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Comparing Different Heart Procedures for Clogged Arteries
Multivessel coronary artery disease is a disease that causes blockages in the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle. The purpose of this study is to compare two common heart procedures to see which one works better for this disease. One uses a small tube and balloon to open clogged heart arteries. The other is surgery to go around the clogged parts. The goal is to see which one helps people live longer and feel better.
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Studying Extra Therapies People Use During Cancer Treatment
The purpose of this study to learn more about other ways people manage their cancer symptoms while they are getting treatment. These other ways include using things like cannabis (also called marijuana), vitamins or supplements, and doing activities like acupuncture or meditation. We want to find out if these methods help or hurt people compared to the usual care they get from their doctor.
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Cancer Cancer: Breast Cancer: Colon, Rectum, Anus Cancer: Lung Cancer: Lymphoma Cancer: Skin
Using Body Fat Images to Assess Health
The study wants to learn about a drug called Volrustomig. It aims to find out if this drug is safe and helpful for people with head and neck cancer that hasn't been taken out and has spread to nearby areas. The drug will be given after patients finish their chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
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Aging Healthy Volunteers Heart Health Weight, Metabolism, Nutrition
A Study of the Drug Volrustomig for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
The study wants to learn about a drug called Volrustomig. It aims to find out if this drug is safe and helpful for people with head and neck cancer that hasn't been taken out and has spread to nearby areas. The drug will be given after patients finish their chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
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Comparing Methods to Test for Anal Cancer and HPV
The purpose of this study is to compare three methods of collecting anal swabs for testing HPV and anal cancer. These methods include patients collecting swabs at home, patients collecting swabs in a clinic, and healthcare workers collecting swabs. The goal is to determine if all three methods provide the same results. We are looking for volunteers who are at high risk for anal cancer and meet the screening criteria for anal dysplasia.
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Studying a New Way to Prevent Blood Clots During Medical Procedures
The goal of this study is to help people who need medical procedures where their blood goes outside their body, like during dialysis or heart surgery. We want to find a way to stop blood clots during these procedures. This study will help us learn how to prevent clots and make these procedures safer. We are looking for healthy volunteers, both adults and children, who are 17-70 years old and weigh over 110 pounds.
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New Migraine Medicine for Teens
The purpose of this study is to learn more about a new medicine called Rimegepant to help teenagers with chronic migraine. We want to see if this medicine is safe and useful to prevent chronic migraine.
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Study of Two Medicines with Radiation for Adults with Sarcoma of the Arms or Legs
The purpose of this study is to learn more about a new treatment for patients with a type of cancer called sarcoma. We want to see if using two medicines, gemcitabine and docetaxel, along with radiation before surgery, can help stop or slow down the return of this cancer.
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Improving COPD Care for Cancer Patients
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe because the airways are swollen and narrow. The purpose of this study is to create a new way to help cancer patients who also have COPD. We want to make their treatment easier and improve their care. Our study will look at how well this new care plan works.
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Improving Physical Function in Older Adults with Kidney Disease
The purpose of this study is to find out if two different programs can help older people with chronic kidney disease. One program involves exercise with quick movements 3 times per week for 12 weeks, and the other program involves taking classes on how to live a healthy lifestyle once per week for 12 weeks. Our researchers want to see if older people enjoy these programs and if they can be done safely. We are looking for volunteers who live within 20 miles of the Reynolda Campus.
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Studying Hair Loss in Women of African Descent during Chemotherapy
The purpose of this study is to understand hair loss in African American women who are getting chemotherapy for breast cancer. We want to find out how common different types of hair loss are with chemotherapy. We also want to learn about the participants' health history, medical information, and hair styling habits.
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Minority Health Skin, Hair, Nails Women's Health Cancer Cancer: Breast
Learning More About Treating Myelofibrosis and Anemia with the Study Drug DISC-0974
Myelofibrosis is a rare blood disorder that can cause scar tissue to build up in the bone marrow. This can lead to anemia. Anemia can result in tiredness and general discomfort. The purpose of this study is to see who well the study drug DISC-0974 works for the treating myelofibrosis and anemia. We also want to learn more about the side effects the study drug may cause.
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Testing New Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
The purpose of this study is to learn more about a new study drug called Lutikizumab. We want to see if this study drug is safe and works well for treating moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. We will compare this study drug to another drug called Adalimumab.
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Arthritis, Lupus, and Autoimmune Disorders Stomach and Intestines
Studying the Long-Term Usefulness of a Parkinson's Disease Treatment
The purpose of this study is to see how well the drug ABBV-951 works for people with advanced Parkinson's Disease over a long time. We will look at how the drug affects movement, daily activities, and changes in the disease over three years. We need volunteers who have never taken the drug before or who have used it before. The study team will give more details.
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Studying Two Treatments for Early Stage Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to learn more about adding chemotherapy to hormone treatment for breast cancer. We will compare two common treatments to see which works better. The goal is to find out if adding chemotherapy can prevent the cancer from returning and learn more about the possible side effects. We are looking for volunteers who have early-stage breast cancer, are HER2-negative, and have not gone through menopause yet.
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Studying a New Weight Loss Medicine for Overall Health Among Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to learn more about a weight loss medicine called tirzepatide. We want to see how this medicine affects body fat, bones, and how well older adults can move. Volunteers in the study will take the medicine and join sessions about healthy eating and exercise. The goal is to see if the drug helps improve health in older adults who are overweight or obese.
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Men's Health Weight, Metabolism, Nutrition Wellness and Lifestyle Women's Health
Testing a New App for Radiation Skin Rash in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
We want to learn about a new mobile app called MyCap for people with head and neck cancer who are getting radiation therapy. The study will check if the app can collect information about skin rashes caused by radiation. Volunteers will need to use their own mobile device to access the app. You are invited to join this study because you have head and neck cancer and will get radiation therapy.
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Testing a New Treatment for Muscle Weakness
The purpose of this study is to test a new treatment called YTB323 for people with generalized myasthenia gravis. We want to see if YTB323 is safe and helps improve muscle strength. Participants will receive the treatment through an IV infusion.
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Neurology Disorders Arthritis, Lupus, and Autoimmune Disorders Bones, Joints, Muscles
Comparing Metformin and Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to see if the medicine Metformin works as well and is as safe as insulin for treating diabetes during pregnancy. We also want to know which treatment pregnant people with diabetes like better and how it affects their pregnancy.
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