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      Highly Paid
      Stay on Current Meds
      Pivotal Trials (Near Approval)
      Breakthrough Medication

      CD388 for Flu Prevention

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well CD388 works in preventing symptomatic laboratory-confirmed influenza infections, as compared to placebo, when given as a single dose via 3 subcutaneous (SQ) injections to adult and adolescent participants who are at higher risk of developing influenza complications, and to evaluate the safety and tolerability of CD388, as compared to placebo.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:12+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Influenza, Severe CKD, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Zanamivir, Monoclonal Antibodies

      6000 Participants Needed

      Educational Website for Colorectal Cancer

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial evaluates whether a web-based intervention called Current Together after Cancer (CTAC) works to increase the number of patients with surgically removed (resected) colorectal cancer who receive surveillance care that aligns with current guidelines (guideline-concordant). Surveillance care after resection of colorectal cancer is critical to detect potentially curable return of disease (recurrence), yet up to 60% of colorectal cancer survivors fail to receive surveillance. This may be due to a lack of knowledge about the purpose of surveillance care and the risks of cancer recurrence, or a lack of confidence for managing surveillance care. The CTAC intervention is an online education intervention designed to improve patients' knowledge about surveillance and their self-efficacy for managing surveillance, and to promote effective communication with supporters and supporter engagement in patients' surveillance in a way that is aligned with each patient's preferences. By increasing a patient's knowledge, self-efficacy, and satisfaction with their supporter's engagement in their care, the CTAC intervention may increase the number of patients who receive guideline-concordant surveillance care after resection of colorectal cancer.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Stage IV Cancer, Prior Malignancy, Others

      1057 Participants Needed

      EYE103 for Diabetic Macular Edema

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      EYE-RES-103 is a randomized, double masked pivotal study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 2 dose levels of EYE103 in comparison with the active control, ranibizumab, in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). In the first year, all 3 treatment groups will be treated every 4 weeks with either EYE103 or ranibizumab. Beginning at Year 2, the frequency of treatment for participants will shift based on a personalized treatment interval algorithm. Approximately 960 participants will be entered in the study.
      No Placebo Group
      Prior Safety Data
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Recent Eye Surgery, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Retinal Toxicity Drugs

      960 Participants Needed

      HER2-Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares 6 months of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted therapy to 12 months of HER2-targeted therapy for the treatment of HER2-positive (+) breast cancer in patients that had a pathologic complete response (pCR) after preoperative (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy with trastuzumab. Trastuzumab and pertuzumab are monoclonal antibodies and forms of targeted therapy that attach to a receptor protein called HER2. HER2 is found on some cancer cells. When trastuzumab or pertuzumab attach to HER2, the signals that tell the cells to grow are blocked and the tumor cell may be marked for destruction by the body's immune system. Giving 6 months of HER2-targeted therapy may work better than giving 12 months for the treatment of HER2+ breast cancer in patients that had a pCR after neoadjuvant chemotherapy with trastuzumab.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Stage IV Cancer, Inadequate Cardiac Function, Others
      Must Be Taking:HER2-targeted Therapy

      1524 Participants Needed

      Mindfulness Approaches for Living After Breast Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      NRG-CC015 is a prospective, randomized phase III clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of two distinct digital approaches for delivering a mindfulness-based intervention: a live, instructor-led version delivered over Zoom (MAPs LO), and an app-based, self-paced version (MAPs App). Participants will include younger breast cancer survivors (BCS) who were diagnosed with breast cancer at or before age 50 years, have completed their primary cancer treatment (i.e., surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy) at least 6 months earlier, and report elevated depressive symptoms.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 50

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Recurrent Cancer, Other Cancer, Pregnancy, Others

      402 Participants Needed

      Radiation Therapy for Cancer with Bone Metastasis

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares the effect of adding radiation therapy to usual care on the occurrence of bone-related complications in cancer patients with high-risk bone metastases that are not causing symptoms (asymptomatic). High-risk bone metastases are defined by their location (including hip, shoulder, long bones, and certain levels of the spine), or size (2 cm or larger). These bone metastases appear to be at higher risk of complications such as fracture, spinal cord compression, and/or pain warranting surgery or radiation treatment. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. The total dose of radiation can be delivered in a single day or divided in smaller doses for up to 5 days of total treatment. Usual care for asymptomatic bone metastases may include drugs that prevent bone loss, in addition to the treatment for the primary cancer or observation (which means no treatment until symptoms appear). Evidence has shown that preventative radiation therapy may be effective in lowering the number of bone metastases-related complications, however, it is not known if this approach is superior to usual care. Adding radiation therapy to usual care may be more effective in preventing bone-related complications than usual care alone in cancer patients with asymptomatic high-risk bone metastases.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Multiple Myeloma, Intracranial Disease, Others
      Must Be Taking:Bone Loss Prevention

      280 Participants Needed

      Survodutide for Fatty Liver Disease

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      This study is open to adults who are at least 18 years old living with obesity and have: * a confirmed liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)/metabolic associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and * moderate or advanced liver fibrosis People with a history of acute or chronic liver diseases other than MASH or chronic alcohol intake cannot take part in this study. The purpose of this study is to find out whether a medicine called survodutide helps people with MASH and moderate or advanced liver fibrosis improve their liver function. This study has 2 parts. The purpose of the first part of this study is to find out the effect of survodutide on MASH and liver fibrosis. The purpose of the second part is to find out how safe and effective survodutide is in improving liver function. Participants are put into 2 groups randomly, which means by chance. 1 group gets survodutide and 1 group gets placebo. Placebo looks like survodutide but does not contain any medicine. Each participant has twice the chance of getting survodutide. Participants and doctors do not know who is in which group. Participants inject survodutide or placebo under their skin once a week. The survodutide doses are slowly increased until the target dose is reached. All participants receive counselling to make changes to their diet and to exercise regularly. Participants are in the study for up to 7 years. During this time, they regularly visit the study site or have remote visits by video call. For about the first year of the study, participants have these visits every 2 weeks, increasing to every 4 weeks and then every 6 weeks. After being in the study for a little over a year participants will then alternate between visiting the study site or having a remote visit every 3 months until the end of the study. The doctors check participants' health and take note of any unwanted effects. The participants' body weight and effects on the stomach and intestines are regularly measured. At some visits the liver is measured using different imaging methods. At 2 or 3 visits doctors take a small sample of liver tissue (biopsy). The participants also fill in questionnaires about their symptoms and quality of life. The results are compared between the groups to see whether the treatment works.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Other Liver Diseases, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Obesity Medications

      1800 Participants Needed

      Docetaxel + Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      This study is being done to answer the following question: can the chance of prostate cancer growing or spreading be lowered by adding a drug to the usual combination of drugs? This study would like to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for prostate cancer. The usual approach for patients who are not in a study is hormone treatment with Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and Androgen-Receptor Pathway Inhibitor (ARPI).
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Sex:Male

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Cardiac Disease, Uncontrolled Illness, Others
      Must Be Taking:Androgen Deprivation, ARPI

      830 Participants Needed

      EYE103 for Diabetic Macular Edema

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      EYE-RES-102 is a randomized, double masked pivotal study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 2 dose levels of EYE103 in comparison with the active control, ranibizumab, in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) In the first year, all 3 treatment groups will be treated every 4 weeks with either EYE103 or ranibizumab. Beginning at Year 2, the frequency of treatment for participants will shift based on a personalized treatment interval algorithm. Approximately 960 participants will be entered in the study.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Cataract Surgery, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Retinal Toxicity Drugs

      984 Participants Needed

      Triptorelin for Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares the effect of giving triptorelin vs no triptorelin in preventing ovarian damage in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer receiving chemotherapy with an alkylating agents. Alkylating agents are part of standard chemotherapy, but may cause damage to the ovaries. If the ovaries are not working well or completely shut down, then it will be difficult or impossible to get pregnant in the future. Triptorelin works by blocking certain hormones and causing the ovaries to slow down or pause normal activity. The triptorelin used in this study stays active in the body for 24 weeks or about 6 months after a dose is given. After triptorelin is cleared from the body, the ovaries resume normal activities. Adding triptorelin before the start of chemotherapy treatment may reduce the chances of damage to the ovaries.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:< 39
      Sex:Female

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Pelvic Radiation, Bilateral Oophorectomy, Congenital Infertility Syndromes, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Depot GnRH Agonists

      60 Participants Needed

      Axitinib Implant for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal OTX-TKI (Axitinib Implant) in Subjects with Neovascular Age- Related Macular Degeneration
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:50+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Monocular, Scar, Fibrosis, Atrophy, Others
      Must Be Taking:Aflibercept

      825 Participants Needed

      BI 690517 + Empagliflozin for Heart Failure

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      This study is open to adults aged 18 or above legal age with heart failure. People can join the study if they have heart failure symptoms and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 40% or more. The purpose of this study is to find out whether vicadrostat (BI 690517) in combination with empagliflozin helps people with heart failure. Participants are put into 2 groups by chance. Every participant has an equal chance of being in each group. The groups are: * Vicadrostat/empagliflozin group: participants take vicadrostat/empagliflozin as tablets once a day. * Placebo/empagliflozin group: participants take placebo/empagliflozin as tablets once a day. Participants can stay in the study as long as they benefit from treatment and can tolerate it. During this time, they visit their doctors regularly. The doctors regularly check participants' health and take note of any unwanted effects. The study staff may also contact the participants by phone. Participants also regularly answer questions about their well-being. The study does not have a fixed duration. It continues until there is enough data to see if the treatment is working.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Heart Transplant, Cardiomyopathy, Severe Valvular Disease, Others
      Must Be Taking:Diuretics

      6000 Participants Needed

      Various Treatments for Wilms Tumor

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial studies using risk factors in determining treatment for children with favorable tissue (histology) Wilms tumors (FHWT). Wilms Tumor is the most common type of kidney cancer in children, and FHWT is the most common subtype. Previous large clinical trials have established treatment plans that are likely to cure most children with FHWT, however some children still have their cancer come back (called relapse) and not all survive. Previous research has identified features of FHWT that are associated with higher or lower risks of relapse. The term "risk" refers to the chance of the cancer coming back after treatment. Using results of tumor histology tests, biology tests, and response to therapy may be able to improve treatment for children with FHWT.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:< 30

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Stage V Wilms, Uncontrolled Illness, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Concurrent Chemotherapy

      1656 Participants Needed

      Axitinib Implant for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      This trial is testing a small device placed in the eye that releases medication for patients with a severe form of AMD. The medication helps stop abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, potentially preventing further vision loss. This approach has significantly improved treatment for this condition in recent years.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:50+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Monocular, Scar, Fibrosis, Atrophy, Others

      344 Participants Needed

      Dinutuximab + Chemotherapy for High-Risk Neuroblastoma

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial tests how well the addition of dinutuximab to Induction chemotherapy along with standard of care surgical resection of the primary tumor, radiation, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapy works for treating children with newly diagnosed high-risk neuroblastoma. Dinutuximab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to a molecule called GD2, which is found on the surface of neuroblastoma cells, but is not present on many healthy or normal cells in the body. When dinutuximab binds to the neuroblastoma cells, it helps signal the immune system to kill the tumor cells. This helps the cells of the immune system kill the cancer cells, this is a type of immunotherapy. When chemotherapy and immunotherapy are given together, during the same treatment cycle, it is called chemoimmunotherapy. This clinical trial randomly assigns patients to receive either standard chemotherapy and surgery or chemoimmunotherapy (chemotherapy plus dinutuximab) and surgery during Induction therapy. Chemotherapy drugs administered during Induction include, cyclophosphamide, topotecan, cisplatin, etoposide, vincristine, and doxorubicin. These drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing or by stopping them from spreading. Upon completion of 5 cycles of Induction therapy, a disease evaluation is completed to determine how well the treatment worked. If the tumor responds to therapy, patients receive a tandem transplantation with stem cell rescue. If the tumor has little improvement or worsens, patients receive chemoimmunotherapy on Extended Induction. During Extended Induction, dinutuximab is given with irinotecan, temozolomide. Patients with a good response to therapy move on to Consolidation therapy, when very high doses of chemotherapy are given at two separate points to kill any remaining cancer cells. Following, transplant, radiation therapy is given to the site where the cancer originated (primary site) and to any other areas that are still active at the end of Induction. The final stage of therapy is Post-Consolidation. During Post-Consolidation, dinutuximab is given with isotretinoin, with the goal of maintaining the response achieved with the previous therapy. Adding dinutuximab to Induction chemotherapy along with standard of care surgical resection of the primary tumor, radiation, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapy may be better at treating children with newly diagnosed high-risk neuroblastoma.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:< 30

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Bone Marrow Failure, Primary Immunodeficiency, Pregnancy, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants, Corticosteroids

      478 Participants Needed

      Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase II/III trial compares the effect of the 3-drug chemotherapy combination of nab-paclitaxel, gemcitabine, plus cisplatin versus the 2-drug chemotherapy combination of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine for the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other places in the body (metastatic) and a known genetic mutation in the BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Active Brain Metastases, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:CYP3A4 Inhibitors, CYP3A4 Inducers

      100 Participants Needed

      Chemotherapy + Immunotherapy vs. Immunotherapy for Advanced Lung Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares the effect of adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus immunotherapy alone in treating patients with stage IIIB-IV lung cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving pembrolizumab and chemotherapy may help stabilize lung cancer.
      No Placebo Group
      Prior Safety Data
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:70+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:CNS Metastases, Prior Chemotherapy, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants, Steroids

      304 Participants Needed

      Durvalumab + Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares the addition of an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) to usual chemotherapy versus usual chemotherapy alone in treating patients with MammaPrint High 2 Risk (MP2) stage II-III hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as durvalumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs, such as paclitaxel, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. There is some evidence from previous clinical trials that people who have a MammaPrint High 2 Risk result may be more likely to respond to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Adding durvalumab to usual chemotherapy may be able to prevent the cancer from returning for patients with MP2 stage II-III hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Metastatic Disease, Active Autoimmune, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Live Vaccines

      3680 Participants Needed

      Blood Test and Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase II/III trial examines whether patients who have undergone surgical removal of bladder, kidney, ureter or urethra, but require an additional treatment called immunotherapy to help prevent their urinary tract (urothelial) cancer from coming back, can be identified by a blood test. Many types of tumors tend to lose cells or release different types of cellular products including their DNA which is referred to as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) into the bloodstream before changes can be seen on scans. Health care providers can measure the level of ctDNA in blood or other bodily fluids to determine which patients are at higher risk for disease progression or relapse. In this study, a blood test is used to measure ctDNA and see if there is still cancer somewhere in the body after surgery and if giving a treatment will help eliminate the cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab and relatlimab, can help the body's immune system to attack the cancer, and can interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. This trial may help doctors determine if ctDNA measurement in blood can better identify patients that need additional treatment, if treatment with nivolumab prolongs patients' life and whether the additional immunotherapy treatment with relatlimab extends time without disease progression or prolongs life of urothelial cancer patients who have undergone surgical removal of their bladder, kidney, ureter or urethra.
      No Placebo Group
      Prior Safety Data
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Autoimmune Disease, Hepatitis, Myocarditis, Others
      Must Be Taking:Immunotherapy

      992 Participants Needed

      Zanubrutinib for Mantle Cell Lymphoma

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial tests whether continuous or intermittent zanubrutinib after achieving a complete remission (CR) with rituximab works in older adult patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have not received treatment in the past (previously untreated). Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Zanubrutinib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. When zanubrutinib is used in MCL, the current standard of care is to continue administering the drug indefinitely until disease progression. This continuous treatment comes with clinical as well as financial toxicity, which could be especially detrimental in older patients. For patients who achieve a CR after initial zanubrutinib plus rituximab therapy, it may be safe and equally effective to stop treatment and restart zanubrutinib upon disease progression rather than continuing indefinitely in previously untreated older adult patients with MCL.
      No Placebo Group
      Prior Safety Data
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:60+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Cardiovascular Disease, Hepatitis, Stroke, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors, Inducers

      421 Participants Needed

      Why Other Patients Applied

      "I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."

      WR
      Obesity PatientAge: 58

      "I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."

      FF
      ADHD PatientAge: 31

      "I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."

      ID
      Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40

      "I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."

      ZS
      Depression PatientAge: 51

      "As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."

      IZ
      Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38
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      Shorter Chemo-Immunotherapy Without Anthracyclines for Breast Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares the effects of shorter chemotherapy (chemo)-immunotherapy without anthracyclines to usual chemo-immunotherapy for the treatment of early-stage triple negative breast cancer. Paclitaxel is in a class of medications called anti-microtubule agents. It stops cancer cells from growing and dividing and may kill them. Carboplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works in a way similar to the anticancer drug cisplatin, but may be better tolerated than cisplatin. Carboplatin works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells. Cyclophosphamide is in a class of medications called alkylating agents. It works by damaging the cell's deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and may kill cancer cells. It may also lower the body's immune response. Docetaxel is in a class of medications called taxanes. It stops cancer cells from growing and dividing and may kill them. Doxorubicin is an anthracycline chemotherapy drug that damages DNA and may kill cancer cells. Pembrolizumab may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Shorter treatment without anthracycline chemotherapy may work the same as the usual anthracycline chemotherapy treatment for early-stage triple negative breast cancer.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Metastatic Disease, Uncontrolled Diabetes, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Anti-PD-1, Anti-PD-L1

      2400 Participants Needed

      Chemotherapy + Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This trial is testing if adding additional cancer-fighting drugs to treatments that stop certain body functions is better than just using the treatments that stop those functions alone. It targets younger women with early-stage breast cancer who have a higher risk of dying from the disease. The treatment works by stopping certain body functions and using drugs to kill cancer cells.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 60
      Sex:Female

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Metastatic Disease, Cardiac Disease, Others
      Must Be Taking:Endocrine Therapy

      3960 Participants Needed

      Radiation and HER2-Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This Phase III trial compares the recurrence-free interval (RFI) among patients with early-stage, low risk HER2+ breast cancer who undergo breast conserving surgery and receive HER2-directed therapy, and are randomized to not receive adjuvant breast radiotherapy versus those who are randomized to receive adjuvant radiotherapy per the standard of care.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:40+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Metastatic Disease, Mastectomy, Pregnancy, Others
      Must Be Taking:HER2-targeted Therapy

      1300 Participants Needed

      Brentuximab Vedotin + Nivolumab for Hodgkin's Lymphoma

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares the effect of adding immunotherapy (brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab) to standard treatment (chemotherapy with or without radiation) to the standard treatment alone in improving survival in patients with stage I and II classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Brentuximab vedotin is in a class of medications called antibody-drug conjugates. It is made of a monoclonal antibody called brentuximab that is linked to a cytotoxic agent called vedotin. Brentuximab attaches to CD30 positive lymphoma cells in a targeted way and delivers vedotin to kill them. A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs such as doxorubicin hydrochloride, bleomycin sulfate, vinblastine sulfate, dacarbazine, and procarbazine hydrochloride work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Cyclophosphamide is in a class of medications called alkylating agents. It works by damaging the cell's deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and may kill cancer cells. It may also lower the body's immune response. Etoposide is in a class of medications known as podophyllotoxin derivatives. It blocks a certain enzyme needed for cell division and DNA repair and may kill cancer cells. Vincristine is in a class of medications called vinca alkaloids. It works by stopping cancer cells from growing and dividing and may kill them. Prednisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to reduce inflammation and lower the body's immune response to help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy drugs. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Adding immunotherapy to the standard treatment of chemotherapy with or without radiation may increase survival and/or fewer short-term or long-term side effects in patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma compared to the standard treatment alone.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:5 - 60

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Interstitial Lung Disease, Uncontrolled Illness, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressives

      1875 Participants Needed

      Ablative Therapy + Systemic Therapy for Colorectal Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares total ablative therapy and usual systemic therapy to usual systemic therapy alone in treating patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to up to 4 body sites (limited metastatic). The usual approach for patients who are not participating in a study is treatment with intravenous (IV) (through a vein) and/or oral medications (systemic therapy) to help stop the cancer sites from getting larger and the spread of the cancer to additional body sites. Ablative means that the intention of the local treatment is to eliminate the cancer at that metastatic site. The ablative local therapy will consist of very focused, intensive radiotherapy called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) with or without surgical resection and/or microwave ablation, which is a procedure where a needle is temporarily inserted in the tumor and heat is used to destroy the cancer cells. SABR, surgical resection, and microwave ablation have been tested for safety, but it is not scientifically proven that the addition of these treatments are beneficial for your stage of cancer. The addition of ablative local therapy to all known metastatic sites to the usual approach of systemic therapy could shrink or remove the tumor(s) or prevent the tumor(s) from returning.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Liver-only Metastases, Unresectable Primary Tumors, Others

      364 Participants Needed

      Ramucirumab + Pembrolizumab vs Chemotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares the effect of the combination of ramucirumab and pembrolizumab versus standard of care chemotherapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer that is stage IV or that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Ramucirumab is a monoclonal antibody that may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. This trial may help doctors find out if giving ramucirumab with pembrolizumab is more effective at treating patients with stage IV or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer than standard chemotherapy.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:More Than One Anti-PD-1/PD-L1
      Must Be Taking:Anti-PD-1, Anti-PD-L1

      838 Participants Needed

      High-Dose Radiation + Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

      West Des Moines, Iowa
      This trial tests whether adding a precise form of radiation therapy to the usual treatment improves outcomes for patients with advanced lung cancer that can't be operated on. The goal is to see if this combination helps patients live longer and prevents cancer from worsening. This form of radiation therapy has shown promise in improving survival rates in patients with various stages of lung cancer.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Prior Radiotherapy, Pregnancy, Others

      474 Participants Needed

      Levocarnitine for Chemotherapy-Related Liver Protection in Leukemia and Lymphoma

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares the effect of adding levocarnitine to standard chemotherapy versus (vs.) standard chemotherapy alone in protecting the liver in patients with leukemia or lymphoma. Asparaginase is part of the standard of care chemotherapy for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), lymphoblastic lymphoma (LL), and mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL). However, in adolescent and young adults (AYA) ages 15-39 years, liver toxicity from asparaginase is common and often prevents delivery of planned chemotherapy, thereby potentially compromising outcomes. Some groups of people may also be at higher risk for liver damage due to the presence of fat in the liver even before starting chemotherapy. Patients who are of Japanese descent, Native Hawaiian, Hispanic or Latinx may be at greater risk for liver damage from chemotherapy for this reason. Carnitine is a naturally occurring nutrient that is part of a typical diet and is also made by the body. Carnitine is necessary for metabolism and its deficiency or absence is associated with liver and other organ damage. Levocarnitine is a drug used to provide extra carnitine. Laboratory and real-world usage of the dietary supplement levocarnitine suggests its potential to prevent or reduce liver toxicity from asparaginase. The overall goal of this study is to determine whether adding levocarnitine to standard of care chemotherapy will reduce the chance of developing severe liver damage from asparaginase chemotherapy in ALL, LL and/or MPAL patients.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:15 - 40

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Down Syndrome, Severe Liver Fibrosis, Others
      Must Be Taking:Asparaginase

      440 Participants Needed

      Drug Combinations for Multiple Myeloma

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase III trial compares three-drug induction regimens followed by double-or single-drug maintenance therapy for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in patients who are not receiving a stem cell transplant and are considered frail or intermediate-fit based on age, comorbidities, and functional status. Treatment for multiple myeloma includes initial treatment (induction) which is the first treatment a patient receives for cancer followed by ongoing treatment (maintenance) which is given after initial treatment to help keep the cancer from coming back. There are three combinations of four different drugs being studied. Bortezomib is one of the drugs that may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Lenalidomide works by helping bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and killing cancer cells. Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as dexamethasone, lower the body's immune response and are used with other drugs in the treatment of some types of cancer. Daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Patients receive 1 of 3 combinations of these drugs for treatment to determine which combination of study drugs works better to shrink and control multiple myeloma.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Prior Systemic Therapy, Grade 4 Neuropathy, Uncontrolled Hypertension, Others

      510 Participants Needed

      Olaparib + Temozolomide for Uterine Leiomyosarcoma

      Des Moines, Iowa
      This phase II/III trial compares the effect of the combination treatment with olaparib and temozolomide to trabectedin or pazopanib (two of the most common chemotherapy drugs used as usual approach) in patients with uterine leiomyosarcoma that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced) after initial chemotherapy has stopped working. The usual approach is defined as care most people get for advanced uterine leiomyosarcoma. Olaparib is a PARP inhibitor. PARP is a protein that helps repair damaged deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Blocking PARP may prevent tumor cells from repairing their damaged DNA, causing them to die. PARP inhibitors are a type of targeted therapy. Temozolomide is in a class of medications called alkylating agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of tumor cells in the body. The combination of olaparib and temozolomide may work better than the usual treatment in shrinking or stabilizing advanced uterine leiomyosarcoma after initial chemotherapy has stopped working.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Uncontrolled Hypertension, Cardiac Disease, MDS/AML, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:CYP3A Inhibitors, CYP3A Inducers

      190 Participants Needed

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How much do clinical trials in Des Moines, IA pay?

      Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

      How do clinical trials in Des Moines, IA work?

      After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across trials in Des Moines, IA 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length in Des Moines, IA is 12 months.

      How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

      Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility in Des Moines, IA several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

      What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

      The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

      Do I need to be insured to participate in a medical study in Des Moines, IA?

      Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

      What are the newest clinical trials in Des Moines, IA?

      Most recently, we added Baricitinib for Type 1 Diabetes, Educational Website for Colorectal Cancer and CD388 for Flu Prevention to the Power online platform.

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