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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the Traxi Pannus retractor in obese patients (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) who undergo Cesarean sections compared to routine pannus retraction techniques. Patients will be randomized to the use of the Traxi retractor during Cesarean section (treatment group) or the use of traditional pannus retraction techniques (control group). The primary outcome to be followed is surgical site disruption. The investigators will also assess the duration of surgery or length of time from skin incision to delivery of the infant, change in hemoglobin, estimated blood loss, postoperative length of stay, need for hospital readmission or emergency room visits, or other complication rates between the two groups.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Nivolumab is effective in the treatment of radiation-induced solid tumors.
Ocular toxoplasmosis (OT) is a major cause of visual impairment worldwide. OT is responsible for 30 to 50% of posterior uveitis. It is characterized by dormant infections that may reactivate without known reasons, causing severe irreversible visual loss. The overall recurrence rate of OT in Europe is greater than 80% for patients and may range from one episode to 11 episodes (1% of OT) in the most extreme cases. Current treatments do not reduce the risk of recurrences and the risk of toxoplasmosis recurrence cannot be predicted in these immunocompetent patients. These clinical and biological expression changes might be related to an individual genetic susceptibility of each patient. The advanced analysis of the entire genome now possible to consider the project.
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by progressive weakness and atrophy of specific skeletal muscles. One of the major problems of patients affected by FSHD is the limitation in performing daily activities induced by the progressive muscle weakness. This sedentary lifestyle can cause a "debilitative cycle," and neuromuscular deconditioning can even aggravate the muscular deficiencies. Recent studies have indicated the safety and the effectiveness of moderate aerobic training programs in patients with FSHD. However, these training programs have limited applicability in patients with more severe muscular weakness. Artificial strength training by means of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) appears to be a promising rehabilitation strategy for FSHD patients suffering from neuromuscular disorders. Therefore we propose to investigate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of NMES strength training to counteract quadriceps muscle weakness in patients affected by FSHD.
The purpose of this research is to determine if an investigational new drug solution called Prismocitrate 18 lengthens extracorporeal circuit life in patients treated with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Patients who receive CRRT treatment with Prismocitrate 18 as the anticoagulant will be compared to patients who receive CRRT treatment with no anticoagulation.
Background: Mithramycin is a new cancer drug. In another study, people with chest cancer took the drug 6 hours a day for 7 straight days. Many of them had liver damage as a side effect. It was discovered that only people with certain genes got this side effect. Researchers want to test mithramycin in people who do not have those certain genes. Objectives: To find the highest safe dose of mithramycin that can be given to people with chest cancer who have certain genes over 24 hours instead of spread out over a longer period of time. To see if mithramycin given as a 24-hour infusion shrinks tumors. Eligibility: People ages 18 and older who have chest cancer that is not shrinking with known therapies, and whose genes will limit the chance of liver damage from mithramycin Design: Participants will be screened with: - Medical history - Physical exam - Blood and urine tests - Lung and heart function tests - X-rays or scans of their tumor - Liver ultrasound - Tumor biopsy - Participants will be admitted to the hospital overnight. A small plastic tube (catheter) will be inserted in the arm or chest. They will get mithramycin through the catheter over about 24 hours. - If they do not have bad side effects or their cancer does not worsen, they can repeat the treatment every 14 days. - Participants will have multiple visits for each treatment cycle. These include repeats of certain screening tests. - After stopping treatment, participants will have weekly visits until they recover from any side effects.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether PF-04958242 is safe and effective in the treatment of cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia subjects
The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of different doses of tropifexor (LJN452) with respect to safety, tolerability, and on markers of liver inflammation in patients with NASH
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and tolerability in patients diagnosed with asymptomatic antibody-mediated TTP with low ADAMTS13 activity after receiving single intravenous dose of IdeS.
This research trial studies cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) in blood from patients with prostate cancer that does not respond to hormone therapy and has spread to other places in the body. Studying samples of blood from patients with prostate cancer may help doctors to learn more about the changes that occur in tumor cells over time and how they become resistant to anti-cancer drugs.