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Tools to Improve Discharge Equity (TIDE) Pilot RCT
Boston Medical Center
Hospital Discharge
The investigators will test the impact of a package of linguistically appropriate discharge
teaching tools against current standard of care for patients with Limited English proficiency
(LEP) in an unblinded randomized controlled trial. The tools include an expanded medication... expand
The investigators will test the impact of a package of linguistically appropriate discharge teaching tools against current standard of care for patients with Limited English proficiency (LEP) in an unblinded randomized controlled trial. The tools include an expanded medication calendar in English and the patients' preferred language, pictographics to illustrate return precautions (what signs/symptoms require further evaluation), an audio recording of the nurse reviewing the After Visit Summary (composed by providers) to allow for review by patients and caretakers after discharge. The investigators will evaluate the effectiveness of the package of discharge teaching tools on patients' understanding/recall, key implementation outcomes, and secondary clinical outcomes via a structured interview 1-2 weeks after discharge and chart review 30 days after discharge. The objectives of this research study are: 1. test the effectiveness of a linguistically appropriate toolkit for improving patient understanding of discharge instruction content 2. Assess the feasibility and fidelity of the intervention in anticipation of a multi-site implementation trial 3. assess the feasibility and appropriateness of the linguistically appropriate toolkit to nurses and in-person interpreters 4. to assess the acceptability of the intervention to patients and their satisfaction with it 5. to collect data on implementation context in anticipation for a multi-site trial 6. to collect preliminary data on the toolkit's impact on clinical outcomes including medication adherence and hospital re-utilization. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2023 |
Transitioning Together Boston
Boston Medical Center
Autism or Autistic Traits
Family Relations
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to determine the effects of an adapted
family-centered autism transition intervention called Transitioning Together/Juntos en la
TransiciĆ³n on meaningful outcomes for families. The study will occur in a safety net hospital
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A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to determine the effects of an adapted family-centered autism transition intervention called Transitioning Together/Juntos en la TransiciĆ³n on meaningful outcomes for families. The study will occur in a safety net hospital setting. The adapted version of this multi-family group psychoeducation intervention is delivered across one individual family joining session and four 2.5 hour multi-family group sessions. The parent and youth groups are held in separately, at the same time. Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2023 |
Wrist Cooling for Hot Flashes Clinical Trial
Boston University
Hot Flashes
This pilot randomized double blind controlled crossover study aims to determine the impact of
two wrist cooling devices on symptom control of hot flashes in adult men and adult women
experiencing hot flashes. The participants will record during the first two weeks of the
study... expand
This pilot randomized double blind controlled crossover study aims to determine the impact of two wrist cooling devices on symptom control of hot flashes in adult men and adult women experiencing hot flashes. The participants will record during the first two weeks of the study all of their hot flashes and severity of their hot flashes in a diary. The participants will be randomly assigned to wear one of the two wrist cooling devices that have an identical appearance at different times in the study. They will wear the first assigned device for weeks 3 and 4. They will record in their diary the severity of their hot flashes while using the device. For weeks 5 and 6 they will be ask to use a second device and record in their diary the severity of their hot flashes with the use of the device. The devices will be attached to the wrist like a watch. When activated, one device will turn on a cooling fan with the cooling plate being active for up to 5 minutes, and the other device will turn on a cooling fan only for up to 5 minutes without the cooling plate being active. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2023 |
Preferences for Services in a Patient's First Six Months on Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV in Zambia
Boston University
HIV
With the advent of universal eligibility for HIV treatment ("treat all") and same-day and
community-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, retention in care after a patient
has started ART remains the main challenge to achieving optimal outcomes in HIV treatment
programs.... expand
With the advent of universal eligibility for HIV treatment ("treat all") and same-day and community-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, retention in care after a patient has started ART remains the main challenge to achieving optimal outcomes in HIV treatment programs. Consistently across both time and geography, the highest risk for loss from care is during a patient's first six months after ART initiation, with about quarter of all patients not retained by the end of month 6. One of the reasons for the high attrition from care in this early retention period is that the model of care offered to most newly-initiating and re-initiating patients has barely evolved from its original outlines. Patients in their first six months on ART are generally not eligible for lower-intensity, patient-centered "differentiated service delivery" models that make remaining in care easier for experienced patients. Instead, most early patients must still make multiple clinic visits that include clinical consultations with providers, and most can receive only 1-2 month supplies of medications at a time. This protocol is for the PREFER-Zambia study, an activity of the Retain6 project. Retain6 aims to develop new models of care for patients' first six months on ART. PREFER-Zambia will collect data on patients' characteristics, clinical and non-clinical needs, and preferences for different types of services during their first six months after initiating ART. The investigators will conduct an observational, prospective cohort survey of newly-initiated or re-initiated adult ART patients at a selected set of 12 healthcare facilities in Zambia. Results are expected to inform the design of better models of service delivery for the early treatment period. Type: Observational Start Date: Sep 2022 |
Preferences for Services in a Patient's First Six Months on Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV in South Africa
Boston University
HIV
With the advent of universal eligibility for HIV treatment ("treat all") and same-day and
community-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, retention in care after a patient
has started ART remains the main challenge to achieving optimal outcomes in HIV treatment
programs.... expand
With the advent of universal eligibility for HIV treatment ("treat all") and same-day and community-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, retention in care after a patient has started ART remains the main challenge to achieving optimal outcomes in HIV treatment programs. Consistently across both time and geography, the highest risk for loss from care is during a patient's first six months after ART initiation, with about quarter of all patients not retained by the end of month 6. One of the reasons for the high attrition from care in this early retention period is that the model of care offered to most newly-initiating and re-initiating patients has barely evolved from its original outlines. Patients in their first six months on ART are generally not eligible for lower-intensity, patient-centered "differentiated service delivery" models that make remaining in care easier for experienced patients. Instead, most early patients must still make multiple clinic visits that include clinical consultations with providers, and most can receive only 1-2 month supplies of medications at a time. This protocol is for the PREFER-South Africa study, an activity of the Retain6 project. Retain6 aims to develop new models of care for patients' first six months on ART. PREFER-South Africa will collect data on patients' characteristics, clinical and non-clinical needs, and preferences for different types of services during their first six months after initiating ART. The investigators will conduct an observational, prospective cohort survey of newly-initiated or re-initiated adult ART patients at a selected set of 18 healthcare facilities in South Africa. Results are expected to inform the design of better models of service delivery for the early treatment period. Type: Observational Start Date: Sep 2022 |
PPMI Clinical - Establishing a Deeply Phenotyped PD Cohort
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Parkinson Disease
The Parkinson Progression Marker Initiative (PPMI) is a longitudinal, observational,
multi-center natural history study to assess progression of clinical features, digital
outcomes, and imaging, biologic and genetic markers of Parkinson's disease (PD) progression
in study... expand
The Parkinson Progression Marker Initiative (PPMI) is a longitudinal, observational, multi-center natural history study to assess progression of clinical features, digital outcomes, and imaging, biologic and genetic markers of Parkinson's disease (PD) progression in study participants with manifest PD, prodromal PD, and healthy controls. The overall goal of PPMI is to identify markers of disease progression for use in clinical trials of therapies to reduce progression of PD disability. Type: Observational Start Date: Jul 2020 |
A Cluster Randomized Trial of the H2GO! Program
Boston University
Childhood Obesity
This proposal involves a collaboration with the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys and Girls
Clubs. The goal is to evaluate the efficacy of youth empowerment intervention targeting
sugar-sweetened beverage consumption on childhood obesity among youth. The 12-session 6-week
intervention... expand
This proposal involves a collaboration with the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs. The goal is to evaluate the efficacy of youth empowerment intervention targeting sugar-sweetened beverage consumption on childhood obesity among youth. The 12-session 6-week intervention consists of health and narrative sessions and youth-led activities. For this cluster randomized controlled trial [RCT} at 10 sites, the investigators will recruit 45 parent-child pairs per site for a total of 450 parent-child pairs. The primary outcome is child participants' body mass index (BMI) z scores. Secondary outcomes include children's sugar-sweetened beverage intake, water intake, and youth empowerment. Change in outcomes over time among participants in the intervention sites will be compared to change in outcomes over time among participants Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2020 |
Sickle Cell Disease and CardiovAscular Risk - Red Cell Exchange Trial (SCD-CARRE)
Gladwin, Mark, MD
Sickle Cell Disease
The SCD-CARRE trial is a Phase 3, prospective, randomized, multicenter, controlled, parallel
two-arm study aimed to determine if automated exchange blood transfusion and standard of care
administered to high mortality risk adult SCD patients reduces the total number of episodes... expand
The SCD-CARRE trial is a Phase 3, prospective, randomized, multicenter, controlled, parallel two-arm study aimed to determine if automated exchange blood transfusion and standard of care administered to high mortality risk adult SCD patients reduces the total number of episodes of clinical worsening of SCD requiring acute health care encounters (non-elective infusion center/ER/hospital visits) or resulting in death over 12 months as compared with standard of care. Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2020 |
CenteringParenting Clinical Intervention on Kindergarten Readiness in Early Childhood
Boston Medical Center
Parent-Child Relations
Parenting
Child Development
Child Behavior
Disparities in health begin in early childhood. Early life experiences influence brain
development and have significant implications on future health and developmental outcomes.
Low-income children are at greater risk of developmental delays in large part due to a lack
of... expand
Disparities in health begin in early childhood. Early life experiences influence brain development and have significant implications on future health and developmental outcomes. Low-income children are at greater risk of developmental delays in large part due to a lack of an enriched environment. Disparities in early childhood development increase risk for stunted academic achievement throughout the life course. Primary care is a universal exposure in early childhood and therefore is also a significant entry point for promoting optimal child development. There is a need to provide effective, low-cost, and scalable interventions in primary care to support early childhood development.The CenteringParenting intervention is designed to reduce negative health and developmental outcomes within a model of group routine child health care. To date, there is no evidence of the benefits of the CenteringParenting intervention on school readiness, or improvements in parental behaviors that support optimal developmental milestones and achievement. The intent of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the CenteringParenting intervention on school readiness in early childhood, as measured by language development at 24 months, (in addition to health care utilization, child routine care maintenance, parenting stress, caregiver behaviors and attitudes). Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2019 |
The Longevity Genes in Founder Populations Project
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Extreme Longevity
We believe extreme longevity is due to specific genes which function to delay aging and
prevent disease. The purpose of our research is to identify the genes/mutations associated
with healthier aging; to understand the biological functions of these genes/mutations; and to... expand
We believe extreme longevity is due to specific genes which function to delay aging and prevent disease. The purpose of our research is to identify the genes/mutations associated with healthier aging; to understand the biological functions of these genes/mutations; and to develop therapies to replicate these preservative genetic activities in individuals who do not have the genetic profile for longevity. Type: Observational Start Date: Jul 1998 |
mTBI Identification and Monitoring Through Retinal Scanning
Rebiscan, Inc.
Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Rebion has developed a device, the Rebion trauma tool (referred to as the head and
intraocular trauma tool, or "HITT"), that detects ocular fixation and alignment using a
binocular retinal scan. Preliminary data obtained from hospitalized patients with a
clinically-confirmed... expand
Rebion has developed a device, the Rebion trauma tool (referred to as the head and intraocular trauma tool, or "HITT"), that detects ocular fixation and alignment using a binocular retinal scan. Preliminary data obtained from hospitalized patients with a clinically-confirmed traumatic brain injury (TBI) and uninjured controls indicates that the device can detect changes in ocular fixation, alignment, and saccades that are related to brain injury. This study seeks to evaluate the ability of the Rebion trauma tool to assess perturbations in eye movements resulting from TBI. The study will enroll 60 TBI patients and 20 controls. Type: Observational Start Date: Aug 2023 |
Telemedicine-Delivered Unified Protocol for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
This project will evaluate a telemedicine-delivered, Unified Protocol for
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (UP-CBT) enhanced with continuous glucose monitor (CGM) review
to target anxiety and depressive symptoms and glycemic control in young adults with type 1
diabetes.
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This project will evaluate a telemedicine-delivered, Unified Protocol for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (UP-CBT) enhanced with continuous glucose monitor (CGM) review to target anxiety and depressive symptoms and glycemic control in young adults with type 1 diabetes. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2023 |
Alcohol and "Heat of the Moment" Sexual Decision Making
Boston University Charles River Campus
Alcohol Drinking
Sex, Unsafe
Hiv
HIV transmission remains a significant public health concern, especially among men who have
sex with men (MSM). Condomless anal intercourse (CAI) continues to be the major route of
transmission for MSM. Thus, to reduce the incidence of HIV, it is critical to identify how
contextual... expand
HIV transmission remains a significant public health concern, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). Condomless anal intercourse (CAI) continues to be the major route of transmission for MSM. Thus, to reduce the incidence of HIV, it is critical to identify how contextual risk factors influence CAI and develop behavioral strategies that modify risk factors directly or reduce their influence on behavior. This study will examine the mechanisms through which one of the central contextual risk factors, heavy drinking, influences sexual decision processes in the natural environment and test the benefit of a brief intervention designed to reduce sexual risk behavior among those who engage in heavy drinking. Type: Interventional Start Date: Nov 2023 |
Feasibility of Remote Tai Chi
Boston University
PTSD
Pain, Chronic
In the proposed trial, the investigators plan to refine interventions, then conduct a small
randomized trial to provide critical information to inform a future large-scale randomized
efficacy trial of Tai Chi for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain.
Building... expand
In the proposed trial, the investigators plan to refine interventions, then conduct a small randomized trial to provide critical information to inform a future large-scale randomized efficacy trial of Tai Chi for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain. Building on the combined experience the proposed study will progress in new directions to: 1. Adapt, refine, and standardize two 12-week treatment protocols (Tai Chi and a Wellness control condition) for Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and chronic musculoskeletal pain during Phase One. Tai Chi and Wellness interventions will be adapted for delivery via a videoconferencing platform for the population and piloted in a 'dry run'. 2. Determine the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered randomized trial of these two interventions and the assessment protocols during Phase Two. 3. Utilize information from this trial to plan and design a large randomized control study evaluating the efficacy of Tai Chi compared to Wellness for improving outcomes for Veterans with PTSD and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2023 |
Gabapentin to Reduce Alcohol and Improve Viral Load Suppression
Boston Medical Center
HIV
Heavy Drinking
GRAIL is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) among 300 HIV-positive persons with heavy
alcohol consumption (by NIAAA definition) who have had detectable HIV viral load (HVL) at
least 6 months after their HIV diagnosis. This trial aims to test the efficacy of gabapentin
versus... expand
GRAIL is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) among 300 HIV-positive persons with heavy alcohol consumption (by NIAAA definition) who have had detectable HIV viral load (HVL) at least 6 months after their HIV diagnosis. This trial aims to test the efficacy of gabapentin versus placebo to achieve undetectable HVL and assess the impact of gabapentin compared to placebo on alcohol consumption, pain severity, ART adherence, and engagement in HIV care. HIV viral load will be assessed at 3 (primary), 6 and 12 months via laboratory test. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned into one of two study arms: 1) gabapentin (1800mg/day target dose) for 3 months vs. 2) placebo for 3 months. All participants will receive evidence-based counseling for alcohol and either an active medication or placebo. Type: Interventional Start Date: Nov 2023 |
VR Smoking Cessation During a Dental Hygiene Visit
Boston University
Smoking Cessation
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to test whether a smoking cessation
induction intervention delivered during a dental cleaning appointment increases the
utilization of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for smoking cessation within 7 months
post-dental cleaning... expand
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to test whether a smoking cessation induction intervention delivered during a dental cleaning appointment increases the utilization of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for smoking cessation within 7 months post-dental cleaning appointment. Approximately 400 cigarette smokers who are scheduled for a dental cleaning appointment at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) patient treatment center will be recruited and enrolled. Participants will be randomized to either the intervention or control group Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2021 |
Gathering Records to Evaluate Antiretroviral Treatment-Malawi ( GREAT )
Boston University
HIV
To achieve global goals for the treatment of HIV, most high-prevalence countries are
experimenting with and scaling up differentiated service delivery models (DSD). A handful of
efforts have been formally described and evaluated in the literature; many others are being
implemented... expand
To achieve global goals for the treatment of HIV, most high-prevalence countries are experimenting with and scaling up differentiated service delivery models (DSD). A handful of efforts have been formally described and evaluated in the literature; many others are being implemented formally or informally under routine care, without a research or evaluation goal. For most countries, however, we have little evidence on the big picture-the proportion of clinics offering alternative models, eligibility criteria and the proportion of patients considered eligible, the number of patients actually participating, health outcomes such as viral suppression, empirical resource utilization compared to traditional care, variations among the models, duration of patient participation, fidelity to model guidelines, effects on clinic efficiency, and sustainability without external donor support. AMBIT is a set of data synthesis, data collection, and data analysis activities aimed at generating information for near- and long-term decision making and creating an approach and platform for ongoing evaluation of differentiated models of HIV treatment delivery in the future. The project will collect and analyze a wide range of existing data sets pertinent to DSD. This protocol is for an analysis of existing medical record data collected by the Ministry of Health, implementing partners, and other completed, ongoing, or new evaluations, trials, and observational studies. Outcomes to be reported include coverage/uptake of DSD, patients' outcomes, and distribution of each model. There will be no study interaction with individual patients, providers, caregivers, or others for this analysis. Type: Observational Start Date: Dec 2019 |
Gathering Records to Evaluate Antiretroviral Treatment-Zambia (GREAT )
Boston University
HIV
To achieve global goals for the treatment of HIV, most high-prevalence countries are
experimenting with and scaling up differentiated service delivery models (DSD). A handful of
efforts have been formally described and evaluated in the literature; many others are being
implemented... expand
To achieve global goals for the treatment of HIV, most high-prevalence countries are experimenting with and scaling up differentiated service delivery models (DSD). A handful of efforts have been formally described and evaluated in the literature; many others are being implemented formally or informally under routine care, without a research or evaluation goal. For most countries, however, there is little evidence on the big picture-the proportion of clinics offering alternative models, eligibility criteria and the proportion of patients considered eligible, the number of patients actually participating, health outcomes such as viral suppression, empirical resource utilization compared to traditional care, variations among the models, duration of patient participation, fidelity to model guidelines, effects on clinic efficiency, and sustainability without external donor support. AMBIT a set of data synthesis, data collection, and data analysis activities aimed at generating information for near- and long-term decision making and creating an approach and platform for ongoing evaluation of differentiated models of HIV treatment delivery in the future. The project will collect and analyze a wide range of existing data sets pertinent to DSD. This protocol is for an analysis of existing medical record data collected by the Ministry of Health, implementing partners, and other completed, ongoing, or new evaluations, trials, and observational studies. Outcomes to be reported include coverage/uptake of DSD, patients' outcomes, and distribution of each model. There will be no study interaction with individual patients, providers, caregivers, or others for this analysis. Type: Observational Start Date: Dec 2019 |
Anticoagulation for New-Onset Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation After CABG
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke
Bleeding
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness (prevention of
thromboembolic events) and safety (major bleeding) of adding oral anticoagulation (OAC) to
background antiplatelet therapy in patients who develop new-onset post-operative atrial
fibrillation... expand
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness (prevention of thromboembolic events) and safety (major bleeding) of adding oral anticoagulation (OAC) to background antiplatelet therapy in patients who develop new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. All patients with a qualifying POAF event, who decline randomization, will be offered the option of enrollment in a parallel registry that captures their baseline risk profile and their treatment strategy in terms of anticoagulants or antiplatelets received. These patients will also be asked to fill out a brief decliner survey. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2019 |
Adolescent Master Protocol for Participants 18 Years of Age or Older - Lite
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
HIV/AIDS
This is a prospective cohort study designed to define the impact of HIV infection and
antiretroviral therapy (ART) on young adults with perinatal HIV infection as they transition
to adulthood.
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This is a prospective cohort study designed to define the impact of HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy (ART) on young adults with perinatal HIV infection as they transition to adulthood. Type: Observational Start Date: Nov 2017 |
Responders to Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation in Individuals Post-Stroke and Older Adults
Boston University Charles River Campus
Stroke
Old Age
Stroke is among the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide. Post-stroke neuromotor
impairments are heterogeneous, yet often result in reduced walking ability characterized by
slow, asymmetric, and unstable gait patterns. Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) is an... expand
Stroke is among the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide. Post-stroke neuromotor impairments are heterogeneous, yet often result in reduced walking ability characterized by slow, asymmetric, and unstable gait patterns. Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) is an emerging rehabilitation approach that leverages auditory-motor synchronization to retrain neuromotor control of walking. Indeed, walking with RAS can enhance walking rhythmicity, gait quality, and speed. RAS is a potentially valuable tool for walking rehabilitation after stroke; however, despite extensive research evidence on the overall benefits of RAS in people with chronic stroke, the notable variability in the walking characteristics of individual patients is likely to influence the effectiveness of RAS intervention, and thus requires study. Furthermore, beyond stroke-related factors, age-related changes may also affect how well individuals post-stroke respond to RAS. This study aims to recruit 24 individuals post-stroke and 20 older adults to evaluate the effects of stroke- and age-related neuromotor impairment on RAS intervention. Each study participant will complete two six-minute walk tests: one without RAS (baseline) and the other with RAS delivered using a metronome. The investigators hypothesize that post-stroke individuals will, on average, exhibit a positive response to RAS intervention (i.e., walk farther and with greater gait automaticity (i.e., reduced stride time variability), with the degree of response predicted by specific baseline characteristics. Furthermore, the investigators anticipate that these walking enhancements will be accompanied by improvements in gait biomechanics and a reduction in the metabolic cost of walking. The investigators hypothesize that older adults will exhibit similar, but attenuated, effects of RAS. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2023 |
The INSTITUT Study
Boston Medical Center
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
Undernutrition
Undernutrition is a leading global risk factor of tuberculosis (TB) and a prevalent
comorbidity associated with TB. In Benin, the National TB Program systematically provides
nutritional support to all persons with TB (PWTB), distributing prepared foods to
hospitalized patients... expand
Undernutrition is a leading global risk factor of tuberculosis (TB) and a prevalent comorbidity associated with TB. In Benin, the National TB Program systematically provides nutritional support to all persons with TB (PWTB), distributing prepared foods to hospitalized patients and food baskets during outpatient care. In Togo, the PWTB population is similar to that of Benin; however, Togo does not have a systematic program in place to provide nutritional support to these patients. The investigators will perform a prospective cohort analysis using anonymized TB patient data from the National TB Programs of Benin and Togo. Participants enrolled in Benin will receive nutritional support from the hospital while those enrolled in Togo will not. Participants in Togo who do not receive nutritional support will serve as a control. Unfavorable outcomes in both groups such as treatment failure, death, or relapse will be compared. The results from this study should help to shape TB programs in the future by incorporating nutritional support. Type: Observational Start Date: Sep 2023 |
Longitudinal Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging Study
Boston University
Systemic Scleroderma
Scleroderma (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis (or collagen deposition)
of the skin and internal organs. The extent of skin fibrosis is an important predictor of
internal organ complications and increased mortality. Currently imprecise and subjective... expand
Scleroderma (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis (or collagen deposition) of the skin and internal organs. The extent of skin fibrosis is an important predictor of internal organ complications and increased mortality. Currently imprecise and subjective methods that varies amongst different doctors for the same patient are available to quantify skin fibrosis in patients, by "pinching" their skin and assessing how thick it is; this is the method used to determine the modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS). Skin thickness and the amount of fibrosis can change over time due to disease progression or in response to therapy. In this research, longitudinal measurements will be taken to determine if spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) can detect changes in skin thickness that occur over time in response to therapy or from disease progression in scleroderma patients. This study will compare SFDI with other clinical outcome assessments of skin thickness and fibrosis in scleroderma patients including mRSS, skin biopsy histology, scleroderma skin patient reported outcome (SSPRO), ultrasound, and durometry (durometer measures skin hardness). SFDI information will also be compared with capillaroscopy (allows for non-invasive imaging of the nailfold capillaries) if available from the electronic medical record. If SFDI correlates well with other clinical outcome assessments, it may be used in the future as a rapid, non-invasive tool for monitoring disease activity in scleroderma patients. Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2023 |
Immunogenicity of the 9vHPV Vaccination 2-dose Regimen Among Children 4 to 8 Years Old, An Exploratory...
Boston Medical Center
Human Papilloma Virus
This study is an open-label nonrandomized exploratory proof of concept and descriptive 4-year
immunogenicity study to assess immunogenicity after administration of a 2-dose regimen of
9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine (9vHPV) vaccine separated by 12 months (months 0, 12).... expand
This study is an open-label nonrandomized exploratory proof of concept and descriptive 4-year immunogenicity study to assess immunogenicity after administration of a 2-dose regimen of 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine (9vHPV) vaccine separated by 12 months (months 0, 12). Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2022 |
Understanding the Long-term Impact of COVID-19 in Adults (RECOVER)
NYU Langone Health
SARS-CoV2 Infection
This is a combined retrospective and prospective, longitudinal, observational meta-cohort of
individuals who will enter the cohort with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection and at varying
stages before and after infection. Individuals with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection and with... expand
This is a combined retrospective and prospective, longitudinal, observational meta-cohort of individuals who will enter the cohort with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection and at varying stages before and after infection. Individuals with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection and with or without Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) symptoms will be followed to identify risk factors and occurrence of PASC. This study will be conducted in the United States and subjects will be recruited through inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings. Study data including age, demographics, social determinants of health, medical history, vaccination history, details of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, overall health and physical function, and PASC symptom screen will be reported by subjects or collected from the electronic health record using a case report form at specified intervals. Biologic specimens will be collected at specified intervals, with some tests performed in local clinical laboratories and others performed by centralized research centers or banked in the Biospecimen Repository. Advanced clinical examinations and radiologic examinations will be performed at local study sites with cross-site standardization. Type: Observational Start Date: Oct 2021 |
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