Clinical trials: Brain
Alzheimer Disease
Imaging Tau in Alzheimer's Disease and Normal Aging
This study is being done to learn about tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease. A type of positron emission tomography (PET) scan is used to measure the abnormal accumulation of protein called tau in the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT03373604
- Testing
- 18F-MK-6240, Lumbar Puncture (optional)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Patrick Lao
Post-Stroke Spasticity, Cerebrovascular Accident
Study of GSK1358820 In Patients With Post-Stroke Lower Limb Spasticity
This is a study to confirm the superior efficacy of GSK1358820 over placebo in patients with equinus deformity associated with post-stroke lower limb spasticity using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) ankle score.
- Trial name
- NCT00460655
- Testing
- GSK1358820
- Where
- 20 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Cerebrovascular Accident
Influence of Timing on Motor Learning
The purpose of this research study is to compare different methods for training hand movement at home after stroke. This study involves research because it will test two experimental devices, the MusicGlove and the Resonating Arm…
- Trial name
- NCT01769326
- Testing
- Conventional hand exercise, MusicGlove, Conventional Arm Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Intracranial Hemorrhage
Enteral Nutrition and Glycemic Variability Neurological Intensive Care Unit Study
Primary Objective: To determine the effects of a diabetes specific enteral formula compared to a standard formula supplemented with protein (isocaloric and isonitrogenous) on the mean blood glucose and glycemic variability in a…
- Conditions
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Strokes, Subdural Hematoma
- Trial name
- ANUS1014 (NCT01463878)
- Testing
- Glycerna, Jevity - Control Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Pompe Disease
Safety Study of Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus Acid Alpha-Glucosidase to Treat Pompe Disease
Pompe disease is an inherited condition of acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) deficiency resulting in lysosomal accumulation of glycogen in all tissues. Glycogen accumulation leads to muscle dysfunction and profound muscle weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT00976352
- Testing
- rAAV1-CMV-GAA (study agent) Administration, RMST
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Migraine Headache
MK0462 in Treatment of Migraine With Recurrence (MK0462-022)
A study to evaluate rizatriptan/MK0462 (5 and 10 mg) for the treatment of acute migraine attack and treatment of up to two headache recurrences compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00897949
- Testing
- rizatriptan benzoate (MK0462)
- Volunteers
- 1,473 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Parkinson Disease, Cognitive Dysfunction
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of SAGE-718 in Participants With Parkinson's Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment (PD-MCI)
The primary purpose of this two-part study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of SAGE-718 and its effects on cognitive, neuropsychiatric, and motor symptoms in participants with Parkinson's disease mild cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT04476017
- Testing
- SAGE-718
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Epilepsy
The Effect of BIA 2-093 on the Steady-state Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Warfarin
Multiple-dose, open-label, single-period study consisting of three consecutive phases
- Trial name
- NCT02287415
- Testing
- BIA 2-093, Warfarin
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bial - Portela C S.A.
Epilepsy
A Dose-ranging Study With Brivaracetam in Patients From 16 to 65 Years With Refractory Partial Onset Seizures.
This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of brivaracetam (at doses of 5, 20 and 50 mg/day in twice a day administration) as add-on therapy in subjects with focal epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00175825
- Testing
- Brivaracetam
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Brazil and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus, Subclinical Seizure
EEG Cap for Identification of Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus
Altered mental status (AMS) is one of the most common reasons for inpatient neurology consultation. Non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is frequently on the differential diagnosis of the patient with AMS.
- Conditions
- Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus, Subclinical Seizure, Altered Mental Status, Nonepileptic Seizures
- Trial name
- NCT03138876
- Testing
- EEG Cap, Anti-seizure medication, Standard EEG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Parkinson Disease
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of 18 to 24mg/Day Ropinirole Controlled Release (CR) Tablets in Early and Advanced Parkinson's Disease (PD) Patients.
This study is a Phase III, multicentre, randomized, initial double-blind study with subsequent open label phases. The study will havea screening phase (4 weeks), a dose increase effect verification phase (12 weeks), a down…
- Trial name
- NCT01929317
- Testing
- Ropinirole CR 2mg tablet, Ropinirole CR 8mg tablet
- Where
- 17 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Parkinson Disease
Long-Term Dopamine Transporter Imaging and Clinical Assessment of Parkinson's Disease Progression
The purpose of this project is to assess the change in dopamine transporter density in Parkinson's disease subjects during a sixty month period including a nine month treatment trial of levodopa.
- Trial name
- ELLDOPA (NCT00134784)
- Testing
- [123I]B-CIT SPECT imaging
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
Post-Traumatic Headache
Multidisciplinary Translational Approach to Investigate Mechanisms Predictors & Prevention of Persistent PTH
This is a United States Department of Defense funded Focused Program study that aims to identify mechanisms and predictors for persistent of post-traumatic headache attributed to mild traumatic brain injury, and identify methods…
- Trial name
- NCT04098250
- Testing
- Erenumab
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Central Nervous System Diseases
Efficacy and Safety Study to Evaluate Gadavist (Gadobutrol) as Contrast Agent in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brain or Spine Diseases in Chinese Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if the contrast agent is effective and safe in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of brain or spine diseases in patients of Chinese origin.
- Trial name
- NCT00395460
- Testing
- Gadobutrol (Gadavist, Gadovist, BAY86-4875), Magnevist
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Epilepsy, Partial
Study With Seletracetam (Ucb 44212) in Adult Subjects (18 to 65 Years) With Partial Onset Seizures
This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of ucb 44212 as add on therapy in subjects with focal epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00152451
- Testing
- Seletracetam (ucb 44212)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- UCB S.A. - Pharma Sector
Photosensitive Epilepsy
Effect of Valproic Acid Concentration on Photic Response
We are trying to learn if small changes in the amount of a valproate in the blood (given through an IV) will change the way the brain reacts to flashing lights.
- Trial name
- NCT00609245
- Testing
- Valproic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Migraine Disorders
An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety of NP101 in the Treatment of Acute Migraine Over 12 Months
The primary objective is to evaluate the safety of long-term treatment with NP101 as assessed by: Subject self-examination skin irritation scores Adverse events Changes in vital signs and ECG parameters The secondary objective is…
- Trial name
- NP101-008 (NCT00792103)
- Testing
- NP101
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- NuPathe Inc.
AL Amyloidosis
The PRONTO Study, a Global Phase 2b Study of NEOD001 in Previously Treated Subjects With Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis
This is a global, multicenter, Phase 2b, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-arm, parallel-group efficacy and safety study of NEOD001 as a single agent administered intravenously in adults with AL amyloidosis who…
- Trial name
- PRONTO (NCT02632786)
- Testing
- NEOD001
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Prothena Biosciences Ltd.
Stroke
Alteplase in Elderly Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) Patients During Hospitalization
The objective of the study is to find out the in-hospital clinical outcomes among Chinese Acute Ischaemic Stroke (AIS) patients, who were treated with intravenous (IV) Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (rt-PA) within 4.5…
- Trial name
- NCT05395351
- Testing
- rt-PA
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 113,035 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Safety and Efficacy of Self Administered Injections of Pegvaliase (>40mg/Day Dose) in Adults With PKU
This is a Phase 3 open-label extension study enrolling adult patients with PKU who were previously treated with pegvaliase in Studies PAL-003 (NCT00924703) or 165-302 (NCT02468570).
- Trial name
- NCT03694353
- Testing
- Pegvaliase
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- BioMarin Pharmaceutical