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Insulin Action in Psoriasis

Condition: Hair and Skin Disorders
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are conducting a research study on how psoriasis might be caused or worsened by high levels of the blood sugar-lowering hormone insulin. We are seeking people with plaque psoriasis, ages 18-65, who are overweight or obese with a body mass index of 25-35. Participants will have…
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A study for patients undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant using study drug Defibrotide

Condition: Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Investigator: Monica Bhatia, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to test a new medicine to prevent liver venoocclusive disease (VOD) in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) who are at high risk or very high risk for liver VOD following HSCT. Liver VOD can be a complication of bone marrow and/or stem cell…
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A study for subjects with liver cancer using a drug to prevent recurrence of liver cancer following liver transplantation

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Tomoaki Kato, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine if Nexavar (sorafenib), the study medication, is effective in preventing cancer recurrence in high risk patients following liver transplantation. The purpose of this study is to determine if sorafenib is a safe and effective treatment option for preventing the recurrence of liver…
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Study of Prolia (Denosumab) in Subjects with Kidney Transplants

Condition: Transplant / Kidney Transplant
Investigator: Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS
Status: Closed
Kidney transplant patients are at a higher risk for bone fractures compared to the general population. We are doing a clinical trial to examine the effects of 12-months of treatment with denosumab, a monoclonal antibody against RANKL, on bone density and strength as determined by bone imaging and by non-invasive measures of…
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