Clinical trials: Neurologic Dysfunction
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mnemonic Strategy Versus Spaced Retrieval Training in Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
This study compared two active cognitive interventions to evaluate whether one improved memory more than the other in patients with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- MST training (NCT04533204)
- Testing
- mnemonic strategy training, spaced retrieval training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C
VTS-270 to Treat Niemann-Pick Type C1 (NPC1) Disease
Due to different study designs, the sponsor separated Part C into a separate registration (NCT04958642), leaving Parts A/B here in NCT02534844.
- Trial name
- NCT02534844
- Testing
- Parts A/B: Adrabetadex
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Mandos LLC
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
Parkinson Disease
Asymmetric Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Axial Motor Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease
This single-center, randomized, quadruple-blinded, double-crossover comparative efficacy trial will study the effects of unilateral 50% voltage reduction in axial motor dysfunction for patients with Parkinson's disease that…
- Trial name
- NCT03462082
- Testing
- Asymmetric STN-DBS
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Duarte Galactosemia
Intervention and Outcomes in Duarte Galactosemia
The purpose of this study is to learn about Duarte galactosemia (DG). This study will examine the possible effects of Duarte galactosemia (DG) in children, and determine whether dietary exposure to milk in infancy or early…
- Trial name
- NCT02519504
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 566 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Dementia
IDEA Study Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Trial in Nigeria
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 (NCT02233530)
- Testing
- CST intervention
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- William Keith Gray
Down Syndrome, Cognitive Dysfunction
Evaluating The Efficacy And Safety Of Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept) In The Treatment Of The Cognitive Dysfunction Exhibited By Children With Down Syndrome, Aged 11 To 17
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) in the treatment of the cognitive dysfunction shown by children with Down syndrome, aged 11 to 17.
- Trial name
- NCT00754052
- Testing
- Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
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
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Efficacy and Tolerability of Idebenone in Boys With Cardiac Dysfunction Associated With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Idebenone is a synthetic analogue of coenzyme Q10 and is a powerful antioxidant and essential constituent of the process of energy production on the cellular level.
- Trial name
- DELPHI (NCT00654784)
- Testing
- idebenone
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Santhera Pharmaceuticals
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
Neurogenic Urinary Bladder
Alfuzosin Treatment in Children and Adolescents With Neurogenic Urinary Bladder Dysfunction
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of Alfuzosin in comparison to Placebo on the detrusor Leak Point Pressure (LPP) in children and adolescents 2-16 years of age with elevated detrusor LPP of…
- Trial name
- ALFACHIN (NCT00549939)
- Testing
- Alfuzosin
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Upper Extremity Dysfunction
Movement Enhancing Device for Children
The purpose of this study is to assess: 1) how infants move their bodies to explore, play, and solve problems, 2) if this is different in a high-risk group of infants, and 3) if these abilities can be advanced in a high-risk…
- Trial name
- NCT01959581
- Testing
- Movement Enhancing Device
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
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
Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma
DASH After TBI Study: Decreasing Adrenergic or Sympathetic Hyperactivity After Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators intend to determine the effect of adrenergic blockade on 1) short-term physiology, behavior, and cognition and 2) long-term neuropsychological outcomes after severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma, Trauma, Nervous System, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01322048
- Testing
- IV Propranolol and Per Tube Clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Autonomic Dysfunction
Non-invasive Vagal Neurostimulation (nVNS) in Adolescents With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
The purpose of this study is to determine if nVNS will decrease autonomic symptom intensity (COMPASS-31 and Child Functional Disability Inventory) in adolescent patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in…
- Conditions
- Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Autonomic Dysfunction, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06268288
- Testing
- GammaCore intervention, STEPS management protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Septo-Optic Dysplasia
Endocrine Dysfunction and Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children With Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Hypotheses: 1. The prevalence of endocrinopathies, and growth hormone (GH) deficiency in particular, among young children diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) is higher than is commonly thought. 2.
- Conditions
- Growth Hormone Deficiency, Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Hypopituitarism
- Trial name
- NCT00140413
- Testing
- Nutropin AQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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
Chronic Inflammation, Chronic Pain
Gulf War Illness Inflammation Reduction Trial
The primary objective of this clinical trial is to determine if treatment with an anti-inflammatory drug (delayed-release prednisone) improves the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI).
- Conditions
- Chronic Inflammation, Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- GWIIRT (NCT02506192)
- Testing
- Modified-Release Prednisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center