General Internal Medicine

Below are current clinical trials.

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1. A Study to Enroll Patients of Rheumatic Diseases and First-degree Relatives in a Biobank

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to enroll rheumatic disease patients and first-degree relatives in a biobank, and to follow them over time to assess health outcomes and collect additional specimens.

2. P1101 in Treating Patients With Early Myelofibrosis

   Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   This pilot phase II trial studies P1101 (polyethyleneglycol [PEG]-proline-interferon alpha-2b) in treating patients with early myelofibrosis. PEG-proline-interferon alpha-2b is a substance that can improve the body's natural response and may slow the growth of early myelofibrosis.

3. A Study of Macitentan in Pulmonary Hypertension After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

   Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of macitentan 10 mg on pulmonary vascular resistance as compared to placebo in subjects with pulmonary hypertension after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation

    

4. Neural Circulatory Control and SUDEP Risk.

   Rochester, Minn.

   The investigators believe epilepsy alters the way the body controls blood pressure, heart rate and breathing, and these changes increase the risk of sudden unexpected death in patients with epilepsy (SUDEP). SUDEP-7 is a risk scoring tool which may correlate with these changes to the heart and blood vessels. This research study measures those differences which may help identify new markers to help predict those patients at greatest risk in the future.

5. Collection of Tissue and Blood in Patients with Allergic and Immunologic Disorders

   Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   Allergic and immunologic disorders are very common but some are very poorly understood. Numerous studies of the epidemiology, characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders are urgently needed to identify and optimally treat affected patients. Though numerous challenges impact the progress of research in this area, specimens are needed to test new hypotheses and methodologies.  We aim to create a registry and biorepository of tissue and fluid specimens for future studies.

6. A Study for Sources of Pulmonary Congestion Associated with Heart Failure

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to measure and identify chest fluid volumes associated with heart failure and to determine their impact on lung structure and function, and also assess the effect of body position on shifts in fluid and the effects of this on lung function, mechanics and gas exchange.

7. A Global Study to Assess the Effects of MEDI4736, Given as Monotherapy or in Combination With Tremelimumab Determined by PD-L1 Expression Versus Standard of Care in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

   Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   This study is a Phase III, randomised, open label, multi-centre study assessing the efficacy and safety of MEDI4736 versus Standard of Care in NSCLC patients with PD-L1 positive tumours and the combination of MEDI4736 plus tremelimumab (MEDI4736+treme) versus Standard of Care in NSCLC patients with PD-L1-negative tumours in the treatment of male and female patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC (Stage IIIB-IV), who have received at least 2 prior systemic treatment regimens including 1 platinum-based chemotherapy regimen for NSCLC. Patients with known EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) tyrosine kinase (TK) activating mutations and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangements are not eligible for the study (prospective testing is not planned within this study). The Standard of Care options are: an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (erlotinib [TARCEVA®]), gemcitabine or vinorelbine (NAVELBINE®).

8. Genetic Markers of Cardiovascular Disease in Epilepsy

   Rochester, Minn.

   Epilepsy is a common condition which affects over 3 million people in the US. Patients with uncontrolled epilepsy have a lifetime risk of sudden unexpected death (SUDEP) of 35%, which is greatest in those under 40 years of age. The exact mechanisms and causes are not understood but can be due to underlying conditions which affect the heart and brain, which may lead to dangerous heart rhythms and death. Some of these conditions which affect heart and brain have an identifiable genetic cause. This study aims to identify known genetic causes of heart rhythm and sudden death related disorders in patients with epilepsy.

9. A Study to Collect Data and Blood Samples from Mayo Patients Who have or are Suspected to have Amyloidosis, or Their Family Members, for Future Research

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to create a data collection and bioregistry of blood samples from Mayo Clinic patients with amyloidosis, suspected amyloidosis, and family members of patients with amyloidosis. This information will be available for future research about this spectrum of diseases.

10. Dose Escalation Study of I-131-CLR1404 in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

    Jacksonville, Fla., Rochester, Minn., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

    The primary objective of the study is to determine the safety and tolerability of I-131-CLR1404, with and without concurrent weekly dexamethasone, in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have previously been treated with, or are intolerant of, an immunomodulator and a proteasome inhibitor.