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To stretch, not strain: Impact of passive stretching on calf muscle and gait mechanics in peripheral artery disease
People with narrowed blood vessels in their legs can only walk a short distance before needing to sit down due to pain in their calf muscles. Most of these patients do not follow their heart doctor's advice to walk at home because it hurts. A therapy that does not involve painful walking would be ideal for these patients to begin to treat their disease so they can eventually walk with less discomfort. We will ask patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) to place both feet into inflatable ankle splints 30 minutes a day for 4 weeks to passively stretch their calf muscles. Before and after this 4-week program, we will measure the health and size of their leg blood vessels, the length, and function of their calf muscles and tendons, and how long they can walk without pain. We will also closely track their joint and foot movements and calf muscle oxygen levels while they walk down a hallway. People with and without risk factors for heart disease are also eligible for this study to compare differences in vascular and muscular health to patients with PAD. Volunteers without a PAD diagnosis or poor leg circulation will not undergo the 4-week stretch and no-stretch interventions.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and poor leg circulation patients:-4 visits to University Park Clinical Research Center ~3 hours per visit-1 blood draw-Wear a calf muscle stretching device for 30-min a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks and 4 weeks of no stretching-Several muscle and vascular ultrasound measurements-Walking performance tests on and off the treadmill-Wear a smartwatch to monitor physical activity during each 4-week stretch or no stretch interventionParticipants with and without risk factors for heart disease:-2 visits to University Park Clinical Research Center within the same week lasting ~3 hours per visit-Not diagnosed with PAD or poor leg circulation-1 blood draw-Several muscle and vascular ultrasound measurements-Walking performance tests on and off the treadmill
PAD participants can receive up to $450 in compensation. Participants with and without heart disease risk factors (non-PAD participants) will receive $50 for their participation.
Participants (40-85 years) with or without risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, etc.) and not diagnosed with PAD
Ability to walk on or off a treadmill at 1 mile per hour
Men and women who are not pregnant or nursing
Heart attack within the past 6 months or unstable angina
Severe lung disease, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, critical limb ischemia
Major surgery or lower extremity revascularization surgery within the past 6 months
Recent serious ankle, Achilles tendon, or foot injuries
S1914 Randomized Phase III Atezolizumab + SBRT vs SBRT alone in high risk, early stage NSCLC (22-025)
To compare overall survival (OS) in patients with inoperable, early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) randomized to stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with or without atezolizumab.
Patients will need to keep all of their radiation treatment appointments and keep all appointments with the study doctor. Patients will be expected to complete questionnaires and have extra blood samples taken at specific time point throughout the study.
Age ≥ 18
ECOG performance status of 0 or 1 within 180 days prior to registration;
Pretreatment serum PSA, obtained prior to any androgen suppression therapy and within 180 days of registration.
Men of child-producing potential must be willing to consent to use effective contraception while on treatment and for at least 3 months afterwards
Definitive clinical or radiologic evidence of metastatic disease
Pathologically positive lymph nodes or nodes > 1.5 cm short axis on CT or MR imaging
HIV positive with CD4 count < 200 cells/microliter
Prior radical prostatectomy, cryosurgery for prostate cancer, or bilateral orchiectomy for any reason
The Use of Micro-Doppler Radar for Fall Risk Assessment: A feasibility pilot
The purpose of this research is the understand the feasibility of using radar to identify older adults at high-risk for falls. We will enroll two groups of participants 65 and older: one group who self-report at least one fall in the past year and a control group that has no reported falls. Participants will move in front of the radar tool while we measure their movements. We will use machine learning algorithms to determine if there are differences in the movement patterns of those who have fallen versus those who have not. We hope that using the radar tool will be an effective method of identifying older adults at high risk for falls, thus enabling fall risk prevention interventions.
Participants 65 and older will come to one, 30-minute in-person visit at the Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA and will perform a variety of movements that mimic activities of daily living. You will be asked to stand still, to get up and down from a chair, and to walk a short distance. You will be asked to repeat each of these movements several times while study team measures these movements with a radar device and a video camera.
$20
able to safely walk 20 feet without stopping and without assistive devices
Fall Group: at least 1 fall in the past year
Control Group: no falls in the past year
can read and write in English
self-reported chest pain or shortness of breath when walking less than 20 feet
any surgeries in the past 3 months
history of lower extremity surgery that would alter normal gait mechanics (e.g. amputation))
chronic neurodegenerative disease, cognitive impairment, or balance issues
The Effects of Aircraft Seat Width on Passenger Comfort
The objective of this research is to determine the relationship between aircraft seat width and passenger comfort. Airlines are reducing the sizes of seats and improving their ability to fly planes at or near capacity. The combined effect is to decrease the quality of the experience of passengers. This work will help us to understand the degree to which comfort has been reduced.
Participants visit once, for about an hour. During that visit we will measure several body dimensions. Then the participant will evaluate a number of seating conditions for comfort and acceptability.
$20
You must be a healthy adult aged 18 years or older.
Defining the role of slow eye movements on limb motor control in younger and older adults
The purpose of this study is to define how eye movements contribute to eye-hand coordination in individuals of the age group 18-50 (young adults) and 65-80 (older adults). Specifically, the aim of the study is to understand how slow eye movements affect arm and hand movements. All procedures to be used in our study will be non-invasive. The task during the study will be performed with a robotic handle that participants will grasp with their right hand. They will interact with visual stimuli by moving the robotic handle. The robotic environmentwill attempt to simulate real-world mechanical interactions, such as those experienced during catching a ball.
During this study, we will ask you to come to our laboratory located in 23 Recreation Building,Pennsylvania State University, on two days separated by a maximum of 48 hours. Both sessions will last approximately 90-120 minutes. During the first session, we will review the procedures with you and if you agree to participate, you will sign this form and then proceed to perform the study. You will perform about 20-25 blocks of hand movements. Each block will consist of 24-30 trials and each trial will last between 3-5 seconds.The second day will be identical to the first day but the order of trials within a block will be changed.
$10/hour
Participants will be right-hand dominant individuals.
They will have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
Participants should be able to sit upright in a chair for long periods (up to 2 and a half hours) with rest.
Participants should be able to grasp and move objects with both hands.
Any history of musculoskeletal disorders
Eye or vision problems (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma, a detached retina or macular degeneration).
Cognitive impairment
Medication that could make the participant drowsy or tired during the experiment.
The Use of Micro-Doppler Radar to Identify Service Members at Risk for Musculoskeletal Injury: A Gold Standard Comparison
The purpose of this research study is to see if we can use micro-doppler signal technology to determine if someone has had an ACL reconstruction in the past. We will do this by comparing a group of people who have had the surgery against a group who has never had this surgery to see if this technology can tell the difference.
If you join this study you would be asked to come to a one-hour appointment at the Lebanon Valley College campus in Annville, PA and perform a variety of activities that are part of daily life, such as walking, jumping, and standing from a seated position. We'll ask you to complete a questionnaire on any musculoskeletal pain you're experiencing and report your demographic information.
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ACL Group: ACL Reconstruction surgery 9-72 months prior and approved to return to normal activities
Control group: No history of lower extremity surgery
Able to provide consent and read/write in English
No current musculoskeletal injuries
Pregnant person
any surgery within 6 months of the study visit
Unable to provide consent or read/write in English
Unable to perform movements consistent with daily activities such as walking, jumping, or moving from sit to stand
Interlimb differences in Motor Control and Learning
This study examines how each brain hemisphere contributes to motor control and coordination. Participants play virtual reality/computer games to look at how their arms move during different activities.
upper-extremity orthopedic injuries that interfere with participation
The Biomechanics of Golf Performance
The purpose of this study is to determine what golf equipment and swing characteristics best predict playing ability in a population of golfers. Golfers will hit shots with various clubs while the movement of their body, the club, and the ball are tracked.
Participants will come to the Penn State Golf Teaching and Research Center or the Penn State Golf Courses and hit golf shots using their driver, 7 iron, and putter. A golf monitor will be used to track the ball trajectory. The movements of participant's body, club, and ball will be measured in three-dimensions as they swing. Participants will receive brief feedback from a Class-A PGA Professional upon completion.
Participants will receive brief feedback from a Class-A PGA Professional upon completion.
Between ages of 18-75
Physically able to play a full round of golf (i.e., 18 holes)
Not between ages of 18-75
Not physically able to play a full round of golf (i.e., 18 holes)
A082002 Randomized Phase II/III of immunotherapy with or without SBRT PD-L1 negative NSCLC (22-026)
To assess if SBRT improves the progression free survival (PFS, phase II portion) and overall survival (OS, phase III portion) of advanced stage NSCLC patients with PD-L1 TPS <1% who receive immunotherapy with or without chemotherapy
We are asking you to take part in a research study. This study has public funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States Department of Health and Human Services. We do research studies to try to answer questions about how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases like cancer.
No prior systemic chemotherapy or immunotherapy for advanced NSCLC
Not pregnant and not nursing
No known history of Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C
Platelet Count ≥ 100,000/mm3
Current pneumonitis or history of non-infectious pneumonitis that required steroids
Prior allogeneic tissue/solid organ transplant.
Age < 18 years
ECOG Performance Status over 3
VIBRANT: VIB4920 for Active Lupus Nephritis
A randomized placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VIB4920 in study participants with active lupus nephritis
Patients come for in-person visits at the Penn State Hershey main hospital location. There will be blood draws, physical exams, and questionnaires spread out across 60 weeks.
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Transplant
Active Men's Study
Description: This research study is to assess energetic status, reproductive health, and bone health in a population of young exercising men. Secondarily, this study will also explore how diet, fitness, cardiovascular function, eating behaviors, stress, cognitive function, and sleep related to energy and reproductive outcomes in exercising men. Eligible young men (age 18-35) are those who are generally healthy and either a) exercising or b) not exercising.
There will be essentially 5 study visits - The first visit will include informed consent to take part in the study & completion of questionnaires and measurement of anthropometrics. Visit 2 will include tests of your metabolism, a blood draw, a saliva collection, and assessment of diet and physical activity. Visit 3 will be a short visit for a saliva collection. Visit 4 will include tests of stress (a hair sample), body composition, bone health, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, cognitive testing, and reproductive function. Visit 5 will consist of a results meeting and return of wearable devices and logs.
BMI between 16-29.9 kg/m2
Non-smoker
For sedentary participants: less than 150 minutes of purposeful exercise per week
For exercising participants: at least 150 minutes of purposeful exercise per week (moderate to high intensity aerobic and/or resistance training).
Procedures using contrast material within the past 7 days, including X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, barium studies, nuclear medicine exams.
Currently a smoker or history of regular smoking
Prostheses
Vasectomy
22-124 Main-CAV
To evaluate the effect of cabozantinib in combination with avelumab on OS compared to avelumab alone in patients with mUC who did not progress during first-line platinum-based chemotherapy therapy, i.e. patients who had CR, PR or SD after completion of first line platinum-based chemotherapy.
Patients will be expected to come to all clinic appointments, have labs drawn on the first day of every cycle, take medications as prescribed, return all empty pill bottles and diary, and call the clinic with questions.
Prior first-line treatment must have consisted of 4-6 cycles of 1st-line therapy (platinum-based chemotherapy; gemcitabine-cisplatin, gemcitabine-carboplatin, MVAC or ddMVAC).
No prior immunotherapy with IL-2, IFN-α, or an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-PDL2, anti-CD137, or CTLA-4 antibody (including ipilimumab), or any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T-cell co-stimulation or immune checkpoint pathways.
ECOG Performance Status of 0 or 1
Age ≥ 18 years
No known symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases.
No major surgery within 4 weeks prior to randomization.
No palliative radiotherapy within 48 hours prior to patient randomization.
No known cavitating pulmonary lesion(s) or known endobronchial disease manifestation.
Phase III Study of Daratumumab/RHuPH20 + Lenalidomide or Lenalidomide in Patients with Multiple Myeloma Using MRD to Direct Therapy Duration (PSCI# 19-079) (S1803)
This study is being done to answer the following questions: 1.Will adding the drug daratumumab/rHuPH20 to the usual maintenance treatment with lenalidomide after stem cell transplant help multiple myeloma patients survive longer?2.For patients who have no evidence of multiple myeloma in their bone marrow (patients who do not have “minimum residual disease” [MRD-negative]), should maintenance therapy be stopped after 2 years? We are doing this study because we want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for your multiple myeloma. The usual approach is defined as care most people get for multiple myeloma.
Phase III Study of Daratumumab/rHuPH20 (NSC-810307) + Lenalidomide or Lenalidomide as Post-Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Maintenance Therapy in Patients with Multiple Myeloma (MM) Using Minimal Residual Disease to Direct Therapy Duration
Patients with disease measurable by serum light chain assay alone are eligible (defined as ≥ 100 mg/L on involved light chain).
Patients must be ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years of age at time of registration to Step 1.
Patients must have history and physical exam within 28 days prior to registration.
Patients must have Zubrod Performance Status ≤ 2.
Patients must not have any organ involvement by amyloidosis or evidence of amyloidosis related organ dysfunction.
Patients must not have progressive disease at any time prior to registration.
Patients must not be refractory or intolerant to either lenalidomide or daratumumab/rHuPH20.
Patients must not have moderate or severe persistent asthma within the past 2 years and must not have currently uncontrolled asthma of any classification.
PSCI 23-145 Effective Quadruplet Utilization After Treatment Evaluation (EQUATE): A Randomized Phase 3 Trial for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Not Intended for Early Autologous Transplantation
This trial is comparing two different therapies for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are not having a bone marrow transplant.
Subjects will be required to keep all research visits, take medications as directed, report any new medication of side effects to the study team,
Patient must be considered ineligible for autologous stem cell transplantation by the treating physician, or willing to delay stem cell transplantion until first relapse or later.
Patient must agree to register to the mandatory Celgene Revlimid REMS program and be willing and able to comply with the requirements of the Revlimid REMS program.
Patient must have standard risk MM as defined by the Revised International Staging System (R-ISS) Stage I or II.31
Patient must be able to undergo diagnostic bone marrow aspirate following preregistration if not performed previously.
Patient must not be pregnant or breast-feeding due to the potential harm and teratogenic effects to an unborn fetus and possible risk for adverse events in nursing infants with the treatment regimens being used.
Patient must not have moderate or severe persistent asthma within the past 2 years, or uncontrolled asthma of any classification.
Patient may have a history of current or previous deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) but must be willing to take some form of anti-coagulation as prophylaxis if they are not currently on full-dose anticoagulation.
Patient must not have peripheral neuropathy ≥ Grade 2 on clinical examination or grade 1 with pain
PSCI# 18-127 EA6174 Adjuvant MK-3475 to SOC
The purpose of this Phase III study is to compare Overall Survival (OS) and Recurrence Free Survival (RFS) across the two arms: MK3475 (Pembrolizumab) to Standard of Care Observation. Patients will undergo standard clinical procedures including physical, labs, vitals, ecg's, and imaging.
We are asking you to take part in a research study. We do research studies to try to answer questions about how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases like cancer.
Patient must have a histological confirmation of diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), pathologic stages (AJCC version 8) I-IIIb.
completely resected by surgery within 8 weeks before enrollment.
All patients must have disease-free status documented by a complete physical examination and conventional imaging studies within 4 weeks prior to randomization.
Patients must not be on active immunosuppression, have a history of life threating virus, have had other cancer diagnoses in the last two years
present metastases
previous systemic therapy or radiation therapy for Merkel cell carcinoma.
inoperable disease who have received radiation are not eligible.
history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or has current pneumonitis.
The effect of muscle shortening on the force-length characteristics of neighboring inactive muscles
We are trying to better understand the ways in which people contract their muscles. Specifically, we want to learn more about how connections between our muscles influence how they produce forces. Participants in this study will have their calf muscle group activated while we record the individual muscles' electrical activity and the length of the muscle fibers.This research will help us to understand the underlying mechanical function of muscles in a more realistic context. This understanding may also have profound implications for current computer models of muscles, which most often ignore the connectivity between muscles.
There will be one in-person visit. At this visit, participants will have their calf muscle group activated while we record the individual muscles' electrical activity and the length of the muscle fibers.
$50
heart condition
chest pain during exercise
balance or dizziness problems
prescribed drugs for blood pressure or heart condition
Modeling Transition Speeds in Elderly Human Walking
This study will involve elderly humans walking on a treadmill transitioning through prechosen speeds.
There will be one, two hour in person visit. Participants will change into specific lab provided clothing for study and reflective stickers will be placed on participants by the researcher. Participants will then get on the treadmill and will walk at prescribed constant speeds for about 5 minutes total. Then participants will perform 10 speed transition trials each of which lasts about 4 minutes.
$15
Can continuously walk for up to 4 minutes
Be able to follow verbal instructions
High BMI (>30)
PSCI 24-106: Myelomatch, Master Screening And Reassessment Protocol (MSRP) For Tier Advancement In The NCI Myelomatch Clinical Trials
The purpose of the study is to see if blood and bone marrow samples can be tested in a timely manner for markers that could guide cancer treatment. The testing will look for markers that specific treatments may target. Based on test results, the subject will have the option to join a myeloMATCH treatment substudy for treatment or receive standard of care treatment from your doctor.
Participants will give bone marrow and blood samples for testing. Your samples will be tested for specific cancer biomarkers.After the study receives the results of your biomarker testing, the physician will tell you if there is a myeloMATCH treatment substudy available that matches your results.If a substudy is available the study doctor will give the subject more information about it and help the subject understand the details of the study.
Participants must be ≥ 18 years of age.
Participants must agree to have translational medicine specimens submitted per
Participants must not have a prior or concurrent malignancy that requires concurrent anti-cancer therapy.
Participants must have a Zubrod Performance Status evaluation within 28 days prior to registration
Participants are less than 18 years of age.
Participants did not agree to have translational medicine specimens submitted per
Participants have a prior or concurrent malignancy that requires concurrent anti-cancer therapy.
Participants did not have a Zubrod Performance Status evaluation within 28 days prior to registration
Impact of brief daily functional resistance training on lower extremity physical performance
Our research study is testing a brief exercise program designed to help older adults walk better. The exercise program is done from the comfort of the participants' home for only 5 minutes a day!
Meet with an exercise coach virtually via Microsoft TeamsCome to Penn State Hershey Medical Center 3 times for appointmentsWear a physical activity monitor 3 timesComplete surveys
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Serious difficulty walking 3 blocks
Computer, iPad, smart phone with a camera
Participating in another research project involving physical activity, falls or weight loss
Inability to walk 10 feet without an assistive device
Pain in chest when doing physical activity
PSCI 24-106: A Randomized Phase II Study Comparing Cytarabine + Daunorubicin (7+3) Vs (Daunorubicin And Cytarabine) Liposome, Cytarabine + Daunorubicin + Venetoclax, Azacitidine + Venetoclax, And (Daunorubicin And Cytarabine) Liposome + Venetoclax In Patients Aged 59 Or Younger Who Are Considered High-Risk (Adverse) Acute Myeloid Leukemia As Determined By Myelomatch; A Myelomatch Clinical Trial
This study is being done to answer the following question: Can we shrink the amount of AML or get rid of it in your bone marrow and body by treating you with the standard approach of cytarabine + daunorubicin (7+3) or one of the following experimental groups: 1) cytarabine and daunorubicin with venetoclax 2) azacitidine and venetoclax, 3) daunorubicin and cytarabine liposome, or 4) daunorubicin and cytarabine liposome with venetoclax?Study will last 5 years. After study treatment, doctor will continue to follow condition for 5 years and watch for side effects. The follow-up care may be in-person clinic visits or phone calls. They will check subject every month for 1 year after they join the study. After that, they will check subject every 2 months for the second year, every 3 months for the third year, and every 6 months for the fourth and fifth years.
Study will last 5 years. After study treatment, doctor will continue to follow condition for 5 years and watch for side effects. The follow-up care may be in-person clinic visits or phone calls. They will check subject every month for 1 year after they join the study. After that, they will check subject every 2 months for the second year, every 3 months for the third year, and every 6 months for the fourth and fifth years.
Participants must have newly diagnosed, untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) per WHO criteria
Participants must have high-risk (adverse) AML per ELN 2017 criteria.
Participants must have newly diagnosed, untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) per WHO criteria
Participants with favorable or intermediate risk disease are excluded.
Participants with FLT3 mutations (ITD or TKD) are excluded.
Participants with t(9;22) translocation are excluded.
NRG-CC014: Radiation Therapy for High-Risk Asymptomatic Bone Metastases: A Pragmatic Multicenter Randomized Phase 3 Clinical Trial (PREEMPT)
This study is being done to answer the following question: Will preventative radiation therapy lower the number of bone metastases-related complications (such as fracture caused by the tumor in the bone and tumor pushing on the spinal cord) compared to the usual approach?We are doing this study because we want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for your type of cancer. The usual approach is defined as care most people get for high-risk bone metastases that are not causing symptoms.
If the participant decides to take part in this study, they will either get the usual approach or they will get radiation therapy for up to 5 days plus the usual approach.After the participant finishes treatment, the doctor and study team will continue to follow their condition and watch for side effects. The doctor and study team will check the participant 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after they join the study.
“High-risk” asymptomatic bone metastasis(es)
Patients with any solid tumor type (excluding multiple myeloma)
Patients must have systemic disease evaluation through standard of care diagnostic imaging, including either CT chest/abdomen/pelvis or body PET/CT, with radiology report available.
Patients with treated brain metastases and no known leptomeningeal disease are eligible if these lesions have been treated prior to enrollment.