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Study of COVID19 Infections Using At-Home Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits and Online Data Gathering
The purpose of this study is to collect information about our community's COVID-19 exposures, symptoms, and health care visits due to the virus.
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Treating Head and Neck Cancer with Tisotumab Vedotin
The purpose of this study is to find out how well the study drug, Tisotumab Vedotin, works for treating solid tumor cancer. We also want to learn more about any side effects the study drug may have.
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Learning More About the Effects of Oxytocin on the Nervous System
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone. The purpose of this study is to see how oxytocin affects the nervous system. We will be looking at how pupils change after an oxytocin injection.
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Healthy Volunteers Neurology Disorders Bones, Joints, Muscles
Comparing Stereotactic Radiosurgery to Whole Brain Radiotherapy
The purpose of this study is to find out if stereotactic radiosurgery can reduce your symptoms and lower the chance of the cancer growing or getting worse. Stereotactic radiosurgery is commonly used to treat brain tumors. It is a one or two-day outpatient procedure. A high dose of radiation is delivered to small spots in the brain not including the normal brain. We want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for cancer that has spread to the brain.
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Study of the Drug Blinatumomab in Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Blinatumomab is a drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Blinatumomab is given by daily infusion for 28 days per cycle. The first few infusions of Cycles 1 and 2 are given in the hospital. The purpose of this study is to see if Blinatumomab can be given at home safely for the entire 28-day cycle.
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A Study of the Drug ABBV-383 for Patients with Multiple Myeloma
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the study drug ABBV-383 for patients with multiple myeloma that has returned or has not responded to treatment. We want to find the best dose and learn about the safety and effects of the study drug.
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Can Immunotherapy Help Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Improve Physical Function
The purpose of this study is to see if treatment with immunotherapy can help lung cancer patients who get tired easily and struggle with some daily tasks.
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Using Brain Stimulation to Improve Parkinson's Disease
This study uses a non-invasive device that stimulates activity in the brain. Non-invasive means the device is used outside of the body. The purpose of this study is to find out if the device can help improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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Study of Inherited Kidney Disease
The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences of people with a special type of inherited kidney disease. Taking part in this research will involve one 60-minute interview.
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Study of Memory Loss in the African-American Population
The purpose of this study is to better understand what causes memory loss in African Americans. We hope this type of research will result in improved diagnosis, better treatment and possibly prevention.
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Using Modified Immune Cells to Treat Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma
Peripheral T cell lymphoma is a type of cancer of the immune system. This study involves using your own modified immune cells as an experimental treatment. The purpose of this study is to find out if this treatment is safe. We also want to learn more about the possible side effects of this treatment.
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Finding Better Ways to Diagnose, Treat and Prevent Cancer in Children
The purpose of creating the database is to help find better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer in children.
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Is it More Helpful to Give Children with Germ Cell Tumors Chemotherapy on a Faster Schedule
A germ cell tumor is a type of cancer found in the ovaries for females or the testes for males. This tumor may also be found in the pelvis along the tailbone, chest, abdomen, and other structures of the body. Chemotherapy is the medicine used to fight cancer. We want to find out if giving children with germ cell tumors chemotherapy on a faster schedule is effective.
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Healthy Volunteers Needed to Learn More About Effects of Vibration on Heat Pain
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the interaction between vibration and pain caused by heat. During the heat testing, the tip of the heat probe will be applied to the skin on your lower leg. The thermal heat probe will be controlled by a computer. The computer is programmed to deliver temperatures that range from skin temperature up to a temperature that is hot and uncomfortable but does not burn your skin.
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A study on the Effectiveness of Four Drugs (Vismodegib, GSK2256098, capivasertib, abemaciclib) Against Meningioma Tumors
The purpose of this study is to see if tumor genetic testing would be helpful when selecting a treatment for meningioma. The usual treatment for meningioma is the same for all patients and not based on tumor genetic testing. This study will look at the tissue of your tumor to see what types of mutations it has across different types of genes. Study treatment will be based on the type of altered genes in your tumor.
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Study of How Nicotine is Taken in by the Lungs and Reaches the Brain After Inhalation
The purpose of the study is to understand how nicotine is taken in by your lungs and reaches your brain after being inhaled from e-cigarettes or cigarettes.
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Healthy Volunteers Substance Use (Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, Tobacco)
A Study of the Drug ABBV-383 for Patients with AL Amyloidosis
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the study drug ABBV-383 in patients with amyloidosis. We want to find the best dose and learn about the safety and effects of the study drug.
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How the Brain Processes Information
The purpose of this study is to look at how the human brain processes information. We want to know how the human brain responds to different stimuli, how those stimuli make you feel, and how your feelings guide your decisions.
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Understanding How to Best Care for Patients in the Brain Tumor Clinic
This study will collect information from patients seen in the Brain Tumor Clinic at Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center. The database will include the patient's symptoms, condition and response to treatment. The data will be used to understand how we can best care for patients seen in our clinic.
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