A Phase 2 Study of the JAK1/JAK2 Inhibitor Ruxolitinib With Chemotherapy in Children With De Novo High-Risk CRLF2-Rearranged and/or JAK Pathway–Mutant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
A study of the safety and efficacy of ruxolitinib with routine chemotherapy for children with leukemia with specific genetic changes.
Suzanne Treadway, MS, RN, CCRP at streadway@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-3097
All
All
NCT02723994
Children's Health, Cancer
The Role of Parental Emotion Regulation in Parent-Child Conflicts
This study seeks to examine parenting skills in responses to child misbehavior. Parents complete rating scales about their child's symptoms and behaviors and also participate in computer tasks to measure brain wave activity through EEG. There is an optional section where parent and child will be video recorded while completing activities together. Following the testing sessions are 8 weeks of counseling sessions for parents to help better manage their child's attention and behavior symptoms.
james waxmonsky at jwaxmonsky@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-8646
All
Younger than 18 years old
N/A
Children's Health, Mental & Behavioral Health
The Sexual Relationships Study
The purpose of this study is to examine the sexual relationships among heterosexual female college students (ages 18-22) via Qualtrics (a web-based survey). Utilizing latent class analysis with a distal outcome, the proposed cross-sectional study seeks to do the following:
Aim 1. Examine the heterogeneity in relationship quality among female college students.
Research question 1: Is there a latent class structure that adequately represents the heterogeneity in relationship quality among female undergraduate students participating in penile-vaginal sex? If so, what are the types and their corresponding prevalence?
Aim 2. Examine the association between relationship characteristics and latent class membership.
Research question 2: Are relationship characteristics (partner type, relationship duration, exclusivity/monogamy, and frequency of sex) predictive of membership in latent classes of relationship quality?
Aim 3. Examine the association between latent classes of relationship quality and condom use.
Research question 3: Which identified latent class of relationship quality is significantly associated with condom use at last penile-vaginal sex?
Please note that the indicators measuring relationship quality will include the following variables: 1) trust, 2) love, 3) passion, 4) commitment, 5) relationship satisfaction, 6) sexual satisfaction, 7) intimacy, and 8) decision-making dominance.
Jessica Salas-Brooks at jis5940@psu.edu or 704-249-4252
Female
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Women's Health
Improving Autism Screening with Brain-Related miRNA
The central aim of this project is to characterize the expression of exosomal microRNA (miRNA) and nucleic acids in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We propose to measure the expression of extracellular miRNA and nucleic acids in children with ASD. Expression levels of miRNA and nucleic acids from blood and saliva will be compared between children with autism and normally developing controls. The goal of this study will be to identify genetic regulatory mechanisms involved in ASD and provide potential biomarkers for diagnostic screening.
Alexandra Confair at aconfair1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-0003, ext=323206
All
Younger than 18 years old
NCT02712853
Children's Health, Mental & Behavioral Health
Memory and Aging Study
This research is being done to find out more about changes in the brain as we age and to determine if MRI, genetic (DNA) variations, and neuropsychological tests can be used to evaluate memory loss and cognitive impairment.
Lauren Spreen at lspreen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Neurology
Crest-2: Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
To assess if the proportion of patients with a primary event differs between patients treated with intensive medical management alone compared to CEA, or to CAS, in patients with high grade asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
To assess whether intensive medical management differs from CEA and from CAS to maintain the level of cognitive function at 4 years of follow up
To assess if there are treatment differences in major stroke, minor stroke, disabling stroke and tissue based stroke at 4 years, using an analytic approach identical to that for the primary aim.
To assess if the CEA or CAS versus intensive medical management difference is affected by patient age, sex, severity of carotid stenosis, restenosis, risk factor level and during of the asymptomatic period
Deborah Hoffman at dhoffman1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-0003, ext=283063
All
18 year(s) or older
NCT02089217
Heart & Vascular, Neurology
Deprexis Study: An online program to reduce depression in MS – a phase III international multicenter randomized controlled trial
An online program to reduce depression in MS – a phase III international multicenter randomized controlled trial
Deprexis Team Roman at mhc147@psu.edu or 814-865-5578
All
18 year(s) or older
NCT02740361
Neurology, Mental & Behavioral Health
Tongue movement in adults with motor speech disorder
Tongue movement in adults with motor speech disorder
Jimin Lee at jxl91@psu.edu or 814-863-5338
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Neurology, Muscle & Bone, Language & Linguistics
Exploring Parental Influence in Youth Disability Sport Participation
We are conducting an online survey study for parents of children with disabilities that explores their perceptions of participation in disability sport within their communities.
Courtney Jasiulevicius at cmj5308@psu.edu or 813-846-4145
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Penn State Hershey Sitting and Health Study
This study aims to examine the effect of pedaling a compact elliptical device at the desk on employees' work productivity. This study also aims to evaluate the effect of different types of incentives on promoting desk-based pedaling.
Liza Rovniak at activitystudy@psu.edu
All
18 year(s) or older
NCT03274635
Heart & Vascular, Prevention, Mental & Behavioral Health
A Phase I/II Study of Neratinib in Pediatric Patients with Relapsed/ Refractory Solid Tumors
Neratininb for childhood cancer that has returned or is not responding to previous therapy
Suzanne Treadway, MS, RN, CCRP at streadway@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-3097
All
All
NCT02932280
Children's Health, Cancer
Women In Steady Exercise Research - Neoadjuvant Exercise Trial
The primary purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether breast cancer patients whom elect to undergo cardiotoxic neoadjuvant chemotherapy can be enrolled and retained in a 6 month at home aerobic exercise training study. Using a randomized controlled trial approach, we will examine the safety and efficacy of a well monitored moderate-to-high intensity aerobic training program completed at home in breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy. In addition to assessing safety and efficacy of the program, we will assess intervention effects on cardiopulmonary fitness, cardiac function, and tumor response.
Kathleen Sturgeon at kms99@psu.edu or 717-531-0003, ext=284676
Female
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Cancer
Aging and Language
The purpose of this study is to investigate how language is organized in neurologically normal adults using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and behavioral measures. Our overarching goal is to characterize the behavioral and MRI responses associated with language production and language comprehension in older and younger adults, and to examine the relations between age, behavior, cognition, and neural factors.
Michele Diaz at mtd143@psu.edu or 814-863-1726
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Language & Linguistics
Interoception, the 8th Sensory System, Is it measurable?
Sensory processing is often affected in children and adolescents with ASD (autism). The 8th sensory system, coined interoception, is under studied in how it affects children with autism. Our study will compare children with and without autism (ages 11-18 years) using a tool we are developing. Our study hopes to develop psychometric properties of a tool to measure this new sensory sense.
Cheryl Tierney at ctierney@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-8414
All
All
N/A
Children's Health, Mental & Behavioral Health
Prediction of Muscle Force Generation using Ultrasound Imaging and Computational Simulations
The objective of this study is to develop and validate a method to predict force production of individual muscles from ultrasound measurements of muscle stiffness, size, and structure. We will place acupuncture needles to the muscles and applied a small amount of current to induce contraction. Force and ultrasound measurements will be performed during muscle contraction. This process will be done in three muscles, one in the arm and two in the leg.
Daniel Cortes at researchsubjects@mne.psu.edu or 814-863-3103
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Muscle & Bone
Study driver situation awareness and behavior in connected and autonomous vehicles with a driving simulator
This is a behavioral study that will examine the effect of different message designs and driver characteristics on driver situation awareness and driving behavior in connected and autonomous vehicles. The driving simulator will be used to simulate various traffic events in connected and autonomous vehicle environments. All you need to do is driving on a driving simulator or watch driving scenarios online and complete questionnaires. The online pilot study will take about 1.5 hours. The in-person simulator study in lab will take 5 minutes for a pre-screening survey and 2 hours for the experiment.
Xiaomei Tan at xmtan@psu.edu
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Education, Mental & Behavioral Health, Vision & Eyes
Role of microRNA activation of lectin-like oxidized LDL receptor (LOX-1) mechanisms in microvascular dysfunction in women with endometriosis
Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder associated with chronic pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and infertility. With endometriosis, endometrium-like tissue is found in sites outside the uterine cavity. This disorder affects 6% - 10% of women of reproductive age. It can be as high as 35-50% in women who have pain or infertility. Endometriosis is associated with higher risk of hypercholesterolemia and hypertension that increases risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is characterized by dysfunction of the blood vessels of the body. CVD is the leading cause of death in women.
Two groups of women complete this study: 1) healthy women between the ages of 18 and 45 years (Controls); 2) women between the ages of 18 and 45 years with endometriosis. The screening and two experiments include blood draws. After passing a medical screening, each subject participates in a microdialysis (MD) experiment before and after 6-9 days of oral atorvastatin therapy (10mg/day). Atorvastatin (brand name: Lipitor) is an FDA-approved drug that physicians prescribe to lower blood cholesterol. The atorvastatin also suppresses substances made by the body that increase the risk of CVD. MD is a procedure in which a thin tube of membrane that mimics a capillary blood vessel is implanted in the skin. Substances of interest are added to the saline flowing through the MD sites and are delivered into small areas of skin. The MD experiments combine the perfusion of the test-substances with local heating of the skin to explore the causes for the dysfunction of blood vessels and increased risk for CVD that occurs with endometriosis.
Susan Slimak at sks31@psu.edu or 814-863-8556
Female
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Heart & Vascular, Pregnancy & Infertility, Women's Health
Invisible Sojourners: Second Language Socialization Among International Spouses
This study will examine how international spouses improve their English ability and form connections with the local community. Participants will be interviewed to learn about their experiences. Social events that are found to be positive will be recorded so that the interactions in that space can be analyzed to determine how they help international spouses.
Jade Sandbulte at jfs5644@psu.edu
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Education, Language & Linguistics
Investigation of Semantic Processing in Context
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of context on the processing of words in young adults with and without an autism spectrum disorder. The knowledge gained may lead to further understanding of the cognitive and linguistic processing of individuals with autism spectrum disorder—how they understand and see the world around them. The study is being conducted at our on-campus lab and includes the completion of some standardized paper and pencil tests and some computer-based activities. Participants receive compensation for their participation.
DIANE WILLIAMS at dlw81@psu.edu or 814-865-3177
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Mental & Behavioral Health, Language & Linguistics
Reducing Perception Error in Diagnostic Radiology
This research is being done to find out the relationship between an individual’s mental state and how well they perform visual-perceptual tasks. This will allow us to understand the brain processes related to errors in image perception, to understand how mental states impact medical image interpretation. Overall, this research will help us develop training programs to reduce the amount of perceptual errors in diagnosing images
Lauren Spreen at lspreen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-5857
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Education
Asymmetric neurodegeneration of central olfactory system in early-stage Parkinson’s disease
This research is being done to study the deterioration of the central olfactory system (sense of smell system) in the brains of patients diagnosed with H&Y stage 1 or 2 Parkinson’s disease compared to that of healthy volunteers.
Lauren Spreen at lspreen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-5857
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Neurology
Site For COMET-PCOS
Site For COMET-PCOS
Patsy Rawa at prawa@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-3692
Female
18 year(s) or older
NCT03229057
Women's Health
Site For AbbVie- HS Surgery
Site For AbbVie- HS Surgery
Logan Claar at lclaar@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-5136
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Skin Conditions
Site For 18-047, EA9152 Venetoclax (ABT-199) in Combination with Liposomal Vincristine in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory T-cell or B-cell ALL
Site For 18-047, EA9152 Venetoclax (ABT-199) in Combination with Liposomal Vincristine in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory T-cell or B-cell ALL
Lea Russell at PSCI-CTO@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-5471
All
18 year(s) or older
NCT03504644
Cancer
Immersive Virtual Reality Storm Surge: Scale and Risk Perception
Evaluating if an immersive virtual reality experience of storm surge flooding gives people an understanding of the scale of the flooding and increases their risk perception of such flooding compared to a non-immersive desktop experience.
Mark Simpson at marksimpson@psu.edu or 575-491-5512
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Education
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
This is a behavioral study that will examine cognitive processes relevant for creative thinking. Participants will be asked to complete a series of cognitive tasks and self-report measures on a computer.
James Lloyd-Cox at jll487@psu.edu
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Efficacy of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Scripts for Social Phobia
This research is conducted to test if virtual reality technology is effective to help people face their social fears and promote the use of adaptive social skills in various settings. You will be immersed in a range of virtual reality environments and work with a research therapist to learn certain skills, such as managing fears of negative evaluation during job interviews, and interacting with peers in common social settings (e.g., classrooms, cafeterias).
Hani Zainal at nvz5057@psu.edu or 814-863-0115
All
18 year(s) or older
NCT04850989
Men's Health, Mental & Behavioral Health, Women's Health
Site for Cabazitaxel with Abiraterone versus Abiraterone alone Randomized Trial for Extensive Disease following Docetaxel: the CHAARTED2 Trial
To assess whether the addition of 6 cycles of cabazitaxel to
abiraterone acetate in patients with CRPC that have previously
received docetaxel and ADT for HSPC can improve PFS compared to
abiraterone acetate alone.
Kathleen Rizzo at PSCI-CTO@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-5471
All
18 year(s) or older
NCT03419234
Cancer
Understanding the Relationship between Education and Well-being among College Students with Disabilities
The purpose of the study is to gain an understanding of students’ experiences in college and their engagement help-seeking and healthy behaviors. Participation in the study involves completing a brief online-survey on Qualtrics, which we anticipate will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Amber O'Shea at amo5208@psu.edu or 814-867-5721
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Education, Mental & Behavioral Health, Women's Health
Using ERPs and eye-tracking to study language learning and processing in adult learners.
In an increasingly global environment, both within the US and abroad, the ability to rapidly gain native-like linguistic competence is a critical asset. The ability to use an L2 in a way that is both expected and recognized by its native speakers is important both to the broad public, and to specific sectors, such as military personnel, that must develop native-like competence in a foreign language in a limited amount of time. The studies conducted under this IRB protocol will examine how learners/speakers of a second language acquire and process multi-word units (e.g., carry a business; run a store) in their second language, and how knowledge from the first language might influence the learning and processing of multi-word units in a second language.
Manuel Pulido at mfp149@psu.edu
All
18 year(s) or older
N/A
Education, Language & Linguistics