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Effect of Oral Cimetidine in the Protoporphyrias
Amy K. Dickey, M.D. Erythropoietic Protoporphyria X-linked Protoporphyria
Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and X-linked protoporphyria (XLP) result from genetic defects of heme biosynthesis that cause life-long, painful cutaneous sensitivity to light. The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of oral cimetidine administration for treatment of... expand

Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and X-linked protoporphyria (XLP) result from genetic defects of heme biosynthesis that cause life-long, painful cutaneous sensitivity to light. The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of oral cimetidine administration for treatment of the protoporphyrias. Efficacy will be based on protoporphyrin levels, photosensitivity, and quality of life questionnaires. Funding Source- FDA OOPD

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Jun 2022

open study
The Gut Microbiome and Immunotherapy Response in Solid Cancers
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Cancer
The aim of this study is characterize the gastrointestinal microbiomes of patient with solid cancer undergoing standard of care treatment with programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) /programmed cell death ligand (PD-L1) blockade. expand

The aim of this study is characterize the gastrointestinal microbiomes of patient with solid cancer undergoing standard of care treatment with programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) /programmed cell death ligand (PD-L1) blockade.

Type: Observational

Start Date: Jun 2023

open study
Postpartum Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy With Hydrochlorothiazide
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Pre-Eclampsia Gestational Hypertension Superimposed Pre-Eclampsia Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced Postpartum Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Postpartum prophylactic HCTZ administration for prevention and relapse of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension. expand

Postpartum prophylactic HCTZ administration for prevention and relapse of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension.

Type: Interventional

Start Date: Nov 2017

open study