Clinical trials: sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enhanced Pretreatment Peer-review Process to Improve Patient Safety in Radiation Oncology
This prospective study will test artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) decision support tools. This tool is designed to help doctors, physicists and other staff during pre-treatment peer review, a step where…
- Trial name
- NCT07463833
- Testing
- The Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) contribution to treatment planning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Kidney Neoplasms
Translation of Acoustic Angiography: Contrast Enhanced Super Resolution (CESR) Imaging
This is a 4-arm, single-center study involving 40 participants. Ten healthy volunteers will be enrolled for system imaging optimization, and thirty (30) patients with previously identified lesions in the breast, liver, or…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Kidney Neoplasms, Liver Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT07225114
- Testing
- contrast agent perflutren lipid, Ultrasound Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer
Scaling CRC Screening Through Outreach, Referral, and Engagement (SCORE)
This study will test the effectiveness of mailing fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) in increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates in U.S. adults ages 45-75.
- Trial name
- SCORE (NCT04406714)
- Testing
- Trial Mailed FIT Intervention - Age Group 50-75, Sub-Study Mailed FIT Intervention Enhanced Envelope - Age Group 45-49, Sub-Study Mailed FIT Active Comparator Plain Envelope - Age Group 45-49
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,318 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer
Social Media Posts About Cancer: Five Timepoints
The main purpose of this trial was to evaluate the impact of user interface designs on intervening with cancer misinformation on social media.
- Trial name
- NCT07588607
- Testing
- Social cue prompt and policy, Standard prompts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 294 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer
mPATH-Cloud for Colorectal Cancer Screening
This study assesses the effectiveness of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening intervention, mobile Patient Technology for Health (mPATH™-Cloud), compared to usual care among subjects who are overdue for CRC screening according to…
- Trial name
- mPATH-Cloud (NCT06441487)
- Testing
- Mobile Health Decision Support, Usual care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,062 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Human Papilloma Virus
Engaging Clinical Champions to Improve HPV Vaccination
This trial will compare two ways to improve communication about HPV vaccination in primary care. The research team will work with primary care clinics. Some clinics will receive communication training from an outside expert.
- Trial name
- NCT05736718
- Testing
- Champion Announcement Approach Training, Traditional Announcement Approach Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Little Cigars and Cigarillos (LCC) Use
Little Cigar and Cigarillo Warnings for Youth
This study explores the effect of the little cigars and cigarillos (LCC) warnings on youth who currently use, have ever used, or are susceptible to using LCCs.
- Trial name
- NCT06413797
- Testing
- FDA warnings + Image, FDA Warnings Text-Only, Surgeon General Text-Only Warnings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 928 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
BREAST Choice Decision Tool R21 - AIM2
Breast reconstruction is a critical component of breast cancer treatment because it restores quality of life and body image after mastectomy.
- Trial name
- BREASTChoice (NCT06817226)
- Testing
- Pre-survey, BREASTChoice tool., Post-survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Smoking Behaviors
Effective Ads for Quitting Smoking
The main purpose of this trial is to identify effective quit smoking ads for people who smoke menthol cigarettes. Investigators will conduct an online randomized trial with a nationally representative sample of ~1,400 US adults…
- Trial name
- NCT06485479
- Testing
- Intervention ads, Control ads
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Thyroid Cancer
3-D Super Resolution Ultrasound Microvascular Imaging
This is a 3-arm single center study of 45 patients. These cohorts will include 15 breast patients scheduled to undergo a biopsy, and 15 thyroid patients scheduled to undergo fine needle aspiration, biopsy, or thyroidectomy that…
- Trial name
- NCT04136912
- Testing
- Definity, Acoustic Angiography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Vaping Behaviors
Impact of E-cigarette Device Warnings
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine whether e-cigarette warnings increase intentions to quit vaping without the unintended consequence of pushing users toward smoking.
- Trial name
- NCT05714982
- Testing
- Label with text health warning, Label with pictorial health warning, Label with neutral statements about vaping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,369 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cervix Cancer, Cervix Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 3
Pharmacokinetics of Intravaginal, Self-administered Artesunate Vaginal Pessaries Among Women in Kenya
This study investigates the pharmacokinetics of Artesunate (AS) and dihydroartemisinin (DHA), the active metabolite of Artesunate, following intravaginal use at the dosing and frequency being studied for cervical precancer…
- Conditions
- Cervix Cancer, Cervix Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 3, Cervix; Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Grade I, Cervix; Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Grade II
- Trial name
- NCT06263582
- Testing
- Artesunate pessary, blood draws for pharmacokinetics of the study drug
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
HPV Infection, Cervical Cancer
HPV-Based Screen-and-Treat Demonstration Project in Lilongwe
The purpose of this study is to assess completion and performance of the following novel invasive cervical cancer (ICC) screen-and-treat algorithm among 625 HIV-positive women in Lilongwe, Malawi: 1) rapid testing of…
- Conditions
- HPV Infection, Cervical Cancer, HIV Infections
- Trial name
- NCT04092257
- Testing
- VIA and thermocoagulation
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 1,250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lynch Syndrome
Overcoming Barriers to the Uptake of Cascade Screening for Lynch Syndrome: Workbook Feasibility Study
The investigators will evaluate the feasibility of an intervention to improve Lynch syndrome cascade screening uptake. The investigators will conduct a pilot study among 15 patients diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome and 5 genetic…
- Trial name
- NCT04978350
- Testing
- Educational Workbook
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
VisR for Noninvasively Interrogating Stromal Collagen Organization as a Breast Cancer Biomarker: Evaluation of Compression in Control Subjects
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate in vivo the diagnostic relevance of ultrasound-derived metrics for elasticity, viscosity, and anisotropy.
- Trial name
- NCT06547034
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Multiple Myeloma
Patient and Care Partner Experiences Living With Multiple Myeloma (PaCE-MM)
This research study is explore the impact over time of multiple myeloma and its associated treatments on the physical and cognitive function and quality of life of patients and their care partners and how these impacts affect the…
- Trial name
- PaCE-MM (NCT05276622)
- Testing
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Qualitative patient-care partner interviews, Surveys on well-being and function
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cervix Lesion, Cervical Cancer
Application of Plasma Circulating HPV DNA Testing to Management of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
The purpose of this study is to see if circulating HPV DNA (cHPVDNA) can be used as a noninvasive biomarker for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2-3 in hopes of reducing procedures and costs for patients, as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT04274465
- Testing
- digital PCR (dPCR) assay
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Prostate Cancer
Efficacy of a Couple-Focused mHealth Symptom Self-management Program
In this study, the investigators propose to test the efficacy of a couple-focused, web-based tailored prostate cancer symptom management program, Prostate Cancer Education and Resources for Couples (PERC) in a randomized clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT03489057
- Testing
- Prostate Cancer Education and Resources for Couples (PERC), usual care plus NCI website
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 560 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
CIN 2/3, HIV Infections
5-fluorouracil Following Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Treatment Among HIV-positive Women in East Africa
This is a single arm study on the safety, feasibility, and acceptability of adjuvant, self-administered, intravaginal 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) following treatment for high-grade cervical precancer (CIN2/3) among women living with…
- Trial name
- NCT05362955
- Testing
- Intravaginal 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Vaping
Impact of Vaping Prevention Advertisements
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether exposure to vaping prevention advertisements (ads) reduce susceptibility to vaping among adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT04836455
- Testing
- The FDA's The REal Cost vaping prevention ads - Health harms theme, The FDA's The Real Cost vaping prevention ads - Addiction theme, Neutral vaping ads
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,565 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center