Clinical trials: Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Survey of Current Management of Orthopaedic Complications in CMT Patients
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is the most common inherited peripheral neuropathy. Foot deformities are frequent complications in CMT patients and orthopaedic surgery is often required.
- Trial name
- NCT02001038
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University College London Hospitals
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurofibromatosis 1
From Molecules to Cognition: Inhibitory Mechanisms in ASD and NF1
This study aims to investigate synaptic physiology and behavioral inhibition in patients with NF1 and ASD and to answer whether inhibitory deficits at these levels are modulated by lovastatin.
- Trial name
- ASD/NF1inhib (NCT03826940)
- Testing
- Lovastatin 60 MG
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra
Sciatica
Topiramate in the Treatment of Sciatica
This study will test the effectiveness of topiramate to treat pain caused by lumbar radiculopathy, or sciatica. Sciatica results from damage to the lumbar nerve roots, typically causing back pain and sharp, shooting pain down one…
- Trial name
- NCT00011804
- Testing
- Topiramate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Learning Disability
Interventions for Reading Disabilities in NF1
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a common genetic disorder that is associated with a four times greater risk of learning disabilities, including reading disabilities, and a deficiency of neurofibromin - a protein important in a…
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Learning Disability, Reading Disability, NF1
- Trial name
- NCT02964884
- Testing
- Lovastatin, reading tutoring intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and doxorubicin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Estrogen can stimulate the growth of tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Head and Neck Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00002608
- Testing
- cisplatin, doxorubicin hydrochloride, tamoxifen citrate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
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
Brain Tumor, Neurofibromatoses
Quality Improvement Project - "My Logbook! - I Know my Way Around!"; ("Mein Logbuch - Ich Kenne Mich Aus!")
In this study, the main goal is to implement and evaluate a novel, evidence-based psycho-educative program for children in oncological care. Patients are provided with booklets tailored to each specific stage of their treatment.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Neurofibromatoses, Sarcoma, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT04474678
- Testing
- "My Logbook! - I know my way around!"
- Where
- 22 sites in Austria, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Anxiety Disorders, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type II
Regional Anesthesia Military Battlefield Pain Outcomes Study
The purpose of this study is to examine the short and long-term benefits of implementing early regional anesthesia techniques for pain control after a major traumatic injury to one or more extremities during combat in the…
- Conditions
- Anxiety Disorders, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type II, Depressive Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- RAMBPOS (NCT00431847)
- Testing
- Regional Anesthesia, Standard Pain Management Protocol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 386 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Erbs Palsy
Effects of Scapular Mobilization on Upper Limb Function
Erb's Palsy is a physical impairment resulting from an injury to the upper trunk of the brachial plexus and is associated with paralysis of the upper limb.
- Trial name
- NCT06198218
- Testing
- Scapular mobilization, Conventional physical therapy program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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.
Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorder, Zellweger Spectrum Disorder
Longitudinal Natural History Study of Patients With Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders (PBD)
The Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders (PBD) are a group of inherited disorders due to defects in peroxisome assembly causing complex developmental and metabolic sequelae.
- Conditions
- Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorder, Zellweger Spectrum Disorder, RCDP - Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata, D-Bifunctional Protein Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01668186
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Compare Steroids Versus PRP in Dissection of Median Nerve by Ultrasound
Ultrasound Guided Activated and Non Activated Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Versus Hydro Dissection by Steroids.
PRP represents a promising, nonsurgical option for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) with improvement in symptoms compared to placebo, conservative treatment, and local corticosteroid injections at 3-months…
- Trial name
- PRP (NCT06249503)
- Testing
- platelet rich plasma
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma
Eligibility Screening for a NCI Pediatric Oncology Branch Research Study
Patients who are being considered for participation in a NCI Pediatric Oncology Branch research study will be screened for eligibility under this protocol.
- Conditions
- Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00026780
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,720 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Renal Pelvis Cancer, Restless Legs Syndrome
Gabapentin and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer and Renal Cancer (GPRD)
High doses of gabapentin are associated with pancreatic acinar cell tumors in rats, but there has been no post marketing pancreatic carcinogenicity signal with gabapentin as reported by spontaneous reports in the Adverse Events…
- Conditions
- Renal Pelvis Cancer, Restless Legs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01138124
- Testing
- Gabapentin prescriptions
- Volunteers
- 54,202 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Phantom Limb Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
A Clinical Trial of Mirror Treatment for Phantom Pain
A randomized controlled clinical to examine the effect of mirror therapy on phantom pain and residual limb pain in patients with traumatic transtibial amputations in Cambodia.
- Trial name
- NCT02912975
- Testing
- Mirror treatment, Tactile treatment
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trauma Care Foundation, Norway
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00452868
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Pediatric Cancer
Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the P-CIN for Chinese Pediatric Oncology Patients
The goal of this study was to conduct a cross-cultural adaptation of the P-CIN into the Chinese context, assess its psychometric properties, and determine the cut-off value of CIPN among Chinese pediatric oncology patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07053579
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 313 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Hypercholesterolemia
Evaluation of a Digiphysical Screening Method to Identify and Diagnose Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Longitudinal and observational registry-based cohort study of individuals participating in the national digiphysical screening program for Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
- Trial name
- DigiLipids (NCT04929457)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30,000 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Neurofibromatosis 1
Natural History Study of Cutaneous Neurofibromas in People With NF1
People diagnosed with NF1 may develop cutaneous neurofibromas, also known as cNFs. These benign tumors can cause discomfort and affect a person's quality of life.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibromatosis (Nonmalignant), Cutaneous Neurofibroma
- Trial name
- cNF Natural Hx (NCT05581511)
- Testing
- Evaluation of the natural history of cutaneous neurofibromas
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas
Acceptance and Commitment Training for Adolescents and Young Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas, and Chronic Pain
Background: People with neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) and plexiform neurofibroma (PN) tumors often have chronic pain that his hard to control.
- Trial name
- NCT02471339
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)