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Mindfulness, Neuroscience and Daily Life Study
This study will examine whether a guided drawing activity helps to reduce anxiety in young adults. This will add to our understanding of how drawing can be used to manage anxiety symptoms and bolster emotion regulation.
This study will require two in person lab visits that take approximately 2 hours each and separated by four weeks where participants will have their brain and heart rate activity monitored while completing mindfulness activities. After the first in person visit, participants will complete two 30 minute audio/questionnaire sessions a week for four weeks (8 total) before returning to the lab for the second visit where participants can expect to complete a similar experience as their first in person visit. Two weeks after the second in person lab visit, participants will complete a Qualtrics questionnaire that will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Total overall participation of approximately 8 to 8 1/2 hours.
$175
Able to read, speak and write in English
Not able to read, speak and write in English
The Association Between Head Cooling and Cognition, EEG Patterns, Neuroinflammatory Cytokines, and Mental Health
This research is being done to find out the effects of head cooling on cognition, brain activity as seen in EEG scans, inflammation of the brain, and mood in healthy subjects. What is specifically meant by healthy subjects in the context of this study is subjects who are not currently recovering from a traumatic brain injury.
This study includes an 8-day regimen of head cooling or rest at an average of 30 minutes per day, non-invasive cheek swabs used to collect saliva samples, and non-invasive brain activity testing and questionnaires.
$40
Currently NOT recovering from a brain injury
Currently recovering from a brain injury
Accessibly of Conversational Agents with Deaf or Blind Users
Using small focus groups, this work aims to understand the experiences, challenges, perceptions, and opportunities for the use of conversational agents (e.g Amazon Alexa and Siri) for users with visual or hearing impairments, with the goal of developing more accessible and inclusive systems.
Or, hard of hearing or deaf using cochlear implant or other aided hearing device
Currently 18 years of age or older
English language speakers
Non-English language speakers
PSCI-22-042: M23-362 Epcoritamab monotherapy R/R DLBCL or Classic FL (Previously Grade 1-3a) outpatient
The purpose of this voluntary research study is to optimize the approach to safely administer a study drug called epcoritamab in the outpatient/non-hospital setting.
Complete interview, questionnaires, and subject diaryECGClinical laboratory testsBiopsy sample, archival or freshCT/PET-CT/MRITreatment of epcoritamab
Adult male or female, at least 18 years old
Diagnosis of R/R DLBCL or R/R FL grade 1, 2, or 3a, with documented CD20+ mature B-cell neoplasm according to WHO classification 2016 or WHO classification 2008 based on representative pathology report
Subject must have 1 or more measurable disease sites: Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-avid lymphomas:
Subject must have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 – 2
inadequate organ functions
central nervous system involvement
history of primary mediastinal lymphoma.
history of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions to anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy.
Exploring the Immediate Psychosocial and Self-Management Support Needs of Individuals Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
To find out the kind of support someone newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes will need following diagnosis.
Age 20 years or older
agree to participate in online focus group
individuals below 20 years
diagnosed with other types of diabetes
Exploring International Students’ Development of English as a Lingua Franca Pragmatic Competence
This study explores how international students show and develop pragmatic strategies to effectively communicate with peers and colleagues from diverse language and cultural backgrounds at Penn State. Participants recruited from the StudyFinder are invited to complete an online survey, and will receive an Amazon gift card as a token of appreciation.
Investigating the emotional and behavioral response in humans playing games against a humanoid robot
We would like to study the emotional and behavioral response of a human playing games against a robot. Games such as Connect Four and card games will be used.
Physically and mentally able
Basic proficiency of english
Unwilling to have video footage of the experiment taken
Pennsylvania Adoptees Longitudinal Study (PALS)
This study will examine various factors within the home of children adopted from the child welfare system between the ages of 4 and 10 that may impact their development. The first visit will occur remotely via Penn State Health Microsoft Teams; the second visit is optional and will occur within 4 weeks of the first visit at the Transforming Lives of Children Center in Harrisburg, PA; and the third visit will occur one year after the first visit, when research staff will travel to participants' homes. This research will help understand the factors that impact the development of children adopted from the child welfare system and how we may better serve these children and their families.
The child and parent will be asked to complete interviews, questionnaires and various tasks. Parents may also be asked to complete questionnaires online.Participation will last for one year and include the following:-One visit occurring remotely via PSH Microsoft Teams-One visit at the Transforming the Lives of Children Center in Harrisburg, PA, four weeks after Zoom visit (optional)-Final visit at home will occur one year after the first Zoom visit
$225
Child legally adopted by the caregiver
The same caregiver will participate in each of the visits
A biological parent resides in the same home as the child
Graduate Students’ Experience with Online Professional Profiles and Social Media
With the development of information and communication technologies, Social Network Sites and other online platforms can be great resources for career-related information and social networking. Despite the evidence of possible professional benefits, it remains unclear whether graduate students’ experiences with building online career profiles and social networking are positive. Therefore, this study aims to understand graduate students’ experience with professional practices on the Internet concerning their motivations, benefits, and risks.
An active graduate student at University Park campus
AFFIRM: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effect of Seladelpar on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and Compensated Cirrhosis
This is a multicenter evaluation of seladelpar, administered as a once-daily oral capsule, in a placebo-controlled study in subjects with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). This study (156 weeks) will enroll approximately 192 subjects. The population to be studied is patients with PBC and compensated cirrhosis restricted to Child-Pugh (CP)-A or CP-B.Primary ObjectivesEfficacy: To evaluate the effect of seladelpar compared to placebo.Safety: To evaluate the safety of seladelpar over 156 weeks of treatment compared to placebo.Study visits: up to 18 in person visits. Blood samples will be collected at each visit for safety measures as well and questions about your health and medicines you might be taking.
There will be 18 in person visits. safety assessments will be conducted at each visit. Participants will be required to take study drug as directed.
$1350
Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
documented cirrhosis
decompensated cirrhosis
portal vein thrombosis
hospitalization for liver complication within 12 weeks
HIV
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)
A Phase 1/2 Multiple Expansion Cohort Trial of MRTX849 in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors with KRAS G12C mutation (MRT849-001)
This study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of MRTX849 using one or more dosing regimens. The regimens includ using MRTX849 or in combination with Afatinib, Cetuximab, or Pembrolizumab. The study will also look at how it can be tolerated MRTX849 when its taken with food.
If you take part in this research, your major responsibilities will include: •Keep your study appointments and complete all study assessments. If you cannot keep anappointment, please contact study personnel (your study doctor or study staff) as soon aspossible to schedule a new appointment.•Inform your study personnel about any symptoms, changes in medications, doctor's or nurse'sappointments, or hospital admissions that you may have had.•Agree to not participate in any other clinical research study•Inform study personnel if you believe you or your partner might be pregnant•Inform study personnel if you change your mind about participating in the study.•Inform your other doctors that you are taking part in this study.•Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.•Avoid herbal medications and preparations including but not limited to St. John’s wort, Kava,turmeric/curcumin, ephedra (ma huang), gingko biloba, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA),yohimbe (yohimbine), saw palmetto, and ginseng.•Avoid medications that are processed by liver enzymes, your doctor will counsel you on these.•Avoid medications known to have risk of changing the electrical activity in the heart, your doctorwill council you on these.•For your safety, you must tell the study doctor or nurse about all the prescription drugs, herbalproducts, over-the-counter drugs (OTC), vitamins and other supplements you are taking.Check with the study doctor before starting any new medicines (including prescription, OTCdrugs, vitamins and herbal supplements) or changing doses of medications that you arealready taking.
Unresectable or metastatic disease.
Presence of tumor lesions to be evaluated per RECIST 1.1:
Life expectancy of at least 3 months.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status in 0 or 1.
Patients with carcinomatous meningitis
History of significant hemoptysis or hemorrhage within 4 weeks of the first dose date
Undergone major surgery within 4 weeks of first dose date
History of intestinal disease or major gastric surgery likely to alter absorption of study treatment or inability to swallow oral medications
Campus Environments and Student Health
The purpose of this study is to learn about the relationship between the campus environment and students’ health. It involves a survey consisting questions about campus-related activities, COVID-19, physical activity and health, environmental perceptions, and demographic information.
There will be an online survey that will take about 20-30 minutes. No need to meet in-person.
At least 18 years old or older
A Phase 2a Multicenter, Randomized, Platform Study of Targeted Therapies for the Treatment of Adult Subjects with Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic, incurable inflammatory disease of the digestive system. Current treatment advancements need to be improved to meet patient's needs. This study is a 24-week treat-through design (meaning Induction and Maintenance treatment without re-randomization) using either monotherapy (single drug) or combination therapies (two drugs) in moderate to severe Crohn's disease. The participants who are responders will be able to continue treatment in Long Term Extension (LTE) study phase, weeks 24 to 96. This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of each combination therapy compared to conventional monotherapy.
Subjects will be required to sign the informed consent, and attend in person visits. They will be required to complete daily eDiary, and have tests and procedures done per protocol timeline. Procedures include blood tests, colonoscopies with biopsies, ECG, vitals and physical exam. Pregnancy testing will be done for WOCBP.
$77 per completed visit and $100 for completed endoscopy. Travel will be reimbursed up to $52 for each visit. You will be given $24 for meal if the visit required fasting.
Subjects' body weight must be ≥ 40 kg at
Confirmed diagnosis of CD for at least 3 months
Endoscopic evidence of mucosal inflammation
Intolerance or inadequate response to 1 or more standard treatments including one biologics
Major surgery 3 months prior
Active HBV or HCV infection, TB infection or HIV positive
C. difficile positive or other intestinal pathogen
UC or indeterminate colitis
Dysgeusia and Anosmia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Long Term Outcomes
The primary aim of this study is to understand taste changes after head and neck cancer treatment, especially long term taste disturbance, using various methods including online surveys, Teams interviews, at home taste and smell tests, and MRIs.
The purpose of this voluntary research study is to identify taste changes in patients treated for head and neck cancer. We are recruiting healthy participants over the age of 40 as well as head and neck cancer survivors who were treated 3 or more years ago. The overall study consists of multiple parts, which are explained along the way. You can choose to participate in this portion, which is an online survey, and nothing else, or all of the invited components. •The survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. •Completion of this survey is voluntary and you are not required to complete it if you do not wish to do so.•At the end of the survey you will be asked about your willingness to participate in other portions of this study. These include at-home taste and smell tests over Teams and a Teams interview about your taste and smell function. Participating in these tasks is optional and not required. If you complete the smell and taste tests at home you may be invited to have an MRI scan.
Max of $75: No compensation for the survey, $15 giftcard for 1-hour interview (optional), $15 giftcard for at-home taste/smell tests (optional), $50 giftcard for MRI at Hershey Med Center (optional).
Over the age of 40
English Speaking
have undergone a total glossectomy
currently have an upper respiratory infection, sinus infection, or ear infection
Comparing Mechanisms of Pattern Learning
The purpose of the proposed plan of research is to investigate the types of patterns that human adults with or without a history of language/ learning difficulties tap into as they learn.
Our study involves an initial testing session lasting between 1-2 hours, followed by up to two additional sessions for eligible participants. As part of our study, you will take part in some speaking, listening, learning, and visual processing tasks.
up to $75
Only speaks English fluently
Normal or corrected-to-normal vision/ hearing
Minimum of high school education
May have a history of language/ learning difficulties
Speaks more than one language
Under age 18
Over age 28
Does not have minimum of high school education
Emotion Regulation and Mother-Infant Synchrony
The aim of this study is to better understand emotion regulation in infants by measuring brain, behavior, and mother-infant relational mechanisms. We plan to collect simultaneous brain activation in mothers and infants while they engage in a face-to-face interaction. We will then test associations between individual brain activation, mother-infant brain synchrony, and infant emotion regulation behaviors.
Participants complete questionnaires online, then come in for 1 in-person visit. Mother and baby complete a play and a neutral task while fNIRS is collected from them simultaneously.
40
Infants born 3 weeks within their due date.
Infants of a birth weight > 2500 g.
Infants with NO serious medical complications.
English-speaking families.
Infants who experienced any serious medical complications.
Infants who were born > 3 weeks before the indicated gestational period.
Families who do not understand and do not speak English
SNAC Study
This is a multi center clinical trial to test the efficacy of N-acetylcysteine for treatment of patients with active systemic lupus Erythematosus. Healthy control subjects who do not receive treatment are also recruited to serve as controls for the laboratory assays.
This is a clinical trial to be carried out in patients who have systemic lupus erythematosus. Participants will be asked to attend seven study visits over a period of 13 months. After an initial period where it will be determined that the patient can tolerate the medication, N-acetyl cysteine, then there will be a three-month double blind phase where the participant receives either the active treatment or a placebo. At each visit the participant will be asked to complete several questionnaires and blood and urine samples will be obtained. Healthy control individuals will be also enrolled for blood samples only; not for any treatment intervention.
$20 per visit completed
Age 18 years or older
On stable medications
Experiencing flare of disease
regular daily use of Tylenol (acetaminophen)
active chronic infections
current treatment with cyclophosphamide or rituximab
current use of anti-oxidants
AIDP
The purpose of this study is to test the performance of a web-based system for automated review of MRI images across 21 sites in the Parkinson Study Group. Each site will perform imaging, clinical scales, diagnosis, and will upload the data to the web-based software tool. The clinical diagnosis will be blinded to the diagnostic algorithm and the imaging diagnosis will be compared to the movement disorders trained neurologist diagnosis.
Participants will attend two study visits that will include questionnaires, a physical exam and motor exams and an MRI (during one of the visits).
300
Diagnosed with a Parkinsonism (PD, MSA or PSP)
A Survey of the Sex Differences in Taking Selfies while Driving
This study aims to understand peoples’ selfie-taking behavior and how, if at all, they relate to their driving behavior and gender difference. The participants will participate the study by completing an online survey.
Subjects have a valid U.S. driver license or are allowed to drive in the US
Subjects who do not have a valid U.S. driver license or are not allowed to drive in the US
Olfactory tools for COVID-19 screening and surveillance
This a collaborative multisite NIH funded project to develop smell tests as a rapid low cost way to screen for Covid19 infections. The lead institution is the University of Florida, and this project is being entered into CATS to create a Reliance Agreement under the NIH single IRB rules (sIRB).
COVID19 negative
COVID19 positive
Able to Consent in English
History of known pre-existing olfactory or taste disorder
History of head trauma with loss of consciousness
History of neurodegenerative disease
Predicting Concussion Outcomes with Salivary miRNA
The purpose of this study is to identify changes in salivary micro ribosomal nucleic acid (miRNA) expression that are predictive of symptom duration and severity following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children. The primary endpoints of this study are as follows:1)Characterization of brain-related miRNA in the saliva of 250 children with mTBI and 200 age- and gender-matched controls between the ages of five and twenty-three years.2)Identification of a set of salivary miRNAs that is predictive of duration and severity of mTBI symptoms.
Saliva collection and surveys at baseline, 7 days, and 30 Days
$20
Seen in the Penn State Pediatric Concussion Clinic within 2 weeks of most recent concussion
Periodontal disease
Ongoing seizure disorder, or other neurologic disorder
Drug or alcohol dependency
clinical diagnosis of severe TBI
Observations of Family Mealtime Routines
The purpose of this study is to gather information about what family mealtimes look like for families with children between the ages of 3 and 8. Families will be asked to video record their family mealtime, in addition to answer some questions and to complete some questionnaires, some about body image and dieting.
On one occasion, your family's mealtime will be recorded via Zoom. You and your family will be asked some questions and to complete some questionnaires online.
$20
Adults age 18 and older
Children, ages 3-8
Individuals fluent in English
Caregivers who are under the age of 18
Individuals who are not fluent in English
Families without at least one child age 3 to 8
Human-robot interaction study
We are interested in developing robots that can interact with humans. We hope that to develop robots that can interact with people and be used in a variety of different situations such as schools, offices, and homes. This study investigates human-robot interaction.
Behavior, Voice, and Sex Hormones Study
Hormones are molecules that deliver signals throughout the body. They influence behavior, sleep, hunger, stress, and virtually all other aspects of life. This study seeks to better understand several of these functions, specifically how hormones affect specific aspects of human behavior and psychology, as well as speech production. Following an initial lab visit, subjects will participate in the remainder of the study (~5 weeks) at home via the internet. On a daily basis, they will collect urine samples for hormone analysis, saliva samples for analysis of oral micro-organisms, and will submit voice samples for analysis of speech (e.g. measuring voice pitch and loudness). They will then complete an online survey designed to collect information about their behavior, and attitudes over the previous 24 hours. Subjects receive compensation for their participation.
- Compensation $330 at maximum- Pre-sampling lab visit to sign a consent form and receive training- A series of ~42 daily at-home sample (urine, saliva) collection & online surveys- Weekly lab visits for sample drop-off
$330
Normal menstrual cycles
Available for daily at-home session for approximately 5 weeks
Female/Identifying as a woman
Predominantly or exclusively heterosexual sexual orientation
Uncorrected severe defects of hearing, speech, or vision
Bisexual or predominantly homosexual sexual orientation
Very heavy smoking or alchohol consumption
Medications that affect levels of ovarian hormones (e.g. anti-depressants, anti-psychotics)
PSCI-22-063: NRG-GU011 NRG Promethean
This trial is comparing radiation therapy with or without hormone therapy in men with prostate cancer.
Patients must come in for all radiation treatments. Patients must take their androgen therapy as prescribed.
Age ≥ 18 years.
ECOG Performance Status 0-2 within 120 days prior to registration.
External beam and/or brachytherapy to: Prostate alone, prostate and seminal vesicles, prostate and pelvic nodes, or radiation to all three sites.
Radical prostatectomy alone, radical prostatectomy plus postoperative radiotherapy to the prostate bed, or radical prostatectomy plus postoperative radiotherapy to the pelvic nodes.
Currently on androgen deprivation or anti-androgen therapy.
Osseous metastasis on 99mTc radionuclide bone scan
Extra pelvic nodal/soft tissue disease (> 1.5cm in short axis) on CT or MRI pelvis +/- abdomen
Spinal cord compression, or spinal intramedullary, brain, and/or visceral (for example liver, lung, etc.) metastasis
A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Pivotal Study of the May Health System in Transvaginal Ablation of Ovarian Tissue Under Ultrasound Guidance in Women with Infertility Due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This is a randomized trial whereby a study device will be used to remove tissue from the ovary via a transvaginal ultrasound procedure in order to promote/restore ovulation in women with infertility due to PCOS. Weekly serum blood draws will also be obtained to determine ovulation rates during the first 12 weeks of study enrollment. Those randomized to the control arm will have the option of crossing over to the device arm after 3 months.
Preliminary visit to assess eligibility followed by randomization into the Device or Control Arm. Device Arm requires May Health procedure (approximately 1 hour long, similar to ovarian drilling) followed by 12 weekly blood tests and 6 follow up clinic visits and follow up calls for up to 36 months after the procedur4e. Control Arm requires 12 weekly blood tests and the option to cross-over to the device arm after 3 months. If no cross-over occurs, the control arm will have one follow up visit at 3 months and can then exit the study. Both arms will complete questionnaires and log menstruation dates in an e-diary.
1220
Infertility associated with oligo or anovulation and ultrsonographic evidence of PCOS or evidence of hyperandrogenemia
At least one ovary with volume greater or equal to 10.0ml
Ovarian accessibility by transvaginal ultrasound transducer
Has not responded to first-line ovulation induction treatment
BMI greater than 40
Marked hyperandrogenism
Poor glycemic level control (greater than 6.5%)
Bleeding disorders
PSCI 24-079 THE PHASE III ‘HIGH FIVE TRIAL’ FIVE FRACTIONRADIATION FOR HIGH-RISK PROSTATE CANCER
This trial is comparing disease free survival using standard radiation versus higher doses of radiation to the prostate to prevent the cancer from spreading.
Participants will be chosen to enroll into one of two types of radiation to treat their prostate cancer. they must agree to keep all appointments over the 5 years period and agree to be contacted every year for follow up.
High-risk disease
Prostate gland volume less than 100 cc prior to initiation of ADT
o definitive clinical or radiologic evidence of metastatic disease
Age ≥ 18
No prior radical prostatectomy;
Prior pharmacologic androgen ablation for prostate cancer is allowed only if the onset of androgen ablation (both LHRH agonist and oral anti-androgen) is ≤ 185 days prior to registration;
Understanding Prenatal Hydration Behaviors
To examine women’s self-reported pregnancy hydration behaviors, especially during a global pandemic. This study will also examine other lifestyle behaviors (e.g., weight gain, exercise, eating behaviors, sleep, pain management). It is hypothesized that hydration behaviors will decrease due to lifestyle changes related to the pandemic. Secondary outcomes will also be influenced by hydration behaviors and pandemic lifestyle changes.
Women
18-45
English speaking
Men
Younger than 18
Non-English speaking
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, 2-Part Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of GS-1427 in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Part 1: Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study of GS-1427; Part 2: Active-Controlled, Combination Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of GS-1427 in Combination With Ustekinumab versus GS-1427 or Ustekinumab monotherapy
The study will test GS-1427 for treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC). Adults diagnosed with UC can participate if otherwise eligible.The study has two parts; the first part lasts 12 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment or a placebo arm. At 12-week evaluation the participants can be further assigned to an active treatment lasting 40 weeks. The second part of the study is for new participants. Eligible participants will be randomized to the treatment with GS-1427, Stelara, or both drugs.The study procedures include blood tests, endoscopy with biopsies, vitals, and physical exam, EKG testing, providing urine and stool samples, and completion of symptom-related diary questionnaires.
Participants will be required to sign the informed consent and show that they understand the study requirements. They will be required to complete in-person clinic visits. During the visits, the participants will have their vitals checked, and we will ask them about any problems they may have or adverse events. During the screening periods, participants will undergo endoscopy with biopsies and provide stool and urine samples. Blood draws will also be done, and we will teach them to complete the questionnaires about the disease symptoms. If eligible for the study, screened subjects will be randomized for either tone of the three drug dose or placebo treatment (blinded). They will attend at least five clinic visits over the twelve-week treatment period. At that time, the endoscopy evaluation will be done again, and the participants will be eligible to enter the next study phase. They will again be randomized to one of the four possible treatment arms using different drug doses. In the part 2, investigational drug, standard of care biologic Stelara, or concomitant treatment of both medicines. During part 2 of the study, subjects are required to attend at least ten clinic visits every four weeks. When the treatment is completed, the participants will be followed for four weeks and attend the end of the therapy visit. The final endoscopy will be done at week 52 of treatment. Participants will have an ECG done at selected study visits and a pregnancy check for WOCBA at every visit. Blood draws and a review the study diary will be done at every visit.
Part 1 total $1765 ($75 per visit, $20 meal cards v2 and v12); Part 2 TBD
diagnosed UC at least three months prior
active disease inspite of one of the standard therapies
loss of response, or intolerant to not more than one therapy
negative TB test and HIV at screening
history of ileostomy, colostomy or stenosis
history of extensive colonic resection
past treatment with vedolizumab
past treatment with ustekinumab