Clinical trials: System; Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis - Relapsing Remitting, Clinically Isolated Syndrome, CNS Demyelinating
DTI in Children With Multiple Sclerosis
This is a prospective, non-randomised, non-blinded, single center study of children and adolescents with multiple sclerosis and clinically isolated syndrome to detect differences or early changes in diffusion-weighted imaging…
- Trial name
- NCT02361697
- Testing
- DTI-MRI
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Natural History Study of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
Background: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a severe viral infection of the brain. It is caused by JC virus.
- Trial name
- NCT01730131
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Systemic Sclerosis
Effect of Rosuvastatin on Systemic Sclerosis-related Pulmonary Hypertension
Although the aetiology of SSc-PAH remains elusive, vascular dysfunction seems to be the initial event and statins through their vasculoprotective effect might be of value in the treatment armamentarium of PAH related to SSc.
- Trial name
- NCT00984932
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alexandria
Multiple Sclerosis
STAT4 in Multiple Sclerosis by PCR and Flow Cytometry
1. To determine the level of STAT4 expression in different cases of multiple sclerosis and its relation to disease severity . 2. compare the sensitivity and specificity of STAT4 levels using both PCR and flow cytometry.
- Trial name
- NCT03893344
- Testing
- detection of STAT4 gene
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Italian Validation of the Beaumont Behavioural Inventory (BBI)
Up to 50% of patients affected with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can show behavioral dysfunctions within the spectrum of frontotemporal degenerations (FTD) - namely, apathy, disinhibition, loss of sympathy/empathy…
- Trial name
- BBI (NCT04440644)
- Testing
- BBI
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA
NMO Spectrum Disorder, MRI
Clinical and Imaging Cohort of Neuroinflammation Diseases in China (CLUE)
CLUE is a prospective study to assess structural and functional changes of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve, as well as the inflammatory environment in patients with neuroinflammatory and demyelinating diseases.
- Conditions
- NMO Spectrum Disorder, MRI, Multiple Sclerosis, MOGAD
- Trial name
- NCT04106830
- Testing
- Intravenous steroid
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Systememic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Investigation of Type I Interferon Excess in Patients With Systemic Autoimmune Diseases and Genetic Type I Interferonopathies
Systemic autoimmune diseases associated with type I interferon (IFN-I) dysregulation, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, myositis, and mixed or undifferentiated connective tissue diseases, and genetic type…
- Conditions
- Systememic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Inflammatory Myopathies, Connective Tissue Diseases
- Trial name
- SAFRAN (NCT07837986)
- Testing
- biological samples
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Systemic Sclerosis, Raynaud Phenomenon
Early Diagnosis of SSc in the General Rheumatology Clinic - Pilot
The goal of this observational pilot data acquisition study is to establish if target users can obtain diagnostic quality images in the clinic, from participants with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and SSc spectrum conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT06291142
- Testing
- Observation - Nailfold capillaroscopy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manchester
Multiple Sclerosis, Clinically Isolated Syndrome
AT RISK FOR MS - Clinical Conversion of Female Monozygotic Twins Discordant for CIS/MS
The definition of the most 'at-risk' population within highly susceptible groups would provide an opportunity for preemptive therapeutics.
- Trial name
- ARMS (NCT00617383)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Influenza Vaccine in Scleroderma
Influenza Vaccination in Patients With Scleroderma
The safety and efficacy of vaccination against influenza in patients with scleroderma is not clear. The objective of this study is to assess its safety and efficacy in 50 patients with scleroderma in comparison with 30 controls
- Trial name
- NCT01002508
- Testing
- Influenza vaccine
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Motor Neuron Disease
Brain Function in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
This study will examine whether the motor cortex (the part of the brain that controls movement) works properly in patients with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), a disorder in which voluntary movements are very slow.
- Trial name
- NCT00071435
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Phenotype, Genotype and Biomarkers 2
The purpose of this study is to learn more about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other related neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), hereditary spastic…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Progressive Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- PGB2 (NCT04875416)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Keloid, Alopecia Areata
Pain Outcomes Following Intralesional Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid therapy, including intralesional and topical applications, has many indications within the fields of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and Orthopedics.
- Conditions
- Keloid, Alopecia Areata, Acne, Hypertrophic Scar
- Trial name
- NCT03630198
- Testing
- Corticosteroid with lidocaine, Corticosteroid with normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Multiple Sclerosis
Post-Authorization Safety Study for Assessment of Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients Treated With Mayzent
This study will utilize a prospective, observational, exposure cohort design to examine pregnancy and infant outcomes in women and infants who are exposed to siponimod during pregnancy to treat MS.
- Trial name
- NCT04933552
- Testing
- Siponimod
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 867 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Central Nervous System Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Comprehensive Multimodal Analysis of Neuroimmunological Diseases of the Central Nervous System
Inflammatory or degenerative diseases of the brain and spinal cord, such as multiple sclerosis, may be related to problems with an individual s immune system.
- Trial name
- NCT00794352
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dementia, Motor Neuron Disease
Digital App for Speech & Health Monitoring
Many people living with neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, motor neuron disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease (PD), suffer from speech problems.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Motor Neuron Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06450418
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Chronic Pancreatitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Genomic Resources for Enhancing Available Therapies (GREAT1.0) Study
This is a prospective, descriptive, observational research study designed to observe and document the clinical practice by domain experts, and how the knowledge of new findings that are published in the medical literature affect…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pancreatitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Hepatitis, NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Trial name
- GREAT1 (NCT04306939)
- Testing
- venipuncture, Questionnaires, Additional Sample Collections
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Multiple Sclerosis
Prospective Investigation of Multiple Sclerosis in the Three Rivers Region
In this longitudinal prospective natural history study of multiple sclerosis (MS), the overarching goal is to understand the factors that influence individual variation in disease trajectory and treatment response and pave the…
- Trial name
- PROMOTE (NCT02994121)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, ME/CFS
Unhide® Project: A Digital Health Platform to Collect Lifestyle Data for Brain Inflammation Research
The unhide® Project is a non-interventional, longitudinal research study designed to establish a secure data repository of demographic, health, and lifestyle information from individuals with brain inflammation and related…
- Conditions
- Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, ME/CFS, Rheumatic Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)
- Trial name
- NCT04806620
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brain Inflammation Collaborative
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia
Genetic Study of Familial and Sporadic ALS/Motor Neuron Disease, Miyoshi Myopathy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders
The investigators laboratory has been studying families with a history of ALS for more than 30 years and is continuing to use new ways to understand how genes may play a role in ALS, motor neuron disease and other neuromuscular…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, PLS, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01459302
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester