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This trial studies the accuracy of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in imaging the inside of the chest in patients with thymoma that is newly diagnosed or has come back. An MRI scan may be able to detect if and how far the tumor has spread more accurately than a standard c…

Synucleinopathies are a group of rare diseases associated with worsening neurological deficits and the abnormal accumulation of the protein α-synuclein in the nervous system. Onset is usually in late adulthood at age 50 or older. Usually, synucleinopathies present clinically with…

The main purpose of this study is to develop a North American registry for SUDEP cases; requesting family members of epilepsy patients who died suddenly of unclear causes (SUDEP) to contact the study team. The family members who decide to participate in the study will be asked to…

The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of a brief vocational rehabilitation intervention on individuals with arthritis who are concerned about their ability to remain employed.

This phase II trial studies how well genetic testing works in predicting tumor response in patients with stage I-III HER2 negative invasive breast cancer. Genetic testing is a procedure that tests tumor samples to learn if certain genes are activated (turned on) in the tumor and …

This is a study designed to determine if the addition of Ozurdex® to bevacizumab (Avastin®) eye injections reduces the need for repeat bevacizumab eye injections in patients with nonischemic central retina vein occlusion.

This phase I trial studies the side effects and the best dose of Z-endoxifen hydrochloride in treating patients with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer that has spread to other places in the body (metastatic) or has come back at or near the same place as the original …

RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as copper Cu 64-DOTA-trastuzumab-labeled PET, may help doctors to plan a better treatment PURPOSE: This pilot trial is studying copper Cu 64-tetra-azacyclododecanetetra-acetic acid (DOTA)-trastuzumab-labeled positron emission tomography (PE…

The purpose of this study is to determine the 6-months sputum conversion rate with a clarithromycin or moxifloxacin containing regimen in patients with a M. xenopi pulmonary infection.

Research has shown that fat stored within muscles affects the muscle's sensitivity to insulin and ability to handle blood glucose. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of weight loss surgery-induced caloric restriction on the accumulation and types of fats within s…

Background: * Some types of cancer cells that have hormone receptors on their surfaces need the hormone estrogen to grow. The drug tamoxifen blocks estrogen from binding to the tumor cells, which helps to slow or stop the growth of cancer. Tamoxifen has been approved for treatme…

Prospective observational single center trial, evaluating the safety, radiation exposure and efficacy of remote magnetic catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in daily routine.

The goal of this study is to determine if aerobic exercise or progressive muscle relaxation is associated with changes in cardiovascular health, brain function, and cognition.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether performing colorectal resection in deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum is responsible for a higher rate of postoperative digestive and urinary dysfunction when compared to rectal nodules excision (conservation of the rectum…

This evaluation is being conducted on the relative new knee system, the Vanguard Cruciate Retaining (CR) to evaluate clinical efficacy of the Vanguard CR components.

The purpose of this study is to determine the respective roles of aging and schizophrenia in the regulation of metamemory using a generation strategy. 4 groups will be necessary to comparison: Adult patients (18-45 years) Adult controls (18-45 years) Aged patients (≥ 59.5 years)…

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term effects of anthracycline chemotherapy on inflammation, oxidative stress, and heart function in adult women with breast cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Do inflammatory cytokine levels chang…

Early Lung Cancer diagnosis in a HIV-infected population with an important smoking history with low-dose CT: a pilot study: the HIV-CHEST study Objectives The main objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of lung cancers detected by low-dose computed tomography (CT) …

This randomization discontinuation trial will allow for concomitant evaluation of the following: * Side effects and benefits of immediate continuation of Trabectedin after the sixth cycle * Side effects and benefits of a drug holiday

The aim of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Illness Management and Recovery program for people diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in according to their level of functioning.