Clinical Research Directory

Role of Gut Microbiome and Fecal Transplant on Medication-Induced GI Complications in Patients With Cancer

This trial studies the role of the gut microbiome and effectiveness of a fecal transplant on medication-induced gastrointestinal (GI) complications in patients with melanoma or genitourinary cancer. The gut microbiome (the bacteria and microorganisms that live in the digestive system) may affect whether or not someone develops colitis (inflammation of the intestines) during cancer treatment with immune-checkpoint inhibitor drugs. Studying samples of stool, blood, and tissue from patients with melanoma or genitourinary cancer may help doctors learn more about the effects of treatment on cells, and help doctors understand how well patients respond to treatment. Treatment with fecal transplantation may help to improve diarrhea and colitis symptoms.

Intralesional Influenza Vaccine for the Treatment of Stage I-IV Melanoma

This phase I trial investigates the effects of influenza vaccine in treating patients with stage I-IV melanoma. While intramuscular administration of influenza vaccine provides immunization against the influenza virus, giving influenza vaccine directly into the tumor (intralesional) may decrease the size of the injected melanoma tumor, or the extent of the melanoma within the body.

PRAME Immunohistochemistry-Guided Slow Mohs Micrographic Surgery for the Treatment of Stage 0 to IIc Cutaneous Melanoma

This clinical trial tests the addition of preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME) immunohistochemical (IHC) staining to standard slow Mohs micrographic surgery (SMMS) for guiding tissue removal in patients with stage 0 to IIc cutaneous melanoma. SMMS is a method of skin cancer removal involving repeated tissue removal and examination under a microscope to ensure the tumor is removed as much as possible while sparing healthy tissue. In SMMS, tissue sections are evaluated to determine whether additional tissue removal is needed. The standard method for evaluating the tissue is by using a specific stain called hematoxylin and eosin (H\&E) stains. PRAME is a cancer antigen that is being investigated as a diagnostic marker in certain types of cancer. Adding PRAME IHC analysis to standard SMMS staining methods may improve the accuracy for determining whether additional tissue removal is necessary for patients undergoing SMMS for stage 0 to IIc cutaneous melanoma.

Social Health, Activity Behaviors, and Quality of Life Among Young Adult Cancer Survivors

This study assesses how personal relationships (such as friendships, family relationships, or romantic partners) influence the physical activity (exercise) and well-being of young adult cancer survivors. Researchers also hope to learn how social relationships change after a cancer diagnosis, and how these changes might impact important health behaviors. The information provided may help researchers learn more about better ways to support young cancer patients in the future through interventions that help maintain good social relationships and health levels of physical activity.

The Impact of an Antibiotic (Cefazolin) Before Surgery on the Microbiome in Patients With Stage I-II Melanoma

This phase I trial investigates the impact of cefazolin before surgery on the microbiome in patients with stage I-II melanoma. Antibiotics, such as cefazolin, given at the time of surgery may cause a significant change in the microbes (like bacteria and viruses) found in the stomach and intestines. This trial may help researchers learn if any changes in microbes affect the body's ability to respond to surgery and cancer.

Young Melanoma Family Facebook Intervention or Healthy Lifestyle Facebook Intervention in Improving Skin Examination in Participants With Melanoma and Their Families

This trial studies how well Young Melanoma Family Facebook intervention or Healthy Lifestyle Facebook intervention works in improving skin examination in participants with melanoma and their families. Young Melanoma Family Facebook intervention or Healthy Lifestyle Facebook intervention may help improve total cutaneous examinations, skin self-examinations, and sun protection among first degree relatives of young onset participants and the participants themselves.