Search Results Within Category "Diabetes & Hormones"
Polypill for Prevention of Cardiomyopathy (PolyPreventHF)
This study will investigate the utility of a polypill-based strategy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and high risk of heart failure (HF), as assessed via the WATCH-DM risk score. Polypill therapy will consist of empagliflozin 12.5 mg, losartan 50 or 100 mg, and finerenone 10 mg daily. The study duration is 6 months, and participants will be randomized to either polypill therapy or usual care. The primary outcome is change in peak VO2 and adherence to usual care. The investigators hypothesize that the use of a polypill is feasible and improves medication adherence and peak VO2 as compared to those receiving usual care.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Neil.Keshvani@UTSouthwestern.edu
A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Debio 4326 in Pediatric Participants Receiving Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Central Precocious Puberty (LIBELULA)
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Debio 4326 in suppressing serum luteinizing hormone (LH) to prepubertal levels 52 weeks after the first Debio 4326 injection in pediatric participants receiving gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) therapy for central precocious puberty (CPP).
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, yazmin.molina@childrens.com
• Diagnosis of central precocious puberty and currently receiving GnRHa therapy.
• Onset of development of sex characteristics (i.e., breast development in girls or testicular enlargement in boys according to the Tanner method) before the age of 8 years in girls and 9 years in boys.
• Initially, only participants aged (a) 5 to 8 years inclusive (i.e., \<9 years) are eligible. The Sponsor will determine based on the recommendation of the DMC following the interim analysis whether participants aged 2 to 4 years inclusive (i.e., \<5 years) and/or 9 to 10 years inclusive (i.e., \<11 years) may be recruited.
• Participant to receive at least 1 year of GnRHa therapy from study treatment start.
• Start of initial GnRHa therapy no later than 18 months after onset of the first signs of Central precocious puberty (CPP).
• Difference between bone age (Greulich and Pyle method) and chronological age of ≥1 year based on historical values at the initiation of the GnRHa therapy.
• Pubertal-type LH response following a GnRH/GnRHa stimulation test, or random non-stimulated serum (if considered local standard of care), based on historical values prior to the initiation of GnRHa therapy.
• Clinical evidence of puberty, defined as Tanner Staging ≥2 for breast development for girls and testicular volume ≥4 mL (cc) for boys, prior to the initiation of GnRHa therapy.
• Gonadotropin-independent (peripheral) precocious puberty: gonadotropin-independent gonadal or adrenal sex steroid secretion.
• Non-progressing, isolated premature thelarche prior to the initial GnRHa therapy.
• Presence of an unstable intracranial tumor or an intracranial tumor potentially requiring neurosurgery or cerebral irradiation. Participants with hamartomas not requiring surgery are eligible.
• Any other condition or chronic illness possibly interfering with growth (e.g., renal failure, diabetes, moderate to severe scoliosis, previously treated intracranial tumor).
• Other than GnRHa therapy, any ongoing treatment with a potential effect on serum levels of gonadotropins or sex steroids, or possibly interfering with growth.
• Prior or current therapy with medroxyprogesterone acetate, growth hormone, or Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1).
• Diagnosis of short stature, i.e., more than 2.25 standard deviations (SD) below the mean height-for-age.
• Known history of seizures, epilepsy, and/or central nervous system disorders that may have been associated with seizures or convulsions.
• Prior (within 2 months of study treatment start) or current use of medications that have been associated with seizures or convulsions.
• Use of anticoagulants (heparin or coumarin derivatives).
FrexalimAB in Preservation of Endogenous insULIN Secretion Compared to Placebo in adUlts and Adolescents on Top of inSulin Therapy (FABULINUS) (FABULINUS)
This is a randomized, parallel group, double-blind Phase 2 study with a 52-week blinded extension evaluating the safety and efficacy of 3 dose levels of frexalimab in comparison with placebo in participants with newly diagnosed T1D on insulin treatment. Study details include: Screening period: at least 3 weeks and up to 5 weeks Double-blind treatment period (104 weeks): * Main treatment period: 52 weeks * Blinded extension: 52 weeks Safety follow-up: up to 26 weeks The treatment duration will be up to 104 weeks, the total study duration will be up to 135 weeks.
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DIALYSIS-TIR Study
This study will look at control of blood sugar levels in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus currently on chronic dialysis. Researchers will compare blood sugar levels in people taking semaglutide to people taking "dummy" medicine. The treatment participants get will be decided randomly. Participants will need to inject the study medication once a week. The study will last for 1 year and a month. Participants will be asked to wear a sensor that measures blood sugar levels for a period of 10 days at five different time points during the study.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Saubia.Mian@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Ability to provide informed consent before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as a part of trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial.
• Male or female Adults (age > 18 years at the time of signing the consent)
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus diagnosed > 6 months prior to screening
• On current chronic treatment with Hemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis for > 6 months prior to screening
• Current treatment with any glucose lowering pharmacotherapy, at a stable dose for at least 30 days. DPP-4 Inhibitors will be allowed at study entry and will be stopped at randomization.
• Minimum of 80% valid data on the 10-day Continuous Glucose Monitor download
• Time in Range 15 to 60%
• BMI < 23 kg/m2 at screening
• Current (within the past 90 days of screening) use of any GLP-1 RA
• Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2
• Known or suspected hypersensitivity to GLP-1 RA (trial medication(s), excipients, or related products)
• Pregnant, breast-feeding or the intention of becoming pregnant, or not using effective contraceptive measures
• Active weight loss, defined as weight loss of >5% of body weight in the past 3 months
• Current participation in other interventional trials or last dose of any investigational product within 4 half- lives at the time of randomization
• Any medical condition which in the judgement of the investigator precludes safe participation in the trial (includes, but not limited to active neoplasm, severe heart failure, recent cardiovascular event, severe frailty, planned cardiac or vascular surgeries on the day of screening etc)
• If weight loss is not desired by the participant, or if the provider or investigator considers intentional weight loss to be detrimental to the health of the participant
• Other or secondary forms of diabetes (like type 1 diabetes, pancreatogenic diabetes mellitus, MODY, LADA, drug induced, etc.)
• Current diagnosis of gastroparesis or enteropathywhich in the opinion of investigator precludes safe treatment with GLP-1 RA.
• Hypoglycaemia unawareness, or history of frequent or severe hypoglycaemia (in the opinion of the investigator)
• Personal history of chronic pancreatitis, or acute pancreatitis within 180 days of screening
• Known current uncontrolled or unstable retinopathy (by medical history)
EffCaMgCit to Prevent Mineral Metabolism and Renal Complications of Chronic PPI Therapy
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used for the control of gastric ulcer-gastritis, erosive esophagitis (gastroesophageal reflux disease), peptic ulcer disease (duodenal ulcer), and heartburn. Despite their efficacy, their use has been implicated in possibly causing fragility fractures (osteoporosis), hypomagnesemia (magnesium deficiency) and increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The current trial represents the investigators ongoing effort to discern whether these complications could be averted by effervescent calcium magnesium citrate (EffCaMgCit).
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Alice.Osuji@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Ambulatory adult subjects (> 21 years of age) of either gender of any ethnicity
• Must have taken PPI (omeprazole or equivalent ≥ 20 mg/day, ≥ three times per week, for at least 2 months)
• Expected to continue at a similar dosage
• Stage 1 hypertension (with systolic blood pressure <140 and diastolic <90)
• Controlled diabetes mellitus Type II with HbA1C less than 7%
• End-stage renal failure on dialysis
• Hypercalcemia,
• Hypophosphatemia (serum P < 2.5 mg/dL)
• Hypertension stage 2 or higher
• Diabetes Type II with HbA1C ≥ 7%
• Treatment with adrenocorticosteroids, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents - - Regular dose of magnesium supplements, bisphosphonate, teriparatide, denosumab or selective estrogen receptor modulators
• Required to take calcium Inclusion/exclusion of other drugs or conditions will be considered on an individual basis.
A Dose Escalation and Dose Expansion Study of Intratumoral ONM-501 Alone and in Combination With Cemiplimab in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors and Lymphomas. (ON-5001)
A phase 1, multicenter, open label, non-randomized dose escalation and dose expansion study to examine the maximum tolerated dose, (MTD), minimum effective dose (MED) and/or recommended dose for expansion (RDE) of intratumoral ONM-501 as monotherapy and in combination with a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor in patients with advanced solid tumors and lymphomas.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent before performance of any study procedures
• Age ≥ 18 years
• Participants with solid tumors or lymphomas, confirmed by available histopathology records or current biopsy, that are advanced, nonresectable, or recurrent and progressing since last antitumor therapy, and for which no alternative standard therapy exists.
• Participants must have a minimum of one injectable and measurable lesion.
• Participants with prior Hepatitis B or C are eligible if they have adequate liver function
• Participants with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are eligible if on established HAART for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to enrollment, have an HIV viral load \<400 copies/mL, and have CD4+ T-cell (CD4+) counts ≥ 350 cells/uL
• Adequate bone marrow function:
• Adequate liver function
• Other malignancy active within the previous 2 years except for basal or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix or breast that has completed curative therapy.
• Major surgery within 4 weeks before the first dose of study drug.
• Brain metastases that are untreated or in the posterior fossa or involve the meninges. Participants with stable or previously treated progressing brain metastases (except in the posterior fossa or involving the meninges) may be permitted in a case-by-case basis at the Sponsor's discretion.
• Prolongation of corrected QT (QTc) interval to \>470 millisecond (ms) for males and females when electrolytes balance is normal.
• Females who are breastfeeding or pregnant at screening or baseline
• Females of childbearing potential that refuse to use a highly effective method of contraception.
• Has uncontrolled or poorly controlled hypertension as defined by a sustained BP \> 9. Has received prior investigational therapy within 5 half-lives of the agent or 4 weeks before the first administration of study drug, whichever is shorter.
• Has had any major cardiovascular event within 6 months prior to study drug 10. Has known hypersensitivity to any component in the formulation of ONM-501
• Has an active infection requiring systemic treatment
• Is participating in another therapeutic clinical trial Additional Exclusion Criteria for ONM-501 in Combination with cemiplimab (Part 1b)
• Has known hypersensitivity to any component in the formulation of cemiplimab
• Has any active or recent history of a known or suspected autoimmune disease or recent history of a syndrome that required systemic corticosteroids (\>10 mg daily prednisone equivalent)
• Has a condition requiring systemic treatment with corticosteroids
A Long-term, Post-marketing Safety Study of Palynziq in Patients With PKU (PALace) (PALace)
This is a 10-year multi-center, global, observational study to further characterize the safety profile of pegvaliase, including hypersensitivity reactions, long-term safety and tolerability, and the effectiveness of the additional risk minimization measures (aRMMs) (European Union (EU) only) in subjects receiving pegvaliase for the treatment of PKU. Subjects 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 (incident-users) or have previously started treatment with pegvaliase at the date of enrollment (prevalent-users) are eligible for participation in this study.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Juana.Luevano@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Documented diagnosis of PKU per local standard of care
• Currently receiving or planned to receive pegvaliase treatment within 30 days after the date of enrollment, including subjects who previously received pegvaliase as part of the clinical development program and have completed study participation.
• Subject (or legally authorized representative) is willing and able to provide written informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained and prior to any data collection.
• Subject has any kind of disorder that, in the opinion of the investigator, may compromise the ability of the subject to give written informed consent and/or comply with any aspect of the study.
• Currently participating in an interventional study of any investigational product, device, or procedure
• Previously enrolled in this study (eg, subjects who have been withdrawn from the study and wish to participate again at a later date)
• German subjects <16 years if age
First-in-Human, Multiple Part Clinical Study of JNT-517 in Healthy Participants and in Participants With Phenylketonuria
The goal of Parts A and B of this Phase 1, first-in-human, randomized study is to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of single (SAD) and multiple (MAD) ascending doses of oral JNT-517 in healthy participants. In Part C, the goal is to evaluate the differences in bioavailability between a tablet and suspension formulation of JNT-517 and the food effect in healthy volunteers. All participants in Part C will receive JNT-517. The goal of Part D is to assess the safety, tolerability, PK, and effect on urinary Phe and other amino acids of JNT-517 in participants with phenylketonuria (PKU). Participants in Part D will receive either JNT-517 or placebo and will be blinded to their treatment assignment. The study consists of 4 parts: * Part A: SAD in healthy participants -randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled * Part B: MAD in healthy participants (14 days)-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled * Part C: Relative bioavailability of 2 formulations and food effect in healthy participants-randomized, open-label * Part D: Phase 1b in participants with PKU (4 weeks)-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled In each part, participants will complete a Screening Period, a Treatment Period, and a Follow-up Period for safety.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Juana.Luevano@UTSouthwestern.edu
• Males and females 18 to 55 years of age.
• Medically healthy with no clinically significant medical history.
• Body mass index (BMI) of 18-40 kg/m2 and total body weight \>50 kg (110 lbs).
• Non-smoker for at least 2 weeks prior to dosing and willing to abstain during the study. Part D:
• Males and females 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive.
• Diagnosis of PKU with a confirmed genotype.
• At least 2 plasma Phe levels \>600 μM over the past 12 months.
• BMI of 18-40 kg/m2. All Parts:
• Females of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 highly effective contraceptive methods.
• Capable of giving signed informed consent and able to comply with study procedures. Key
• Any acute or chronic medical condition that would prevent the participant from complying with the procedures or place the participant at risk if they participate in the study.
• Positive for hepatitis B or C or human immunodeficiency virus.
• Any history of malignancy in the last 5 years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer.
• Any history of liver disease.
• Any surgical or medical conditions that may affect study drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion.
• Participation in another investigational drug trial within 30 days or, if known, 5 half-lives of the investigational drug (whichever is longer).
• History of drug/alcohol abuse in the last year.
• Current, recent, or suspected infection within 4 weeks of Screening of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
• Received a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 within 14 days of Screening.
• Unable to tolerate oral medication.
• Allergy to JNT-517 or any component of the investigational product.
• Received \>50 mL of blood or plasma within 30 days of Screening or \>500 mL of blood or plasma within 60 days of Screening.
Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors to Preserve C-Peptide Production in New Onset Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
A multi-center, placebo-controlled, double blind, 1:1:1 randomized control clinical trial testing two different JAK Inhibitors abrocitnib, ritlecitinib, and placebo in subjects with recent onset Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes within 100 days of diagnosis.
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• Provide informed consent or assent as appropriate and, if \< 18 years of age have a parent or legal guardian provide informed consent
• Age 12-35 years (both inclusive) at the time of signing informed consent and assent
• Diagnosis of T1D within 100 days of the baseline visit (V0).
• Positive for at least one islet cell autoantibody; Glutamate decarboxylase (GAD)65A, mIAA (if obtained within 10 days of the onset of insulin therapy), IA-2A, ICA, or ZnT8A
• Stimulated C-peptide of ≥0.2 pmol/mL measured during mixed-meal tolerance test (MMTT) conducted at least 21 days from diagnosis of diabetes
• HbA1c ≤ 10 %
• Body weight ≥ 35kg at screening
• Willing to comply with intensive diabetes management and wear a Continuous Glucose Monitoring Device (CGM)
• Participants who are Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and/or Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) seronegative at screening must be CMV and/or EBV Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) negative within 30 days of randomization and may not have had signs or symptoms of a CMV and/or EBV-compatible illness lasting longer than 7 days within 30 days of the baseline visit (V0).
• Participants who are CMV and/or EBV seropositive at screening must be CMV PCR negative and/or EBV PCR \<2,000 IU/mL and must have no signs or symptoms of acute infection at the time of the baseline visit (V0).
• Be up to date on recommended vaccinations based on age of participants\*
• Participants are required to receive killed influenza vaccination at least 2 weeks prior to the baseline visit (V0) when vaccine for the current or upcoming flu season is available. Enrollment must be delayed at least 4 weeks from administration of a killed vaccine other than influenza and COVID-19 and 6 weeks from a live vaccination. Live vaccinations and non-live vaccinations (other than influzena and COVID-19) should not be given while on study drug and be postponed at least 3 months after the last dose of study drug.
• If participant is female with reproductive potential, she must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and be willing to avoid pregnancy using a highly-effective contraceptive method for the duration of the study
• Males of reproductive age must use a highly-effective contraceptive method during the treatment phase and for 3 months following last dose of study drug * For COVID-19 vaccination, all participants will be strongly encouraged to be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccine (s) as indicated by country-specific guidelines at least 2 weeks prior to the baseline visit (V0).
• Current or ongoing use of non-insulin pharmaceuticals or medication that affect glycemic control or glucose homeostasis within 7 days prior to screening or any prohibited concomitant medication listed in section 4.8
• Untreated hypothyroidism or active Graves' disease
• Concurrent treatment with other immunosuppressive agents (including biologics or steroids), other than inhaled or topical glucocorticoids
• Active acute or chronic infection requiring treatment with oral antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics, antiprotozoals, or antifungals within 1 month prior to Day 0 or superficial skin infection within 1 week prior to Day 0
• Active acute or chronic infection requiring treatment with intravenous therapy (IV) within a minimum 1 month prior to Day 0 a. Specific cases should be reviewed by Infectious Disease Committee prior to enrollment
• Have active signs or symptoms of acute infection at the time of the baseline visit (V0).
• Significant trauma or major surgery within 1 month of signing informed consent.
• Considered in imminent need for surgery or with elective surgery scheduled to occur during the study
• History of disseminated herpes zoster or disseminated herpes simplex or a recurrent (more than one episode of) localized, dermatomal herpes zoster
• Have evidence of prior or current tuberculosis infection as assessed by Purified Protein Derivative (PPD), interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) or by history
• Have evidence of current or past HIV or Hepatitis B infection
• Have evidence of active Hepatitis C infection
• Have current, confirmed COVID-19 infection
• Current or history of Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary embolism (PE), or other thromboembolic events or history of inherited coagulopathies
• First degree relative with a history of unprovoked venous thromboembolism (i.e. without known underlying cause such as trauma, surgery, immobilization, prolonged travel, pregnancy, hormone use, or plaster cast), which suggests that a participant may be at increased risk of inherited coagulation disorder
• Any present malignancies or history of malignancy, other than a successfully treated nonmelanoma skin cancer
• History of any lymphoproliferative disorder such as EBV-related lymphoproliferative disorder, history of lymphoma, history of leukemia, or signs and symptoms suggestive of current lymphatic or lymphoid disease
• Known or suspected polymorphism in the Cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19 gene, resulting in classification as a poor CYP2C19 metabolizer).
• Have renal impairment (eGFR\< 60 mL/min)
• Currently on anti-platelet therapies, excluding low dose aspirin
• One or more screening laboratory values as stated
• Neutrophils \< 1,500 /μL
• Lymphocytes \< 800 /μL
• Platelets \< 150,000 / μL
• Hemoglobin \< 6.2 mmol/L (10.0 g/dL)
• Potassium \> 5.5 mmol/L or \<3.0 mmol/L
• Sodium \> 150mmol/L or \< 130mmol/L
• AST or ALT ≥ 2.5 times the upper limit of normal
• Bilirubin ≥ 1.5 times upper limit of normal unless diagnosed with Gilbert's syndrome
• LDL \>160 mg/dL
• Vaccination with a live virus within the last 6 weeks and killed vaccine within 4 weeks (except 2 weeks for flu vaccine and COVID vaccine)
• Be currently pregnant or lactating or anticipate becoming pregnant during the study
• Male participants able to father children and female participants of childbearing potential who are unwilling or unable to use 2 effective methods (at least 1 highly effective method) of contraception, including abstinence, as outlined in this protocol for the duration of the study and for at least 3 months after the last dose of investigational product
• Be currently participating in another T1D treatment study
• Have hearing loss with progression over the previous 5 years, or sudden hearing loss, or middle or inner ear disease such as otitis media, cholesteatoma, Meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, or other auditory condition that is considered acute, fluctuating, or progressive
• Acute coronary syndrome (e.g., myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris) and any history of cerebrovascular disease within 24 weeks before screening; Heart failure NYHA (New York Heart Association) III, NYHA IV
• ANY of the following conditions at screening: a. Screening 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) that demonstrates: i. Clinically significant abnormalities requiring treatment (eg, acute myocardial infarction, serious tachy- or brady-arrhythmias) or indicating serious underlying heart disease (eg, cardiomyopathy, Wolff-Parkinson- White syndrome); ii. Confirmed QT corrected using Fridericia's correction factor (QTcF) prolongation (\>450 milliseconds). b. Long QT Syndrome, a family history of Long QT Syndrome, or a history of Torsades de Pointes (TdP).
• History of chronic alcohol abuse or intravenous drug abuse or other illicit drug abuse within 2 years prior to screening
• Current or past use of tobacco or nicotine containing products more than the equivalent of 5 cigarettes per day
• Participant is the investigator or any sub-investigator, research assistant, pharmacist, study coordinator, other staff or relative thereof directly involved in the conduct of the trial
• Have any complicating medical issues or abnormal clinical laboratory results that may interfere with study conduct, or cause increased risk
• Any condition that in the investigator's opinion may adversely affect study participation or may compromise the study results
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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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Daily Subcutaneous Metreleptin Treatment in Subjects With PL (METRE-PL)
This is a Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled, safety and efficacy study of daily SC metreleptin in subjects with Partial Lipodystrophy.
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, CHANDNA.VASANDANI@UTSouthwestern.edu
Pediatric Radiation Oncology With Movie Induced Sedation Effect (PROMISE)
PROMISE (Pediatric Radiation Oncology with Movie Induced Sedation Effect) is an interactive incentive-based movie system that integrates with a video surveillance gating module (VisionRT) as an alternative sedation solution for pediatric patients undergoing radiation treatment (RT). This single-arm, open label, single-center phase II clinical trial is to implement PROMISE for all children ages 3-11 who are planned to undergo RT at the institution. The primary goal is to decrease the total number of pediatric patients who require general anesthesia through the use of PROMISE, with secondary goals being to assess the impact that PROMISE has on patient/family anxiety and quality of life, treatment time and clinical efficiency, and overall cost. The investigators hypothesize that PROMISE will lead to a reduction in the percentage of patients ages 3-7 who require general anesthesia use from 70% (historical control) to 30%.
Call 833-722-6237
canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
• Planned to undergo radiation treatment
• Age 3-11 years
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2 at screening
• Parents or guardians with the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
• Subjects with documented medical behavior conditions or other conditions necessitating anesthesia use
• 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 whose parents opt to not include them (the subject) in the clinical trial.
Evaluating the Addition of the Immunotherapy Drug Atezolizumab to Standard Chemotherapy Treatment for Advanced or Metastatic Neuroendocrine Carcinomas That Originate Outside the Lung
This phase II/III trial compares the effect of immunotherapy with atezolizumab in combination with standard chemotherapy with a platinum drug (cisplatin or carboplatin) and etoposide versus standard therapy alone for the treatment of poorly differentiated extrapulmonary (originated outside the lung) neuroendocrine cancer that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced) or that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic). The other aim of this trial is to compare using atezolizumab just at the beginning of treatment versus continuing it beyond the initial treatment. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as atezolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Cisplatin and carboplatin are in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds that work by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of cancer 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 it may kill cancer cells. Giving atezolizumab in combination with a platinum drug (cisplatin or carboplatin) and etoposide may work better in treating patients with poorly differentiated extrapulmonary neuroendocrine cancer compared to standard therapy with a platinum drug (cisplatin or carboplatin) and etoposide alone.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
Effect of SGLT2i on Cardiovascular Biomarkers in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and CKD Stage 3b-4
This is a prospective, observational study to assess the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on surrogate markers of kidney and cardiovascular health in patients with stage 3b and 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study includes three clinic in person visits and weekly telephone visits for 12 weeks. 1. Recruit 28 patients with CKD stages 3b-4 and follow up for 12 weeks 2. Determine the effect of interventions on the primary outcome variable serum klotho measured by immunoprecipitation-immunoblot
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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, ZHENGNAN.WANG@UTSouthwestern.edu
• 18-80 years of age
• All races and ethnicities
• All genders
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• History of hypertension defined as > 130 or > 80 mmHg or normotensive on pharmacologic therapy
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (CKD Epi equation) of 15-44 ml/min/1.73 m2 (Stages 3b-4 CKD)
• Urinary albumin creatinine ratio of > 200 mg/g <5000mg/g
• Ability of study participant or legally authorized representative to provide informed written consent
• Able to maintain stable dose of any vitamin D and any calcium supplements for 180 days post randomization.
• Autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease, lupus nephritis or anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis
• Receiving cytotoxic therapy, immunosuppressive therapy or other immunotherapy for primary or secondary renal disease within 6 months prior to enrolment
• History of organ transplantation
• Receiving therapy with a sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor within 8 weeks prior to enrolment or previous intolerance of an SGLT2 inhibitor
• Type 1 diabetes (T1D)
• Active use of SGLT2 inhibitor
• History of persistent hypercalcemia (serum total Calcium > 10.5 mg/dl)
• Body mass index > 45 kg/m2
• Active on kidney transplant list
• Inability to provide informed consent
• Any condition outside the renal and cardiovascular disease area, such as but not limited to malignancy, with a life expectancy of less than 2 years based on investigator´s clinical judgement
• Active malignancy requiring treatment at the time of screening (with the exception of successfully treated basal cell or treated squamous cell carcinoma).
• Hepatic impairment (aspartate transaminase [AST] or alanine transaminase [ALT] >3x the upper limit of normal [ULN]; or total bilirubin >2x ULN at time of enrolment)
• Women of child-bearing potential (ie, those who are not chemically or surgically sterilized or who are not post-menopausal) who are not willing to use a medically accepted method of contraception that is considered reliable in the judgment of the investigator or women who have a positive pregnancy test at enrolment or randomization or women who are breast-feeding
• Participation in another clinical study with an investigational product (IP) during the last month prior to Enrolment
• Inability of the patient, in the opinion of the investigator, to understand and/or comply with procedures and/or follow-up OR any conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, may render the patient unable to complete the study. Patients who cannot complete the patient reported outcome (PRO) assessments can still participate in the study
Olanzapine Versus Megestrol Acetate for the Treatment of Loss of Appetite Among Advanced Cancer Patients
This phase III trial compares the effects of olanzapine versus megestrol acetate in treating loss of appetite in patients with cancer that has spread to other places in the body (advanced). Olanzapine may stimulate and increase appetite. This study aims to find out if olanzapine is better than the usual approach (megestrol acetate) for stimulating appetite and preventing weight loss.
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canceranswerline@utsouthwestern.edu
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Real-time, Remote Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Adolescents With Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes
Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (age 13-18 years, T1D duration \>6 months managed on insulin) and poor glycemic control will wear a blinded CGM to obtain baseline data. After assuring adherence to CGM wear, participants will receive a non-blinded CGM and will share their blood glucose levels with the study team. Clinical personnel will remotely monitor patients in real-time for 3 months and communicate regularly over secure text messaging with participants and their parents. Following active remote monitoring, the participants will wear a non-blinded CGM for 3 months. Primary outcome assessment will be the change in HbA1c after 3 months of real-time remote continuous glucose monitoring.
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A Study to Evaluate Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of Paricalcitol For Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in Pediatric Participants With Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of paricalcitol oral solution in pediatric participants of ages 0 to 9 years with SHPT associated with stage 5 CKD receiving Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) or Hemodialysis (HD). The 24-week study is divided into two 12-week dosing periods (Dosing Period 1 followed by Dosing Period 2).
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Rituximab-pvvr and Abatacept vs Rituximab-pvvr Alone in New Onset Type 1 Diabetes (TN25)
The study is a two-arm, multicenter, double-blinded clinical trial testing sequential therapy with rituximab-pvvr followed by abatacept versus rituximab-pvvr alone in new onset T1D. The primary objective is to test whether the C-peptide response to a 2-hour mixed meal tolerance test, will be improved in participants with new onset T1D who are treated with Abatacept after Rituximab-pvvr compared to those treated with Rituximab-pvvr and placebo 24 months after enrollment.
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• Age ≥ 8 and ≤ 45 years old at time of signing informed consent.
• Fulfill the ADA criteria for diagnosis of T1D within 100 days of randomization.
• Must be willing to provide informed consent or assent with a parent or legal guardian providing informed consent if < 18 years of age.
• Positive for at least one islet cell autoantibody; GAD65A, mIAA (if obtained within 10 days of the onset of insulin therapy), IA-2A, ICA, or ZnT8A
• Must have stimulated C-peptide of ≥0.2 pmol/mL measured during mixed-meal tolerance test (MMTT) conducted at least 21 days after the diagnosis of diabetes.
• Enrollees must be willing to comply with intensive diabetes management.
• Body weight must be ≥ 20.0 kg for study agent administration.
• Subjects who are CMV and/or EBV seronegative at screening must be CMV and/or EBV PCR negative and may not have had signs or symptoms of a CMV and/or EBV compatible illness prior to randomization.
• Female participants with reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and be willing to avoid pregnancy for the duration of treatment and until 3 months after the last dose of Abatacept. Female participants with reproductive potential who are sexually active will be instructed to use a highly effective contraceptive method until one year after the last dose of rituximab-pvvr.
• Male participants of reproductive age must use an adequate contraceptive method for the duration of rituximab-pvvr treatment and 12 months following the last dose of rituximab-pvvr.
• The following additional inclusion criteria regarding vaccines must be met:
• More than 4 weeks from immunization with a live viral vaccine
• Be up to date on all recommended vaccinations based on age of subject*
• Receive non-live influenza vaccination at least 2 weeks prior to randomization when vaccine for the current or upcoming flu season is available
• Up to date, including eligible boosters as indicated for COVID-19 with an authorized non-live COVID-19 vaccination at least two weeks prior to randomization.
• Willingness to forgo vaccines (other than killed influenza) during the 6 months after the rituximab-pvvr treatment period
• Participants must be willing to practice public health prevention measures such as social distancing, masking, and good hand hygiene, and/or receive therapeutics such as monoclonal antibodies and antivirals as directed by the study and recommended by local health authorities to prevent SARS-Cov-2 infection.
• Willing to wear a continuous glucose monitoring device for a minimum of 10 days every 6 months * Adult subjects must be fully immunized. Pediatric subjects who have not completed their primary vaccination schedule must receive all vaccinations allowable per local public health immunization guidelines for their current age prior to study drug delivery. Any remaining vaccinations should be given and continue per the schedule at least 6 months after rituximab-pvvr is administered.
• One or more screening laboratory values as stated:
• Leukocytes <3,000/μL
• Neutrophils <1,500/μL
• Lymphocytes <800/μL
• Platelets <100,000/μL
• Hemoglobin <6.2 mmol/L (10.0 g/dL)
• Potassium >5.5 mmol/L or <3.0 mmol/L
• Sodium >150 mmol/L or <130 mmol/L
• AST or ALT ≥ 2.5 times the upper limits of normal
• Bilirubin ≥ 1.5 times upper limit of normal
• History of immune deficiency
• Current or ongoing use of non-insulin pharmaceuticals that affect glycemic control within 7 days of screening visit.
• Chronic active infection other than localized skin infections.
• Have active signs or symptoms of acute infection at the time of randomization.
• Have IgG and/or IgM levels below the normal reference ranges.
• Positive PPD, interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) or history of previous treatment for TB.
• Vaccination with a live virus within 4 weeks prior to initiating study treatment.
• A history of confirmed infectious mononucleosis within the 3 months prior to initiating study treatment, as documented by EBV serology (EBV VCA-IgM and VCA-IgG; PCR would be confirmatory).
• Laboratory evidence of current or past HIV or Hepatitis B or active Hepatitis C infection.
• Be currently pregnant, lactating or anticipate pregnancy within 14 weeks of the last study drug administration (Visit 15).
• Chronic use of oral or inhaled steroids or other immunosuppressive agents.
• Known and untreated hypothyroidism or active Graves' disease at randomization.
• History of malignancy.
• Prior treatment with active study agent from a previous clinical trial.
• Any laboratory abnormality or condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the study conduct or the safety of the participant.
A Neurosteroid Intervention for Menopausal and Perimenopausal Depression
HYPOTHESIS: Pregnenolone administration will be associated with greater reduction in depressive symptom severity than placebo in women with current mMDD. STUDY AIMS: Primary Aim: Determine if pregnenolone is associated with greater reduction in depressive symptom severity than placebo in women with mMDD, as measured by MADRS. Secondary Aims: 1. Determine if pregnenolone is associated with greater reduction in anxiety symptom severity than placebo in women with mMDD. 2. Determine if pregnenolone is associated with greater improvement in cognition than placebo in women with mMDD. 3. Determine if pregnenolone is associated with greater improvement in quality of life than placebo in women with mMDD. 4. Determine if pregnenolone is associated with greater improvement in vasomotor symptoms of menopause than placebo. Mechanistic Aims: 1. Determine whether changes in neurosteroid levels with pregnenolone mediate clinical response. 2. Determine if baseline neurosteroid levels predict pregnenolone response. 3. Determine whether depressive symptoms, anxiety, sleep or vasomotor symptoms improve first. A crossed-lagged panel model will explore serial correlations between changes in outcome measures.
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• Women aged 40-67 years who are perimenopausal or early postmenopausal (within 5 years of the last menstrual period if not surgically postmenopausal), including:
• Women who have experienced changes in menstrual cycle frequency or duration, and/or physical symptoms indicative of menopausal transition, as determined by clinician
• Women who are using hormonal IUDs (i.e. brands Mirena and Skyla), with FSH level > 20 mIU/m (as menstrual periods are irregular with IUDs that utilize hormones, making irregular/absent periods difficult to assess as related to the menopausal transition).
• Women with significant menopause-related physical symptoms, indicated by any of the following criteria:
• Greene Climacteric Scale total scores > 20
• Greene Climacteric Scale sub-score for vasomotor symptoms >3
• 5 or more bothersome hot flashes per week (self-reported)
• Women meeting DSM-5 criteria for current major depressive disorder (assessed by the SCID)
• Baseline HRSD score of ≥ 18
• Subject agrees to abstain from disallowed medications for the duration of the trial
• Vulnerable populations (e.g. pregnant/nursing, severe cognitive or intellectual impairment, incarcerated)
• Pregnancy (determined by urine pregnancy test), intending pregnancy or breast feeding
• Psychiatric disorder other than MDD that is acute and the primary focus of symptom burden or treatment.
• History of bipolar disorder or psychotic disorder
• Current substance use disorder
• Positive baseline urine drug screen of an illicit substance (in this study: opioids and cocaine,) with the exception of a medication used with a prescription (use of a detected substance that is used with a prescription, such as an opioid pain medication, is not necessarily exclusionary and will be based upon judgment of the PI, particularly in the cases of chronic opioid use). Participants who screen positive for marijuana will be offered a rescreen for eligibility at a later date.
• Current eating disorder
• Treatment resistant depression (failure of 2 adequate antidepressant trials or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) during current episode; adequate antidepressant trials are defined as within the US FDA approved dosage for the medication and used for at least 6 weeks, with failure described by the patient as <50% improvement based on her subjective experience).
• High risk for suicidal acts including active suicidal ideation with plan and intent or > 2 suicide attempts in lifetime or any attempt in the past 6 months
• Use of selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs), hormone replacement therapy, hormonal contraceptives (hormonal IUDs allowed), episodic sleep medications (chronic, regular, stable-dose benzodiazepines and hypnotics such as zolpidem, Sonata (Zaleplon), and Lunesta (Eszopiclone) OR sleep-seating antihistamines such as Unisom (Doxylamine succinate) or diphenhydramine allowed) within 2 weeks of the baseline visit and randomization. Antidepressants will be allowed for those participants who have been taking the antidepressant for 6 weeks with a stable dose for at least 4 weeks.
• Use of natural menopause and depression supplements, phytoestrogens, soy-based medications, steroids within 2 weeks of baseline visit and randomization.
• Use of any disallowed medications (specified in the Excluded Concomitant Medication section below).
• Women who have received a gonadal hormonal intervention within 1 month prior to study entry (stable thyroid medications are allowed).
• Not using a medically approved method of birth control, if sexually active and not 12 or more months since last menstrual period IUDs, condoms, abstinence are acceptable forms of contraception in this study; due to the possible interactions with the study medication, oral contraceptive pills will be prohibited.
• Uncontrolled hypertension (>160/95mmHg)
• Active coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or blood clotting disorder
• Any severe, life threatening or unstable medical condition that, based on clinician-judgment, would make participation in the study unsafe or inappropriate
• Personal or first degree family history of known hormone sensitive tumors
• History of allergic reaction or side effects with prior pregnenolone use
• Clinically significant laboratory or physical examination findings
• Concurrent enrollment in another clinical trial Exclusion of Concomitant Medications:
• Selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs)
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Hormonal contraceptives, excluding Mirena IUD or other IUD with localized progesterone
• Natural menopause or antidepressant supplements
• Episodic sleep medications (chronic, regular, stable-dose benzodiazepines and hypnotics such as zolpidem, Sonata (Zaleplon), and Lunesta (Eszopiclone) OR sleep-sedating antihistamines such as Unisom (Doxylamine succinate) or diphenhydramine allowed)
• Sub-therapeutic dosages of antidepressants used for other indications will be permissible with the exclusion of SSRIs, SNRIs, and Wellbutrin.
• Phytoestrogens
• Soy-based medications or supplements
Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Advanced Solid Tumors, Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas, or Histiocytic Disorders (The Pediatric MATCH Screening Trial)
This Pediatric MATCH screening and multi-sub-study phase II trial studies how well treatment that is directed by genetic testing works in pediatric patients with solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphomas, or histiocytic disorders that have progressed following at least one line of standard systemic therapy and/or for which no standard treatment exists that has been shown to prolong survival. Genetic tests look at the unique genetic material (genes) of patients' tumor cells. Patients with genetic changes or abnormalities (mutations) may benefit more from treatment which targets their tumor's particular genetic mutation, and may help doctors plan better treatment for patients with solid tumors or non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
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Genetic and Metabolic Disease in Children
This is a prospective, non-randomized, non-blinded observational study. The overarching goal is to discover new disease-associated genes in children, while establishing a specific focus on disorders where molecular characterization is most likely to lead to novel therapies. This study will merge detailed phenotypic characterization of patients presenting to the Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism Division in the Department of Pediatrics/Children's Medical Center at Dallas and collaborating clinics with Next-Generation sequencing techniques to identify disease-producing mutations. The primary objective of the study is to identify novel pathogenic mutations in children with rare Mendelian disorders. A secondary objective of the study is to establish normative ranges of a large number of metabolites from healthy newborns and older children.
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Dose-Escalation Study for Brain Metastasis (SRS)
SRS dose escalation for brain metastases in radiation-naïve patients will establish true tolerable doses, which may exceed the current standard doses. This may lead to an improvement in local control, patient survival, and/or quality-of life.
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• Biopsy-proven non-hematopoietic malignancy, except for small cell lung cancer, germ cell cancer, or unknown primary tumor.
• Radiographic evidence by MRI (or by CT scan with CT contrast if ineligible or intolerant of MRI) of brain metastasis. (If patient is unable to tolerate MRI contrast, an MRI without contrast is acceptable if lesions are visible)
• All brain metastases must be outside the brain stem (midbrain, pons and medulla).
• Patient must have 10 or less brain metastases.
• The maximum diameter of any lesion must be less than or equal to 3.0 cm.
• Previous treatment with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or any targeted agents are allowed provided that:
• Radiation was not to the brain.
• Surgery to the brain was > 7 days prior to SRS and there remains at least one additional brain metastasis that can be targeted with SRS
• Age ≥ 18 years.
• ECOG Performance Score of 2 or better/Karnofsky Performance Status score of 50-60 or better.
• 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 and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. A female of child-bearing potential is any woman (regardless of sexual orientation, marital status, having undergone a tubal ligation, or remaining celibate by choice) who meets the following criteria:
• Has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or
• Has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (i.e., has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months).
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria
• Patients had craniotomy and surgery to the brain within 7 days from the date of SRS.
• Patients with leptomeningeal metastasis. NOTE: For the purposes of exclusion, LMD is a clinical diagnosis, defined as positive CSF cytology and/or equivocal radiologic or clinical evidence of leptomeningeal involvement. Patients with leptomeningeal symptoms in the setting of leptomeningeal enhancement by imaging (MRI) would be considered to have LMD even in the absence of positive CSF cytology, unless a parenchymal lesion can adequately explain the neurologic symptoms and/or signs. In contrast, an asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic patient with mild or nonspecific leptomeningeal enhancement (MRI) would not be considered to have LMD. In that patient, CSF sampling is not required to formally exclude LMD, but can be performed at the investigator's discretion based on level of clinical suspicion.
• Patients with a contraindication to both MRI (with or without contrast) and CT scan (with contrast)
• Patients with life expectancy < 3 months.
• 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 at the time of SRS treatment due to the potential for congenital abnormalities and the potential of this regimen to harm nursing infants.
Pathway to Prevention Study
RATIONALE The accrual of data from the laboratory and from epidemiologic and prevention trials has improved the understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Genetic and immunologic factors play a key role in the development of T1DM, and characterization of the early metabolic abnormalities in T1DM is steadily increasing. However, information regarding the natural history of T1DM remains incomplete. The TrialNet Natural History Study of the Development of T1DM (Pathway to Prevention Study) has been designed to clarify this picture, and in so doing, will contribute to the development and implementation of studies aimed at prevention of and early treatment in T1DM. Purpose: TrialNet is an international network dedicated to the study, prevention, and early treatment of type 1 diabetes. TrialNet sites are located throughout the United States, Canada, Finland, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand. TrialNet is dedicated to testing new approaches to the prevention of and early intervention for type 1 diabetes. The goal of the TrialNet Natural History Study of the Development of Type 1 Diabetes is to enhance our understanding of the demographic, immunologic, and metabolic characteristics of individuals at risk for developing type 1 diabetes. The Natural History Study will screen relatives of people with type 1 diabetes to identify those at risk for developing the disease. Relatives of people with type 1 diabetes have about a 5% percent chance of being positive for the antibodies associated with diabetes. TrialNet will identify adults and children at risk for developing diabetes by testing for the presence of these antibodies in the blood. A positive antibody test is an early indication that damage to insulin-secreting cells may have begun. If this test is positive, additional testing will be offered to determine the likelihood that a person may develop diabetes. Individuals with antibodies will be offered the opportunity for further testing to determine their risk of developing diabetes over the next 5 years and to receive close monitoring for the development of diabetes.
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• Individuals 1 to 45 years old who have an immediate family member with type 1 diabetes (such as a child, parent, or sibling)
• Individuals 1-20 years old who have an extended family member with type 1 diabetes (such as a cousin, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or half-sibling)
• Have diabetes already
• Have a previous history of being treated with insulin or oral diabetes medications.
• Currently be using systemic immunosuppressive agents (topical and inhaled agents are acceptable)
• Have any known serious diseases
Phase 1 Dose-escalating Study of MM-398 (Irinotecan Sucrosofate Liposome Injection) Plus Intravenous Cyclophosphamide in Recurrent or Refractory Pediatric Solid Tumors
This is a Phase 1 study of the combination of two drugs: MM-398 and Cyclophosphamide. The goal is to find the highest dose of MM-398 that can be given safely when it is used together with the chemotherapy drug Cyclophosphamide.
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• Histologically or cytologically-confirmed Ewing sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, neuroblastoma, or osteosarcoma
• Disease progression after prior therapy in locally advanced or metastatic setting
• Measurable or evaluable disease based on the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1) criteria
• Age 12 months to <21 years
• Adequate bone marrow reserves, hepatic function, and renal function
• Recovered from effects of any prior surgery or cancer therapy
• Patients 18 years or older will provide written consent. A parent or legal guardian of a patient <18 years of age will provide informed consent and patients 11 to 18 years of age will provide written assent or as per participating institutional policy.
• Clinically significant gastrointestinal disorders
• NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure, ventricular arrhythmias or uncontrolled blood pressure
• Active infection or unexplained fever
• Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of MM-398 or other liposomal products
• Recent Investigational therapy
• Pregnant or breast feeding; females of child-bearing potential must test negative for pregnancy at the time of enrollment
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Relacorilant in Patients With Endogenous Cushing Syndrome (GRACE)
This is a Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized-withdrawal study to assess the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of relacorilant in patients with endogenous Cushing syndrome and concurrent type 2 diabetes mellitus/impaired glucose tolerance and/or uncontrolled hypertension
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• Has a confirmed diagnosis of endogenous Cushing syndrome
• Meets at least one of the following criteria:
• Has Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Has impaired glucose tolerance
• Has hypertension
• Has non-endogenous source of hypercortisolemia
• Has uncontrolled, clinically significant hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
• Has poorly controlled hypertension
• Has poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
• Has severe renal insufficiency
Hydroxychloroquine in Individuals At-risk for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (TN-22)
The study is a 2-arm, double blinded, multicenter, 2:1 randomized, placebo controlled clinical trial. Subjects will receive hydroxychloroquine or placebo and close monitoring for progression of T1D.
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• Participant in TrialNet Pathway to Prevention Study (TN01)
• Age 3 years or greater at the time of randomization
• Willing to provide informed consent
• Normal glucose tolerance by OGTT within 7 weeks (no more than 52 days) of baseline
• Two or more diabetes-related autoantibodies present on two separate samples
• Weight of 12 kg or greater at screening
• If a female participant with reproductive potential, willing to avoid pregnancy and undergo pregnancy testing prior to randomization and at each study visit
• Anticipated ability to swallow study medication.
• Abnormal Glucose Tolerance or Diabetes
• History of treatment with insulin or other diabetes therapies
• Ongoing use of medications known to influence glucose tolerance
• Ongoing or anticipated future use of medications known to have untoward interactions with hydroxychloroquine
• Known hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinoline compounds
• G6PD deficiency
• History of retinopathy
• Have an active infection at time of randomization
• Have serologic evidence of current or past HIV, Hepatitis B (positive for Hepatitis B core antibody or surface antigen), or Hepatitis C infection
• Deemed unlikely or unable to comply with the protocol or have any complicating medical issues, including prolonged QT interval, a disease previously or likely in the future to require immunosuppression, or abnormal clinical laboratory results that interfere with study conduct or cause increased risk.
Global Safety and Efficacy Registration Study of Crinecerfont for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAHtalyst)
This is a Phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of crinecerfont versus placebo administered for 24 weeks in approximately 165 adult subjects with classic CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency. The study consists of a 6 month randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled period, followed by 1 year of treatment with crinecerfont. Duration of participation is approximately 20 months.
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• Be willing and able to adhere to the study procedures, including all requirements at the study center and return for the follow-up visit.
• Have a medically confirmed diagnosis of classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency CAH.
• Be on a stable regimen of steroidal treatment for CAH.
• Patients of childbearing potential must agree to use hormonal or two forms of nonhormonal contraception (dual contraception) or other highly effective contraception during the study.
• Have a diagnosis of any of the other known forms of classic CAH.
• Have a history of bilateral adrenalectomy, hypopituitarism, or other condition requiring chronic glucocorticoid therapy.
• Have a clinically significant unstable medical condition or chronic disease other than CAH.
• Have a history of cancer unless considered cured.
• Are pregnant.
• Have a known history of clinically significant arrhythmia or abnormalities on ECG.
• Have a known hypersensitivity to any corticotropin releasing hormone antagonists.
• Have received any other investigational drug within 30 days before initial screening or plan to use an investigational drug (other than the study drug) during the study.
• Have current substance dependence, or current substance (drug) or alcohol abuse.
• Have had a blood loss ≥550 mL or donated blood or blood products within 8 weeks prior to the study.
Efficacy and Safety of Relacorilant in Patients With Cortisol-Secreting Adrenal Adenomas (GRADIENT)
This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy, and safety of relacorilant to treat hypercortisolism in patients with cortisol-secreting adrenal adenoma or hyperplasia associated with diabetes mellitus/ impaired glucose tolerance and/or uncontrolled systolic hypertension.
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• Shows lack of cortisol suppression
• Suppressed or low early-morning ACTH levels
• A radiologically confirmed adrenal lesion
• Has IGT or DM
• Has uncontrolled hypertension
• Has severe, uncontrolled hypertension
• Has poorly controlled DM
• Has significantly abnormal liver test results or severe renal insufficiency
• Has uncontrolled, clinically significant hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
A Trial to Investigate Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Lonapegsomatropin in Adults With Growth Hormone Deficiency
This is a phase 3 open-label multicenter extension study designed to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of Lonapegsomatropin administered once-weekly. The study participants are adults (males and females) with confirmed growth hormone deficiency (GHD) having completed the treatment period in study TCH-306 (foresiGHt).
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• Signing of the trial specific informed consent
• Completion of the treatment period and Visit 7 assessments of trial TCH-306, including collection and upload of Visit 7 DXA scan
• Fundoscopy at Visit 7 in trial TCH-306 without signs/symptoms of intracranial hypertension or diabetic retinopathy stage 2 / moderate or above
• Diabetes mellitus if any of the following are met:
• Poorly controlled diabetes, defined as HbA1C higher than 7.5% according to central laboratory at Visit 6 in trial TCH-306
• Use of diabetes mellitus drugs other than metformin and/or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors
• Active malignant disease or history of malignancy. Exceptions are:
• Resection of in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri
• Complete eradication of squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin
• Known history of hypersensitivity and/or idiosyncrasy to the investigational product (somatropin or excipients)
• Female who is pregnant, plans to become pregnant, or is breastfeeding
• Female participant of childbearing potential (i.e., fertile, following menarche and until becoming post-menopausal unless permanently sterile) not willing throughout the trial to use contraceptives as required by local law or practice. Details included in Appendix 4/section 10.4 of the protocol
• Male participant not willing throughout the trial to use contraceptives as required by local law or practice. Details included in Appendix 4/ section 10.4 of the protocol
• Any disease or condition that, in the judgement of the investigator, may make the participant unlikely to comply with the requirements of the protocol or any condition that presents undue risk from the investigational product or trial procedures
Abatacept in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Myocarditis (ATRIUM)
The primary aim is to test whether abatacept, as compared to placebo, is associated with a reduction in major adverse cardiac events (MACE) among participants hospitalized with myocarditis secondary to an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI). The primary outcome, MACE, is a composite of first occurrence of cardiovascular death, non-fatal sudden cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, significant ventricular arrythmias, significant bradyarrythmias, or incident heart failure.
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• Must have provided informed consent in a manner approved by the Investigator's Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to any study-related procedure being performed. If a participant is unable to provide informed consent due to his/her medical condition, the participant's legally authorized representative may consent on behalf of the study participant, as permitted by local law and institutional Standard Operating Procedures;
• Aged greater than or equal to 18 years at the time of informed consent;
• Recent use of an FDA-approved immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI, defined as administered an immune checkpoint inhibitor ≤ 6 months of myocarditis diagnosis), alone or in combination with other cancer therapies (i.e. chemotherapy, radiation therapy or targeted therapy). The FDA-approved ICI could be given as part of a clinical trial but not in combination with a new investigational agent which may cause myocarditis;
• A diagnosis of myocarditis.
• Hospitalized at the time of randomization;
• On 1000 mg of solumedrol per day for myocarditis or with an intent to initiate 1000 mg of solumedrol per day for myocarditis within 24 hours of first administration of study drug;
• Serum evidence of ongoing myocardial injury: Serum evidence of ongoing myocardial injury will be defined as an institutional troponin (either conventional or high-sensitivity troponin I or T, using the standard institutional assay) with a value that is ≥5 times the upper limit of the reference standard normal for that institution. The troponin assay may be adjusted based on sex depending on institutional standards. This value of troponin of ≥5 times above the institutional upper limits of normal value must be noted within 10 days prior to potential randomization. The 10-day period can be in the outpatient or inpatient setting. For example, a participant with a troponin value that on one occasion was ≥5 times the upper limits of institutional normal in the 10-day window prior to potential randomization (whether in the inpatient or outpatient setting), but later decreases below that threshold, typically due to starting corticosteroids, would still be considered eligible;
• The following laboratory parameters, not older than 48 hours at the time of randomization, and measured as part of usual care:
• Total white blood cell (WBC) count >2,500/μl
• Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >1,500/μL
• Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) <20 times the upper limit of the institutional normal ranges;
• Women of childbearing potential (i.e., not postmenopausal, or surgically sterilized) must have a negative highly sensitive urine or serum pregnancy test prior to randomization. Participating women of childbearing potential must be willing to consistently use effective methods of contraception from screening until at least 90 days after administration of the last dose of study drug. Participating men must also be willing to consistently use effective methods of contraception from screening until at least 90 days after administration of the last dose of study drug; and
• Must be willing and able to abide by all study requirements and restrictions.
• Must not have experienced any of the following (as defined in the section on the primary endpoint) in the 30-day period prior to randomization:
• A sudden cardiac arrest
• Cardiogenic shock as defined. A significant bradyarrhythmia (Mobitz type II second degree atrioventricular block or third degree (complete) atrio-ventricular (AV) block, for which an intervention with a temporary or permanent pacemaker is completed or recommended).
• A significant tachyarrhythmia (ventricular fibrillation of any duration or sustained ventricular tachycardia (>30 seconds, >120 beats per minute); or a ventricular tachyarrhythmia requiring intervention.
• Recent (≤2 month) exposure to abatacept or belatacept.
• Concurrent or recent (≤2 month) use of the following non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive therapies prior to randomization: mycophenolate, JAK STAT inhibitors (including but not limited to upadacitinib, tofacitinib, baricitinib, and filgotinib), tacrolimus, anti-thymocyte globulin, alemtuzumab, infliximab, and plasma exchange. The use of intravenous immunoglobulin is permitted prior to randomization and during study treatment.
• Currently enrolled in another interventional study utilizing systemic agents for the management of ICI-related toxicities.
• Female who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or is considering becoming pregnant during the study or for approximately 90 days after the last dose of study drug.
• Male who is considering fathering a child or donating sperm during the study or for approximately 30 days after the last dose of study drug.
• Any active, chronic, or recurrent viral infection that, based on the investigator's clinical assessment, makes the participant an unsuitable candidate for the study. These may include hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV), recurrent or disseminated (even a single episode) herpes zoster, and disseminated (even a single episode) herpes simplex. Active HBV and HCV are defined as: HBV: hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs Ag) positive (+) or detected sensitivity on the HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) qualitative test for Hepatitis B core antibody (HBc Ab) positive (+) participants; HCV: HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) detectable in any participant with anti-HCV antibody (HCV Ab). Patients with active Covid-19 infection will be excluded. This is defined as the period of ongoing symptoms in the setting of a positive Covid-19 test, or until 10 days after symptom onset and after resolution of fever for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medications.
• Known active tuberculosis (TB), history of incompletely treated TB, suspected or known extrapulmonary TB, suspected or known systemic bacterial or fungal infections;
• Receipt of any live vaccine within four weeks prior to the first dose of study drug, or expected need of live vaccination during study participation including at least 90 days after the last dose of IV study drug.
• Any medical condition that could interfere with, or for which the treatment might interfere with, the conduct of the study or interpretation of the study results, or that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, increase the risk of the participant by participating in the study.
• Any factors that, in the Investigator's opinion, are likely to interfere with study procedures, such as history of noncompliance with scheduled appointments.