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Filter by:The immune system has offensive and defensive capacities. In bone marrow transplantation, offensive cells in the donor grafts may attack host's organs, leading to a complication known as Graft versus Host Disease (GVDH). At present, patients receive steroid treatment to combat this tricky situation. Nevertheless, some patients do not respond to this therapy. Recently, it has been shown that immune system cells having defensive capacities can help in preventing the occurrence of a GVDH. This study aims to evaluate if these protective cells together with a non-standard immunosuppressor can improve the clinical condition and suppress the activity of the offensive cells in the graft.
This pilot clinical trial studies 6, 8-bis (benzylthio) octanoic acid (CPI-613) in treating patients with myelodysplastic syndromes who failed previous therapy. Sometimes when chemotherapy or biological therapy is given, it does not stop the growth of tumor cells. The tumor is said to be resistant to treatment. 6, 8-bis (benzylthio) octanoic acid may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and may be an effective treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes that did not respond to previous therapy.
This study will compare two ventilator modes in mechanically ventilated patients with acute lung injury. Acute lung injury (ALI) is a condition in which the lungs are badly injured and are not able to absorb oxygen the way healthy lungs do. About 25% of patients who are ventilated get ALI. ALI causes 75,000 deaths in the US each year. Ventilators can be set to work in different ways, called modes. One mode, called ARDSNet, pumps a small amount of air into the patient's lungs and then most of the air is released prior to the next breath. Another mode, called Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV), keeps air in the lungs longer between breaths. Both of these modes are currently used at this hospital. The investigators think APRV may help patients with ALI, but we do not know for sure.
The primary objective of this study is to assess the analgesic properties of an oral dose of V117957 4.5 mg aqueous suspension in the third molar extraction model
In this study we will combine mycophenolate mofetil and imatinib mesylate to treat steroid-refractory sclerotic/fibrotic type chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) to see the response rate and to find the safety of combination.
This Phase 1/2 study is designed to assess the following: safety and tolerability of BIW-8962, Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs), Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD), Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) in Phase 1 in subjects with advanced/recurrent lung cancers or mesothelioma and preliminary efficacy in Phase 2 in subjects with advanced/recurrent Small Cell Lung Cancer.
This clinical trial will measure Docosahexaenic Acid (DHA) levels in the blood and evaluate the relation to cognitive outcomes.
The study will explore escalating doses of melflufen in combination with dexamethasone in small groups of patients to find the maximum tolerated dose of melflufen. That dose will then be used to determine the efficacy and safety profile of melflufen in combination with dexamethasone in a larger group of patients.
The HistoSonics' Histotripsy BPH Device, the Vortx Rx, is a portable ultrasound therapy device. The purpose of this study is to assess and monitor the performance of the Vortx Rx for initial safety and efficacy for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
The InSeal vascular closure device (VCD)is assessed as percutaneous closure of artery access sites for quick hemostasis and ambulation in patients who have undergone large bore endovascular catheterization procedures. The study hypothesis is that the VCD is safe and efficaient in achieving hemostasis in the study population.