Clinical trials: Nerve Compression Syndromes, open to volunteers
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
A Registered Cohort Study on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
The aim of the study is to analyze the natural history data data from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and related disorders in China, to assess the clinical, genetic, epigenetic features of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease…
- Trial name
- NCT04010188
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ning Wang, MD., PhD.
Traumatic Brain Injury
The Biomarkers in the Hyperbaric Oxygen Brain Injury Treatment Trial (BioHOBIT)
There are no therapeutic agents that have been shown to improve outcomes from severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Critical barriers to progress in developing treatments for severe TBI are the lack of: 1) monitoring biomarkers…
- Trial name
- NCT04855396
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Spastic Paraplegia - Centers of Excellence Research Network
The Spastic Paraplegia - Centers of Excellence Research Network (SP-CERN) is a collaborative research consortium dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) and…
- Conditions
- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, SPG4, SPG5A
- Trial name
- SP-CERN (NCT06553976)
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
A Study of a Blood Marker in Newborns With Brain Injury Caused by Lack of Oxygen at Birth
Perinatal asphyxia is a significant health problem with an incidence of 1 to 8 per 1,000 live births and can lead to serious morbidity and mortality during the neonatal period.
- Trial name
- NCT07292220
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Gürkan
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
A Prospective Cohort Study of Surgical Treatment for Foot Deformities in HSP
Through a prospective cohort study, we aim to dynamically evaluate the long-term benefits and risks associated with surgical interventions for hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) accompanied by foot deformities.
- Trial name
- HSP (NCT06936163)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Natural History Study for Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
The goal of this Natural History Study for Charcot-Marie-Tooth is to acquire, record, and analyze patient-reported data and associated genetic reports, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and clinical notes to identify the burden…
- Conditions
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type IA, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 2A
- Trial name
- NCT05902351
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation
Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Bardet Biedl Syndrome
Real-World Effects of MC4R Agonist Therapy in BBS and Severe Genetic Obesity
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) and other rare disorders associated with impairment of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway are characterized by severe early-onset obesity, hyperphagia, and substantial morbidity.
- Conditions
- Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Bardet Biedl Syndrome, Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Alstrom Syndrome
- Trial name
- REAL-MC4 (NCT07674290)
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Tom Hühne
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, DIFGAN
Genotype/Phenotype Correlation of MORC2 Mutations
The Microrchidia CW-type zinc finger 2 (MORC2) gene encodes a protein expressed in all tissues and enriched in the brain. It is involved in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, with mire than 30 families presenting MORC2 mutations.
- Conditions
- Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, DIFGAN, Developmental Delay (Disorder), Impaired Growth
- Trial name
- PhenoMORC2 (NCT07038239)
- Testing
- Skin biopsy, Blood sample
- Where
- 12 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
AMPD3, OMIM*102772, AMP Deaminase Deficiency, AK1, OMIM *103000, Adenylate Kinase Deficiency
A Natural History Study Seeks to Understand the Clinical, Genomic, Pharmacological, Laboratory, and Dietary Determinates of Pyrimidine and Purine Metabolism Disorders
Background: Pyrimidine and purine metabolism disorders (DPPMs) affect how the body metabolizes chemicals called pyrimidines and purines.
- Conditions
- AMPD3, OMIM*102772, AMP Deaminase Deficiency, AK1, OMIM *103000, Adenylate Kinase Deficiency, AMPD1, OMIM *102770, Myopathy Due to Myoadenylate Deaminase Deficiency, TPMT, OMIM *187680, Thoipurines, Poor Metabolism of
- Trial name
- NCT06092346
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 999 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Natural History Study of Patients with HPDL Mutations
This study uses medical records that allow retrospective data extraction of clinical manifestation to assess the natural history of HPDL mutations
- Conditions
- Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia, White Matter Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05848271
- Testing
- Patient Registry, Dry blood spots sampling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type Ia (Disorder), HMSN
Genetics of Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) - Modifiers of CMT1A, New Causes of CMT2
This project includes two projects. One is looking for new genes that cause Charcot Marie Tooth disease (CMT). The other is looking for genes that do not cause CMT, but may modify the symptoms a person has.
- Trial name
- INC-6602 (NCT01193088)
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 1,050 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Idiopathic Toe Walking, Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Targeting the Plantaris Muscle-tendon in Surgical Correction of Ankle Equinus in Children
Tight ankle muscles can produce ankle equinus (limited ability to pull the foot upward) and occur often in children, significantly impacting their ability to walk.
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Toe Walking, Cerebral Palsy, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- Plantaris Sx (NCT07090057)
- Testing
- Tendoachilles (TA) lengthening or gastrocnemius (GN) recession, then Plantaris tenotomy, Plantaris tenotomy, then Tendoachilles (TA) lengthening or gastrocnemius (GN) recession
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Study of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Relation to Stress and Depression Among Medical Students
Participants will undertake validation of the median nerve and their anxiety and depression levels. Possible correlation will be searched.
- Trial name
- CRS (NCT06758518)
- Testing
- No Interventions
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ioannina
Motor Neuron Diseases, Spinocerebellar Ataxias
Rare Disease Registry Database for Movement Disorders in Southern Anhui Province
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, a rare disease is a disease affecting fewer than 6.5 people per 10,000; in China, it generally refers to diseases with a prevalence of less than 1/10,000 (i.e., with a…
- Conditions
- Motor Neuron Diseases, Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Hereditary Muscular Dystrophy, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
- Trial name
- W-MoSCA (NCT07838883)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Kinesio Taping
Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Peloidotherapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Patients diagnosed with mild and moderate idiopathic CTS will be randomly divided into three groups. Patients who received 15 sessions of peloid therapy along with a home exercise program will constitute the first group.
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Kinesio Taping, Exercise, Pain Management
- Trial name
- NCT06977321
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping, Peloidotherapy, Home exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Down Syndrome
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Improve Language in Down Syndrome.
Down syndrome (DS) is associated with cognitive deficits, caused by alterations in neuroplasticity and synaptic transmission. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can…
- Trial name
- NCT07044804
- Testing
- Active Group (Active Anodal tDCS to the left IFG or Cathodal tDCS to the left IFG)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Floriana Costanzo
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Genomic Sequencing Initiative (HSPseq)
The purpose of the HSP Sequencing Initiative is to better understand the role of genetics in hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) and related disorders.
- Conditions
- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Pediatric Disorder, Spasticity, Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT05354622
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
12-Week Strength and Functional Exercise Program for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Trial (HSPMOVE)
This study aims to evaluate whether a 12-week program of strength and functional exercises can improve movement and daily function in people with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP).
- Trial name
- HSPMOVE (NCT07561359)
- Testing
- Individualized Functional and Strength Exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease
The Myelin Disorders Biorepository Project
The Myelin Disorders Biorepository Project (MDBP) seeks to collect and analyze clinical data and biological samples from leukodystrophy patients worldwide to support ongoing and future research projects.
- Conditions
- Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease, Leukoencephalopathies, 4H Syndrome
- Trial name
- MDBP (NCT03047369)
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12,000 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
Natural History Evaluation of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT) Types CMT1B, CMT2A, CMT4A, CMT4C, and Others
This is an observational longitudinal study to determine the natural history and genotype-phenotype correlations of disease causing mutations in Charcot Marie Tooth disease (CMT) type 1B (CMT1B), 2A (CMT2A), 4A (CMT4A), and 4C…
- Trial name
- INC-6601 (NCT01193075)
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Shy