Clinical trials: completed, sponsored by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer
Educate, Assess Risk and Overcoming Barriers to Colorectal Screening Among African Americans
The burden of colorectal cancer (CRC) is unequal among various populations within the United States. This inequality is most notable among African Americans, who exhibit the highest CRC mortality of all US populations.
- Trial name
- NCT03640208
- Testing
- Education presented by trained caregiver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 163 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer Prevention
Getting Ahead for Cancer Control
A new, practical program, entitled Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World, provides a novel approach to addressing this previously intractable problem.
- Trial name
- NCT03247634
- Testing
- Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Advanced Cancer
Online Information and Support for Distance Caregivers
This study seeks to test the effectiveness of two arms of an intervention that use videoconference technology for distance caregivers of patients with advanced cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02666183
- Testing
- Video-C, Nurse Coaching, Web-Only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 397 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Obesity
Feasibility of a Social Media-based Weight Loss Program for Low Socioeconomic Status Individuals
The purpose of this study is to see if it is practical to use social media-based and traditional online weight loss intervention components among low socioeconomic status participants using the Facebook social media (SM) and…
- Trial name
- NCT03337230
- Testing
- Physical Activity, Diet, Social Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Colon Cancer
Screening and Risk Factors of Colon Neoplasia
The investigators propose a screening population-based study to systematically evaluate the accuracy and clinical relevance of sDNA testing as a potential alternative to colonoscopy screening.
- Trial name
- NCT01647776
- Testing
- Stool DNA Test, biopsies of rectal and colon mucosa, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,315 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Tobacco Use Cessation
Enhancing Quitline Services for African American Smokers
This study proposes to test the value of a culturally specific program for African American smokers to quit smoking.
- Trial name
- NCT03064971
- Testing
- Standard Care, smoking cessation DVD, PTF DVD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,050 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Healthy, no Evidence of Disease
Web-Based Tailored Educational Program in Improving Nurse Communication With Patients About Clinical Trials
This pilot, randomized clinical trial studies a web-based tailored educational program in improving nurse communication with patients about clinical trial treatment options.
- Trial name
- NCT02129517
- Testing
- IMPACT intervention, Online education materials, survey administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,262 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Smoking Cessation
End Nicotine Dependence Clinic
The purpose of this research is to study a smoking cessation program for adult smokers in Northeast Ohio. The study will also look at how different people respond to the program.
- Trial name
- NCT03290430
- Testing
- Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Phone Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
Changes in Breast Density and Breast Cancer Risk in Women With Breast Cancer and in Healthy Women
RATIONALE: Studying mammograms for breast density changes over time may help doctors predict breast cancer risk. PURPOSE: This natural history study is looking at changes in breast density and gathering health information over…
- Trial name
- NCT00445445
- Testing
- physiologic testing, screening questionnaire administration, breast imaging study
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Barrett Esophagus
Non-endoscopic Brushing of the Esophagus Using a Non-endoscopic Inflatable Balloon of the Esophagus in Screening for Barrett Esophagus
This pilot clinical trial studies non-endoscopic brushing of the esophagus using a non-endoscopic inflatable balloon for the esophagus in screening for Barrett esophagus, a condition where the lining of the esophagus has changed…
- Trial name
- NCT02451124
- Testing
- non-endoscopic inflatable balloon for the esophagus, Questionnaire Administration, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Prostate Cancer
Using Decision Analysis to Enhance Decision-Making Regarding Prostate Cancer Screening
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new counseling tool for patients deciding whether or not to undergo prostate cancer screening.
- Trial name
- NCT03387527
- Testing
- Prostate cancer decision aid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Sleep
A Sleep Intervention to Improve Outcomes Among Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer
Participants are asked to participate in a research study of the effect of a sleep intervention on improving sleep habits and reducing their risk of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02613923
- Testing
- GO! To Sleep, Sleep information, Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer
A Pilot Study of Structured Palliative Care for Patients Enrolled on Phase I Clinical Trials
The goal of this research study is to find out if providing patients who are enrolled in phase 1 clinical trials with structured supportive care will enable them to continue in the Phase 1 trial longer and improve their quality…
- Trial name
- NCT02543541
- Testing
- Structured palliative care, Standard supportive care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Stage IV Gastrointestinal Cancer, Advanced Gynecological Cancer
The Mediating Effects of Decentering on Self-Management of Stress and End of Life Planning
Caregivers of persons with cancer may face many challenges as they support and care for a person receiving treatment. Sometimes having to help make treatment decisions for a patient can cause distress for caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT02842047
- Testing
- Stop, Breathe & Think™, End of Life Planning Videos, Caregiver wellness videos
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Smoking Cessation, Smoking, Tobacco
Path2Quit Tobacco Intervention For African Americans
The purpose of this research is to study a smoking cessation program for adult smokers in Northeast Ohio. The study will also look at how different people respond to the program.
- Trial name
- NCT03524482
- Testing
- SmokeFreeText, Path2Quit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Building Caregiver Skills Using a Simulation-based Intervention for Care of Head and Neck Cancer
Patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers face many challenges. These include learning about cancer and its treatment, coping with symptoms from illness and treatment side effects, making adjustments to usual…
- Trial name
- NCT02577237
- Testing
- In-person education sessions, NCI Booklet, Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Prostate Cancer
PSA TOOL for Prostate Cancer Screening Discussions
The study team created a tool to help identify patients who may benefit from shared decision making in the primary care setting. This tool is a guide to aid in decision making for prostate cancer screening.
- Trial name
- NCT03135444
- Testing
- PSA TOOL, Revised PSA TOOL, Informal Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer
Utilizing the Arts to Improve Health, Resilience, and Well-Being Among Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of arts-based programming on health, well-being, and resilience. Patients who have cancer or are the caregivers of someone with cancer are being asked to take part in this study.
- Trial name
- NCT03272880
- Testing
- Arts-Based Programming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Multiple Myeloma
Psychoeducational and Behavioral Strategies in Reducing Distress and Anxiety in Patients With Multiple Myeloma and Their Family Caregivers
This pilot clinical trial studies how well psychoeducational and behavioral strategies work in reducing distress and anxiety in patients with multiple myeloma and their family caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT02129569
- Testing
- Psychoeducational intervention, behavioral intervention, counseling intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Precancerous Condition, Prostate Cancer
Study of Blood Samples From Older Patients at High Risk of Developing Prostate Cancer and From Healthy Male Participants
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood in the laboratory from patients who are at high risk of developing prostate cancer may help doctors identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00898274
- Testing
- immunoenzyme technique, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center