Clinical Trials Search at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Treatment Response and Biomarker-Guided Steroid Taper for Children with GVHD

Multiple Cancer Types

This phase II trial studies the treatment response for patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the healthy tissue of a bone marrow or stem cell transplant patient. The standard treatment for GVHD is to lower the activity of the donor cells by using steroid medications such as prednisone. But steroid treatment may cause many complications and the risk of these complications increases with higher doses of steroids and longer treatment. It is important to find ways to decrease the steroid treatment in patients who do not need long courses. Researchers are doing this study to find out how many subjects respond well to lower steroid dosing based on a blood test (GVHD biomarker) and if they develop fewer complications.

Disease Sites: Miscellaneous, Pediatrics

Phase: II

Investigator: Kitko, Carrie

NCTID: NCT05090384

Protocol No: VICCPED2213

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A Combined Biomarker Model for Risk Stratification of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules - A Multicenter Prospective Observational Pilot Study

Lung

This study is being done to evaluate a combined biomarker model for risk stratification of indeterminate pulmonary nodules.

Disease Sites: Lung

Phase: N/A

Investigator: Grogan, Eric

NCTID: NCT06074133

Protocol No: VICC-EDTHO23230

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Evaluation of Immunologic Response following COVID-19 Vaccination in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Cancer

Pediatrics

This study evaluates immunologic response following COVID-19 vaccination in children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer. Vaccines work by stimulating the bodys immune cells to respond against a specific disease. The immune response produces protection from that disease. Effects from cancer and from treatments for cancer can reduce the bodys natural disease fighting ability (called immunity). Factors such as vaccine type, timing of vaccine dosing related to treatment for cancer and number of vaccine doses or boosts (extra vaccine shots) may strengthen or diminish the bodys protective immune response. This study may help researchers learn more about how the bodys immune system responds to the COVID-19 vaccine when the vaccination is given during or after cancer treatment.

Disease Sites: Pediatrics

Phase: N/A

Investigator: Esbenshade, Adam

NCTID: NCT05228275

Protocol No: COGACCL21C2

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Prophylactic Reinforcement of Ventral Abdominal Incisions Trial

Miscellaneous

This trial is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Phasix Mesh implantation at the
time of midline fascial closure compared to primary suture closure in preventing a subsequent
incisional hernia in subjects at risk for incisional hernia after open midline laparotomy
surgery.

Disease Sites: Miscellaneous

Phase: IV

Investigator: Pierce, Richard

NCTID: NCT03911700

Protocol No: VICCGI2281

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Improving Care after Inherited Cancer Testing (IMPACT) Study

Miscellaneous

This clinical trial investigates factors associated with access to genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testings services. The trial also seeks to refine and evaluate the effectiveness of online tools on improving cancer risk management practices and family communication of genetic test results.

Disease Sites: Miscellaneous

Phase: N/A

Investigator: Pal, Tuya

NCTID: NCT04763915

Protocol No: VICCSUPP2112

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