Clinical trials: Peripheral Neuropathies
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
PASS of Paediatric Patients Initiating Selumetinib
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a rare, autosomal dominant genetic disorder that is caused by germline mutations in the NF1 tumour suppressor gene, which encodes the tumour suppressor protein neurofibromin 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05388370
- Where
- 46 sites in Austria, France and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Spastic Paraplegia - Centers of Excellence Research Network
The Spastic Paraplegia - Centers of Excellence Research Network (SP-CERN) is a collaborative research consortium dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) and…
- Conditions
- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, SPG4, SPG5A
- Trial name
- SP-CERN (NCT06553976)
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Tibial Dysplasia
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Tibial Dysplasia
The study is a multicenter four-year outcome study of the natural history of tibial dysplasia in patients with NF1 and selected patients without NF1.
- Trial name
- NF1TD (NCT00303368)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
Aortic Stenosis Symptomatic, Amyloidosis Cardiac
ATTR Amyloidosis in Elderly Patients With Aortic Stenosis
Severe aortic stenosis is defined with a mean transvalvular pressure gradient (MTPG) > 40mmHg and a calculated aortic valve area of < 1cm2.
- Trial name
- NCT04061213
- Testing
- Tc-99m-DPD scintigraphy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 489 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Efficacy of Dry Needling With the Fascial Winding Technique in the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
So far there are studies that report the benefits of physiotherapy treatment in carpal tunnel syndrome, but none on the treatment of dry needling.
- Trial name
- NCT03907956
- Testing
- Dry Needling with Fascial Winding Technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Overactive Bladder
Urinary Neurotrophin Levels in Healthy Children
The aim of this study is to analyse urinary neurotrophin levels in healthy children. Urine samples will be collected at 3 different times of day (morning, noon, and evening) at urge sensation from all age groups of children who…
- Trial name
- NCT02389270
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Zagreb
Cutaneous Neurofibromas
First Clinical Study of Erbium - Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (YAG) Laser Vaporization of Cutaneous Neurofibromas
The purpose of this study is to determine whether multiple cutaneous neurofibromas in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 can be removed with an erbium-YAG-laser.
- Trial name
- NCT00921037
- Testing
- Erbium-YAG laser vaporization
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Carpal Tunnel
Consecutive Series Outcomes Review of Patients Undergoing a New Single Portal Technique for Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
The Purpose of this study is to report a new single portal endoscopic release technique and the sequence of the first 50 patients who underwent this release.
- Trial name
- NCT00968123
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Rhabdomyosarcoma, Osteosarcoma
HSV1716 in Patients With Non-Central Nervous System (Non-CNS) Solid Tumors
Patients with relapsed solid tumors such as sarcomas and neuroblastoma have a poor survival, generally < 20%. There is an urgent need for new treatments that are safe and effective.
- Conditions
- Rhabdomyosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00931931
- Testing
- HSV1716
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Timothy Cripe
Neurofibromatosis, MPNST
Transformation of Plexiform Neurofibromas to Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Background:<TAB> Many people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) get tumors of the nervous system. Finding malignant tumors early is important for removing them.
- Trial name
- NCT02211768
- Testing
- MRI, FDG-PET/CT scans, [18F]-FLT-PET/CT scans
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis 1
Systematically Assessing Changes in Plexiform Neurofibroma Related Disfigurement From Photographs of Subjects With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 on a Phase 2 Clinical Trial
Background: People with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) have an increased risk of developing plexiform neurofibromas (PNs). PNs are tumors that form in the tissue. They can form anywhere in the body.
- Trial name
- NCT04879160
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis 1
A Decentralized Clinical Trial to Promote Evidence-Based Care for Underserved Patients With Neurofibromatosis 1
The goal of this fully decentralized, randomized controlled trial is to compare the efficacy of two educational interventions for individuals with Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1).
- Trial name
- NCT06262113
- Testing
- Letters about NF1 Care (Content Type 1), Letters about NF1 Care (Content Type 2)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 294 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Bardet Biedl Syndrome
Real-World Effects of MC4R Agonist Therapy in BBS and Severe Genetic Obesity
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) and other rare disorders associated with impairment of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway are characterized by severe early-onset obesity, hyperphagia, and substantial morbidity.
- Conditions
- Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Bardet Biedl Syndrome, Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Alstrom Syndrome
- Trial name
- REAL-MC4 (NCT07674290)
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Tom Hühne
Congenital Heart Disease in Children, Infant Development
Evaluations of Cardiopulmonary Function and Motor Development of Congenital Heart Disease
In this single-center, randomized controlled trial, patients (4-8 months) with CHD were randomly assigned to either a recovery group (home-based rehab exercise periodically) supervised by cellphone APP or to a control group.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease in Children, Infant Development, Infant Conditions, Motor Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT05518136
- Testing
- exercise-guidance on rehab APP
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Gejingwa Zhao
Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Analgesic Outcome
This retrospective observational study aims to describe the use and analyze the effectiveness of various analgesic interventions in patients diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) at the Pain Management Center of…
- Trial name
- NCT07228949
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
Pain
Clonidine Versus Adenosine to Treat Neuropathic Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of clonidine and adenosine on nerve pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00349921
- Testing
- clonidine, adenosine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
A Study to Evaluate the Feasibility of a Physiologic Biomarker to Assess Pain and Other Sensory Problems Using Pupillometry in Participants With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow along the nerves in the skin, brain, and other parts of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT06507748
- Testing
- AlgometRx Nociometer(R)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Muscle Weakness
Whole-body Vibration in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
It is known that children with NF1 can have weak muscles and suffer from tiredness. It is also known that in similar conditions affecting children's muscles, standing on a vibration device for a few minutes each day can…
- Trial name
- NCT03888248
- Testing
- Whole-body vibration, Muscle strengthening exercises
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Radiculopathy, Central Spinal Stenosis
The Efficacy of Continuous Cold-Therapy on Postoperative Pain and Narcotics Use Following Spinal Fusion
Patient outcomes and satisfaction are an ever-increasing priority in surgical specialties. Cryotherapy has been utilized following spine surgery as an adjunct therapy to reduce postoperative inflammation and improve patient…
- Conditions
- Radiculopathy, Central Spinal Stenosis, Foraminal Stenosis, Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
- Trial name
- NCT03640338
- Testing
- Cold-Therapy System
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas
Selumetinib in Chinese Paediatric With Post-operative NF1-PNs, PhaseⅡ, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study
This is a phase II, multicenter, randomised, parallel, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessing the efficacy and safety of the MEKi selumetinib compared with placebo in Chinese paediatric participants with post-operative…
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas, Post-operative
- Trial name
- PROTECT (NCT05825365)
- Testing
- Selumetinib
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca