Clinical trials: Brain Diseases, Metabolic
Hypertension
A Study of the Effects of 6R-BH4 on Blood Pressure in Subjects With Poorly Controlled Systemic Hypertension
The purpose of this study is to determine whether 6R-BH4 (sapropterin dihydrochloride) is safe and effective in the treatment of poorly controlled hypertension in the presence or absence of type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00325962
- Testing
- 6R-BH4 (sapropterin dihydrochloride)
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- BioMarin Pharmaceutical
End Stage Liver Disease, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Prediction of Mortality in Patients Waiting for Liver Transplantation Through Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The purpose of this study is to determine whether hepatic encephalopathy, measured through magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalogram and neuropsychological evaluation adds prognostic information to patients who are waiting…
- Trial name
- NCT01434056
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
MELAS Syndrome
L-arginine Therapy on Endothelium-dependent Vasodilation & Mitochondrial Metabolism in MELAS Syndrome
MELAS patients suffer from exercise intolerance, weakness, poor vision or blindness, poor growth, developmental delay, and deafness.
- Trial name
- NCT01603446
- Testing
- L-Arginine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Urea Cycle Disorders
A Clinical Study of Glycerol Phenylbutyrate in Chinese Patients With Urea Cycle Disorders
Urea cycle disorders (UCD) are rare diseases in China, would lead to high mortality and disability, which require long-term management due to the recurrent symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT06904027
- Testing
- Glycerol phenylbutyrate Oral Liquid
- Where
- 5 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tongji Hospital
Mitochondrial Disease, Chronic Metabolic Disorder
Energy Requirements in Mitochondrial Disease
Metabolic diseases and mitochondrial disorders are caused by genetic mutation which lead to disruptions in energy producing pathways in our body.
- Trial name
- NCT01776918
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Stroke
Diagnosis and Therapy of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque
The aim of the present study is to examine the atherosclerotic plaque stability using in vivo and in vitro techniques and to investigate the influence of exercise, anti-diabetic, lipid-lowering and cannabinoids receptor…
- Conditions
- Carotid Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00636766
- Testing
- atorvastatin, rimonabant, rosiglitazone
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Phenylketonuria
Study of a Phenylalanine Restricted Diet During Pregnancy to Prevent Symptoms in Offspring of Patients With Phenylketonuria
OBJECTIVES: I. Assess the impact of a phenylalanine restricted diet during pregnancy on symptoms in offspring of patients with phenylketonuria.
- Trial name
- NCT00006142
- Testing
- phenylalanine restricted diet
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Parkinson Disease, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
Enhancement of Quality of Work And Life
Work participation is essential for quality of life, providing purpose, social interaction, financial security, and shaping social status.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Cerebellar Ataxia, Mitochondrial Diseases
- Trial name
- EQuAL (NCT06573866)
- Testing
- Preventive Participatory workplace intervention
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Liver Cirrhosis, Variceal Bleeding, Cirrhosis
Underdilated-stent Technique Improves Post-TIPS Encephalopathy
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a critical therapeutic approach for managing esophagogastric variceal bleeding and refractory ascites in decompensated cirrhosis patients.
- Conditions
- Liver Cirrhosis, Variceal Bleeding, Cirrhosis, Ascites Hepatic, Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)
- Trial name
- NCT07349654
- Testing
- 6mm balloon dilation, 8mm balloon dilation
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Exposure to Man-made Visible Light
Systematically Assessing Effects of Colored Light on Humans With a Multi-modal Approach (Substudy 2 of 7)
NOTE: This is the second of in total 7 sub-studies related to the Ethics Committee of the Canton of Bern Ref. No. KEK-BE 2016-00674.
- Trial name
- NCT02882529
- Testing
- Visible light exposure
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Brain Energy Metabolism in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease and Impaired Central Nervous System
The purpose of the current study is to look into the pathogenesis of a severe medical condition causing acute episodes on the central nervous system as seen in majority of patients with liver cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00424957
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
The Effect of a Large-volume Paracentesis on Fatigue, Sleep, and Quality of Life in Cirrhosis
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. It is a frequent complication of cirrhosis that is associated with significant morbidity and poor quality of life.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Ascites, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT01777971
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Insulin Resistance, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Improving Insulin Sensitivity by Non-invasive Brain Stimulation in Persons With Insulin Resistance
Efforts in curing and preventing obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) have been elusive thus far. One reason for that is the lack of understanding of the role of the brain in the development and treatment of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04052399
- Testing
- anodal transcranial direct current stimulation, cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Pompe Disease (Late-onset)
A Study to Assess the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of ATB200/AT2221 in Adult Subjects With Late-Onset Pompe Disease (LOPD)
This is a multicenter, international open-label extension study of ATB200/AT2221 in adult subjects with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) who completed Study ATB200-03.
- Trial name
- NCT04138277
- Testing
- AT2221, ATB200
- Where
- 60 sites in United States, Argentina and 21 more
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Amicus Therapeutics
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Opioid Titration Order Sheet or Standard Care in Treating Patients With Cancer Pain
RATIONALE: An Opioid Titration Order Sheet that allows healthcare providers to adjust the dose and schedule of pain medication may help improve pain treatment for patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00666211
- Testing
- educational intervention, Titrated pain management, questionnaire administration
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Cirrhosis, Liver
Investigational Microbiota Restoration Therapeutic for Hepatic Encephalopathy
Individuals with cirrhosis are likely to develop overt hepatic encephalopathy for which diagnostic modalities and treatment options are limited.
- Trial name
- NCT04155099
- Testing
- RBX7455
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Ochsner Health System
Menkes Disease, Occipital Horn Syndrome
NORTHERA (DROXIDOPA) for Dysautonomia in Adult Survivors of Menkes Disease and Occipital Horn Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether Northera (Droxidopa) is safe and effective in young adults with Menkes disease who survived the most severe complications of their illness or adults with occipital horn syndrome…
- Trial name
- NCT04977388
- Testing
- Droxidopa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Stephen G. Kaler, MD
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Charcot Disease
Therapeutic Approach of Repeated Transient Blood-brain Barrier Opening in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
This is proof-of-concept, single-arm, single-center study to assess the safety and explore the efficacy of repeated US transient disruptions of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- Son-ALS (NCT07571486)
- Testing
- SonoCloud-4 (SC4) device
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Metabolism - Cerebral Energy
The Efficient Brain Study
Cerebral energy metabolism declines with advanced aging, and is implicated in age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and other forms of neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson's disease).
- Trial name
- NCT02771366
- Testing
- Fermented Papaya Preparation, Granulated Sugar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Cerebral Infarction
The Metabolism Research of KLK Treating Acute Cerebral Ischemic Stroke: Focus on Drug Frequency-Efficacy Relationship
Evaluate the effectiveness of the of kallikrein in the different drug frequency for acute anterior circulation cerebral infarction.
- Trial name
- MAISKFE (NCT02806128)
- Testing
- Human Urinary Kallidinogenase for Injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Huisheng Chen
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