioprosthetic valve at the time of VAD implant.
• Patient has a platelet count \< 50 k/μl.
• Patient has a history of confirmed untreated abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) \> 5 cm in diameter.
• Patient has moderate or severe aortic insufficiency that will not be corrected during the VAD implant procedure.
• Patient has an uncontrolled systemic infection.
• Patient has a positive COVID 19 test within 21 days of study enrollment and at least one high risk feature including need for supplemental oxygen or ferritin \>1000 ug/L.
• Patient has severe end-organ dysfunction as evidenced by one or more of the following criteria:
• Total bilirubin \> 3.0 mg/dL or cirrhosis confirmed by liver imaging or hemodynamic assessment with or without biopsy confirmation.
• International normalized ratio (INR) ≥ 2.0 or PTT \> 2.5 times control that is not related to anticoagulation therapy.
• Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \< 30 mL/ min/1.73 m2 or need for renal replacement therapy.
• Severe pulmonary arterial hypertension with a pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) ≥ 8 Wood units that is not acutely reversible with pharmacologic intervention.
• Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or restrictive lung disease requiring home oxygen or an FEV1/FVC \< 0.7 and FEV1 \< 40% predicted.
• Mechanical ventilation for more than three days present at the time of study enrollment.
• Documented history of pulmonary embolism or pulmonary infarct within 60 days of study enrollment.
• History of stroke within 90 days of study enrollment or history of stroke with a mRS ≥ 3 at the time of study enrollment.
• Symptomatic cerebrovascular disease and/or uncorrected carotid stenosis \> 80%.
• Significant peripheral vascular disease (PVD) accompanied by pain at rest or extremity ulceration.
• Pre-albumin \< 15 mg/dL and/or albumin \< 2.5 g/dL.
• Patient has a non-cardiac comorbidity or illness that would limit survival to less than two years.
• Patient has a psychiatric disease or disorder, or irreversible cognitive dysfunction, and/or insufficient social support or a history of non-adherence with medical instructions that is likely to impair study compliance.
• Patient is participating in an interventional clinical trial that may impact or confound the results of the INNOVATE Trial.
Study of Arlocabtagene Autoleucel (BMS-986393) a GPRC5D-directed CAR T Cell Therapy in Adult Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (QUINTESSENTIAL)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Arlocabtagene Autoleucel (BMS-986393) in participants with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
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Efficacy and Safety of Zanidatamab With Standard-of-care Therapy Against Standard-of-care Therapy for Advanced HER2-positive Biliary Tract Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Zanidatamab plus CisGem (Cisplatin and Gemcitabine) with or without the addition of a programmed death protein 1/ligand-1 (PD-1/L1) inhibitor (physician's choice of either Durvalumab or Pembrolizumab, where approved under local regulations) as first line of treatment for participants with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive biliary tract cancer.
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• Histologically- or cytologically-confirmed Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC), including Gallbladder Cancer (GBC), Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), or Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (ECC).
• Locally advanced unresectable or metastatic BTC and not eligible for curative resection, transplantation, or ablative therapies.
• Received no more than 2 cycles of systemic therapy which is limited to Cisplatin and Gemcitabine (CisGem) with or without a PD-1/L1 inhibitor (physician's choice of durvalumab or pembrolizumab, where approved under local regulations) for advanced unresectable or metastatic disease.
• HER2-positive disease (defined as IHC 3+; or IHC 2+/ ISH+) by IHC and in situ Hybridization (ISH) assay (in participants with IHC 2+ tumors) at a central laboratory on new biopsy tissue or archival tissue from the most recent biopsy.
• Assessable (measurable or non-measurable) disease as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1), per investigator assessment.
• Male or female ≥ 18 years or age (or the legal age of adulthood per country-specific regulations).
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
• Adequate organ function
• Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test result.
• Females of childbearing potential and males with a partner of childbearing potential must be willing to use 2 methods of birth control. Exclusion Criteria
• Prior treatment with a HER2-targeted agent
• Prior treatment with checkpoint inhibitors, other than durvalumab or pembrolizumab
• The following BTC histologic subtypes are excluded: small cell cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, lymphoma, sarcoma, mixed tumor histology, and mucinous cystic neoplasms detected in the biliary tract region.
• Use of systemic corticosteroids.
• Brain metastases
• Severe chronic or active infections
• History of allogeneic organ transplantation.
• Active or prior autoimmune inflammatory conditions
• History of interstitial lung disease or non-infectious pneumonitis.
• Participation in another clinical trial with an investigational medicinal product within the last 3 months.
• Females who are breastfeeding
• Any other medical, social, or psychosocial factors that, in the opinion of the investigator, could impact safety or compliance with study procedures.
• Use of phenytoin
Study of Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib in Metastatic and Recurrent Cervix Cancer (LenPem Cervix)
The main purpose of this study is to gather information about an investigational drug combination, Lenvatinib in combination with pembrolizumab, that may help to treat cervical cancers. In this study, we are looking to see whether the combination of lenvatinib and pembrolizumab has any effect on slowing tumor growth in cervical cancer tumors.
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• Female participants who are at least 18 years of age on the day of signing informed consent.
• Histologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous, adenocarcinoma or adenosquamous cervical cancer, that is recurrent or metastatic.
• Prior therapy: May have received up to 2 prior lines of systemic chemotherapy in the setting of advanced, metastatic (Stage IVB) or recurrent cervical cancer. May have received prior checkpoint inhibitor for advanced, metastatic (Stage IVB) or recurrent cervical cancer. May have received prior bevacizumab or antiangiogenic agent for recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer,
• Include whether prior checkpoint inhibitor was used in first line setting or second line setting.
• Prior Radiation therapy will be allowed and not counted as a line of treatment.
• Prior chemotherapy used as radiation sensitizer (e.g. cisplatin) used as treatment during chemoradiation will be allowed and counted as a line of treatment.
• Female participants: * A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies: * Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR Is a WOCBP and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective (with a failure rate of \<1% per year), with low user dependency, or be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse as their preferred and usual lifestyle (abstinent on a long term and persistent basis), during the intervention period and for at least 120 days post pembrolizumab or 30 days post lenvatinib whichever occurs last. The investigator should evaluate the potential for contraceptive method failure (i.e., noncompliance, recently initiated) in relationship to the first dose of study intervention. * A WOCBP must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (urine or serum as required by local regulations) within 24 hours before the first dose of study intervention. * If a urine test cannot be confirmed as negative (e.g., an ambiguous result), a serum pregnancy test is required. In such cases, the participant must be excluded from participation if the serum pregnancy result is positive. * The investigator is responsible for review of medical history, menstrual history, and recent sexual activity to decrease the risk for inclusion of a woman with an early undetected pregnancy.
• Participants must have a PD-L1 diagnostic test of primary or recurrent archival tumor tissue.
• Participants may have progressed on treatment with an anti-PD-1/L1 mAb administered either as monotherapy or in combination with other checkpoint inhibitors or other therapies. PD-1 treatment progression is defined by meeting all the following criteria:
• Has received at least 2 doses of an approved anti-PD-1/L1 mAb.
• Has demonstrated disease progression after anti-PD-1/L1 as defined by RECIST v1.1. The initial evidence of PD is to be confirmed by a second assessment no less than 4 weeks from the date of the first documented disease progression, in the absence of rapid clinical progression.
• Progressive disease has been documented within 12 weeks from the last dose of anti-PD-1/L1 mAb. i. Progressive disease is determined according to iRECIST. ii. This determination is made by the investigator. Once disease progression is confirmed, the initial date of disease progression documentation will be considered the date of disease progression.
• Participants who have AEs due to previous anticancer therapies must have recovered to ≤Grade 1 or baseline. Participants with endocrine-related AEs who are adequately treated with hormone replacement or participants who have ≤Grade 2 neuropathy are eligible.
• The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the trial.
• Have measurable disease based on RECIST 1.1. Lesions situated in a previously irradiated area are considered measurable if progression has been demonstrated in such lesions.
• Archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained \[core, incisional or excisional\] biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated has been provided. Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks are preferred to slides. Newly obtained biopsies are preferred to archived tissue.
• Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 to 1. Evaluation of ECOG is to be performed within 7 days prior to the first dose of study intervention.
• Have adequate organ and marrow function as defined in the following table (Table 2). Specimens must be collected within 10 days prior to the start of study intervention.
• Criteria for known Hepatitis B and C positive subjects. Hepatitis B and C screening tests are not required unless: * Known history of HBV or HCV infection * As mandated by local health authority
• Hepatitis B positive subjects * Participants who are HBsAg positive are eligible if they have received HBV antiviral therapy for at least 4 weeks and have undetectable HBV viral load prior to randomization. * Participants should remain on anti-viral therapy throughout study intervention and follow local guidelines for HBV anti-viral therapy post completion of study intervention.
• Participants with history of HCV infection are eligible if HCV viral load is undetectable at screening. \- Participants must have completed curative anti-viral therapy at least 4 weeks prior to randomization.
• Have adequately controlled BP with or without antihypertensive medications, defined as BP ≤150/90 mmHg with no change in antihypertensive medications within 1 week prior to randomization.
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
• A WOCBP who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to enrollment. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required. Note: in the event that 72 hours have elapsed between the screening pregnancy test and the first dose of study treatment, another pregnancy test (urine or serum) must be performed and must be negative in order for subject to start receiving study medication.
• Has received prior systemic anti-cancer therapy including investigational agents within 2 weeks prior to allocation.
• Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention or radiation-related toxicities requiring corticosteroids. Note: 2 weeks or fewer of palliative radiotherapy for non-CNS disease, with a 1-week washout, is permitted.
• Has received a live vaccine or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention. Administration of killed vaccines is allowed. Note: please refer to Section 4.9 for information on COVID-19 vaccines.
• Has received an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to study intervention administration.
• Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within seven days prior to the first dose of study drug.
• Known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past five years. Note: Participants with basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma in situ, excluding carcinoma in situ of the bladder, that have undergone potentially curative therapy are not excluded.
• Has known active CNS metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Participants with previously treated brain metastases may participate provided they are radiologically stable, i.e. without evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks by repeat imaging (note that the repeat imaging should be performed during study screening), clinically stable and without requirement of steroid treatment for at least 14 days prior to first dose of study intervention.
• Has severe hypersensitivity (≥Grade 3) to pembrolizumab and/or any of its excipients.
• Has active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years except replacement therapy (e.g., thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid)
• Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease.
• Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy.
• Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Note: No HIV testing is required unless mandated by local health authority.
• Concurrent active Hepatitis B (defined as HBsAg positive and/or detectable HBV DNA) and Hepatitis C virus (defined as anti-HCV Ab positive and detectable HCV RNA) infection. Note: Hepatitis B and C screening tests are not required unless: * Known history of HBV and HCV infection * As mandated by local health authority
• Has had major surgery within three weeks prior to first dose of study interventions. Note: Adequate wound healing after major surgery must be assessed clinically, independent of time elapsed for eligibility.
• Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality or other circumstance that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the participant's participation for the full duration of the study, such that it is not in the best interest of the participant to participate, in the opinion of the treating investigator.
• Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
• Is pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 120 days after the last dose of trial treatment.
• Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant.
• Has preexisting ≥Grade 3 gastrointestinal or non-gastrointestinal fistula.
• Has urine protein ≥1 g/24 hours. Note: Participants with proteinuria ≥2+ (≥100 mg/dL) on urinalysis will undergo 24-hour urine collection for quantitative assessment of proteinuria.
• Has a LVEF below the institutional (or local laboratory) normal range, as determined by multigated acquisition (MUGA) or echocardiogram (ECHO).
• Has radiographic evidence of encasement or invasion of a major blood vessel, or of intratumoral cavitation. Note: The degree of proximity to major blood vessels should be considered because of the potential risk of severe hemorrhage associated with tumor shrinkage/necrosis following lenvatinib therapy
• Prolongation of QTcF interval to \>480 ms.
• Has clinically significant cardiovascular disease within 12 months from first dose of study intervention, including New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular accident, or cardiac arrhythmia associated with hemodynamic instability. Note: Medically controlled arrhythmia would be permitted.
• Gastrointestinal malabsorption or any other condition that might affect the absorption of Lenvatinib.
• Active hemoptysis (bright red blood of at least 0.5 teaspoon) within three weeks prior to the first dose of study drug.
A Study of KK2269 in Adult Participants With Solid Tumors
This is a first-in-human study of KK2269. Part 1 and Part 2 will be conducted as a multicenter, open-label, non-randomized, dose-escalation study. Participants with advanced or metastatic solid tumors for which no standard therapy is available will be enrolled in Part 1. In Part 1, the primary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of KK2269. In Part 2, only participants with gastric adenocarcinoma, GEJ adenocarcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, or NSCLC who have experienced at least one systemic therapy will be enrolled. In Part 2, the primary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of KK2269 in combination with docetaxel and to determine the recommended dose(s) and dose interval(s) of KK2269 in combination with docetaxel for subsequent studies. In both Part 1 and Part 2, participants who refuse to undergo standard therapy are also eligible.
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A Long Term, Post-marketing Study of Immune Response in Patients Receiving Palynziq Treatment for PKU (PALisade)
This is a 10-year multi-center, prospective, longitudinal, single arm study evaluating immunologic, inflammatory and laboratory parameters associated with long-term Palynziq treatment in subjects with phenylketonuria (PKU) in the United States (US). Subjects in the US for whom a clinical decision has been made that they will receive pegvaliase to treat their PKU within 30 days following the date of enrollment in Study 165-501 (incident-users) or who have previously started treatment with pegvaliase at the date of enrollment in Study 165-501 (prevalent-users) are eligible for participation in Study 165-503.
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VO and Nivolumab vs Physician's Choice in Advanced Melanoma That Progressed on Anti-PD-1 & Anti-CTLA-4 Drugs [IGNYTE-3]
This is a randomized, controlled, multicenter, open-label Phase 3 clinical study comparing VO in combination with nivolumab versus Physician's Choice treatment for patients with unresectable Stage IIIb-IV cutaneous melanoma whose disease progressed on an anti PD-1 and an anti-CTLA-4 containing regimen (administered either as a combination regimen or in sequence) or who are not candidates for treatment with an anti-CTLA-4 therapy.
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• Treatment with prior anti-PD-1 therapy must have continued for a minimum of 8 weeks (note: treatment with prior pembrolizumab therapy when administered every 6 weeks must have continued for a minimum of 12 weeks \[ie, 2 treatment cycles\]). Any number of doses of prior anti-CTLA-4 therapy may have been administered in combination with an anti-PD-1. The anti-PD-1-containing therapy must be the immediate prior line of treatment before randomization (for patients with BRAF mutation, see I 4).
• Patients who in the physician's judgement are not candidates for treatment with an anti-CTLA-4 antibody (eg, due to documented clinically significant comorbidities or history of immune-related adverse events) are eligible for the study if they have confirmed PD on an anti-PD-1 antibody (including unresectable disease relapse during adjuvant therapy or \< 6 months from completion of adjuvant therapy).
• Disease progression must have been confirmed and documented using clinical or radiological assessment by 2 assessments at least 4 weeks apart while being treated with an anti-PD-1 antibody and an anti-CTLA-4 antibody. Radiological confirmation of PD can occur during the Screening period for this study. Treatment with prior anti-PD-1 therapy must have continued from the time of initial tumor progression until confirmation of PD (ie, such that no doses of anti-PD-1 therapy were missed). Note: If radiographic progression at the initial scan where PD was documented is accompanied by clear clinical progression, defined as a decline in performance status directly attributed to disease or increased disease-related symptoms, anti-PD-1 therapy does not need to continue. For patients with documented PD while on adjuvant therapy with an anti-PD-1 therapy, a confirmatory biopsy can be used in place of a confirmatory scan. I 4. Has documented BRAF V600 mutation status or must consent to BRAF V600 mutation testing per local institutional standards during the Screening period. Patients with BRAF mutation should have received prior BRAF-directed therapy (with or without a MEK inhibitor) prior to randomization, unless deemed not clinically indicated at Investigator's discretion due to concurrent medical condition or prior toxicity. Note: Prior exposure to BRAF-directed therapy (with or without a MEK inhibitor) includes treatment in the adjuvant setting. One line of BRAF-directed therapy (with or without a MEK inhibitor) can be the most recent systemic treatment administered before randomization. I 5. Has least 1 measurable tumor of ≥ 1 cm in longest diameter (or shortest diameter for lymph nodes) and injectable lesion(s) of at least 1 cm in longest diameter. I 6. Has adequate hematologic function, including:
• White blood cell (WBC) count ≥ 2.0 × 109/L
• Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 × 109/L
• Platelet count ≥ 75 × 109/L
• Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL (without packed red blood cell \[RBC\] transfusion within 2 weeks of dosing) I 7. Has adequate hepatic function, including:
• Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN; \< 2.0 × ULN for patients with known Gilbert syndrome or liver metastases)
• Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤3.0 × ULN (or ≤ 5.0 × ULN, if liver metastases are present)
• Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) ≤ 2.5 × ULN (or ≤ 5.0 × ULN, if liver or bone metastases are present) I 8. Has adequate renal function, defined as serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 × ULN or creatinine clearance ≥ 3 0 mL/minute/1.73 m2 (measured using Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration \[CKD-EPI\] formula). I 9. Prothrombin time (PT) ≤ 1.5 × ULN (or international normalization ratio \[INR\] ≤ 1.3) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤ 1.5 × ULN. Note: Patients who are on chronic anticoagulant therapy may be randomized if the target INR is ≤ 2.5. For patients requiring deep injection of VO, the INR must be \<1.5 at the time of injection. I 10. ECOG performance status (PS) 0 to 1 for patients 18 and older or a Lansky PS ≥ 80 for patients 12 to 17 years of age. I 11. Life expectancy of at least 3 months. I 12. Female and male patients of reproductive potential must agree to avoid becoming pregnant or impregnating a partner and adhere to highly effective contraception requirements during the treatment period and for at least 6 months after the last dose of any study treatment. I 13. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) test with a minimum sensitivity of 25 IU/L or equivalent units or β hCG within 7 days before the first dose of study treatment. I 14. Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes willingness to comply with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) Key
A Study of Valemetostat Tosylate in Combination With DXd ADCs in Subjects With Solid Tumors
This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of valemetostat tosylate in combination with DXd ADC in patients with advanced solid tumors.
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• Is unresectable or metastatic.
• Has progressed on and would no longer benefit from endocrine therapy in hormone receptor-positive subjects in the opinion of the investigator.
• Has been treated with at least 1 and at most 2 prior lines of chemotherapy in the recurrent or metastatic setting.
• Has a history of low HER2 expression, defined as IHC 2+ /ISH-negative or IHC 1+ (ISH-negative or untested). ), as classified by the American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists 2018 HER2 testing guidelines.
• Was never previously HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+) on prior pathology testing (per American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists guidelines Additional Key Inclusion for Sub-Protocol B: • Gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma that is (a) unresectable or metastatic or (b) has progressed on trastuzumab or approved trastuzumab biosimilar-containing regimen. Additional Key Inclusion for Sub-Protocol C: * Pathologically documented Stage IIIB, IIIC, or IV non-squamous NSCLC with or without AGA at the time of enrollment. * Must meet prior therapy requirements: * Participants without AGA: (a) received platinum-based chemotherapy in combination with α-PD-1/α -PD-L1 mAb as a prior line of therapy or (b) received platinum-based chemotherapy and α -PD-1/ α -PD-L1 mAb (in either order) sequentially as 2 prior lines of therapy. * Participants with AGA: (a) has been treated with at least 1 or 2 prior lines of applicable targeted therapy that is locally approved for participant's genomic alteration at the time of Screening, (b) participants who have received platinum-based chemotherapy as a prior line of cytotoxic therapy, (c) may have received α -PD-1/α -PD-L1 mAb alone or in combination with a cytotoxic agent Key Exclusion Criteria * Has previously been treated with any enhancer of zeste homolog inhibitors. * Uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease. * Has spinal cord compression or clinically active central nervous system metastases, defined as untreated and symptomatic, or requiring therapy with corticosteroids or anticonvulsants to control associated symptoms. * Has leptomeningeal carcinomatosis or metastasis. * Clinically severe pulmonary compromise resulting from intercurrent pulmonary illnesses. * Current use of moderate or strong cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A inducers. * Systemic treatment with corticosteroids (\>10 mg daily prednisone equivalents). * History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to other monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). * Evidence of ongoing uncontrolled systemic bacterial, fungal, or viral infection requiring treatment with intravenous (IV) antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals. * Female who is pregnant or breastfeeding or intends to become pregnant during the study. * Psychological, social, familial, or geographical factors that would prevent regular follow-up. Additional Key Exclusion for Sub-Protocol A: * Has previously received any anti-HER2 therapy in the metastatic setting. * Has received prior treatment with an antibody-drug conjugate that consists of an exatecan derivative that is a topoisomerase I inhibitor, including either as part of prior treatment history or within prior participation in a clinical study. Additional Key Exclusion for Sub-Protocol B: \* Participants who have received an antibody-drug conjugate consisting of an exatecan derivative that is a topoisomerase I inhibitor. Additional Key Exclusion for Sub-Protocol C: \* Has received any agent, including an ADC, containing a chemotherapeutic agent targeting topoisomerase I or TROP2-targeted therapy including Dato-DXD
A Phase 2 Study Evaluating Safety and Tolerability of RCT2100 (CFTR mRNA) in Healthy Participants and in Participants With CF
This is the first-in-human study with RCT2100 and is designed to provide safety and tolerability data for future clinical studies.
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Escitalopram in Asthma Patients With Frequent Exacerbation
Antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as escitalopram are widely used for mood and anxiety disorders. However, they have also been explored, with promising findings, for a variety of disorders outside of psychiatry. Clinical studies of SSRIs in depressed people with asthma were associated with decreased asthma exacerbations and improvement in asthma control. In this study, the number of asthma exacerbations will be assessed as the primary outcome measure in patients using escitalopram vs. placebo.
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Trial of Naltrexone/Bupropion for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Use Disorder
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of extended release naltrexone plus bupropion XL (XR-NTX/BUP-XL) compared to matched injectable and oral placebo (iPLB/oPLB) in reducing methamphetamine (MA) use in individuals with moderate or severe methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) seeking to stop or reduce MA use.
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• Is 18 to 65 years of age;
• Meets DSM-5 criteria for moderate or severe MUD (4 or more criteria);
• Is interested in reducing or stopping MA use;
• Is able to speak English sufficiently to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent to participate in the study;
• Self-reports MA use on 18 or more days in the 30-day period prior to consent using the Timeline Followback (TLFB);
• Provides at least 2 urine samples positive for MA out of up to 3 tests, which will occur at least 2 days apart within a 10-day period;
• If assigned as female at birth and/or currently has a uterus, is not pregnant, agrees to use acceptable birth control methods, and have periodic urine pregnancy testing done during participation in the study unless documentation of hysterectomy provided;
• Is not physically dependent on opioids and meets subjective and objective measures of being opioid-free prior to naltrexone injection per study medical clinician's determination, including, if clinically required, a negative naloxone challenge;
• Is willing to comply with all study procedures and medication instructions;
• Agrees to use a smartphone app (downloaded for free to own device or on a study provided smartphone device) to take daily videos of medication dosing.
• Has an acute medical or psychiatric disorder that would, in the judgment of the study medical clinician, make participation difficult or unsafe;
• Has suicidal or homicidal ideation that requires immediate attention;
• Has a history of epilepsy, seizure disorder, or head trauma with neurological sequelae (e.g., loss of consciousness that required hospitalization); current anorexia nervosa or bulimia; or any other conditions that increase seizure risk in the opinion of the study medical clinician;
• Has evidence of second or third degree heart block, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, prolongation of the QTc, or any other finding on the screening ECG that, in the opinion of the study medical clinician, would preclude safe participation in the study;
• Has Stage 2 hypertension as determined by the study medical clinician (e.g., greater than or equal to 160/100 in 2 out of 3 readings during screening);
• Has any elevated bilirubin test value per laboratory criteria OR any other liver function test (LFT) value \> 5 times the upper limit of normal per laboratory criteria;
• Has a platelet count \<100 x 10exp3/microliter;
• Has a body habitus that precludes gluteal intramuscular injection of XR-NTX in accordance with the administration equipment (needle) and procedures;
• Has a known allergy or sensitivity to bupropion, naloxone, naltrexone, PLG (polyactideco-glycolide), carboxymethylcellulose or any other component of the XR-NTX diluents;
• Has been in a prior study of pharmacological or behavioral treatment for MUD within 6 months of study consent;
• Has taken an investigational drug in another study within 30 days of study consent;
• Has been prescribed and taken naltrexone or bupropion within 30 days of study consent;
• Is concurrently enrolled in formal behavioral or pharmacological Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment services;
• Is receiving ongoing treatment with tricyclic antidepressants, xanthines (i.e., theophylline and aminophylline), systemic corticosteroids, nelfinavir, efavirenz, chlorpromazine, MAOIs, central nervous system stimulants (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, etc.), or any medication that, in the judgment of the study medical clinician, could interact adversely with study medications;
• Has a current pattern of alcohol, benzodiazepine, or other sedative hypnotic use which would preclude safe participation in the study as determined by the study medical clinician;
• Requires treatment with opioid-containing medications (e.g., opioid analgesics) during the study period;
• Has a surgery planned or scheduled during the study period;
• Is currently in jail, prison or any inpatient overnight facility as required by court of law or have pending legal action or other situation (e.g., unstable living arrangements) that could prevent participation in the study or in any study activities;
• If assigned as female at birth and/or currently has a uterus, is currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning on conception.