Clinical trials: Brain Activity
Cerebellar Ataxia
Training in Ataxia - Individuals With Degenerative Cerebellar Diseases
Balance and aerobic training show promise as treatments for degenerative cerebellar diseases, but the neural effects of both training methods are unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT05002218
- Testing
- Aerobic Training, Balance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Intoxication Alcohol, Intoxication THC
Using Imaging to Assess Effects of THC on Brain Activity
This study will assess effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and THC + alcohol in marijuana users on prefrontal brain activity, using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) during resting state and during memory task…
- Conditions
- Intoxication Alcohol, Intoxication THC, Intoxication Combined Alcohol THC
- Trial name
- fNIRS (NCT03655717)
- Testing
- Dronabinol, Ethanol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 316 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cerebral Palsy
The Effects of Neurodevelopmental Therapy on Feeding and Swallowing.
Our study is planned to investigate the effects of neck and trunk stabilization exercises, which are structured from Neurodevelopmental therapy method-Bobath concept (NDT-B) principles, on feeding and swallowing activity in…
- Trial name
- NCT04403113
- Testing
- Structured neck and trunk stabilization exercises, Feeding and oral motor intervention strategies, Caregiver training related to feeding
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Stroke, Neurologic Disorder
Evaluation of Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) Touch Screen Technology to Improve Field Awareness
The Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) (Bioness Inc. Valencia, CA) Touch Screen is an FDA approved device comprised of an interactive touchscreen and diverse program options to challenge patients through the use of visual…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Neurologic Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04930822
- Testing
- Table Top Visual Intervention, Bioness Integrated Therapy System Visual Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Moderate to Severe Chronic Pain
A Study Using fMRI Imaging to Evaluate the Effect of NKTR-181 on Brain Activity in Healthy, Non-physically Dependent Recreational Opioid Users.
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of NKTR-181 on brain activity in healthy, non-physically dependent recreational opioid users. This study will last about 88 days for each participant.
- Trial name
- NCT03802227
- Testing
- NKTR-181, Oxycodone IR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nektar Therapeutics
Alzheimer's Disease, Psychosis
Treatment of Psychosis and Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
Clinically, many patients with AD show no response or minimal response to antipsychotics for symptoms of agitation/aggression or psychosis, or they have intolerable side effects on these medications.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Psychosis, Agitation
- Trial name
- NCT02129348
- Testing
- Lithium
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Chronic Low Back Pain
Placebo In Chronic Back Pain (Phase 2)
This study is designed to examine brain properties for placebo response in chronic back pain patients. The investigators have preliminary data indicating that, in blinded clinical trial studies with neutral instructions regarding…
- Trial name
- PICP2 (NCT02986334)
- Testing
- Naproxen, Omeprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Apkar Apkarian
Pain, Low Back Pain
Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients Treated With Spinal Cord Stimulation for Low Back and Leg Pain
The primary objective of this study is to identify the brain regions in which activity is affected by SCS. Baseline cerebral blood flow scans with the device turned off will be generated compared to scans produced with the device…
- Conditions
- Pain, Low Back Pain, Leg Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00418301
- Testing
- Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation and PET Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Photosensitive Epilepsy
A Study to Evaluate the Pharmacodynamic Activity of E2082 in Adult Participants With Photosensitive Epilepsy
The primary purpose of the study is to assess pharmacodynamic (PD) activity of E2082 as measured by suppression of epileptic photoparoxysmal response (PPR) in the participant's most sensitive eye condition in participants with…
- Trial name
- NCT03686033
- Testing
- E2082
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Sedentary Behavior, Cognitive Impairment
iBAILA - Investigating Brains & Activity to Improve Latino Aging
Examine the impact of the BAILAMOS (TM) dance program on lifestyle physical activity
- Trial name
- NCT04544358
- Testing
- BAILAMOS©
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Cirrhosis
The Safety/Efficacy of Rifaximin With/Without Lactulose in Participants With A History of Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy
The purpose of the study is to evaluate if rifaximin alone or rifaximin plus lactulose delays the onset of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in participants with cirrhosis who have had a previous episode of HE.
- Trial name
- NCT01842581
- Testing
- Rifaximin, Lactulose
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Study to Assess Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity and How Oral ABBV-552 Capsules Moves Through the Body of Participants Aged 50 to 90 Years With Mild Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, irreversible neurological disorder and is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly population.
- Trial name
- Abroad (NCT05771428)
- Testing
- ABBV-552
- Where
- 64 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 263 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Acromegaly
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sandostatin LAR at High Dose or in Combination Either With GH-receptor Antagonist or Dopamine-agonist in Acromegalic Patients
This study will assess the efficacy of 8 months treatment of Sandostatin® LAR® High Dose monotherapy or Sandostatin® LAR® High Dose in combination either with growth hormone antagonist or dopamine agonist to control biochemical…
- Trial name
- HOSCAR (NCT01278342)
- Testing
- Sandostatin LAR, pegvisomant, cabergoline
- Where
- 20 sites in France, Italy and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Epilepsy
Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Eslicarbazepine Acetate on Cardiac Repolarization
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled and open label active-controlled, 4 period crossover trial to evaluate the effect of eslicarbazepine acetate on cardiac repolarization in healthy adult men and women
- Trial name
- NCT02283788
- Testing
- BIA 2-093, Moxifloxacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bial - Portela C S.A.
HIV Infections
Maraviroc Intensification and Peripheral Blood Monocyte HIV DNA Levels
High levels of HIV infection within blood monocyte/macrophages (a type of white cells in the bloodstream) increases risk of dementia in HIV-infected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00987948
- Testing
- maraviroc (Selzentry)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Breast Cancer, Coronary Artery Disease
Reducing Metabolic Dysregulation in Obese Latina Breast Cancer Survivors Using Physical Activity
This study is about testing whether exercise will improve fitness and lessen risk factors related to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity in Latina breast cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke, Type2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT04717050
- Testing
- Progressive combine training (PCT), Attention Control (AC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Cognitive Change
Impact of Challenging Engagement on Cognition in Older Adults
The study will enroll 90 participants in the "Impact of Challenging Engagement" study and assign them to one of three groups: high-demand photography, moderate-demand photography, and active placebo.
- Trial name
- engAGE (NCT03962439)
- Testing
- High-Demand Photography, Moderate-Demand Photography, At-Home Engagement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Spasmodic Dysphonia, Voice Tremor
Voice Tremor in Spasmodic Dysphonia: Central Mechanisms and Treatment Response
The proposed research aims to determine brain abnormalities in patients with spasmodic dysphonia (SD) and voice tremor (VT) as the basis for characterization of central mechanisms underlying symptom improvement following the use…
- Trial name
- NCT01961297
- Testing
- Sodium oxybate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kristina Simonyan
Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment
Improving Aging in Place in Subsidized Housing
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an adapted version of the Function Focused Care intervention, delivered by telephone, for improving aging in place for older adults living in…
- Conditions
- Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT04212442
- Testing
- Independent Living Program for Affordable Housing.
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cerebral Palsy
Telehealth Virtual Reality Gaming on Cardiometabolic Health Among Youth With Cerebral Palsy
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the preliminary efficacy of 12-weeks of home-based exercise using consumer available virtual reality gaming technology, compared with a 12 week wait-list control group.
- Trial name
- NCT05336227
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Exergaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham