Cancer-related condition

This phase 2 trial tests whether high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant can stop the immune system from attacking the nervous system in people with autoimmune neurologic diseases like multiple sclerosis and stiff person syndrome. The treatment aims to weaken th…

This study looks at two ways to treat early-stage lymphedema (arm swelling) in women who have had breast cancer surgery. It uses a special device to detect fluid buildup before swelling is visible. About 267 women will be monitored for three years after surgery. If early swelling…

This study is testing whether whole body MRI scans can help find cancers early in children and adults with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a genetic condition that greatly raises cancer risk. About 150 participants will receive annual whole body MRI scans for four years to see if they keep…

This study aims to create a simple test battery to determine fall risk in people with neuromuscular disorders, such as muscular dystrophy or ALS. Researchers will assess 108 participants using several physical tests like walking, standing, and rising from a chair. The goal is to …

This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can reduce cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients who also have chronic insomnia. Participants receive different doses of CBT-I, which focuses on changing sleep habits and thoughts. The study aim…

This study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program, guided by telehealth check-ins, can reduce fatigue in cancer survivors living in rural Colorado. Participants follow a personalized plan of aerobic and resistance exercises, with intensity adjusted based on their progress.…

This study treated one 58-year-old man with polyneuropathy caused by POEMS syndrome using his own fat-derived stem cells. He received eight infusions over 28 weeks to try to relieve nerve symptoms. The study is no longer available and was not a formal clinical trial.

Researchers are checking whether tests of muscle strength, walking, balance, and fine motor skills give consistent results in people with polyneuropathy. About 520 adults with various forms of nerve damage, plus healthy volunteers, take part. Participants complete physical tests,…

This study is looking at how often people with small cell lung cancer also have symptoms of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), a condition that affects the nerves and can cause muscle weakness. Researchers will review medical records and check for LEMS symptoms in adults d…

This study follows 23 people with tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO), a rare condition where tumors cause weak bones. The goal is to see how well the drug burosumab works over time and to monitor any tumor changes. Participants continue their usual care, and no new treatments are g…

This study tests a new digital platform that helps doctors and nurses share important patient information when a person is moved from one hospital to another. About 1,000 adults being transferred to a major hospital will take part. The goal is to see if better information sharing…