Hackensack Meridian Health

This study tested a mix of drugs (cyclophosphamide, sirolimus, low-dose IL-2, and azacitidine) to treat severe graft-versus-host disease that didn't respond to steroids. Only 3 patients were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if the treatment could c…

This study tested two different drug combinations given before a stem cell transplant for people with certain blood cancers (like leukemia). The goal was to see which combination better prevented the cancer from coming back within a year. The study was stopped early after enrolli…

This study tested whether the blood pressure drug telmisartan could prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 32 people with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial was stopped e…

This study tested whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) after a stem cell transplant could safely help control high-risk multiple myeloma and lymphoma. It involved 46 adults aged 18-80 whose cancer was at high risk of coming back. The main goal was to …

This study looked at two different high-dose chemotherapy treatments for people aged 65 and older with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Participants received either the standard chemotherapy (melphalan) or a combination of melphalan and another drug (bortezomib) before a…

This early-stage trial tested whether taking ibuprofen (a pain reliever) and ondansetron (an anti-nausea drug) before a medical abortion could reduce side effects and improve patient satisfaction. The study enrolled 8 healthy women undergoing early medical abortion (up to 70 days…

This study looked at whether a diabetes education program designed specifically for adult Hispanic men (ages 18-64) with type 2 diabetes could improve their self-care habits, such as healthy eating, physical activity, and taking medication as prescribed. The program was offered i…

This study aimed to find out how common antibiotic resistance is in multiple myeloma patients receiving a stem cell transplant. Researchers planned to collect data from 124 adults to help design future studies on preventing infections. The study was stopped early, so results are …

This study looked at whether using a bedside tablet with educational modules helps people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes learn more about their condition compared to standard paper-based education. About 28 participants were enrolled. The study was ended early, so results a…