Clinical trials: Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Muscular Dystrophy
National Registry for Egyptian Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases
Our aim is to establish multi-center national Egyptian database of information for inherited and acquired neuromuscular diseases in infants and children from 0 to 18 years of age.
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Muscular Dystrophy, Muscle Diseases, Myasthenic Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT02124616
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Markers of Trajectory in Pediatric CRPS
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a severe and complex chronic pain condition in children. Many psychosocial factors impact its development and recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT03838107
- Testing
- observation and measure of trajectory of recovery in CRPS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Tourniquets, INTRAVENOUS CATHETER APPLICATION
Effects of Dıfferent Tournıques and Posıtıons on Paın, Anxıety Levels and Applıcatıon Success in Perıpheral Intravenous Catheter Applıcatıon: a Randomızed Controlled Study
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different tourniquet and position on pain, anxiety level and success of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIC) application.
- Trial name
- CATHETER (NCT06862921)
- Testing
- Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Peripheral Neuropathy
Evaluation of an Exercise Intervention for Vincristine Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Pediatric Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to better understand whether or not children with ALL can complete an exercise program during treatment and whether or not that program may impact peripheral neuropathy.
- Trial name
- Exercise (NCT03430674)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Neurofibromatosis 1, Plexiform Neurofibroma
Study of Cabozantinib With Selumetinib for Plexiform Neurofibromas
Based on the clinical activity of both selumetinib and cabozantinib as monotherapies in clinical trials, the demonstrated activity of these agents in reduced doses in preclinical studies, and the non-overlapping toxicity…
- Trial name
- NF113 (NCT06502171)
- Testing
- Cabozantinib Oral Tablet, Selumetinib Oral Capsule
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Girish Dhall, MD
Neuroblastoma, CNS Metastases
131I-omburtamab Radioimmunotherapy for Neuroblastoma Central Nervous System/Leptomeningeal Metastases
Children with a neuroblastoma diagnose and central nervous system (CNS)/leptomeningeal metastases will be given up to 2 rounds of intracerebroventricular treatment with a radiolabelled monoclonal antibody, 131I-omburtamab to…
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, CNS Metastases, Leptomeningeal Metastases
- Trial name
- NCT03275402
- Testing
- 131I-omburtamab
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Denmark and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Y-mAbs Therapeutics
Neuroblastoma, Opsoclonus-myoclonus
Use of Rituximab in Opsoclonus-Myoclonus in Children With Neuroblastoma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of giving four weekly doses of Rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) in the treatment of children with refractory neuroblastoma associated opsoclonus-myoclonus.
- Trial name
- NCT00202930
- Testing
- anti-CD20 (Rituximab)
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Jean M. Tersak, M.D.
Lead Poisoning
Exposure, Dose, Body Burden and Health Effects of Lead
This is a study of the effects that lead has on the health of the central nervous system (for example, memory), peripheral nervous system (for example, sensation and strength in the hands and fingers), kidneys, blood pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT00013819
- Volunteers
- 944 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Meningitis, Encephalitis
The Effectiveness and Safety of Human Lumbar Puncture Assist Device (LPat)
The purpose of this study is to proof and investigate the effectiveness and safety of the invented device named "Human Lumbar Puncture Assist Device (LPat)" as an assist tool to be utilized to improve the success rate of…
- Conditions
- Meningitis, Encephalitis, Guillain-Barré, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- LPat (NCT03710278)
- Testing
- LPat Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Adult Pleomorphic Rhabdomyosarcoma, AJCC Grade 2 Sarcoma
Evaluation of Chest CT Versus Chest X-Ray for Lung Surveillance After Curative-Intent Resection of High-Risk Truncal-Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma
This phase III trial compares chest computed tomography (CT) to chest x-ray (CXR) for lung surveillance after curative-intent resection of high-risk truncal-extremity soft tissue sarcoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Pleomorphic Rhabdomyosarcoma, AJCC Grade 2 Sarcoma, AJCC Grade 3 Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT06526897
- Testing
- Biopsy, Chest Computed Tomography, Chest Radiography
- Volunteers
- 1,582 people
- Sponsor
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Neurofibromatosis 1, Scoliosis
Genetic Evaluation of NF1 and Scoliosis Patients
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a common genetic disorder that cause tumors to grow along various types of nerves and, in addition, can affect the development of bones and skin. It occurs in 1:4000 persons.
- Trial name
- NCT01776125
- Testing
- Cheek swab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Hypotonia and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Glioma
Currently, optic pathway gliomas (OPG) are detected based on abnormal findings made during annual ophthalmologic exams. However, because these exams are annual, it is possible for healthcare providers to miss the point at which a…
- Trial name
- NCT02584413
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance imaging, Gadolinium contrast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, Venous Malformation
Efficacy of Rapamycin (Sirolimus) in the Treatment of BRBNS, Hereditary or Sporadic Venous Malformation
A prospective, nonrandomized, open-label, single-arm clinical trial to study efficacy of rapamycin (sirolimus) in the treatment of Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, hereditary or sporadic venous malformation
- Trial name
- NCT03767660
- Testing
- Rapamycin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Raynaud Phenomenon Due to Trauma, Raynaud Disease
Topical 10 % Nifedipine Versus 5% Sildenafil in Secondary Raynaud
Objective: To compare the efficacy of topical 10% nifedipine versus 5% sildenafil in patients with secondary Raynaud's phenomenon (RP).
- Conditions
- Raynaud Phenomenon Due to Trauma, Raynaud Disease, System; Sclerosis, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Trial name
- NCT03027674
- Testing
- 10% nifedipine cream, 5% sildenafil cream
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) in Pediatric Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Participants will be requested to deliver non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) two times per day, at least five days per week.
- Trial name
- NCT03772717
- Testing
- Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS), Standard of care treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Ann Arbor Stage III Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Advanced Solid Tumors, Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas, or Histiocytic Disorders (The Pediatric MATCH Screening Trial)
This phase II Pediatric MATCH screening and multi-sub-trial studies how well treatment that is directed by genetic testing works in pediatric patients with solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphomas, or histiocytic disorders that have…
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Ann Arbor Stage III Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Ann Arbor Stage IV Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Histiocytic Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT03155620
- Testing
- Biopsy Procedure, Biospecimen Collection, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Where
- 172 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,377 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in Children: Impact of Bergès Relaxation on the Autonomic Balance
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disease provoking chronic pain in the limbs, following a trauma. Patient care is complicated by the variable clinical picture and response to treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03309774
- Testing
- questionnaires, holter electrocardiogram, blood pressure
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
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)
Neuropathic Pain, Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Pain: Intervention With Capsaicin Exposure
This study evaluates the safety and feasibility of using high dose topical capsaicin patches for the treatment of neuropathic pain in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease, as well as the feasibility of using a number of…
- Trial name
- SPICE (NCT03899246)
- Testing
- Eight Percent Topical Capsaicin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Michigan
Neuroendocrine Tumors, Meningioma
Dosimetry-Guided, Peptide Receptor Radiotherapy (PRRT) With 90Y-DOTA- tyr3-Octreotide (90Y-DOTATOC)
This is a Phase 2 peptide receptor radionuclide therapy trial of 90Y-DOTATOC in patients with somatostatin receptor positive tumors.
- Conditions
- Neuroendocrine Tumors, Meningioma, Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT03273712
- Testing
- 90Y-DOTA tyr3-Octreotide, 68Ga-DOTATOC PET Positron Emission Tomography (PET) whole body scan, Amino Acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa