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.
This study investigates whether a specific type of radiation therapy, called stereotactic ablative body radiation (SABR), is safe and effective for treating early-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. Squamous cell carcinoma is a kind of lung cancer that starts in the flat cells lining the lungs. The study aims …
This study investigates the effects of a Gastric Electric Stimulator (GES) on symptoms of gastroparesis, which include nausea and vomiting. Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach cannot empty food properly due to nerve or muscle problems. The study aims to see if the GES can influence the vagus nerve, …
This study investigates severe chronic neutropenia (SCN), a condition where there are abnormally low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. This condition can lead to frequent infections. The purpose is to understand the natural progression of SCN and its response to treatment with a blood-stimulating factor called …
This study investigates ways to better diagnose certain types of cancer, such as Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) and Nonrhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcoma (NRSTS). Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancer that forms in soft tissue, like muscles, while NRSTS refers to a group of rare cancers that also form in soft tissues. The purpose of …
This study investigates the effectiveness of maintenance chemotherapy compared to observation in young patients with newly diagnosed ependymoma, a type of brain tumor. Ependymoma can be classified into different types, such as classic or anaplastic, which are determined by examining the tumor cells. The study aims to understand how well …
This study investigates the use of an investigational medication combined with ketoconazole and hydrocortisone for treating prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a disease where cancer cells form in the tissues of the prostate. The study aims to explore how the energy from a radioactive compound can potentially kill cancer cells, …
This study investigates the use of bone marrow transplantation to treat diseases that are not cancer. Bone marrow transplantation involves replacing damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells. This is done to improve the function of the patient's blood and immune system.Participants in this study will …
This study investigates the possible relationship between changes in megakaryocytes and bone health. Megakaryocytes are large cells in the bone marrow responsible for making platelets, which help blood clot.Participants in this study will undergo various procedures to assess changes in their megakaryocytes and bone health. These procedures will include blood …
This study investigates the collection of blood and tissue samples from patients with thymoma or thymic carcinoma. Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are types of cancer that originate from the thymus, a small organ located in the upper chest. The purpose of collecting these samples is for laboratory evaluation to better …
This study investigates the immune response in patients with metastatic melanoma and renal cell cancer who have experienced spontaneous regression. Metastatic melanoma and renal cell cancer are types of cancer that have spread to other parts of the body. Spontaneous regression is when cancer shrinks or disappears without treatment. The …