Dr. Michael K. Richards
Claim this profileChildren's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis
Expert in Cancer
Expert in Brain Tumor
59 reported clinical trials
120 drugs studied
About Michael K. Richards
Education:
- Obtained MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2007.
- Completed Residency in Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota in 2010.
- Finished Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Minnesota in 2013.
Experience:
- Serving as a pediatric cardiologist at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis.
- Holds an academic appointment as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Area of expertise
1Cancer
Global LeaderStage I
Stage IV
Stage II
2Brain Tumor
Global LeaderStage I
Stage II
Stage IV
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Michael K. Richards is currently running
Selumetinib vs. Chemotherapy
for Brain Cancer
This trial is comparing a new drug, selumetinib, with standard chemotherapy to treat patients with a specific type of brain tumor. The patients do not have a certain genetic mutation and are not affected by a genetic disorder. Selumetinib works by blocking enzymes needed for tumor growth, while the standard drugs kill or stop tumor cells from dividing.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 3
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin
for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
This phase III trial studies whether inotuzumab ozogamicin added to post-induction chemotherapy for patients with High-Risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) improves outcomes. This trial also studies the outcomes of patients with mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL), and B-lymphoblastic lymphoma (B-LLy) when treated with ALL therapy without inotuzumab ozogamicin. Inotuzumab ozogamicin is a monoclonal antibody, called inotuzumab, linked to a type of chemotherapy called calicheamicin. Inotuzumab attaches to cancer cells in a targeted way and delivers calicheamicin to kill them. Other drugs used in the chemotherapy regimen, such as cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, dexamethasone, doxorubicin, daunorubicin, methotrexate, leucovorin, mercaptopurine, prednisone, thioguanine, vincristine, and pegaspargase or calaspargase pegol 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. This trial will also study the outcomes of patients with mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL) and disseminated B lymphoblastic lymphoma (B-LLy) when treated with high-risk ALL chemotherapy. The overall goal of this study is to understand if adding inotuzumab ozogamicin to standard of care chemotherapy maintains or improves outcomes in High Risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (HR B-ALL). The first part of the study includes the first two phases of therapy: Induction and Consolidation. This part will collect information on the leukemia, as well as the effects of the initial treatment, to classify patients into post-consolidation treatment groups. On the second part of this study, patients with HR B-ALL will receive the remainder of the chemotherapy cycles (interim maintenance I, delayed intensification, interim maintenance II, maintenance), with some patients randomized to receive inotuzumab. The patients that receive inotuzumab will not receive part of delayed intensification. Other aims of this study include investigating whether treating both males and females with the same duration of chemotherapy maintains outcomes for males who have previously been treated for an additional year compared to girls, as well as to evaluate the best ways to help patients adhere to oral chemotherapy regimens. Finally, this study will be the first to track the outcomes of subjects with disseminated B-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-LLy) or Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia (MPAL) when treated with B-ALL chemotherapy.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 3
More about Michael K. Richards
Clinical Trial Related8 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 59 trials as a Principal Investigator · 21 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Michael K. Richards has experience with
- Cyclophosphamide
- Radiation Therapy
- Etoposide
- Vincristine Sulfate
- Carboplatin
- Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Breakdown of trials Michael K. Richards has run
Cancer
Brain Tumor
Neuroblastoma
Solid Tumors
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Michael K. Richards specialize in?
Michael K. Richards focuses on Cancer and Brain Tumor. In particular, much of their work with Cancer has involved Stage I patients, or patients who are Stage IV.
Is Michael K. Richards currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Michael K. Richards is currently recruiting for 21 clinical trials in Minneapolis Minnesota. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Michael K. Richards has studied deeply?
Yes, Michael K. Richards has studied treatments such as Cyclophosphamide, Radiation Therapy, Etoposide.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Michael K. Richards?
Apply for one of the trials that Michael K. Richards is conducting.
What is the office address of Michael K. Richards?
The office of Michael K. Richards is located at: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.
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