Clinical trials

The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a combined acupuncture and exercise intervention for the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in participants with bladder cancer receiving enfortumab vedotin (EV) and pembrolizumab (Pembro). The names of the two study groups in this research study are: * Acupuncture + Virtual Exercise (AVE) * Virtual Exercise Only (VE)

This is a multi-site, prospective, non-randomized phase 2 study evaluating neoadjuvant botensilimab in combination with balstilimab for patients with microsatellite stable (MSS) / mismatch repair proficient (MMRp) early rectal cancer staged T1-T2 N0 by MRI and considered candidates for surgical resection without standard neoadjuvant therapies. Participants will receive a single IV dose of botensilimab on Day 1 followed by balstilimab IV every 2 weeks for up to 6 months, with tumor response assessments during treatment and follow-up afterward.

This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of elranatamab in patients with relapsed or refractory AL amyloidosis.

The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and efficacy of the combination of PD-L1 t-haNK (modified immune cells), NAI (a manufactured protein that stimulates the immune system), and cetuximab (a targeted antibody) in treating advanced head and neck cancer. The names of the therapies involved in this study are: * PD-L1 t-haNK cell therapy (a NK cell therapy infusion) * NAI (a type of recombinant human superagonist) * Cetuximab (a type of antibody)

This research study is a randomized controlled trial that will observe changes in microbiome activity, changes in chemotherapy toxicity, and any changes in treatment outcomes between two groups of participants undergoing chemotherapy with either early-stage or metastatic colorectal cancer. The names of the study groups involved in this study are: * Exercise * Waitlist Control

This research study is studying how well newly diagnosed breast cancer that has tested positive for a protein called HER2 responds using one of two different combination of HER2-directed therapies as a treatment after surgery. The name of the study drugs involved are: * Trastuzumab-emtansine (T-DM1, Kadcyla) * Trastuzumab SC (Herceptin Hylecta) * Paclitaxel

The goal of this research study is to evaluate a chemotherapy regiment for the treatment of newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adolescents and young adults (AYAs). The names of the study drugs involved in this study are: * blinatumomab (a type of immunotherapy drug) * cyclophosphamide (a type of chemotherapy drug) * cytarabine (a type of antineoplastic agent) * dexamethasone (a type of synthetic glucocorticoid) * doxorubicin (a type of antineoplastic agent) * etoposide (a type of antineoplastic agent) * mercaptopurine (a type of antineoplastic agent) * methotrexate (a type of chemotherapy drug) * pegaspargase (a type of antineoplastic agent) * vincristine (a type of antineoplastic agent)

This research study is creating a way to collect and store specimens and information from participants who may be at an increased risk of developing cancer, or has been diagnosed with an early phase of a cancer or a family member who has a family member with a precursor condition for cancer. * The objective of this study is to identify exposures as well as clinical, molecular, and pathological changes that can be used to predict early development of cancer, malignant transformation, and risks of progression to symptomatic cancer that can ultimately be fatal. * The ultimate goal is to identify novel markers of early detection and risk stratification to drive potential therapeutic approaches to intercept progression to cancer.

This is study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of cosibelimab in special populations with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). The name of the drug involved in this research study is: -cosibelimab (a type of an anti-PD-L1 antibody)

This research is being done to pilot an intervention which aims to test a new web- and mobile application ("app")-based supportive care tool (SHIELD portal) and to assess the feasibility of enrolling female breast cancer patients with hormone receptor-positive disease long-term endocrine treatment.

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and effects of 12-week exercise training at different intensities among individuals with advanced lung cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are: * High-intensity interval training (HIIT) * Moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) * Usual care (UC)

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a sequence of drugs (a Taxane plus Trastuzumab plus Pertuzumab followed by Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, followed by Tucatinib plus Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1), followed by Trastuzumab plus Pertuzumab plus Tucatinib) in HER2+ Breast Cancer. The study will help investigators understand whether first intensifying therapy for a specific period and then stopping treatment is safe and effective for participants. The names of the study drugs involved in this study are: * Paclitaxel (a type of anti-microtubule agent) * Docetaxel (a type of anti-microtubule agent) * Nab-Paclitaxel (a type of anti-microtubule agent) * Trastuzumab (a type of IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody) * Pertuzumab (a type of monoclonal antibody) * Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (a type of HER2-directed antibody drug conjugate) * Tucatinib (Tyrosine Kinase HER2 Inhibitor) * Ado-trastuzumab emtansine or T-DM1 (a type of HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate)

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of the Precise Exercise Regimen for Cancer Care (PERCC) exercise program in participants with stage II-III primary lung cancer.

This study is testing the way that approved androgen deprivation therapy treatments, Leuprolide and Relugolix, for prostate cancer affect quality of life, blood levels, cholesterol, and blood sugar. The drugs are already standard treatment for people with prostate cancer, and the drugs will be used as described in their label. The names of the study drugs involved in this study are: * Leuprolide (type of ADT) * Relugolix (type of ADT)

The purpose of this research is to determine whether a 16-week culturally tailored, technology-based, aerobic and resistance exercise intervention improves cardiovascular risk factors in Black men diagnosed with prostate cancer and are undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), and whether it will also improve physical fitness and function, body composition, and outcomes such as quality of life, cancer symptoms, and self-esteem. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1) Aerobic and resistance exercise, or 2) Usual care.

This is a pragmatic, prospective, randomized clinical trial to test the effectiveness of large language model (LLM)-generated serious illness conversation (SIC) summaries delivered to patients' inpatient and outpatient clinicians at the time of hospital admission on the primary outcome of days in the hospital in the next 90 days.

This research is being done to study the safety of implanting and retrieving a microdevice that releases up to 19 drugs directly within a cancerous lesion as a possible tool to evaluate the effectiveness of several approved cancer drugs against cutaneous T cell lymphoma and peripheral T cell lymphoma

This is a feasibility and pilot study to refine and test LISTEN, an AI-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) smartphone app, integrated into the patient's personal electronic device, to augment and facilitate communication in patients with tumor-related aphasia (TRA) and their care partners. The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of LISTEN in patients with TRA and their care partners.

The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and to explore the effectiveness of infusing cytokine- induced memory-like (CIML) natural killer (NK) cells in combination with Interleukin-2 (IL-2) and standard-of-care venetoclax as a treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Names of the study therapies involved in this study are: * Lymphodepleting therapy with Fludarabine and Cyclophosphamide prior to CIML NK cell infusion * CIML NK (a cellular therapy) * IL-2 (a recombinant, human glycoprotein) * Venetoclax (a selective inhibitor of BCL-2 protein)

This is a prospective, randomized, non-pharmacologic interventional trial evaluating the effectiveness of the Embr Wave wearable thermal device in reducing hot flash burden in men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Participants will be randomized 1:1 to immediate (12 weeks) versus delayed (after 6 weeks) use of the Embr Wave device. The study aims to determine whether the device reduces vasomotor symptoms using a number of patient-reported outcomes

Pediatric patients undergoing stem cell transplant (SCT) are hospitalized for extended periods and are at high risk for sleep disturbances. In order to begin to address the environmental issues that SCT recipients face during inpatient hospitalizations, investigators will conduct a single arm pilot study of a program entitled 'Developing Restful Environments and Management Strategies' (DREAMS). The program will provide children receiving SCT and families with information and a kit that includes tools which may support sleep and circadian health during an inpatient hospitalization.

This study is to examine the effects of oral daily zanzalintinib in participants with unresectable, progressive metastatic pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma.

This research is being done to assess whether an exercise intervention with protein intake support vs a health education and support program will make it easier for women age 65 or older who are receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer to receive all of their planned chemotherapy according to schedule and at the planned dose.

The purpose of this research study is to enhance inclusion and diversity in clinical trial enrollment by training participants to perform and provide feedback through a community-based protocol review process, called DIVERSE.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate if the smartphone app, I-STAMP (Integrated Smartphone Technology to Alleviate Malignant Pain), helps participants with cancer pain manage symptoms and keep track of medications.