Clinical trials: Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Chemotherapy Followed by Bone Marrow or Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme or Brain Stem Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Bone marrow or peripheral stem cell transplantation may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed…
- Trial name
- NCT00002619
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, thiotepa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Neuroblastoma
Thalidomide and Temozolomide in Relapsed or Progressive CNS Disease or Neuroblastoma
RATIONALE: Thalidomide may stop the growth of tumor cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or…
- Trial name
- NCT00098865
- Testing
- temozolomide, thalidomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Low Grade Glioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
A Study of the Drugs Selumetinib Versus Carboplatin/Vincristine in Patients With Neurofibromatosis and Low-Grade Glioma
This phase III trial studies if selumetinib works just as well as the standard treatment with carboplatin/vincristine (CV) for subjects with NF1-associated low grade glioma (LGG), and to see if selumetinib is better than CV in…
- Conditions
- Low Grade Glioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Visual Pathway Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03871257
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- 132 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Peripheral Neuropathy, Muscle Weakness
Biomarker for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (BioMeta) Disease
Development of a new MS-based biomarker for the early and sensitive diagnosis of Metachromatic Leu-kodystrophy disease from blood (plasma)
- Trial name
- BioMeta (NCT01536327)
- Where
- 5 sites in Egypt, Germany and 2 more
- Sponsor
- CENTOGENE GmbH Rostock
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Development of Strategies to Increase Enrollment in Clinical Trials for Children With Cancer
RATIONALE: Taking part in a clinical trial may help children with cancer receive more effective treatment. PURPOSE: Determine why patients who are eligible for protocols made available through the Pediatric Oncology Group do not…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00002485
- Testing
- psychosocial assessment and care
- Where
- 31 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 359 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN)
Low-dose Selumetinib for the Treatment of Plexiform Neurofibromas in Chinese Children
The goal of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of low-dose and internationally recommended standard dose of selumetinib in the treatment of plexiform neurofibromas in Chinese children.
- Trial name
- LS-NF1PNs (NCT06763315)
- Testing
- Selumetinib
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
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
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Insular Thyroid Cancer
Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase I trial is studying the side effects of gefitinib in treating patients with metastatic or unresectable head and neck cancer or non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Insular Thyroid Cancer, Metastatic Parathyroid Cancer, Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT00068497
- Testing
- gefitinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer
Taxane Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Chinese Patients With Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to collect clinical data, blood samples, and self reported symptoms of peripheral neuropathy from Chinese patients with breast cancer after treatment with taxanes.
- Trial name
- NCT04068090
- Testing
- Patient Questionnaires, Blood Collection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Type I
Physiological Parameters in CRPS Patients Treated With Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
1. Objective and Rationale: The study seeks to evaluate how Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRGS) influences autonomic functions in patients suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type I (CRPS I), offering new metrics…
- Trial name
- EPIC-DRG (NCT07147140)
- Testing
- dorsal root ganglion stimulation cessation
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- AZ Delta
Encephalopathy, HIV Infections
A Phase I/II Pilot Treatment Study Of CSF Penetration And Response To Ganciclovir And Foscarnet In CMV Neurologic Disease.
To determine the safety and CSF penetration of combined ganciclovir and foscarnet treatment for presumed cytomegalovirus encephalitis or radiculomyelopathy.
- Conditions
- Encephalopathy, HIV Infections, Radiculitis
- Trial name
- NCT00000856
- Testing
- Foscarnet sodium, Ganciclovir
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Atunomic Neuropathy
Proprioception and Sensorimotor Control in Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy
This project comprises three sets of physiological studies - testing eight specific hypotheses - that will contribute new knowledge on proprioception and motor control in a genetic disorder that affects specific components of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02876939
- Testing
- kinesiology tape around the hip, knee and ankle joints, No kinesiology tape around the hip, knee and ankle joints
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
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)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Spinal Abnormalities in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and clinical history of neurofibromatosis type 1-related spinal abnormalities.
- Trial name
- Spine (NCT00844129)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), CRPS - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I
Adipose Stem/Stromal Cells in RSD, CRPS, Fibromyalgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Causalgia, and Fibromyalgia represent progressive systemic pain conditions which often worsen over time.
- Conditions
- RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), CRPS - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I, Fibromyalgia
- Trial name
- ADcSVF-CRPS (NCT02987855)
- Testing
- Lipoaspiration, ADcSVF isolation, Normal Saline IV
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Honduras
- Sponsor
- Healeon Medical Inc
Solid Tumors
Tabectedin to Treat Children and Adolescents With Cancer
Background: Trabectedin is an experimental drug that kills some cancer cells in the laboratory and in mice by interfering with genetic material (DNA) in cancer cells.
- Trial name
- NCT01453283
- Testing
- Trabectedin (ecteinascidin-743, ET-743, YONDELIS [R])
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Obstetric; Injury
Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Children With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury
The aim of this study was to increase and improve the use of affected extremity in obstetric brachial plexus palsy children while restricting the use of less affected arm and the purpose was to improve the function, Range of…
- Trial name
- NCT05411731
- Testing
- Conventional physical therapy treatment, Constraint induced movement therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
VNP40101M in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as VNP40101M, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00098761
- Testing
- laromustine
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
Oxaliplatin and Irinotecan in Treating Young Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors or Lymphomas
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of oxaliplatin when given together with irinotecan in treating young patients with refractory solid tumors or lymphomas.
- Conditions
- Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma, Childhood Grade III Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis
- Trial name
- NCT00101270
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride, oxaliplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Vascular Anomalies, Vascular Anomaly
24VA022; VATCH Alpelisib for TIE2/PIK3CA Pathway VAs
The study will enroll participants 2 months of age up to 30 years of age. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of Alpelisib (the "Study Drug") in patients with PIK3CA/TIE-2/TEK pathway driven…
- Conditions
- Vascular Anomalies, Vascular Anomaly, TIE2/PIK3CA Pathway Driven Vascular Anomalies
- Trial name
- VATCH (NCT07543822)
- Testing
- alpelisib (BYL719)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia