Clinical trials: End of Life
Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma, Stage IIIA Cutaneous Melanoma
Prostaglandin Inhibition and Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Melanoma
This phase II trial studies how well pembrolizumab, ipilimumab, and aspirin work in treating patients with melanoma that has spread to other places in the body or cannot be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma, Stage IIIA Cutaneous Melanoma, Stage IIIB Cutaneous Melanoma, Stage IIIC Cutaneous Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT03396952
- Testing
- Aspirin, Ipilimumab, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Parkinson's Disease With End of Dose Wearing Off
Effects of Carbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone on Motor Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
To assess motor function and quality of life (QoL) in Parkinson's disease (PD) subjects with end-of-dose wearing off, comparing immediate and delayed switch to carbidopa/levodopa and entacapone.
- Trial name
- NCT00219284
- Testing
- Carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 359 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
This Study Will Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LCZ696 Compared to Enalapril on Morbidity and Mortality of Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
The study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of LCZ696 compared to enalapril on morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure (NYHA Class II - IV and EF =< 35%).
- Trial name
- PARADIGM-HF (NCT01035255)
- Testing
- LCZ696 200 mg BID, Enalapril 10 mg BID
- Where
- 1,031 sites in United States, Argentina and 45 more
- Volunteers
- 8,442 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hunter Syndrome
A Safety and Dose Ranging Study of Idursulfase (Intrathecal) Administration Via an Intrathecal Drug Delivery Device in Pediatric Patients With Hunter Syndrome Who Have Central Nervous System Involvement and Are Receiving Treatment With Elaprase®
Elaprase (idursulfase), a large molecular protein, is not expected to cross the blood brain barrier at therapeutic levels when administered intravenously.
- Trial name
- NCT00920647
- Testing
- Control, Idursulfase IT (1 mg), Idursulfase IT (10 mg)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Inflammation Reduction Trial
The Cardiovascular Inflammation Reduction Trial (CIRT) is a randomized clinical trial investigating whether taking low-dose methotrexate reduces heart attacks, strokes, or death in people with type 2 diabetes or metabolic…
- Trial name
- CIRT (NCT01594333)
- Testing
- Methotrexate
- Where
- 470 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 4,786 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Nonsquamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Safety and Efficacy Study of Pemetrexed + Platinum Chemotherapy + Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) With or Without Lenvatinib (MK-7902/E7080) as First-line Intervention in Adults With Metastatic Nonsquamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (MK-7902-006/E7080-G000-315/LEAP-006)
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of pemetrexed + platinum chemotherapy + pembrolizumab (MK-3475) with or without lenvatinib (MK-7902/E7080) as first-line intervention in adults with metastatic…
- Trial name
- NCT03829319
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Carboplatin, Cisplatin
- Where
- 158 sites in United States, Argentina and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 761 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Lung Neoplasms, Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma
Coformulation of Pembrolizumab/Vibostolimab (MK-7684A) Versus Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Monotherapy for Programmed Cell Death 1 Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Positive Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (MK-7684A-003, KEYVIBE-003)
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is PD-L1 positive. Metastatic means cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT04738487
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab/Vibostolimab, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 188 sites in United States, Brazil and 21 more
- Volunteers
- 1,264 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System Neoplasm, Locally Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Design and Testing of a Web-Based Tool for the Improvement of End-of-Life Planning in Patients With Advanced Cancer
This clinical trial examines a web-based tool, in partnership with Peacefully, Inc, designed to improve end-of-life planning among patients with advanced cancers.
- Conditions
- Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System Neoplasm, Locally Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT05564468
- Testing
- Best Practice, Internet-Based Intervention, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms
Study of Olaparib Plus Pembrolizumab Versus Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab After Induction With First-Line Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab in Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) (MK-7339-009/KEYLYNK-009)
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of olaparib (MK-7339) plus pembrolizumab (MK-3475) with chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab after induction with first-line chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab in triple negative…
- Trial name
- NCT04191135
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Olaparib, Carboplatin
- Where
- 122 sites in United States, Canada and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 462 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Maternal Death, Maternal Infections Affecting Fetus or Newborn
Azithromycin-Prevention in Labor Use Study (A-PLUS)
Maternal and neonatal infections are among the most frequent causes of maternal and neonatal deaths, and current antibiotic strategies have not been effective in preventing many of these deaths.
- Conditions
- Maternal Death, Maternal Infections Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Neonatal SEPSIS, Maternal Sepsis During Labor
- Trial name
- NCT03871491
- Testing
- Azithromycin
- Where
- 8 sites in Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 58,747 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health
Lactation Suppressed
Cabergoline for Lactation Inhibition After Early Second-Trimester Abortion or Pregnancy Loss
Breast pain following second-trimester abortion is common. Breast engorgement and milk leakage following second-trimester perinatal loss and abortion can cause both physical pain and emotional distress.
- Trial name
- eLISTA (NCT06029673)
- Testing
- Cabergoline 1 MG
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Advanced Solid Tumors, Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) in Previously Treated Participants With Select Solid Tumors (MK-7902-005/E7080-G000-224/LEAP-005)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of combination therapy with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) and lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) in participants with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), ovarian cancer…
- Conditions
- Advanced Solid Tumors, Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03797326
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Lenvatinib
- Where
- 88 sites in United States, Argentina and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 611 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Esophageal Carcinoma, Esophagogastric Junction Carcinoma
Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Investigator's Choice Standard Therapy for Participants With Advanced Esophageal/ Esophagogastric Junction Carcinoma That Progressed After First-Line Therapy (MK-3475-181/KEYNOTE-181)
In this study, participants with advanced or metastatic adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus or Siewert type I adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) that had progressed after first-line…
- Trial name
- NCT02564263
- Testing
- pembrolizumab, paclitaxel, docetaxel
- Volunteers
- 628 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Pembrolizumab Plus Lenvatinib for First-line Advanced/Metastatic Non-clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (1L nccRCC) (MK-3475-B61)
This study is being performed as a single-arm open-label study in order to rapidly provide information on the potential benefits of the combination of pembrolizumab and lenvatinib in participants with previously untreated…
- Trial name
- KEYNOTE-B61 (NCT04704219)
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Lenvatinib
- Where
- 56 sites in United States, Australia and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Opiate Antagonist Overdose, Opioid-Related Disorders
Naloxone Auto-injector as a Universal Precaution for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
The purpose of this pilot-study is to to distribute naloxone auto-injector in a "Universal Precaution" manner to patients with opioid substance use disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT02669901
- Testing
- Naloxone Auto-Injector
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 395 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) vs. Standard Chemotherapy and Lenvatinib Monotherapy in Participants With Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma That Progressed After Platinum Therapy and Immunotherapy (MK-7902-009/E7080-G000-228/LEAP-009)
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat people with head and neck cancer whose cancer has come back after treatment (recurrent) or whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).
- Trial name
- NCT04428151
- Testing
- Lenvatinib, Pembrolizumab, Docetaxel
- Where
- 120 sites in United States, Australia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 408 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Melanoma, Solid Tumors
A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Combination With Trametinib and Dabrafenib in Participants With Advanced Melanoma (MK-3475-022/KEYNOTE-022)
This is a 5-part dose-finding and preliminary efficacy study of pembrolizumab (Pembro) + dabrafenib (D) + trametinib (T) for participants with advanced melanoma and solid tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT02130466
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Dabrafenib, Trametinib
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Terminal Conditions, End of Life
Evaluation of Methods for Implementation of a Comfort Care Order Set
The overarching goal of this research program is to improve the quality of end-of-life care provided to Veterans dying in VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), by transferring the best practices of home hospice and palliative care for the…
- Trial name
- BEACON II (NCT02383173)
- Testing
- Basic Implementation Approach, Enhanced Implementation Approach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cervical Cancer
Efficacy and Safety Study of First-line Treatment With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Chemotherapy Versus Placebo Plus Chemotherapy in Women With Persistent, Recurrent, or Metastatic Cervical Cancer (MK-3475-826/KEYNOTE-826)
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) plus one of four platinum-based chemotherapy regimens compared to the efficacy and safety of placebo plus one of four platinum-based…
- Trial name
- NCT03635567
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Paclitaxel, Cisplatin
- Where
- 149 sites in United States, Argentina and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 617 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Neonatal Death, Perinatal Death
Mobile WACh NEO: Mobile Solutions for Neonatal Health and Maternal Support
To improve neonatal mortality, it is critical to engage families, especially mothers, in essential newborn care (ENC) and appropriate care-seeking for neonatal illness as well as to support maternal mental health and…
- Conditions
- Neonatal Death, Perinatal Death, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT04598165
- Testing
- Interactive two-way SMS dialogue
- Where
- 6 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 5,020 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island