Clinical trials: Functional Disturbance
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Trial of Sirolimus for Cognitive Impairment in Sturge-Weber Syndrome
The purpose of this research study is to gain a preliminary understanding of the safety of sirolimus in Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) and determine best outcomes to be used to assess the utility of sirolimus for the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT03047980
- Testing
- Sirolimus
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Anne Comi, MD
Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C
Adrabetadex to Treat Niemann-Pick Type C1 (NPC1) Disease
Due to different study designs, the sponsor separated Part C into this separate registration (NCT04958642), leaving Parts A/B in NCT02534844.
- Trial name
- NCT04958642
- Testing
- Adrabetadex
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Mandos LLC
Meningococcal Disease
Safety and Immunogenicity of Novartis Meningococcal B Vaccine When Administered to Immunocompromised Children and Adolescents Compared to Healthy Subjects.
The study aims at evaluating the safety and immunogenicity of rMenB+OMV NZ when administered to subjects from 2 to 17 years of age with increased risk of meningococcal disease because either of primary or secondary complement…
- Trial name
- NCT02141516
- Testing
- rMenB+OMV
- Where
- 20 sites in Italy, Poland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 239 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Cognitive Training and tDCS for Children With FASD
This is a randomized placebo-controlled trial of cognitive training with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for children and adolescents (ages 10 - 16 years) with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE).
- Trial name
- NCT03361293
- Testing
- Active tDCS, Cognitive training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, Thalassemia
Conditioning Regimen for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation
In this study, the investigators test 2 dose levels of thiotepa (5 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg) added to the backbone of targeted reduced dose IV busulfan, fludarabine and rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin (rATG) to determine the minimum…
- Conditions
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Diamond Blackfan Anemia
- Trial name
- NCT03513328
- Testing
- Thiotepa--single daily dose, Thiotepa--escalated dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Spinal Cord Injury
The Effect of FES on Children With Spinal Cord Injury
Regular exercise is strongly recommended to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, children and young adults with damaged spinal cords may not be able to exercise regularly.
- Trial name
- NCT00291317
- Testing
- RT 300-P FES Cycle
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Specialized Hospital
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Time
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the researchers can help people change the amount of time they spend in sitting activities and whether this change might improve health outcomes.
- Trial name
- ReST-MCI (NCT02878486)
- Testing
- Jawbone Up, Physical Activity Education, ActivPAL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Anemia, Sickle Cell, Transfusion Hemosiderosis
Clinical Importance of Treating Iron Overload in Sickle Cell Disease
Hypothesis: The investigators suspect that significant degrees of iron overload in subjects with SCD result in decreased red cell survival, abnormal endothelial function and markedly dysregulated autonomic function.
- Trial name
- NCT00981370
- Testing
- deferasirox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant
Curcumin Therapy to Treat Vascular Dysfunction in Children and Young Adults With ADPKD
The proposed research will determine the effectiveness of curcumin for improving the health and function of arteries in children and young adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).
- Trial name
- NCT02494141
- Testing
- Curcumin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Endothelial Dysfunction, Obesity
Leptin Infusion and Endothelial Vasomotor Response
Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ producing several hormones with circulatory and metabolic effects. In 1994, the hormone leptin was discovered.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Obesity, Vasodilation, Venous Occlusion Plethysmography
- Trial name
- LIVARM (NCT04374500)
- Testing
- Leptin infusion plus vasodilators in healthy men, Leptin infusion in healthy men, Vasodilators in CAD patients
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stefan Soderberg
Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Disease
HeartMate 3 ELEVATE™ Registry
Evaluate real-world experience of HeartMate 3 (HM3) in post-approval setting.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Disease, Ventricular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- ELEVATE™ (NCT02497950)
- Testing
- HeartMate 3
- Where
- 26 sites in Austria, Czechia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 540 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Post Operative Pain
Parent Nurse Controlled Analgesic in Pediatric Patients With Developmental Delay
The purpose of this study is to compare, the safety, efficacy and level of parent and nurse satisfaction with three methods of opioid administration post-operatively in children (4-18 years of age) with developmental delay.
- Trial name
- PNCA (NCT00743730)
- Testing
- Pain and standard side effect management for PNCA with basal method., Pain and standard side effect management with PNCA without basal, Pain and standard side effect management with IV on an as needed basis method.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Meibography and Tear Scan Using the Oculus Keratograph 4
The purpose of this study is to look at both the meibomian glands and the tear film using a new clinical instrument marketed in Canada which was recently acquired by the Centre for Contact Lens Research.
- Trial name
- KITCHENER (NCT01382108)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Dementia
IDEA Study Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Trial in Tanzania
This trials of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) in Tanzania is part of the larger Identification and Intervention for Dementia in Elderly Africans (IDEA) study.
- Trial name
- IDEA (NCT02229474)
- Testing
- CST Intervention
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- William Keith Gray
Congenital Heart Disease
Study of Possible Brain Hormone Problems After Open Heart Surgery in Infants
The goal of this study is to evaluate specific hormone levels in children undergoing heart surgery in order to identify patterns associated with any unstable vital signs.
- Trial name
- NCT00850720
- Testing
- Blood draws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Posterior Blepharitis
Oral Azithromycin Versus Doxycycline in Posterior Blepharitis
One hundred patients with the diagnosis of posterior blepharitis based on history taking and proper physical examinations by two experienced ophthalmologists will include in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT01783860
- Testing
- Azithromycin, Doxycycline
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Vaginismus
Injection of Botox in the Perineal Muscles in Resistant Cases of Vaginal Spasm
During the first visit, the couple will be acquainted with their condition. This will include the epidemiology of their condition, some sex education tips, as well as the therapeutic modalities available.
- Trial name
- VginsmsBOTOX (NCT01859507)
- Testing
- Botox
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Abdel-Maguid Ramzy
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Stem Cell Transplant for Immunologic or Histiocytic Disorders
This study tests the clinical outcomes of a preparative regimen of fludarabine (FLU), anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)/or Campath, and melphalan; followed by hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and a post transplant regimen of…
- Conditions
- Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Griscelli Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00176865
- Testing
- Stem Cell Transplant, Fludarabine, Melphalan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Autism, Cognition Disorder
The Effect of Donepezil (Aricept(Registered Trademark)) on REM Sleep in Children With Autism
This study will test whether donepezil (Aricept(Registered Trademark)), a drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat Alzheimer's disease, can increase rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in children with autism…
- Trial name
- NCT00695136
- Testing
- Donepezil hydrochloride, Increase REM sleep percentage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
IFN-Gamma Therapy, CGD Gene Mutation
Biochemical Response to Interferon-Gamma in Subjects With Specific Gene Mutation in Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Background: Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an immunodeficiency disease in which white blood cells are unable to kill certain bacteria and fungi.
- Conditions
- IFN-Gamma Therapy, CGD Gene Mutation, CGD Response to IFNg, CGD - Chronic Granulomatous Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01147042
- Testing
- IFN-gamma
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)