Clinical trials: Appendix
Cancer
Relationship Between Platinum Levels in the Blood and Neurotoxicity in Patients Who Are Receiving Oxaliplatin for Gastrointestinal Cancer
RATIONALE: Learning about the relationship between platinum levels in the blood and neurotoxicity in patients receiving oxaliplatin may help plan treatment and may help patients live more comfortably.
- Trial name
- NCT00274885
- Testing
- oxaliplatin, management of therapy complications
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group
Appendix Cancer, Appendiceal Cancer
Genetics of Appendix Cancer Study
The GAP Study is a prospective cohort study designed to comprehensively investigate genetic variations that may contribute to cancer development among individuals diagnosed with appendix/appendiceal cancer who are ages 18+ years.
- Conditions
- Appendix Cancer, Appendiceal Cancer, Appendiceal Neoplasms, Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm
- Trial name
- GAP (NCT05734430)
- Testing
- Genetic profiling, Retrospective tissue procurement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Comparing Pain Relief Between Two Methods of Freezing Injections in Children Having Their Appendix Removed
Laparoscopic appendectomies are the most common emergency surgeries performed in children. Despite being considered minimally invasive surgeries, they can result in substantial postoperative pain and 2 of 3 patients require…
- Trial name
- NCT06945263
- Testing
- Rectus Sheath Block, Local Anesthetic at the Umbilical Port Site, Intravenous Dexamethasone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Peritoneal Metastases
Intraperitoneal Aerosolized Nanoliposomal Irinotecan (Nal-IRI) in Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From Gastrointestinal Cancer
The PIPAC NAL-IRI study is designed to examine the maximal tolerated dose of nanoliposomal irinotecan (Nal-IRI, Onivyde) administered with repeated pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC), in a monocentric, phase…
- Conditions
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Peritoneal Metastases, Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Cancer
- Trial name
- PIPAC-NAL-IRI (NCT05277766)
- Testing
- PIPAC with Nal-IRI
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Clinical Stage IV Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IVA Gastric Cancer AJCC v8
PIPAC for the Treatment of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis in Patients With Ovarian, Uterine, Appendiceal, Colorectal, or Gastric Cancer
This phase I trial studies the side effects of pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) in treating patients with ovarian, uterine, appendiceal, stomach (gastric), or colorectal cancer that has spread to the…
- Conditions
- Clinical Stage IV Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IVA Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IVB Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Malignant Uterine Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT04329494
- Testing
- Biopsy, Cisplatin, Doxorubicin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
Clinical Trial of a Novel Dose Adjustment Algorithm for Preventing Cytopenia-Related Delays During FOLFOX Chemotherapy
The study is testing an intervention of an investigator-developed chemotherapy dose adjustment algorithm. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the chemotherapy dose adjustment algorithm for…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04526886
- Testing
- Algorithm for cytopenia-related delay and dose-reduction of mFOLFOX chemotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Cancer
PV701 in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Peritoneal Cancer
RATIONALE: PV701 may be able to kill tumor cells while leaving normal cells undamaged. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of PV701 in treating patients who have advanced or recurrent ovarian epithelial, fallopian…
- Trial name
- NCT00055705
- Testing
- PV701
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease, Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Tau Platform: Regimen A - AADvac1
The Alzheimer's Tau Platform (ATP) is a multi-center platform trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of tau-directed therapies, alone or in combination with donanemab, in adults aged 50-80 with late preclinical or early…
- Conditions
- Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease, Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- ATP (NCT07167966)
- Testing
- AADvac1, Donanemab
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Paul S. Aisen
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Peritoneal Metastases
Diagnostic Value of Diffusion-weighted Magnetic Resonance in High-risk Colorectal and Appendiceal Neoplasms
Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI/MRI) has been described in recent literature as a highly sensitive and specific modality for the detection of peritoneal metastases PM.
- Conditions
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Peritoneal Metastases, Appendix Cancer, Appendix Neoplasm
- Trial name
- DWI-HighRisk (NCT05623787)
- Testing
- Whole-body diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Appendicitis
Comparative Study of Harmonic Scalpel vs. Suture Ligation for Appendix Base During Laparoscopic Appendectomy
This study is a comparative study between use of suture ligation vs harmonic scalpel for sealing and cutting the base of appendix.
- Trial name
- HASSEL (NCT07049965)
- Testing
- Suture ligation, Harmonic Scalpel
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- GSVM Medical College
Appendicitis
Influence of the Different Ways of Appendix Stump Closure on Patient Outcome in Laparoscopic Appendectomy
During laparoscopic appendectomy, the base of the appendix is usually secured by an endoloop ligature or the stapler. Non-absorbable plastic hem-o-lok clip was shown as an alternative technique with which laparoscopic…
- Trial name
- NCT02941640
- Testing
- E group, S group, H group
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Clinical Center Tuzla
Appendicitis (Diagnosis)
Evaluating the Outcome of Surgical Clip Versus Ligatures in Securing Base of Appendix in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the outcome of using surgical clip versus ligature to secure the base of appendix during laparoscopic appendicectomy.
- Trial name
- OSCVL (NCT07689123)
- Testing
- single polymeric clip (XXL Click'aV Plus, Grena), suture ligature
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Appendix Adenocarcinoma
Cobimetinib and Atezolizumab in Treating Participants With Advanced or Refractory Rare Tumors
This phase II trial studies how well cobimetinib and atezolizumab work in treating participants with rare tumors that have spread to other places in the body (advanced) or that does not respond to treatment (refractory).
- Conditions
- Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Appendix Adenocarcinoma, Rare Lesion, Locally Advanced Malignant Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT03108131
- Testing
- Atezolizumab, Cobimetinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Appendix, Ultrasonography
Telementoring for Identifying the Appendix Using Telesonography
The investigators investigated the feasibility of the clinical application of novice-practitioner-performed/offsite-mentor-guided ultrasonography for identifying the appendix.
- Trial name
- TIAT (NCT02665767)
- Testing
- Smartphone-based Telesonography
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hanyang University
Gall Bladder Disease, Bile Duct Diseases
AE05ML Device for ML Hem-o-lok Polymer Clip Delivery in Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures Observational Registery Study
This clinical registry study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the AE05ML device for ligating vessels and tissue structures during laparoscopic surgery using Hem-o-lok® Medium Large (ML) polymer clips.
- Conditions
- Gall Bladder Disease, Bile Duct Diseases, Acute Cholecystitis, Kidney
- Trial name
- AE05ML (NCT06364865)
- Testing
- laparoscopic procedure
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Teleflex
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen I NUZ-001
The HEALEY ALS Platform Trial is a perpetual multi-center, multi-regimen clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational products for the treatment of ALS.
- Trial name
- NCT07410806
- Testing
- NUZ-001
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Merit E. Cudkowicz, MD
Colorectal Cancer, Esophagus Cancer
Individualized Dose Escalation of 5-FU for Gastrointestinal Cancer
This is a single-arm clinical trial to evaluate the feasibility of a chemotherapy regimen using adaptive, individualized dose escalation of 5-FU chemotherapy for patients who have good tolerance of the initial dose.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Esophagus Cancer, Appendix Cancer, Small Bowel Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05780684
- Testing
- FOX dose-escalation algorithm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Gastrointestinal Cancer, Colon Cancer
EQUITY GI: A Prospective Study to Enhance Quality, Inclusivity, and Trial Participation in Black Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer.
This research study is being conducted to improve the quality of care of participants who have a diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer (anal, colon, rectal, esophageal, stomach, small bowel, appendix, pancreas, gall bladder…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Anal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT06263088
- Testing
- EQUITY GI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Advanced Malignant Mesothelioma, Carcinoma of the Appendix
Quality of Life and Survivorship Care in Patients Undergoing Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
RATIONALE: An orientation and patient education program and telephone counseling may help improve the quality of life in patients with peritoneal surface malignancies.
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Mesothelioma, Carcinoma of the Appendix, Ovarian Sarcoma, Ovarian Stromal Cancer
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT01126346)
- Testing
- HIPEC Orientation, Consultation with Survivorship Navigator, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cancer
Irinotecan and Capecitabine in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003867
- Testing
- capecitabine, irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center