Chevy Chase, Maryland Clinical Trials

5-aza-4'-Thio-2'-Deoxycytidine (Aza-TdC) in People With Advanced Solid Tumors

Background Blood, tissue, and tumor cells contain genes. Genes are made up of DNA. DNA is the instruction book for each cell. In some people with cancer, the genes that might have slowed the growth of their tumor were turned off. Researchers want to see if a new drug can …

Nebulized or Inhaled Albuterol for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Background Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare type of lung disease that occurs almost exclusively in women. In LAM, muscle tissue grows in the lungs and starts to block the flow of air. It is a progressive disease, and in severe cases may require a lung transplant. One possible treatment to …

T Tania Jain, MD

Multi-institutional Prospective Research of Expanded Multi-antigen Specifically Oriented Lymphocytes for the Treatment of VEry High Risk Hematopoietic Malignancies

This Phase I dose-escalation trial is designed to evaluate the safety of administering rapidly -generated tumor multi-antigen associated -specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes, to HSCT recipients with high risk AML and MDS.

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Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ruxolitinib on Hair Regrowth in Patients With Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy Candidiasis Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)-Associated Alopecia Areata

Background Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy candidiasis ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) is a problem of the immune system. In people with APECED, the immune system makes a mistake and attacks the body. Some people with APECED have a type of hair loss called alopecia areata (AA). No drugs are approved to treat AA. Objective …

Evaluation of RBS2418 in Subjects With Advanced, Metastatic Solid Tumors

RBS2418 (investigational product) is a specific immune modulator, working through ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase I (ENPP1), designed to lead to anti-tumor immunity by increasing endogenous 2'-3'-cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate (cGAMP) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP levels) and reducing adenosine production in the tumors. RBS2418 has the potential to be an important therapeutic option …

V Victoria Croog, MD

Neurocognitive Functioning With Genu-Sparing Whole Brain Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases

This is a trial that evaluates the preservation of cognition and neuropsychiatric function following genu-sparing whole brain radiation in patients with brain metastases.

R Ramin Asgary, MD

Texts for Diabetes Control Among Homeless Persons

This mixed method study includes a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and qualitative methods to assess the impact of a SMS text strategy in diabetes control among persons who experience homelessness.

B Benjamin Delprete, DO

Diagnostic Yield of Intranodal Forceps Biopsies in Mediastinal Adenopathy

The investigators will compare endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) with intranodal forceps biopsy (EBUS-IFB) as it relates to the rate of diagnosis of suspected sarcoidosis.

D Deborah Kessler, RN, MSN

Vaginal Estradiol vs Oral Beta-3 Agonist for Overactive Bladder Syndrome

A single site, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial for postmenopausal women with urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia with or without urgency urinary incontinence symptoms. Patient's will be randomized between 0.01% vaginal estradiol cream with placebo oral pill or daily 50 milligrams oral Mirabegron with a placebo vaginal cream for 12 weeks.

Natural History Study of the KSHV Inflammatory Cytokine Syndrome (KICS)

Background KSHV inflammatory cytokine syndrome (KICS) is a newly recognized disease caused by Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). This virus can cause cancer. People with KICS can have severe symptoms. They include fever, weight loss, and fluid in the legs or abdomen. People with KICS may also be at risk of …