A listing of ctsi-central-admin medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
The purpose of this study is to investigate why some people often experience headaches after having a mild traumatic brain injury, also known as a concussion. A concussion is a mild form of brain injury that can occur after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, affecting brain function …
This study investigates the experiences of patients who have undergone a de novo TIPS procedure. A TIPS procedure, or Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt, is a medical procedure that creates a channel in the liver to improve blood flow. This study aims to understand how patients experience this procedure and the …
This study investigates response-based chemotherapy for treating newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in younger patients with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome 21, also known as trisomy 21. The study aims to understand how different chemotherapy drugs can …
This study investigates the collection and storage of specimens for research related to T-Cell lymphoma and leukemia. T-Cell lymphoma and leukemia are types of cancer that affect the lymphatic system and blood, respectively. The study aims to gather samples from patients to aid future research in diagnosing and treating these …
This study investigates the use of exercise as a treatment for vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Peripheral neuropathy is a condition where nerves are damaged, causing weakness, numbness, and pain, typically in the hands and feet. This study aims to see if exercise can be …
This study investigates the effectiveness of two antibiotics, cefoxitin and piperacillin-tazobactam, in preventing infections at the site of surgery after a procedure called pancreatoduodenectomy. A pancreatoduodenectomy is a surgery to remove part of the pancreas and nearby organs. The study uses data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical …
This study investigates treatment options for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who are in their first complete remission and are negative for minimal residual disease (MRD). The study compares two approaches: one group of patients will receive an autologous hematopoietic cell transplant (auto-HCT) followed by maintenance therapy, and the …
This study investigates the effects of an investigational antibody treatment for children with a type of cancer called neuroblastoma that has spread to the brain or the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Neuroblastoma is a cancer that starts in young nerve cells and can spread to other parts …
This study investigates the use of blood tests to detect the return of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is a type of cancer that affects the colon or rectum. The study compares two tests: Colvera, which looks for specific DNA changes in the blood, and the CEA test, which …
This study investigates the use of an investigational medication in children and adolescents with certain types of cancers that have come back or have not responded to treatment. These cancers include rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcoma (NRSTS), and Ewing sarcoma (EWS). The purpose is to assess the safety and …