Clinical trials: Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type Ia
High Dose Ascorbic Acid Treatment of CMT1A
This study will look at the impact of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) on the progression of disease in people with CMT1A as compared to volunteers receiving a placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00484510
- Testing
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Dementia, Movement Disorders
Comparison of NeuroEXPLORER PET/CT Versus Standard-of-care PET/CT of the Head and Neck Region.
The goal of this clinical study is to compare the current standard-of-care PET/CT scanner with the new NeuroEXPLORER PET/CT, with the aim of demonstrating the added diagnostic value of the new scanner.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Movement Disorders, ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT07595666
- Testing
- Standard-of-care PET/CT, NeuroEXPLORER
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- prof. dr. Koen Van Laere
Neurofibromatosis 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas
Development and Validation of Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures for Individuals With Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and Plexiform Neurofibromas (pNFs)
Background: People with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas (pNFs) can have pain that affects their daily lives.
- Trial name
- NCT02544022
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 476 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Postoperative Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy
Duration of Blockade of Peripheral Nerves With Bupivacaine Depending of the Adjuvants
The main aim of the investigator's study is to propose combination of local anesthetics and adjuvants that provides both adequate anesthesia during surgery and prolonged post-operative analgesia.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Fractures of the Upper Limb, Fracture of the Lower Limb (Except Hip), Initial Encounter
- Trial name
- DBBA (NCT04498923)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, dexamethasone, epinephrine
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Lviv National Medical University
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)
PIK3CA-related Overgrowth Spectrum, CLOVES Syndrome
National Evaluation of Patients With PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum (PROS)
Overgrowth syndromes are rare genetic disorders defined by tissue hypertrophy that can be either localized or generalized, affecting both latitudinal and longitudinal growth.
- Conditions
- PIK3CA-related Overgrowth Spectrum, CLOVES Syndrome, Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome, Megalencephaly
- Trial name
- COSY (NCT05563831)
- Testing
- national registry
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Abdominal Pain
Peer Mentorship: An Intervention To Promote Effective Pain Self-Management In Adolescents
This protocol matches child subjects with peer mentors of similar age who have learned to function successfully with a chronic pain disorder.
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Abdominal Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Trial name
- NCT01118988
- Testing
- Mentorship
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Dystonia, Drug Induced Dystonia
Clinical Validation of DystoniaNet Deep Learning Platform for Diagnosis of Isolated Dystonia
This research involves retrospective and prospective studies for clinical validation of a DystoniaNet deep learning platform for the diagnosis of isolated dystonia.
- Conditions
- Dystonia, Drug Induced Dystonia, Parkinson Disease, Essential Tremor
- Trial name
- NCT05317390
- Testing
- DystoniaNet-based diagnosis of isolated dystonia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors, Neurofibromatosis 1
SARC031: MEK Inhibitor Selumetinib (AZD6244) in Combination With the mTOR Inhibitor Sirolimus for Patients With Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
To determine the clinical benefit rate of selumetinib in combination with sirolimus in patients with unresectable or metastatic neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) associated or sporadic MPNST.
- Trial name
- NCT03433183
- Testing
- Selumetinib, Sirolimus
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration
Suicide, Attempted, Suicidal Ideation
Biomarkers as Predictors of Suicidal Risk in Adolescents
Suicide is one of the most devastating events in society at all levels. The primary goal of this study is to predict suicide in adolescents at risk.
- Conditions
- Suicide, Attempted, Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Intention, Suicide
- Trial name
- NCT03014518
- Testing
- Clinical assessments and blood samples; follow-up for 12 mos, Clinical assessments and blood samples; no 12mo follow-up
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Neurocutaneous Syndromes
Neurocutaneous Syndromes in Children: Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics
This cross-sectional study aims to determine the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and management patterns of neurocutaneous syndromes among children attending the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Assiut University.
- Conditions
- Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Neurocutaneous Syndromes, Neurofibromatoses, Tuberous Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT07843823
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1
Photodynamic Therapy for Benign Dermal Neurofibromas- Phase II
The investigators wish to determine the time to disease progression for benign neurofibromas treated with Levulan Kerastick topical photosensitizer and red light photodynamic therapy (PDT) in patients with neurofibromatosis type…
- Trial name
- NCT02728388
- Testing
- aminolevulinic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Donald Basel
Sickle Cell Disease, Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic Pain in Jamaicans With Sickle Cell Disease
Pain is the most common component of the morbidity seen in sickle cell disease (SCD), and may be acute or chronic. It is most commonly acute and a result of the hallmark vaso-occlusive episodes of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04015401
- Where
- Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 257 people
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
Treatment for Chronic Pain in Patients With Advanced Cancer
RATIONALE: Different drug formulations and combinations of drugs may help patients with chronic pain live more comfortably. It is not yet known which regimen is most effective for chronic pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00003687
- Testing
- dextromethorphan hydrobromide, morphine sulfate
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
AIDS-related Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma, AIDS-related Diffuse Mixed Cell Lymphoma
Topotecan Hydrochloride in Treating Children With Meningeal Cancer That Has Not Responded to Previous Treatment
Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. This phase II trial is studying how well topotecan hydrochloride works in treating children with meningeal cancer that…
- Conditions
- AIDS-related Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma, AIDS-related Diffuse Mixed Cell Lymphoma, AIDS-related Diffuse Small Cleaved Cell Lymphoma, AIDS-related Immunoblastic Large Cell Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00005811
- Testing
- topotecan hydrochloride, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma
Molecular-Guided Therapy for Childhood Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility (ability to be done) of experimental technologies to determine a tumor's molecular makeup.
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT02162732
- Testing
- Guided Therapy
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Giselle Sholler
COVID-19, Vaccine Adverse Reaction
National Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting Survey and Etiology
If your serious vaccine-induced adverse event has been entered in the CDC Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) we are interested in enrolling you for this study in order to log your symptoms.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Vaccine Adverse Reaction, Vaccine Reaction, Vaccine or Biological Substance, Unspecified Causing Adverse Effects in Therapeutic Use
- Trial name
- NVAERS (NCT05095844)
- Testing
- vaccinated
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people
- Sponsor
- Neuroganics LLC
Central Nervous System/Leptomeningeal Neoplasms
131I-omburtamab for the Treatment of Central Nervous System/Leptomeningeal Neoplasms in Children and Young Adults
The researchers are doing this study to provide access to treatment with 131I-omburtamab for children and young adults who have CNS/leptomeningeal neoplasms.
- Trial name
- NCT05064306
- Testing
- 131I-omburtamab
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma
Radiation Therapy With or Without Combination Chemotherapy or Pazopanib Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Non-rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcomas That Can Be Removed by Surgery
This randomized phase II/III trial studies how well pazopanib, when combined with chemotherapy and radiation therapy or radiation therapy alone, work in the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft…
- Conditions
- Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma, Atypical Fibroxanthoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma of Soft Tissue
- Trial name
- NCT02180867
- Testing
- Doxorubicin, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Ifosfamide
- Where
- 381 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Diabetic Neuropathy Peripheral
Evaluating a Nitric Oxide Generator, Nebivolol as a Disease Modifier in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test in patients with diabetic neuropathy, Can Nevibolol at a dose of 2.5 mg- 10 mg compared with standard pain modulating treatment conserve the mean nerve action potential amplitude (sural…
- Trial name
- EVANESCENT-DPN (NCT06201611)
- Testing
- Nebivolol+ Standard care arm, Epalrestat + Alpha Lipoic Acid +Standard care, Standard care alone
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- St. John's Research Institute