CLINICAL TRIALS
Participants needed
Hundreds of clinical trials are conducted throughout Greenville Health System on a variety of drug therapies, surgical devices and other treatments in all areas of medicine. Cancer survivors for registry GHS Cancer Institute’s Cancer Survivor Registry is a database of demographics, contact information, and tumor and treatment information. Survivors can receive helpful information about moving forward. Contact Matt, (864) 455-5119 or molinger2@ghs.org.
Survivors of breast cancer as advisers The Breast Cancer Patient Engagement Studio is looking for women who have experienced breast cancer or their family members to help review projects designed to provide better care for patients. Patient opinions are needed! Participation involves meeting as an adviser (not a research participant) with a group of similar patients, researchers and clinicians to review projects as they are proposed. If interested, a patient application is available at hsc.ghs.org/ pes/application. You also may call (864) 455-8894 or email the Studio at PEStudio@ghs.org. If selected, you will receive compensation for taking part on the patient advisory board.
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Patients beginning cancer treatment This study looks at how body composition changes over the course of cancer treatment. Body composition will be evaluated using the SOZO device, which can identify a participant’s fluid status, fat mass, fat-free mass, metabolic report, skeletal muscle mass and hydration index. The study will last the duration of the participant’s cancer treatment. Participants will receive $100. Contact Armand, (864) 455-6251 or adesollar@ghs.org.
Survivors of lung cancer having anxiety The purpose of the Reducing Lung Cancer Survivors’ Anxiety (RELAX) research study is to compare the effects of device-guided breathing on anxiety and shortness of breath in survivors of lung cancer. This study is open to survivors of early-stage lung cancer who have completed treatment and are experiencing anxiety. The study will involve using a breathing device daily for 12 weeks and filling out questionnaires. Contact Claudette, (864) 522-4263 or cphinney@ghs.org.
Survivors of cancer with sedentary behavior The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of listening to audiobooks in increasing physical activity among survivors of cancer. Walking Inspires Seniors (WISE) Audiobook Study will track the number of steps taken by participants over the course of 12 weeks using a Fitbit. Participants will be randomized into either the audiobook group or the control group. This study is open to patients who were referred to the Moving On program, part of the Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship, and were unable to attend. You may be eligible to participate if you are 65 years old or older, able to walk unassisted, able to hear audiobooks and have access to a library. Contact Ginny, (864) 455-5943 or vsimmons@ghs.org.
