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Primary DystoniaNCT01191307

Assess Specific Kinds of Children Challenges for Neurologic Devices Study

An observational study of Primary Dystonia and Epilepsy, run by Carlos Pena, PhD, MS.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The ASK CHILDREN study is intended to aid in future development of various neurologic devices (i.e. neuroprostheses). The ASK CHILDREN study seeks to use study information obtained to identify more efficient strategies in the evaluation and review of neuroprostheses regulated by the Agency. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 7 to 15 years
Conditions the study is for
Primary Dystonia, Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus
How many people
16 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Mar 2009to Dec 2014
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 7 to 15 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Study population: Primary Dystonia Criteria; Between ages 7 and 15 years of age, Approved medical device for Primary Dystonia, Neurologic device implanted within the past 12 months. Epilepsy Criteria; Between ages 12 and 15 years of age; Neurologic device implantation or surgical (in-hospital) adjustment within the past 12 months; Approved medical device. Pediatric Hydrocephalus Criteria; Between ages 7 and 15 years of age, Approved medical device, Neurologic shunt implantation or surgical (in-hospital) adjustment within the past 12 months. Spinal Cord Injury Criteria; Between ages 14 and 15 years of age, Approved medical device, Neurologic device implanted within the past 12 months. Deaf or Hearing Impaired Criteria; Between ages 7 and 15* years of age, Approved medical device.

Who may be able to join

None listed.

Who cannot join

  • Participation in another clinical investigation that could be jeopardized by participation in the current study;
  • Children with severe cognitive impairments (such as children with head injuries resulting in severe cognitive impairment) may be excluded because they may not be capable of self-reporting procedures.
  • Unable to comply with terms of the study
  • Epilepsy Inclusion Criteria
  • Between ages 12 and 15 years of age;
  • Neurologic device implantation or surgical (in-hospital) adjustment within the past 12 months;
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  • NeuroCybernetic Prosthesis (NCP®) System (approved or cleared by FDA for pediatric use; the NCP® System is approved for children in ages 12 years and older).
  • Signed assent form document from the child; and
  • Signed permission form from the parent/guardian).
  • Epilepsy Exclusion Criteria
  • Participation in another clinical investigation that could be jeopardized by participation in the current study; and
  • Children with severe cognitive impairments (such as children with head injuries resulting in severe cognitive impairment) may be excluded because they may not be capable of self-reporting procedures.6
  • Unable to comply with terms of the study
  • Pediatric Hydrocephalus Inclusion Criteria
  • Between ages 7 and 15 years of age;
  • Implanted traditional or adjustable hydrocephalus shunt implant (approved or cleared by FDA for pediatric use).
  • Neurologic shunt implantation or surgical (in-hospital) adjustment within the past 12 months;
  • Signed assent form document from the child
  • Signed permission form from the parent/guardian)
  • Pediatric Hydrocephalus Exclusion Criteria
  • Participation in another clinical investigation that could be jeopardized by participation in the current study; and
  • Children with severe cognitive impairments (such as children with head injuries resulting in severe cognitive impairment) may be excluded because they may not be capable of self-reporting procedures.6
  • Unable to comply with terms of the study
  • Spinal Cord Injury Inclusion Criteria
  • Between ages 14 and 15 years of age;
  • Vocare® Bladder System implant (approved or cleared by FDA for pediatric use).
  • Neurologic device implanted within the past 12 months;
  • Signed assent form document from the child
  • Signed permission form from the parent/guardian); and
  • Spinal Cord Injury Exclusion Criteria
  • Participation in another clinical investigation that could be jeopardized by participation in the current study; and
  • Children with severe cognitive impairments (such as children with head injuries resulting in severe cognitive impairment) may be excluded because they may not be capable of self-reporting procedures.
  • Unable to comply with terms of the study
  • Deaf or Hearing Impaired Inclusion Criteria
  • Between ages 7 and 15* years of age;
  • Implanted cochlear implant (approved or cleared by FDA for pediatric use) with any device adjustment related to device performance or routine care of their current device within the past 12 months;
  • Signed assent form document from the child
  • Signed permission form from the parent/guardian); and
  • Deaf or Hearing Impaired Exclusion Criteria
  • Participation in another clinical investigation that could be jeopardized by participation in the current study; and
  • Children with severe cognitive impairments (such as children with head injuries resulting in severe cognitive impairment) may be excluded because they may not be capable of self-reporting procedures.
  • Unable to comply with terms of the study

About this study

The ASK CHILDREN study is intended to aid in future development of various neurologic devices (i.e. neuroprostheses). The ASK CHILDREN study seeks to use study information obtained to identify more efficient strategies in the evaluation and review of neuroprostheses regulated by the Agency.

Read the detailed description

The ASK CHILDREN study is intended to aid in future development of various neurologic devices (i.e. neuroprostheses). The ASK CHILDREN study seeks to use study information obtained to identify more efficient strategies in the evaluation and review of neuroprostheses regulated by the Agency. Specific aims of the clinical study include: (1) Collecting qualitative and quantitative self-report clinical data (through interviews) from children undergoing treatment related to human factors, safety, usability, and adverse events in patients ages 7 to 15 years old implanted with a neuroprosthesis targeting the brain or spinal cord (at two 6 month intervals); and (2) Establish a science-based framework of recommendations based upon the data collected in the ASK CHILDREN Study to help develop more efficient strategies in evaluating pediatric neuroprostheses regulated by the Agency.

Keywords
Primary dystonia, Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus, Bladder Control, Deaf or Hearing Impaired
Medical subject headings
Dystonic Disorders, Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus, Hearing Loss

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01191307
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Shunt Implanthydropcephalus cohort
Cochlear Implanthearing impaired cohort
Spinal Cord Stiumulationspinal cord injury cohort
Vagus Nerve Stimulationepilepsy cohort
Deep Brain Stimulationdystonia cohort

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted30 Aug 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2009
  3. Primary completionDec 2014
  4. Study completionDec 2014

Why it stopped: Slow enrollment

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
16 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01191307
Sponsor's protocol ID
09-006C
Status last verified
Oct 2016
First submitted
26 Aug 2010
Last updated
25 Oct 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
No: Data sharing will occur via publication.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Primary Dystonia and Epilepsy, run by Carlos Pena, PhD, MS.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 0 inclusion and 42 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Oct 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study was stopped early (reason given: Slow enrollment). Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Oct 2016.

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