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Studying the Safety of the Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Vaccine Among Pregnant People
The purpose of this study is to find out if it is safe for pregnant people to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines together. We will compare getting both shots on the same day or 7-14 days apart.
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Studying Hair Loss and Family History
The purpose of this study is to learn more about what might cause a kind of hair loss called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia. We are looking for Black or African American women who have this condition. If you join the study, you will be asked to answer a short survey, have pictures taken of your scalp, and give a saliva sample so we can look at your DNA. We are also looking for family members-whether they have hair loss or not-to take part. This is not a treatment study.
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How Muscles Affect Walking as We Get Older
The purpose of this study is to find out why some older adults lose the ability to walk easily. Our researchers will test how changes in muscles, like strength and energy, affect walking and fitness. The goal is to find ways to help people stay active and independent as they age. To learn more, please visit our website here: www.sommastudy.com/somma2
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Aging Men's Health Pain Wellness and Lifestyle Women's Health Bones, Joints, Muscles
The Use of Muscle Fiber Fragments to Treat the Loss of Bladder Control in Women
The purpose of this study is to find out if injecting muscle fiber fragments into the bladder can treat bladder leakage in women. Taking part in this study will include seven study visits in a year.
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Testing a New Device for Pelvic Prolapse
The purpose of this study is to test a new device called the Reia System. We want to see if the device is safe and useful for women with pelvic organ prolapse when used at home. We are looking for volunteers who have not used a pessary before.
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Reducing Infection Risk in C-Section Deliveries
The goal of this study is to find a way to lower the chance of getting an infection after a C-section. We want to see if using two antibiotics instead of one before the C-section can help prevent infections like endometritis, wound infection, or sepsis. We are looking for volunteers who are at least 23 weeks pregnant and are planning to have a C-section.
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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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Using Muscle Fiber Fragment Injections to Treat Fecal Incontinence
The purpose of this study is to look at a new way to treat fecal incontinence. We want to know if injecting muscle fiber fragments into the muscle at the bottom of the anus can help with leaking stool.
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Study of Second Look Laparoscopy with Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Patients with Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
After their first surgery, patients often have a procedure called second look reassessment surgery. This surgery allows doctors to look inside your body and check for signs of cancer. The purpose of this study is to see how well it works to give HIPEC during the second look surgery. HIPEC is a type of chemotherapy inserted directly into your abdomen at the time of surgery. We want to monitor any effects that this has on your health.
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Women's Health Cancer Cancer: Rare Cancers Cancer: Women's Cancer
Treating Vulvar Dysplasia with a New Surgical Treatment
This study is being done to see if a surgical treatment, Frozen-Section Directed Excision, is better at treating vulvar dysplasia than the usual treatment.
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Using Selinexor to Treat Endometrial Carcinoma
The purpose of this study is to find out if the study drug, selinexor, is safe and effective for treating a type of cancer called endometrial carcinoma.
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Testing the Study Drug Bromocriptine for New Moms with Heart Problems
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is when your heart gets weak and big during or after pregnancy. This makes it hard for your heart to pump blood like it should. The study is testing a drug called bromocriptine to help women with this problem.
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Study to Find Out How Well Pritelivir Works for Treating Skin Lesions Caused by Herpes
In patients with an impaired immune system, herpes ulcers are usually extensive, deep and cause severe pain. The standard treatment sometimes doesn't work for these patients. The purpose of this study is to see how well the study drug, Pritelivir, may work for this group of patients. We also want to find out what side effects may be caused by the study drug.
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How the Brain Processes Information
The purpose of this study is to look at how the human brain processes information. We want to know how the human brain responds to different stimuli, how those stimuli make you feel, and how your feelings guide your decisions.
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Looking at the Connection Between Endometriosis and Pregnancy Loss
The purpose of this study is to understand why some women repeatedly lose pregnancies. This study will look at tissue and blood samples from women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss.
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Understanding Headaches Related to Having Large Breasts
Women can experience a number of symptoms related to having large breasts. Headache is one of those symptoms. Some women decide to have breast reduction surgery to help with the symptoms. The purpose of this study is to better understand the headaches had by women who have decided to have breast reduction surgery.
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Study of Non-Invasive Therapy for Female Patients with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to see how well a non-invasive therapy works to treat interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. The therapy uses a device that sends magnetic waves into the body which may help the body better heal itself. We want to find out if the study therapy can reduce pelvic pain and urinary symptoms.
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Causes of Obesity and Weight Loss
The purpose of this study is to gather data to help learn more about the causes of obesity. We also want to learn more about the things that can affect weight loss.
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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
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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