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Safety and Efficacy of ULSC on Disease Severity and Steroid Tapering in Participants With Dermatomyositis/ Polymyositis (DM/PM), Also Known as Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (IIM)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about how an umbilical cord lining-derived stem cell (ULSC) product performs when treating Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis (DM/PM), also known as idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) in adults. It will assess safety and efficacy in relieving symptoms of DM/PM with ULSC administered in three intravenous (IV) doses of 150 million cells per dose. The main questions that this study plans to answer are: - Is ULSC as safe as placebo (a look-alike saline without cells) in repeated IV infusion? - Does ULSC improve symptoms of DM/PM after three doses? Researchers will compare ULSC to placebo and evaluate changes from...
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Safety and Tolerability of StroMel™ in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint
The aim of this trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of autologous StroMel™ for the treatment of moderate to severe OA of the knee joint.
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Self-regulation of Real-time fMRI Brain Activity in Chronic Pain
This study aims to explore the usefulness of self-regulation of brain activity in patients with fibromyalgia. Patients will use real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback to observe and regulate their own brain activity while applying mental strategies to reduce fibromyalgia pain. The study consists of 2 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) visits that involve brain neuroimaging for fMRI neurofeedback tasks, as well as 8 weekly intervention sessions with a pain psychologist. Patients will be randomized to either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Fibromyalgia Education groups.
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Short-term and Intermediate-term Effects of Self-applied Joint Mobilization Versus Clinician-applied Joint Mobilization in Addition to Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a combination of patient self-administered joint mobilization and exercise works to treat knee osteoarthritis in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Does self-administered joint mobilization improve the ability to perform regular daily activities? - Does self-administered joint mobilization improve knee motion? - Does self-administered joint mobilization improve hip strength? Researchers will compare the program of self-administered joint mobilization to a joint mobilization administered by a physical therapist. Participants will: - Attend 8-12 physical therapy clinic visits over 6 - 8...
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Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) for Knee Post-Trauma Osteoarthritis (PTOA)
This is a prospective, non-randomized, interventional, dual site, before-after clinical trial to determine feasibility and safety of a single injection of autologous Adipose Derived (AD) Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) for the treatment of knee Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis (PTOA).
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Study of Deucravacitinib for Refractory Adults With Dermatomyositis/Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Background: Dermatomyositis (DM) and juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) are diseases that weaken the immune system. DM and JDM can affect the muscles, skin, joints, and lungs and cause skin rashes and muscle inflammation. Symptoms include weakness, pain, fatigue, and rash. Not everyone responds to current treatments. The FDA has approved a drug called deucravacitinib to treat people with plaque psoriasis. Researchers want to find out if this drug can help people with DM or JDM, too. Objective: To test deucravacitinib in people with DM or JDM. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with DM or JDM. Design: Participants will have 9 clinic visits over 28...
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Synovial Fluid Withdrawal or PRP Injection For Acute ACL Tears and Cytokines
The purpose of this study is to determine what effects the withdrawal of excess knee joint fluid or the injection of a factor from the blood has on swelling after a sudden anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture of the knee.
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TAVNEOS for Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
This is a single center double-blind placebo-controlled study. Patients with GPA and active ears, nose, and throat (ENT) disease in at least two ENT domains, as defined after endoscopic visualization of the upper airway and audiometric evaluation, if applicable, by a single otolaryngologist using a validated GPA ENT disease activity score, will be eligible for inclusion. Patients will be treated with standard of care (SOC) treatment as determined by their treating rheumatologist. In addition to SOC, patients will be randomized to receive TAVNEOS 30mg BID or placebo. Patients will be followed for 52 weeks with standardized ENT assessment along with rheumatologic evaluation of...
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taVNS Treatment for Fibromyalgia
In this research study we want to learn more about if transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a safe electrical stimulation tool, can relieve Fibromyalgia pain. A total of 60 subjects with Fibromyalgia will be enrolled in this study at Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown Navy Yard campus.
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Teams Engaged in Accessible Mental Health Interventions for Lupus Erythematosus and Dermatomyositis Stress
The objectives of this study are to determine if the 'Teams Engaged in Accessible Mental Health Interventions for Lupus Erythematosus and Dermatomyositis Stress' (TEAM-LEADS) intervention is feasible and acceptable to adolescents and young adults with lupus and dermatomyositis and whether it can help reduce stress and promote cardiovascular health behaviors in these individuals.
