Oct 14th, 2022 - This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of belantamab mafodotin in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (Arm A) compared with that of combination of pomalidomide, bortezomib and dexamethasone (Arm B) in participants with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).

Oct 14th, 2022 - CIDP is a heterogeneous disease with variable responses to therapy. Recently, a distinctive subgroup of patients with serum autoantibodies to the paranodal proteins contactin and neurofascin have been identified. Although they present with active and serious disease, multiple clinical reports suggest that these patients can be cured with a treatment that depletes B cells and presumably eliminat...

Oct 14th, 2022 - Glucocorticoids are among the most frequently prescribed immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory medications worldwide. Long-term use, however, is complicated by serious non-immunologic side effects. Ongoing in vitro experiments with human primary cells in our laboratory suggest that there are indeed fundamental differences in the genomic response of immune and non-immune cells to glucocorticoi...

Oct 14th, 2022 - We propose to characterize the etiology and natural history of rare and uncommon diseases, both known and unknown that present with symptoms and signs associated with the risk of overt or potential cardiovascular dysfunction. We will also study rare genetic modifiers and identify novel disease mechanisms contributing to common cardiovascular diseases. In so doing, we will expand our knowledge a...

Oct 14th, 2022 - This study will evaluate the effect of each dose of MK-3655 versus placebo on the percentage of individuals with NASH resolution without worsening of fibrosis after 52 weeks. The primary hypothesis of the study is that at least 1 dose of MK-3655 is superior to placebo with respect to the percentage of individuals with NASH resolution without worsening of fibrosis after 52 weeks.

Oct 14th, 2022 - The drug being tested in this study is called TAK-676. TAK-676 is being tested to treat people who have advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The study will enroll approximately 288 participants. Part 1 consists of an initial Safety Lead-in to Dose Escalation Phase; Part 2 and Part 3 compose the Expansion Phase in 2 specific indications namely, previously untreated metastatic or recurrent, unres...

Oct 14th, 2022 - In this study researchers want to learn more about changes in visual acuity (clarity of vision) with a high dose treatment with Aflibercept (Eylea) in patients suffering from neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Neovascular AMD is an eye disease that causes blurred vision or a blind spot due to abnormal blood vessels that leak fluid or blood into the light sensitive lining insid...

Oct 14th, 2022 - Lung transplantation currently is one way to treat a variety of serious diseases and conditions such as emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, and cystic fibrosis. Ischemia Reperfusion Injury (IRI) is a known problem that can happen during the first few days after a lung transplant. IRI can cause swelling of the lungs and low levels of oxygen. The most serious type of IRI can cause the transplanted lun...

Oct 14th, 2022 - PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To demonstrate an improvement in 3-year disease-free survival for high-risk stage II colon cancer patients randomly assigned to 5-FU (fluorouracil), leucovorin (leucovorin calcium), oxaliplatin versus 5-FU, leucovorin, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To compare overall survival between the regimens. II. To further define the toxicity profiles of the ...

Oct 14th, 2022 - This trial is a single arm, non-randomized prospective trial. Following histotripsy treatment of liver tumor(s), subjects will undergo imaging ≤36 hours post-index procedure to determine technical success. Subjects will then be followed for 30 days. Data through the 30-day time point will be used for a Regulatory Submission to the Notified Body. Additionally, subjects will be followed for one (...

Oct 14th, 2022 - Background Mutations in the Dedicator of Cytokinesis-8 (DOCK8) gene are responsible for an immunodeficiency disease characterized by: severe cutaneous and sinopulmonary infections with bacterial organisms; extensive cutaneous viral infections with Herpes simplex, Herpes zoster, Molluscum contagiosum, and Human Papilloma Virus; a marked elevation in serum IgE levels and eosinophilia; homozygous ...

Oct 14th, 2022 - OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to investigate whether there is a correlation between genetic mutations, beginning with an analysis of ABCA4, and Plaquenil -induced retinal toxicity and to describe the phenotype of Plaquenil -induced retinal toxicity. STUDY POPULATION: The study will enroll 100 patients, 18 years of age or older, found to have Plaquenil -induced retinal toxicity. 200 ...

Oct 14th, 2022 - Sepsis is a common syndrome responsible for multiple organ failure. Septic shock, defined as sepsis with hyperlactatemia and cardiovascular failure requiring vasopressor infusion despite adequate fluid resuscitation has an extremely high mortality rate. Fever is a frequent disease process during sepsis. Fever increases oxygen consumption and can worsen imbalance between oxygen supply and oxygen...

Oct 14th, 2022 - More than 150,000 Virginians live with dementia. Most persons with dementia (PWD) are cared for by an unpaid family caregiver. These caregivers' provision of daily assistance to PWD is a critical part of the state's dementia care capabilities. Caregivers of PWD experience an array of negative biopsychosocial impacts related to their caregiving responsibilities that undermine their own well-bein...

Oct 14th, 2022 - PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Provide oversight to treatment with yttrium Y 90 glass microspheres (TheraSphere) to eligible patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) of the liver who are not surgical resection candidates. II. Evaluate patient experience, toxicities and overall survival associated with TheraSphere treatment. OUTLINE: Patients receive yttrium Y 90 glass microspheres via a catheter ov...

Oct 14th, 2022 - This is a prospective, open label, multi-center, single-arm trial designed to assess the safety, performance and efficacy of the NeVa stent retriever in the treatment of large vessel occlusion strokes. Up to 120 eligible subjects at up 20 sites will participate in the study.

Oct 14th, 2022 - Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome. It is caused by structural or functional impairments, which interfere with the ability of heart muscles to fill or eject blood. The prevalence of HF exceeds 7 million in the United States alone.(1) Despite improving survival, HF hospitalization rates has remained stable, which reflects persisting difficulties in managing existing disease. (2) S...

Oct 14th, 2022 - This is a multicenter, single-arm, phase II study of nivolumab in combination with regorafenib in subjects with locally-advanced rectal cancer who are eligible for a curative treatment including pre-operative SCRT and TME. The study is based on the Simon's two-stage design and a maximum of 60 subjects will be enrolled. In addition to the standard efficacy interim analysis according to the stati...

Oct 14th, 2022 - This investigation is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial testing a single dose of peri-operative steroid versus saline and the effect on swallowing after anterior cervical spine surgery. Swallowing symptoms will be measured using the patient reported Bazaz (Bazaz) scale, the EAT10 survey, and the Dysphagia Short Questionnaire (DSQ). Swallowing data will be obtained pre-op...

Oct 14th, 2022 - Sugammadex and neostigmine are Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs(NMBD) reversal agents. Neostigmine - an anticholinesterase is given to reverse NMBD; however reversal of NMBD with neostigmine may be associated with residual neuromuscular blockade in up to 64% patients postoperatively in the post anesthesia care unit. Even mild degrees of residual neuromuscular blockade can have serious clinical cons...