Clinical trials: Brain Function
Stroke
Neuroplastic Change in Myelin of the Brain
The main goal of this research is to advance understanding of how stroke changes both the structure and function of the brain. The investigators will determine which is the key driver of recovery of arm function after stroke…
- Trial name
- Myelin (NCT01937910)
- Testing
- TRAIT Task
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Obesity, Brain Function
Food Intake-Related Brain and Metabolic Responses in Obesity
This study is a prospective, single-center, randomized, controlled, crossover intervention trial. A total of 60 participants, including 30 patients with obesity and 30 healthy controls, will be enrolled.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Brain Function, Metabolomics, Feeding Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT07392905
- Testing
- Glucose Liquid Meal, Fat Liquid Meal, Protein Liquid Meal
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Parkinson Disease
Respiratory Functions in Parkinson's Disease
The aim is to examine respiratory functions, inspiratory muscle strength, respiratory function, physical fitness and aerobic capacity in Parkinson's disease patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07010783
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Schizophrenia
Atypical Antipsychotic Treatment Effect On Brain Function In Schizophrenia Measured By FMRI
The general aim is to compare the effects of typical and atypical antipsychotic medication on brain structure and function. A parallel group treatment trial will be utilized to compare the effects of the typical antipsychotic…
- Trial name
- NCT01234454
- Testing
- Risperidone, Olanzapine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease and Physiological, Cognitive Function and BDNF Levels of Plasma Adaptation After Exercise Training
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease leading to one of the most common forms of dementia in humans and memory disorder is one of the first symptoms that lead to diagnosis.
- Trial name
- MARAE (NCT02968875)
- Testing
- Endurance Training, therapeutic education meetings
- Where
- Martinique
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Center of Martinique
Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
"Immediate Effect of DAFO on Gross Motor Function and Balance in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
" Study will investigate the immediate effect of DAFO usage on balance and gross motor functions in individuals with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06343688
- Testing
- "Assessment of Balance and Lower Extremity Gross Motor Function with and without DAFO"
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Fabry Disease
Safety and Pharmacokinetics of AT1001 (Migalastat HCl) in Healthy Subjects and Subjects With Impaired Renal Function
This study will assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) study of a single dose of 150 mg AT1001 (migalastat HCl, GR181413A) administered orally to healthy subjects with normal renal function and to subjects…
- Trial name
- NCT01730469
- Testing
- AT1001 150 mg
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amicus Therapeutics
Obesity
Cerebral Blood Flow Changes in People With Obesity After Glucose Consumption
This study evaluates the hypothesis that a meal constituted of only glucose produces differences in the brain blood flow in people with obesity that are not observed in people without obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT02072694
- Testing
- 75 grams of glucose plus water solution, Pure water
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Fractures, Bone, Dementia
Function Focused Care: Fracture Care at Home
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility of implementing an intervention in the home setting that is specifically designed to coach and mentor caregivers as they assist individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related…
- Trial name
- NCT03147222
- Testing
- Fracture Care at Home
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Child Development
Added Sugar Intake and Brain Structure and Function
The purpose of this study is to learn if there is a relationship between added sugar intake during pregnancy, infancy, and toddlerhood and the brain's structure and function at 5-6 years old.
- Trial name
- GAINS BRAINS (NCT06640829)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Malnutrition, Child, Cognitive Function
Locally Prepared Supplement to Support Growth and Brain Health
This study is a randomized controlled trial with a main goal to assess the effects of a locally-prepared food for prevention of malnutrition and stunting, in comparison with standard village practices and also a widely available…
- Trial name
- NCT03017209
- Testing
- Locally-prepared bar, USAID Corn Soy Blend Plus
- Where
- Guinea-Bissau
- Volunteers
- 1,059 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Nicotine Dependence
The Impact of Real-time Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) Feedback on Response to Nicotine Cues
The purpose of this study is to develop a technique to provide feedback of brain activity and to use this technique to reduce levels of craving in nicotine dependent smokers.
- Trial name
- RTSmoking (NCT01411007)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Alzheimer Disease (AD), Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Use of a Mobile Brain-Body Imaging Approach to Evaluate the Effects of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Gait and Brain Function in Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is associated with impairments in both gait and cognition, significantly increasing fall risk. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related disability in older adults, and individuals with AD experience a…
- Trial name
- NCT07659964
- Testing
- Metronome
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Parkinson Disease, Medication
Behavioural Profiling of Disease-related Cognitive and Motor Impairment in PD
In this project, patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD) will be characterized by measuring cognitive and motor function and relation to effect of Levodopa.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Medication, UPDRS, Motor Function
- Trial name
- NCT06275633
- Testing
- Levodopa
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg
Parkinson Disease
Interactive POWER Rehabilitation System on Rehabilitation Training for Patients With Parkinson's Disease
In the previous studies, progressive resistance training (PRT) has significantly improved the muscle strength and disease severity of Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT05046236
- Testing
- Interactive POWER rehabilitation, Conventical physical training
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
COPD, Cognitive Impairment
Cerebral and Cardiac Blood Flow During Exercise in Patients With COPD
Heart disease and conditions related to the blood vessels are responsible for a large proportion (over a quarter) of the deaths in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- REFLEX-COPD (NCT04138563)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Caffeine, Flavonoids
Effects of a Cocoa Shot on the Human Brain
The Hershey Company is interested in investigating the effects of various chocolate beverages on brain physiology and cognitive function.
- Trial name
- NCT01924481
- Testing
- High Caffeine, Low caffeine, High theobromine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Depression, Involutional
Function of Catecholamines in the Brain During Depression
This study will explore brain function related to depressive symptoms and will examine DNA for genes that may be involved in depressive disorders, particularly genes that regulate synthesis and metabolism of the brain…
- Trial name
- NCT00082030
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Stroke
Alternative Therapies for Improving Physical Function in Individuals With Stroke
Neurological impairment is a devastating disease for patients and their families and a leading cause of adult disability. Traditional rehabilitative therapies can help regain motor function and ameliorate disability.
- Trial name
- NCT03869138
- Testing
- Virtual-reality based dance training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Untreated Parkinson's Disease Work-up Assessing Resident Microbiota and Duodenal Barrier Function
The UPWARD study is a prospective hypothesis-generating study in individuals with untreated Parkinson's disease (PD) and age-matched healthy controls (HCs).
- Trial name
- UPWARD (NCT07418658)
- Testing
- Invasive sampling procedures, Non-invasive sampling procedures
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven