Maine is currently home to 200 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including Bangor, Portland, Scarborough and Auburn. Whether you're a healthy volunteer interested in paid medical research or someone seeking trials related to a specific condition, the state offers a diverse array of opportunities in your vicinity.
A Trial of Robotic Versus Open Hysterectomy Surgery in Cervix Cancer
NCT04831580
Recruiting
This is a randomized controlled trial to compare survival for patients who undergoe robotic assisted laparoscopy versus open hysterectomy and lymph node assessment for the treatment of early stage cervical cancer.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
12/16/2024
Locations: Maine Medical Partners-Woman's Health-Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Scarborough, Maine
Conditions: Cervical Cancer
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Brain Oxygen Optimization in Severe TBI, Phase 3
NCT03754114
Recruiting
BOOST3 is a randomized clinical trial to determine the comparative effectiveness of two strategies for monitoring and treating patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the intensive care unit (ICU). The study will determine the safety and efficacy of a strategy guided by treatment goals based on both intracranial pressure (ICP) and brain tissue oxygen (PbtO2) as compared to a strategy guided by treatment goals based on ICP monitoring alone. Both of these alternative strategies are used in s... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
14 years and above
Trial Updated:
12/06/2024
Locations: Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine
Conditions: Brain Injuries, Traumatic
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Dissemination of the Donor Application: Utilizing Social Media to Identify Potential Live Organ Donors
NCT03803423
Recruiting
This study utilizes a web-based application to help patients on the organ transplant waitlist communicate patient's need for a living donor via social media and provide interested potential donors the opportunity to engage with the evaluation process.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
12/05/2024
Locations: Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine
Conditions: End Stage Renal Disease, End Stage Liver Disease
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ORACLE: Observation of ResiduAl Cancer With Liquid Biopsy Evaluation
NCT05059444
Recruiting
The purpose of ORACLE is to demonstrate the ability of a novel ctDNA assay developed by Guardant Health to detect recurrence in individuals treated for early-stage solid tumors. It is necessary that ctDNA test results are linked to clinical outcomes in order to demonstrate clinical validity for recurrence detection and explore its value in a healthcare environment subject to cost containment.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
12/04/2024
Locations: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine
Conditions: Bladder Carcinoma, Ureter Carcinoma, Renal Pelvis Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Cutaneous Melanoma, Esophageal Carcinoma, Gastroesophageal Junction Carcinoma, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma, Fallopian Tube Carcinoma, Endometrial Carcinoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Rectal Adenocarcinoma
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Beta-1 Adrenergic Inhibition to Reduce Cardiac Injury and Inflammation After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (BADCATS)
NCT06569212
Recruiting
To determine the effect of early metoprolol administration after non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/22/2024
Locations: MaineHealth, Portland, Maine
Conditions: Non-Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Abatacept in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Myocarditis
NCT05335928
Recruiting
The primary aim is to test whether abatacept, as compared to placebo, is associated with a reduction in major adverse cardiac events (MACE) among participants hospitalized with myocarditis secondary to an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI). The primary outcome, MACE, is a composite of first occurrence of cardiovascular death, non-fatal sudden cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, significant ventricular arrythmias, significant bradyarrythmias, or incident heart failure.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/19/2024
Locations: Maine Health, Portland, Maine
Conditions: Myocarditis Acute, Cancer
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International Collaborative Gaucher Group (ICGG) Gaucher Disease Registry & Pregnancy Sub-registry
NCT00358943
Recruiting
The ICGG Gaucher Registry is an ongoing, international multi-center, strictly observational program that tracks the routine clinical outcomes for patients with Gaucher disease, irrespective of treatment status. No experimental intervention is involved; patients in the Registry undergo clinical assessments and receive care as determined by the patient's treating physician. The objectives of the Registry are: * To enhance understanding of the variability, progression, identification, and natural... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
11/19/2024
Locations: Maine Medical Center Pediatrics- Site Number : 840064, Portland, Maine
Conditions: Gaucher Disease, Cerebroside Lipidosis Syndrome, Glucocerebrosidase Deficiency Disease, Glucosylceramide Beta-Glucosidase Deficiency Disease
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Fabry Disease Registry & Pregnancy Sub-registry
NCT00196742
Recruiting
The Fabry Registry is an ongoing, international multi-center, strictly observational program that tracks the routine clinical outcomes for patients with Fabry disease, irrespective of treatment status. No experimental intervention is involved; patients in the Registry undergo clinical assessments and receive care as determined by the patient's treating physician. The primary objectives of the Registry are: * To enhance the understanding of the variability, progression, and natural history of F... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
11/19/2024
Locations: Maine Medical Center Pediatrics- Site Number : 840064, Portland, Maine
Conditions: Fabry Disease
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Transfusion Requirements in Younger Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
NCT04754022
Recruiting
TRICS-IV is an international, multi-centre, open-label randomized controlled trial of two commonly used transfusion strategies in moderate to high risk patients who are 65 years of age or younger undergoing cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass, using a superiority trial design.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
11/18/2024
Locations: Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine
Conditions: Disorder, Heart, Postoperative, Cardiac Surgery
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Effects of Immulina TM Supplements with PASC Patients
NCT05524532
Recruiting
This is a multi-site study that will try to determine the effects of Immulina ™, a natural dietary supplement, on blood chemicals associated with inflammation that are often increased in patients with long COVID (also called PASC).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 99 years
Trial Updated:
11/13/2024
Locations: MaineHealth, Portland, Maine
Conditions: Post Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
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Treating Prostate Cancer That Has Come Back After Surgery With Apalutamide and Targeted Radiation Based on PET Imaging
NCT04423211
Recruiting
This phase III trial tests two questions by two separate comparisons of therapies. The first question is whether enhanced therapy (apalutamide in combination with abiraterone + prednisone) added to standard of care (prostate radiation therapy and short term androgen deprivation) is more effective compared to standard of care alone in patients with prostate cancer who experience biochemical recurrence (a rise in the blood level of prostate specific antigen \[PSA\] after surgical removal of the pr... Read More
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/04/2024
Locations: MaineHealth Coastal Cancer Treatment Center, Bath, Maine
Conditions: Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Carcinoma, Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Prostate Carcinoma, Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8
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Testing the Addition of Radiotherapy to the Usual Treatment (Chemotherapy) for Patients With Esophageal and Gastric Cancer That Has Spread to a Limited Number of Other Places in the Body
NCT04248452
Recruiting
This phase III trial studies how well the addition of radiotherapy to the usual treatment (chemotherapy) works compared to the usual treatment alone in treating patients with esophageal and gastric cancer that has spread to a limited number of other places in the body (oligometastatic disease). Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays, gamma rays, or protons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Drugs used in usual chemotherapy, such as leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and capecitabine, wor... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/04/2024
Locations: MaineHealth Coastal Cancer Treatment Center, Bath, Maine
Conditions: Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IVA Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IVA Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IVB Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IVB Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Metastatic Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Oligometastatic Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Oligometastatic Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Pathologic Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Pathologic Stage IV Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Pathologic Stage IVA Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Pathologic Stage IVB Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
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