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This research aims to understand how patients with cancer respond to COVID-19 vaccination by studying the levels of protective antibodies over time. The focus is on individuals with solid organ malignancies receiving various anti-cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, as well as those who have been disease-free for at least six months. Since cancer patients were excluded from initial vaccine trials, this study seeks to fill knowledge gaps about vaccine safety and effectiveness in this group. Participants include cancer patients who are either undergoing active treatment or are disease-free for six months or more. They are grouped based on their treatment type chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or disease-free status. The study involves monitoring antibody trends related to COVID-19 infection and vaccination at multiple time points over a 12-month period. During the study, researchers will collect blood samples to measure neutralizing and spike antibody levels every three months for up to one year. Participants will be followed to track their immune response depending on their cancer treatment and biological aging status. The study will also assess how antibody levels change over time and correlate with different treatments and patient characteristics. Safety and consent are carefully monitored throughout the trial.

The 100-Year Human Aging Study is a long-term observational research project enrolling adult participants to undergo detailed multi-system health screenings and follow them throughout their lives until death. The study aims to identify which health measurements taken at enrollment and repeatedly over time can predict overall mortality, cause-specific death, serious diseases, and functional disability. It addresses the current lack of validated longevity measures by generating data on how various physiological and cognitive functions relate to aging outcomes. Participants undergo a comprehensive clinical screening that includes tests of cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, mobility, neurocognitive performance, sensory functions, and metabolic health. Structural imaging assessments like DEXA scans, echocardiography, electrocardiography, spirometry, retinal photography, and vascular ultrasound are performed. Laboratory tests and detailed medical, social, and environmental histories are also collected. The study allows participation from single tests up to a full two-visit screening, with repeat testing encouraged to track health changes over time. Throughout the study, participants receive individualized reports with investigational estimates of biological age and predicted mortality risks, which are being evaluated against actual health outcomes. Researchers collect data continuously on mortality, disease occurrence, disability, and health behavior changes. The study involves ongoing follow-up with periodic assessments and aims to preserve all collected data for future analyses, with participant involvement potentially spanning their entire lifespan.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and appropriate dose of increasing levels of the radioactive drug 131I-TLX101, given by intravenous infusion, combined with the best standard care in adults newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. This open-label, single-arm study is conducted across multiple centers and aims to understand how patients tolerate this treatment alongside standard therapies. Participants receive escalating doses of 131I-TLX101 through an intravenous infusion along with the standard chemoradiation therapy known as the Stupp regimen, beginning 3 to 6 weeks after surgical removal of the tumor. The study includes a dose-finding phase to establish the recommended dose, with safety monitored throughout. The radioactive drug is administered in ascending doses, and the study observes participants for up to 62 weeks. During the study, participants will undergo regular safety assessments including laboratory tests of liver and kidney function, monitoring for adverse events, and evaluations of treatment-related toxicities for up to 62 weeks. Researchers will track the incidence and severity of dose-limiting toxicities and treatment-emergent adverse events. Participants must comply with radiation safety guidelines and attend scheduled visits for monitoring. The total study duration from screening until the end is about 62 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the optimization of 18F-DOPA PETCT imaging in specific patient groups including pediatric patients with congenital hyperinsulinism or neuroblastoma, pediatric and adult patients with neuroendocrine tumors or brain tumors, and adults suspected of Parkinsons disease or Lewy body dementia. The study aims to improve image quality using a new digital PETCT scanner and intravenous furosemide, while also exploring gallbladder activity patterns related to dopaminergic degeneration. Participants will receive an intravenous injection of 18F-DOPA, with some also receiving a single intravenous dose of furosemide. The study includes a primary objective of assessing image quality improvements in the pelvis area and a secondary objective examining gallbladder activity patterns using dynamic imaging in a subgroup. Imaging data will be compared to previous scans with older technology. During the study, participants will undergo PETCT scans, with measurements of lesion size and activity, bladder activity, and image artifact scoring. A questionnaire will screen for gallbladder disease history. The research team will analyze the imaging results and gallbladder activity patterns, with follow-up assessments occurring within one to three months. The total planned enrollment is 800 patients over approximately five years, with detailed monitoring of image optimization and gallbladder activity.

Researchers are evaluating the potential usefulness of 18F-FAPI-04 positron emission tomographycomputed tomography PETCT and positron emission tomographymagnetic resonance imaging PETMR for diagnosing primary and metastatic cancer lesions, detecting recurrence, and assessing pathological response across various cancer types. The study is observational and aims to assess how well these imaging methods perform compared to standard diagnosis using histopathology and follow-up. Participants with different types of cancer undergo imaging with 18F-FAPI-04 PETCT and PETMR scans. The tracer 18F-FAPI-04 is injected into patients before the scans. Tumor uptake is measured by maximum standard uptake value SUVmax and tumor to background ratio TBR. The imaging results are compared using sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy to evaluate diagnostic performance. During the study, participants are assessed through these imaging procedures to monitor tumor presence, recurrence, or response to treatment. The primary outcome is the diagnostic performance evaluated over one year. The study includes participants aged 18 to 90 years and involves informed consent and ethical approval. The total duration and follow-up details are based on imaging and clinical evaluations to confirm findings.

Researchers are evaluating a new dual targeting PET radiotracer called 18F-FAPI-Biotin in patients with various types of cancer. This tracer aims to improve tumor detection by targeting both fibroblast activation protein, which is highly expressed in many cancer stromas, and biotin, which is overexpressed in tumor cells but underexpressed in normal cells. The study focuses on assessing the safety, how the tracer distributes in the body, and the radiation dosimetry compared to existing tracers like 18F-FAPI and 18F-FDG. Participants receive an intravenous dose of 148-296 MBq of 18F-FAPI-Biotin. PET imaging is conducted dynamically at multiple time points 3 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, and 120 minutes after injection. This allows researchers to observe the tracers pharmacokinetics and dosimetry across different organs and tumors. The study is classified as an early phase 1 trial. During the study, patients undergo PETCT scans at the specified time points following tracer injection. Researchers monitor the dosimetry of normal organs and tumors from immediately after injection up to 120 minutes later. Safety assessments include tracking adverse events for up to one week using standard criteria. The total participation duration includes imaging sessions and safety monitoring to evaluate the tracers distribution and potential side effects.

Researchers are studying men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer mCRPC to understand how different PETCT scans can predict outcomes during radioligand therapy with 177Lu-PSMA-617. This is an exploratory, prospective study conducted at a single center, focusing on imaging tumor heterogeneity to help assess therapy effects and patient response. The study is designed specifically for Veterans undergoing this treatment. Participants will receive several types of PETCT scans at different times before starting LuPSMA radioligand therapy RLT, and then after the 2nd, 4th, and 6th treatment cycles. These scans include 18F-Fluciclovine PETCT Axumin, 18F-DCFPyL PETCT, and 18F-FDG PETCT. The 18F-Fluciclovine scans will be performed within seven days of the PSMA PET scans to compare imaging results at each time point. During the study, detailed imaging measures such as lesion uptake and tumor volume will be collected and analyzed over time. Patients will be followed at the institution to correlate these imaging results with clinical outcomes. The main outcome measured is the impact of 18F-Fluciclovine PETCT on predicting outcomes of the 177Lu-PSMA-617 therapy from enrollment through 34 weeks of treatment.

Researchers are evaluating 18F-grazy-02 PETCT imaging to study its safety and usefulness in monitoring immunotherapy treatments for patients with lymphoma or solid tumors, including lung cancer and melanoma. This diagnostic trial involves adults aged 18 to 75 years and focuses on immunotherapy approaches such as immune checkpoint inhibition and CAR-T cell therapy. The study is conducted in an open-label format, meaning both researchers and participants know the treatment being administered. Participants will receive an intravenous injection of 18F-grazy-02 at a dose of 2.96-3.7 MBqkg body weight. After injection, a total-body PETCT scan using a uEXPLORER scanner will be performed to image granzyme B expression. This imaging process occurs during the study period, which includes phases 1 and 2, to assess both safety and early monitoring capability of this tracer with immunotherapy. During the trial, participants will undergo PETCT imaging procedures and clinical monitoring to assess adverse events and biodistribution of 18F-grazy-02 over one year. The study also evaluates the ability of this PET tracer to monitor immunotherapy responses over a longer period of three years. Participants will be assessed for their health status, including ECOG performance score and ability to complete imaging procedures. The total study duration extends until December 2028, ensuring comprehensive safety and clinical data collection.

Researchers are studying adrenal tumor removal surgeries using a high-definition 3D laparoscopic system to improve outcomes compared to traditional 2D laparoscopy. This observational study explores the benefits of using 3D imaging, which offers better depth perception and spatial orientation, potentially reducing errors, fatigue, and operating time during adrenalectomies. The study focuses on both benign and malignant adrenal tumors. The surgery uses a 3D laparoscopic system where all operating room personnel wear polarized glasses to see stereoscopic images. Dissection is performed with a hybrid energy device called Thunderbeat. The study observes patients who underwent unilateral 3D laparoscopic adrenalectomy between 2013 and 2033, without comparing to other surgical approaches. Participants have their surgical outcomes monitored up to 30 days after surgery, including complication rates and length of hospital stay. Researchers also evaluate factors like bleeding, operative time, use of drainage, and differences in morbidity related to obesity, previous surgeries, patient age, anesthesia risk scores, tumor size, diagnosis, and tumor side. The study collects detailed data to understand how 3D laparoscopy affects adrenalectomy results over time.

Researchers are evaluating the use of three-dimensional magnetic resonance elastography 3D MRE to measure tumor stiffness and adhesion in patients with meningioma scheduled for surgical removal. This study aims to see if 3D MRE can serve as a noninvasive imaging tool to help surgeons plan operations, assess risks, and predict tumor behavior by comparing MRE findings with what surgeons observe during surgery and with pathological analysis after surgery. Participants will receive standard brain MRI along with additional 3D MRE scans before surgery. The 3D MRE uses vibrations and special software to create maps showing tumor stiffness and adhesion, which are shared with the neurosurgical team. During surgery, doctors will record tumor texture, adhesion, blood supply, and difficulty of removal to compare with the MRE results. Participants involvement includes preoperative MRI and MRE scans, surgery with detailed recording of tumor characteristics, and postoperative pathological analysis of tumor samples. Researchers will analyze how well MRE measurements match the surgical and histological findings. The main outcome is measuring agreement between MRE stiffness and tumor texture observed during surgery. The study is expected to continue until 2027, involving about 300 participants aged 18 to 80 years.