Clinical trials: Cancer Genetics
Breast Cancer
Genetic Risk Estimations for Influencing Decision Making in Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer, GENRE 2 Study
The primary aim of this study is to determine if the addition of an individual polygenic risk score (PRS) in addition to the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (BCRAT) or Tyrer-Cuzick (IBIS) score will aid women at risk of breast…
- Trial name
- GENRE2 (NCT04474834)
- Testing
- Polygenic Risk Score
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 737 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Myopathy
Maintenance of Muscle Mass in Older People: the Negative Impact of Statin Therapy
A major contributor to frailty and immobility in the elderly is the age related loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia). Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the elderly, with high blood cholesterol and…
- Trial name
- NCT01047163
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Healthy
Length of Adaptation and Threonine Requirement
This study aims to determine if the body's needs for threonine (an amino acid which is an essential building block for protein) is different when assessed after 1, 3 or 6 days of adaptation to the level of threonine intake being…
- Trial name
- NCT04585087
- Testing
- Dietary Intakes
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Breast Cancer
Validation of Molecular Diagnostic Assays to Detect Cancer Biomarkers in Blood & Primary Tumor in ER+/HER2- MBC
Conventional biopsy and surgical tumor resection are invasive procedures that capture only one instance of the progression of the tumor. However, the genome of tumor is not static, but it is constantly altered during treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04480814
- Testing
- PIK3CA kit
- Where
- 4 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharmassist Ltd
Neurofibromatosis
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents and Young Adults With Neurofibromatosis and Chronic Pain
Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder that can cause frequent and significant pain. This pain can have a severe impact on a person s quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01633008
- Testing
- ACT Workshop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer
Implementation of eHealth Delivery Alternatives for Cancer Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer (eREACH3)
The purpose of the study is to understand patient interest in telehealth and digital tools for pre-test genetic education and/or disclosure of genetic test results.
- Trial name
- eREACH3 (NCT07471958)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
BRCA1 Mutation, POLD1 Gene Mutation
An Intervention to Increase Genetic Testing in Families Who May Share a Gene Mutation Related to Cancer Risk and An Intervention to Help Patients and Their Primary Care Providers Stay Up-to-date About Uncertain Genetic Test Results
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of new cancer genetic counseling models that aim to increase patient engagement with the genetics team.
- Conditions
- BRCA1 Mutation, POLD1 Gene Mutation, CDKN2A Mutation, BRCA2 Mutation
- Trial name
- NCT05420064
- Testing
- Intervention Arm At-risk Relative/ARR Contacts, MyGene Portal, Standard of Care
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
HIV
Barbershop Talk: HIV Prevention for African American Heterosexual Men
This program utilizes a community-engaged research approach to implementing and evaluating a program that seeks to reduce sexual risk behavior among Black adult heterosexual men.
- Trial name
- NCT01980771
- Testing
- BTWB intervention, Cancer prevention and screening
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 860 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
Post-exercise Period, Ketosis
Acute Effects of Ketone Monoester Co-ingestion With Dietary Protein on Whole-body Phenylalanine Oxidation, Phenylalanine Retention, and Myofibrillar Protein Breakdown Following Resistance Exercise in Young Males.
The goal of this trial is to determine if ketone monoester supplementation in conjunction with protein supplementation in the post exercise period can augment whole-body protein metabolism following resistance exercise in young…
- Conditions
- Post-exercise Period, Ketosis, Resistance Exercise, Dietary Protein
- Trial name
- (KET-YOUNG-M) (NCT07884539)
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester + Dietary Protein (KET+PRO), Dietary Protein (PRO), Resistance Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Leukemia
Genetic Study of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Families
The goal of this research is to identify genes that may be related to the risk of developing CLL. Objectives: The objective of this study to investigate possible candidate susceptibility genes for familial chronic lymphocytic…
- Trial name
- NCT00503256
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Neurofibromatosis 2, Vestibular Schwannoma
Lapatinib Study for Children and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) and NF2-Related Tumors
The purpose of this study is to determine if Lapatinib has any effect on tumors found in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). NF2 is a condition that mainly affects the skin and nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT00973739
- Testing
- Lapatinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
HIV Infections, Sexually Transmitted Infections
HIV Prevention Program for African American Teen Males
The purpose of this study is to test if sexual health interventions can reduce the incidence of STIs among African American teens (15 to 21 years old).
- Trial name
- NCT00849823
- Testing
- Male Sexual Health Program, Focus on the Future Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 840 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Richard Crosby
Breast Cancer, Genetic Predisposition
Psyco Quality of Life and Procreation BRCA1/2
Women with breast and/or ovarian cancer or with a family history carried these pathologies can makeo genetic counseling in order to investigate whether they are carriers of the BRCA1/2 genetic mutation.
- Trial name
- QoL (NCT05857670)
- Testing
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regina Elena Cancer Institute
Skin Laxity
Sculptra to Aid in Treatment of Arm Laxity
To assess the safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction associated with the treatment of upper inner arm crepiness/laxity with injectable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA, Sculptra® Aesthetic; Galderma Laboratories; Fort Worth, TX).
- Trial name
- NCT05445661
- Testing
- injectable poly-L-lactic acid, Normal Saline
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick and Groff
Vasomotor Symptoms as a Sex Hormone-dependent Disorder in Women and Men, Hot Flashes
A Study to Learn if Elinzanetant Affects the Ability to Drive and Brain Function in Healthy Women
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat vasomotor symptoms (VMS), also known as hot flashes. Hot flashes are intense and sudden feelings of heat along with sweating and reddening of the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT06219902
- Testing
- Elinzanetant (BAY3427080), Zopiclone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
Genetic Studies in Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine the specific genetic alterations associated with breast cancer. This will leat to a better understanding of the genetic causes of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00582322
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 483 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a Study on Cathepsin K
This is a physiopathological case-control, non-interventional, monocentric study of adult patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
- Trial name
- LAM-CAK (NCT05323370)
- Testing
- 24h urine, urine sample
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Self-Test Strategies and Linkage Incentives to Improve ART and PrEP Uptake in Men
This is a randomized controlled trial to test a combination behavioral and biomedical interventions to improve the HIV prevention and care cascades in a population of mobile men in a high priority setting (fishermen in Kenya).
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
- Trial name
- NCT04772469
- Testing
- Provision of multiple self-tests, Small monetary incentives, Use of SMS/text reminders to motivate adherence to ART or PrEP
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 934 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Prostate Cancer
Improving Engagement From Underserved Communities With Prostate Cancer Genetics Services
Earlier work explored barriers and facilitators to accessing prostate cancer screening, particularly in underserved communities, and provided valuable insights to build upon.
- Trial name
- INCLUDE PC (NCT07407686)
- Testing
- Surveys, Semi-structured interviews and focus groups
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Narrative Medicine, Chronic Disease
Impact of Early Implementation of Narrative Medicine Techniques on Patient Centered Attitudes of Medical Students
A qualitative study assessing the impact of early narrative medicine practice on Medical Honors Program (MHP) students' attitudes regarding patient-centered interactions, through interviewing patients with chronic or…
- Conditions
- Narrative Medicine, Chronic Disease, Terminal Illness, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03041571
- Testing
- Patient Provider Orientation Scale, Interview performed by MHP student
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida