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If you are interested in taking part in a MetroHealth research study, please review the list below for all active and enrolling clinical trials at MetroHealth OR narrow your search for specific conditions.
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Evaluation of a New Strategy for Protocolized Antibiotic Care for Severe Open Fractures: SEXTANT
Post Operative Surgical Site Infection
The proposed study is a multi-center, prospective randomized controlled trial comparing
current standard of care treatment to the SEXTANT treatment protocol in patients with
Type III open fractures of the tibia and IIIB fractures of the ankle and hindfoot. expand
The proposed study is a multi-center, prospective randomized controlled trial comparing current standard of care treatment to the SEXTANT treatment protocol in patients with Type III open fractures of the tibia and IIIB fractures of the ankle and hindfoot. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2021 |
Electrical Stimulation for Continence After Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Neurogenic Bladder
Incontinence
This study aims to improve continence and voiding of patients with spinal cord injury
using electrical stimulation.
The Finetech Vocare Bladder System is an implantable sacral nerve stimulator for
improving bladder and bowel function in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). It has
been commercially... expand
This study aims to improve continence and voiding of patients with spinal cord injury using electrical stimulation. The Finetech Vocare Bladder System is an implantable sacral nerve stimulator for improving bladder and bowel function in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). It has been commercially available in Britain and other countries since 1982, and has been used in thousands of patients with SCI to improve bladder, bowel and sexual function. It received FDA approval in 1998 under Humanitarian Device Exemption H980005 and H980008 for providing urination on demand and to aid in bowel evacuation. Electrical stimulation to produce bladder contraction and improve bladder voiding after spinal cord injury has usually been combined with cutting of sensory nerves to reduce reflex contraction of the bladder, which improves continence. However, cutting these nerves has undesirable side effects. This study will not cut any sensory nerve. This study is testing the use of the stimulator for inhibiting bladder contraction by stimulating sensory nerves to improve continence after spinal cord injury, and for blocking sphincter contraction to improve voiding. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2014 |
PRagmatic EVAluation of a Quality Improvement Program for People Living With Modifiable High-risk COPD.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A 3-year cluster randomized controlled trial of the impact of a quality improvement and
clinical decision support package versus usual care for patients with modifiable
high-risk chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with or without a current diagnosis. expand
A 3-year cluster randomized controlled trial of the impact of a quality improvement and clinical decision support package versus usual care for patients with modifiable high-risk chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with or without a current diagnosis. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2022 |
Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The CARRA Registry
Rheumatic Joint Disease
Continuation of the CARRA Registry as described in the protocol will support data
collection on patients with pediatric-onset rheumatic diseases. The CARRA Registry will
form the basis for future CARRA studies. In particular, this observational registry will
be used to answer pressing questions about... expand
Continuation of the CARRA Registry as described in the protocol will support data collection on patients with pediatric-onset rheumatic diseases. The CARRA Registry will form the basis for future CARRA studies. In particular, this observational registry will be used to answer pressing questions about therapeutics used to treat pediatric rheumatic diseases, including safety questions. Type: Observational [Patient Registry] Start Date: Jul 2015 |
Development of a City-Wide Cohort of HIV-Infected Persons in Care in the District of Columbia: the DC...
HIV
AIDS
The goal of the DC Cohort is to establish a clinic-based city-wide longitudinal cohort
that will describe clinical outcomes, and improve the quality of care for outpatients
with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in
Washington, DC. expand
The goal of the DC Cohort is to establish a clinic-based city-wide longitudinal cohort that will describe clinical outcomes, and improve the quality of care for outpatients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Washington, DC. Type: Observational Start Date: Jan 2011 |
CPAP Adherence Pilot Study Among African Americans
Sleep Apnea
The goal of the study is to determine the feasibility of a behavioral intervention to
improve CPAP adherence among African American patients with obstructive sleep apnea. expand
The goal of the study is to determine the feasibility of a behavioral intervention to improve CPAP adherence among African American patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2023 |
Validation of a Salivary miRNA Diagnostic Test for ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Delay
This study involves sample collection to identify biomarkers relating to Autism Spectrum
Disorder(ASD) in the saliva of children who are between the ages of 18 months to 6 years
and 11 months. Participants will at each timepoint have a non-invasive saliva swab
collected and complete a brief demographic... expand
This study involves sample collection to identify biomarkers relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in the saliva of children who are between the ages of 18 months to 6 years and 11 months. Participants will at each timepoint have a non-invasive saliva swab collected and complete a brief demographic and medical history questionnaire as well. Children in the pediatric/provider setting who will receive a referral for an ASD diagnosis because they were determined to have a suspicion of developing ASD will be enrolled in the study. Children will also be enrolled in the specialist evaluation setting where they will receive a DSM-5 diagnosis. A subset of both enrollment cohorts will also be followed up with at a third time point in which their diagnosis will be confirmed, and information about any ongoing treatment will be gathered. Type: Observational Start Date: Mar 2022 |
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
Stage III Colon Cancer
This Phase II/III trial will evaluate the what kind of chemotherapy to recommend to
patients based on the presence or absences of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) after surgery
for colon cancer. expand
This Phase II/III trial will evaluate the what kind of chemotherapy to recommend to patients based on the presence or absences of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) after surgery for colon cancer. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2022 |
A Study of Milvexian Versus Apixaban in Participants With Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if milvexian is at least as effective as
apixaban for reducing the risk of the composite stroke and non-central nervous system
(CNS) systemic embolism. expand
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if milvexian is at least as effective as apixaban for reducing the risk of the composite stroke and non-central nervous system (CNS) systemic embolism. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2023 |
Anticoagulation in ICH Survivors for Stroke Prevention and Recovery
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Atrial Fibrillation
Primary Aim: To determine if apixaban is superior to aspirin for prevention of the
composite outcome of any stroke (hemorrhagic or ischemic) or death from any cause in
patients with recent ICH and atrial fibrillation (AF).
Secondary Aim: To determine if apixaban, compared with aspirin, results in... expand
Primary Aim: To determine if apixaban is superior to aspirin for prevention of the composite outcome of any stroke (hemorrhagic or ischemic) or death from any cause in patients with recent ICH and atrial fibrillation (AF). Secondary Aim: To determine if apixaban, compared with aspirin, results in better functional outcomes as measured by the modified Rankin Scale. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2020 |
Testing Docetaxel-Cetuximab or the Addition of an Immunotherapy Drug, Atezolizumab, to the Usual Chemotherapy...
Oropharyngeal p16INK4a-Negative Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Stage III Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7
Stage III Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7
Stage III Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7
Stage III Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7
This phase II/III trial studies how well radiation therapy works when given together with
cisplatin, docetaxel, cetuximab, and/or atezolizumab after surgery in treating patients
with high-risk stage III-IV head and neck cancer the begins in the thin, flat cells
(squamous cell). Specialized radiation... expand
This phase II/III trial studies how well radiation therapy works when given together with cisplatin, docetaxel, cetuximab, and/or atezolizumab after surgery in treating patients with high-risk stage III-IV head and neck cancer the begins in the thin, flat cells (squamous cell). Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as atezolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. The purpose of this study is to compare the usual treatment (radiation therapy with cisplatin chemotherapy) to using radiation therapy with docetaxel and cetuximab chemotherapy, and using the usual treatment plus an immunotherapy drug, atezolizumab. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2013 |
Evaluation of an Advanced Lower Extremity Neuroprostheses
Spinal Cord Injuries
Stroke
Paralysis
Tetraplegia
Paraplegia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgically implanted functional electrical
stimulation (FES) system to facilitate exercise, standing, stepping and/or balance in
people with various degrees of paralysis. expand
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgically implanted functional electrical stimulation (FES) system to facilitate exercise, standing, stepping and/or balance in people with various degrees of paralysis. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2018 |
Topical Antibiotic Therapy to Reduce Infection After Operative Treatment of Fractures At High Risk of...
Post Operative Surgical Site Infection
The overall objective is to compare the effect of Vancomycin and Tobramycin powder
combined (treatment) to Vancomycin powder (control) in the reduction of post-fixation
infections of tibial plateau and tibial pilon fractures at high risk of infection
(collectively considered the "study injuries"). expand
The overall objective is to compare the effect of Vancomycin and Tobramycin powder combined (treatment) to Vancomycin powder (control) in the reduction of post-fixation infections of tibial plateau and tibial pilon fractures at high risk of infection (collectively considered the "study injuries"). Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2021 |
A Phase II/III Trial of Nivolumab, Ipilimumab, and GM-CSF in Patients With Advanced Melanoma
Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v7
Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v6 and v7
This phase II/III trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and ipilimumab when given
together with or without sargramostim and to see how well they work in treating patients
with stage III-IV melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable) and that may
have spread from where it first... expand
This phase II/III trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and ipilimumab when given together with or without sargramostim and to see how well they work in treating patients with stage III-IV melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable) and that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as ipilimumab and nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Colony-stimulating factors, such as sargramostim, may increase the production of white blood cells. It is not yet known whether nivolumab and ipilimumab are more effective with or without sargramostim in treating patients with melanoma. Type: Interventional Start Date: Nov 2015 |
A Study of TAK-330 to Reverse the Effects of Factor Xa Inhibitors For Adults Needing Urgent Surgery
Coagulation Disorder
The aim of this study is to find out the effects of TAK-330 compared with four-factor
prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) as part of standard treatment other than
Prothromplex Total for anticoagulation reversal in participants treated with Factor Xa
inhibitors who require urgent surgery/invasive... expand
The aim of this study is to find out the effects of TAK-330 compared with four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) as part of standard treatment other than Prothromplex Total for anticoagulation reversal in participants treated with Factor Xa inhibitors who require urgent surgery/invasive procedure. The participant will be assigned by chance to either TAK-330 or SOC 4F-PCC as part of standard treatment before surgery. Patients participating in this study will need to be hospitalized. They will also be contacted (via telehealth/phone call) 30 days after the surgery. Type: Interventional Start Date: Aug 2022 |
Chemotherapy Combined With Immunotherapy vs Immunotherapy Alone for Older Adults With Stage IIIB-IV Lung...
Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8
Stage IIIC Lung Cancer AJCC v8
Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy
(pembrolizumab) versus immunotherapy alone in treating patients with stage IIIB-IV lung
cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the
body's immune system attack the cancer, and... expand
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus immunotherapy alone in treating patients with stage IIIB-IV lung cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving pembrolizumab and chemotherapy may help stabilize lung cancer. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2024 |
Increasing the Feasibility, Impact, and Equity of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)
Preventive Health Services
The goal of this study is to improve the use of preventive health services by
implementing a multilevel intervention to stimulate Annual Wellness Visit use in diverse
practices across the United States. This is a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled
trial. The intervention will be implemented... expand
The goal of this study is to improve the use of preventive health services by implementing a multilevel intervention to stimulate Annual Wellness Visit use in diverse practices across the United States. This is a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial. The intervention will be implemented in a total of 24 primary care practices over 24 months. Every 3 months, 6 practices will receive the intervention. Electronic health record (EHR) data extractions will be used to collect outcomes in a population cohort of patients. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with clinicians/staff and patients to assess intervention implementation. The investigators hypothesize that the implementation will increase AWV visit use and consequently, use of preventive health services. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2024 |
Comparing Two Methods to Follow Patients With Pancreatic Cysts
Pancreatic Carcinoma
The purpose of this study is to compare the two approaches for monitoring pancreatic
cysts. The study doctors want to compare more frequent monitoring vs less frequent
monitoring in order to learn which monitoring method leads to better outcome for patients
with pancreatic cysts. expand
The purpose of this study is to compare the two approaches for monitoring pancreatic cysts. The study doctors want to compare more frequent monitoring vs less frequent monitoring in order to learn which monitoring method leads to better outcome for patients with pancreatic cysts. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2020 |
Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone With or Without Daratumumab in Treating Patients With High-Risk Smoldering...
Smoldering Plasma Cell Myeloma
This phase III trial studies how well lenalidomide and dexamethasone works with or
without daratumumab in treating patients with high-risk smoldering myeloma. Drugs used in
chemotherapy, such as lenalidomide and dexamethasone, work in different ways to stop the
growth of tumor cells, either by killing... expand
This phase III trial studies how well lenalidomide and dexamethasone works with or without daratumumab in treating patients with high-risk smoldering myeloma. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as lenalidomide and dexamethasone, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as daratumumab, may induce changes in the body's immune system and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving lenalidomide and dexamethasone with daratumumab may work better in treating patients with smoldering myeloma. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2019 |
Low Voltage-Directed Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation - Symptomatic
A two-pronged approach to evaluate long term success of non-paroxysmal ablation when
using a:
1. specified low voltage-directed with pulmonary vein isolation (LD+PVI) approach
compared to ,
2. an approach of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) alone. expand
A two-pronged approach to evaluate long term success of non-paroxysmal ablation when using a: 1. specified low voltage-directed with pulmonary vein isolation (LD+PVI) approach compared to , 2. an approach of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) alone. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2019 |
Crizotinib in Treating Patients With Stage IB-IIIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer That Has Been Removed by...
ALK Gene Rearrangement
ALK Gene Translocation
ALK Positive
Stage IB Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma AJCC v7
Stage II Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer AJCC v7
This randomized phase III trial studies how well crizotinib works in treating patients
with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that has been removed by surgery and has a
mutation in a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Mutations, or changes, in
ALK can make it very active and important... expand
This randomized phase III trial studies how well crizotinib works in treating patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that has been removed by surgery and has a mutation in a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Mutations, or changes, in ALK can make it very active and important for tumor cell growth and progression. Crizotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the ALK protein from working. Crizotinib may be an effective treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer and an ALK fusion mutation. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2015 |
Cyclic Versus Continuous Sacral Neuromodulation for LUTS
Overactive Bladder Syndrome
This will be a prospective, randomized-controlled multi-site trial comparing cyclic
versus continuous sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for OAB. expand
This will be a prospective, randomized-controlled multi-site trial comparing cyclic versus continuous sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for OAB. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2024 |
Outpatient Antibiotics Following Previable Rupture of Membranes (pPPROM) Between 18 0/7 and 22 6/7 Weeks...
Pregnancy Preterm
Pregnancy Prom
PROM, Preterm (Pregnancy)
PROM (Pregnancy)
Premat Rupture Membranes Preterm Unspec to Length of Time Between Rupture/Labor
A randomized, controlled, non-placebo trial to primarily assess the effect of oral,
outpatient antibiotics (i.e., azithromycin and amoxicillin) on latency (i.e., proportion
of patients that deliver within 28 days from membrane rupture) following previable,
prelabor rupture of membranes between 18... expand
A randomized, controlled, non-placebo trial to primarily assess the effect of oral, outpatient antibiotics (i.e., azithromycin and amoxicillin) on latency (i.e., proportion of patients that deliver within 28 days from membrane rupture) following previable, prelabor rupture of membranes between 18 0/7 and 22 6/7 weeks gestational age. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2023 |
Comparing High-Dose Cisplatin Every Three Weeks to Low-Dose Cisplatin Weekly When Combined With Radiation...
Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Advanced Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Advanced Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
This phase II/III trial compares the effect of the combination of high-dose cisplatin
every three weeks and radiation therapy versus low-dose cisplatin weekly and radiation
therapy for the treatment of patients with locoregionally advanced head and neck cancer.
Chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin,... expand
This phase II/III trial compares the effect of the combination of high-dose cisplatin every three weeks and radiation therapy versus low-dose cisplatin weekly and radiation therapy for the treatment of patients with locoregionally advanced head and neck cancer. Chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. This study is being done to find out if low-dose cisplatin given weekly together with radiation therapy is the same or better than high-dose cisplatin given every 3 weeks together with radiation therapy in treating patients with head and neck cancer. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2021 |
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