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Filter by:Postpartum anemia (PPA) and Postpartum depression (PPD) are common afflictions affecting women after childbirth. Both disorders have a significant impact on women's health and functional status. Despite common symptoms and characteristics, a link between these entities has not been adequately studied. The objective of this study is to determine whether postpartum anemia is an independent risk factor for the development of postpartum depression. This prospective cohort study will include all women delivered by elective term cesarean delivery. Hemoglobin and iron levels will be measured, standardized questionnaires for assessment of PPD, functional status and lactation will be administered before discharge and at 3 & 6 weeks post partum. Hemoglobin levels at each time point will be analyzed for correlation with depressive symptoms, functional status and lactation success.
This 2 arm study will investigate Quality of Life response in anemic participants with solid and lymphoid malignancies, who are receiving concomitant chemotherapy. Participants with solid and lymphoid malignancies will receive epoetin beta at a dose of 150 international units per kilogram (IU/kg) three times weekly. Participants with lymphoid malignancies will receive epoetin beta 30000 IU once weekly.
This single arm study will assess the long term maintenance of hemoglobin levels, safety and tolerability of once monthly subcutaneous Mircera in predialysis patients with chronic renal anemia. Patients currently receiving subcutaneous darbopoetin alfa maintenance treatment will receive subcutaneous Mircera for a maximum of 32 weeks at a starting dose of 120, 200 or 360 micrograms every 4 weeks according to the dose of darbopoetin alfa administered in week -1. Subsequent doses will be adjusted to maintain hemoglobin levels within the target range of 10 to 12 g/dL. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3-12 months, and the target sample size if 100-500 individuals.
This two arm study will compare the maintenance of hemoglobin levels, safety and tolerability of once every 4 weeks subcutaneous administration of Mircera versus epoetin beta in dialysis patients with chronic renal anemia. Patients will be randomized to receive either subcutaneous Mircera (starting dose 120, 200 or 360 micrograms) every 4 weeks or subcutaneous epoetin beta in accordance with the prescribed dosing information. In both groups, the starting dose will be the same as the previous dose of epoetin beta administered in the week preceding first study drug administration. Patients will be treated for 28 weeks with follow up 4 weeks after the last treatment visit. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3-12 months, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.
Blood donors are a precious community resource. Each month at Blood Center of Wisconsin (BCW), 200 men and 600 women over age 50 are turned away ("deferred") because of anemia. In those over 50, anemia may signal serious underlying disease such as colorectal cancer (CRC). CRC is the #3 cause of cancer death in Wisconsin with more than 1,000 deaths in 2006. Yet with proper testing CRC outcomes can be improved by early diagnosis. This project will focus on a population of deferred older blood donors to develop and test educational materials that will motivate donors to seek medical attention for their anemia, so that the underlying cause is diagnosed and treated. This project has the potential to lead to better CRC outcomes in Wisconsin blood donors.
This research study will investigate the safety and effectiveness of two different dose levels of a new, unapproved drug to be given along with the chemotherapy regimens gemcitabine and carboplatin or gemcitabine and cisplatin prescribed to women for the treatment of ovarian cancer. This experimental drug is called TXA127 and is being tested for effectiveness to see if it will help reduce some of the side effects of the chemotherapy, primarily low blood platelet levels that lead to excess bleeding. This study also intends to test the safety of TXA127 when given as an injection under the skin on a daily basis concurrently with up to 6 cycles of the prescribed chemotherapy.
This study will use neuropsychological tests to look at nervous system side effects of Cyclosporine (CsA) in patients with aplastic anemia. CsA is used as part of an immunosuppressive regimen in treating severe aplastic anemia. The drug can produce nervous system side effects, such as tremor and, less commonly, insomnia, anxiety, headache, confusion or seizures. This study will look at effects of CsA on intellectual ability, depression, anxiety, attention, concentration, memory, perception, coordination, and thought processing in patients Patients 15 years of age or older who have severe aplastic anemia may be eligible for this study if they: - are co-enrolled in a Clinical Center protocol in which they will receive CsA - have not taken CsA for 6 months before enrolling in this study Participants undergo neuropsychological testing. In addition, they provide blood samples and their clinical data are reviewed for things that may influence the interpretation of findings from the testing, such as results of blood tests, types of medications taken, number of transfusions required, etc. The procedures are as follows: Before first dose of cyclosporine: - Patients are asked about prior problems with their nervous system, prior treatment for their aplastic anemia (including transfusions), prior infections, and current medications. They then complete the following sets of tests: - Battery 1: A set of three tests that measure intellectual ability, level of depression (if any) and level of anxiety (if any). - Battery 2: A set of seven tests that measure changes in the central nervous system and how these changes affect attention, concentration, memory, perception, coordination, and thought processing. - Patients provide a half teaspoon of blood for this study at the same time blood is collected for their primary treatment protocol. 6 months and 12 months after starting cyclosporine - Patients are asked about treatment for their aplastic anemia (including transfusions), infections, and changes in medications that have occurred since they started taking cyclosporine. They then repeat the set of tests in Battery 2. - Patients provide a half teaspoon of blood for this study at the same time blood is collected for their primary treatment protocol.
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamic effects of different oral doses of roxadustat administered 2 times a week (BIW) or 3 times a week (TIW) for up to 4 weeks to participants with chronic kidney disease (CKD) not requiring dialysis.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of peginesatide injection for maintenance treatment of anemia in participants on peritoneal dialysis.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of Peginesatide Injection for the maintenance of anemia in patients with chronic renal failure who are on hemodialysis or do not require dialysis and who were previously treated with Darbepoetin Alfa.