Clinical trials: End-of-life
Colorectal Cancer
A Study of Coformulated Favezelimab/Pembrolizumab (MK-4280A) Versus Standard of Care in Subjects With Previously Treated Metastatic PD-L1 Positive Colorectal Cancer (MK-4280A-007)
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of coformulated favezelimab/pembrolizumab (MK-4280A) in participants with metastatic colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT05064059
- Testing
- favezelimab/pembrolizumab, regorafenib, TAS-102
- Where
- 152 sites in United States, Australia and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 441 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
End Stage Renal Disease, Chronic Kidney Diseases
Berinert (C1INH) vs Placebo for DGF/IRI
This is a Phase I/II double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study assessing safety and limited efficacy of intraoperative C1INH (500U/kidney) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT04696146
- Testing
- Berinert
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cardiac Arrest, Sudden Death
A Comparative Study Between a Pre-hospital and an In-hospital Circulatory Support Strategy (ECMO) in Refractory Cardiac Arrest (APACAR2)
Cardiac arrest (CA) affects approximately 40,000 people in France. It is still a major cause of death in a young population. Management of CA is defined by international recommendations, detailed by learned societies in each…
- Trial name
- APACAR2 (NCT02527031)
- Testing
- ECMO Insertion on pre hospital setting, In Hospital ECMO
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
UC (Urothelial Cancer)
Pembrolizumab in Combination With Epacadostat or Placebo in Cisplatin-ineligible Urothelial Carcinoma (KEYNOTE-672/ECHO-307)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab + epacadostat vs pembrolizumab + placebo in participants with cisplatin-ineligible urothelial carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT03361865
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Epacadostat
- Where
- 143 sites in United States, Australia and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
Esophageal Cancer
Study of Anti-PD-L1 in Combination With Chemo(Radio)Therapy for Oesophageal Cancer
This is an open-label, Phase 1/2 study to evaluate the safety of durvalumab (MEDI4736) in combination with oxaliplatin/capecitabine chemotherapy in metastatic/locally advanced oesophageal cancer (OC) and with neoadjuvant…
- Trial name
- NCT02735239
- Testing
- Durvalumab, Tremelimumab, Oxaliplatin
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
Advanced Melanoma
Immunologic Determinants of Response to Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Advanced Melanoma (MK-3475-161/KEYNOTE-161)
In this study, participants with advanced melanoma will be treated with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) and their tumors and blood will be analyzed for changes related to pembrolizumab therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03407170
- Testing
- pembrolizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Colorectal Neoplasms
Safety and Efficacy of Vicriviroc (MK-7690) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced/Metastatic Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Colorectal Cancer (CRC) (MK-7690-046)
This trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of vicriviroc (MK-7690) at 2 dose levels in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in participants with advanced/metastatic microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer (CRC).
- Trial name
- NCT03631407
- Testing
- Vicriviroc, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
End Stage Renal Disease
A Representational Intervention to Promote Preparation for End-of-life Decision Making
The proposed randomized controlled trial will test the SPIRIT (Sharing the Patient's Illness Representations to Increase Trust) intervention designed to improve discussions about end-of-life care between patients and their…
- Trial name
- SPIRIT (NCT01259011)
- Testing
- the SPIRIT intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Disease
Fetal Tracheal Balloon Study in Diaphragmatic Hernia
The purpose of this phase 2 limited study is to examine whether prenatal intervention correct the lung underdevelopment associated with severe diaphragmatic hernia.
- Trial name
- NCT00966823
- Testing
- Fetal tracheal obstruction with detachable balloon (device)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Rhode Island Hospital
Prevention & Control
Rivaroxaban for the Prevention of Major Cardiovascular Events in Coronary or Peripheral Artery Disease
The primary objectives of this study are: To determine whether rivaroxaban 2.5 mg twice daily (bid) + aspirin 100 mg once daily (od) compared with aspirin 100 mg od reduces the risk of a composite of myocardial infarction…
- Trial name
- COMPASS (NCT01776424)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939), Aspirin, Pantoprazole
- Where
- 565 sites in United States, Argentina and 31 more
- Volunteers
- 27,395 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Epacadostat vs Standard of Care in mRCC (KEYNOTE-679/ECHO-302)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus epacadostat compared to sunitinib or pazopanib in participants with locally advanced/metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) with a clear cell…
- Trial name
- NCT03260894
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Epacadostat, Sunitinib
- Where
- 140 sites in United States, Australia and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
A Study of Rivaroxaban to Reduce the Risk of Major Venous and Arterial Thrombotic Events, Hospitalization and Death in Medically Ill Outpatients With Acute, Symptomatic Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Infection
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether rivaroxaban reduces the risk of a composite endpoint of major venous and arterial thrombotic events, all-cause hospitalization, and all-cause mortality compared with placebo in…
- Trial name
- PREVENT-HD (NCT04508023)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban, Standard of Care (SOC)
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,284 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Urothelial Cancer
Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced Urothelial Cancer (MK-3475-052/KEYNOTE-052)
This is a study using pembrolizumab (MK-3475, KEYTRUDA®) for first-line treatment of participants with advanced/unresectable (inoperable) or metastatic urothelial cancer who are ineligible for cisplatin-based therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02335424
- Testing
- pembrolizumab
- Volunteers
- 374 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Skin Infections, Bacterial
Pharmacokinetics of Retapamulin in Pediatric Subjects With Uncomplicated Skin Infections.
A study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of Retapamulin Ointment, 1%, in pediatric subjects (2-24 months) with secondarily-infected traumatic lesions, secondarily-infected dermatoses, or impetigo (bullous and non-bullous).
- Trial name
- NCT00555061
- Testing
- Retapamulin Ointment, 1%
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Argentina and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Lung Cancer
A Study of Pembrolizumab Plus Epacadostat With Platinum-based Chemotherapy Versus Pembrolizumab Plus Platinum-based Chemotherapy Plus Placebo in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (KEYNOTE-715-06/ECHO-306-06)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus epacadostat with platinum-based chemotherapy versus pembrolizumab plus platinum-based chemotherapy plus placebo as first-line therapy in…
- Trial name
- NCT03322566
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Epacadostat, Platinum-based chemotherapy
- Where
- 94 sites in United States, Australia and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 233 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
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
Moderate Risk of CVD
A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Enteric-Coated Acetylsalicylic Acid in Patients at Moderate Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
The use of acetylsalicylic acid in the primary prevention of cardiovascular events has been extensively studied but to a lesser extent in patients with moderate levels of cardiovascular risk.
- Trial name
- ARRIVE (NCT00501059)
- Testing
- Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid, BAYE4465)
- Where
- 466 sites in United States, Germany and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 12,546 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Chemotherapy vs. Placebo Plus Chemotherapy for Previously Untreated Locally Recurrent Inoperable or Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer (MK-3475-355/KEYNOTE-355)
The study will consist of two parts. In Part 1, the safety of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in combination with one of three different chemotherapies will be assessed in the treatment of locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic…
- Trial name
- NCT02819518
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Nab-paclitaxel, Paclitaxel
- Volunteers
- 882 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Sudden Cardiac Death, Left Ventricular Dysfunction
LifeVest Safety and Efficacy in Real Life Settings in France
This post-market study is a prospective observational study evaluating the efficacy and safety of the LifeVest in real-life settings.
- Conditions
- Sudden Cardiac Death, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Cardiac Event, Cardiac Arrythmias
- Trial name
- WEARIT-FR (NCT03319160)
- Testing
- Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,164 people
- Sponsor
- Zoll Medical Corporation
Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
Pembro/Carbo/Taxol in Endometrial Cancer
This is a single-arm, open-label, multi-center phase II study for subjects with measurable advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer using pembrolizumab in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02549209
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Daniela Matei, MD