Clinical trials: CNS Lesion
Metastatic Lesions in Vertebral Bodies
Evaluation of t-RFA and RF-TVA Prior to/Following Radiation Therapy to Treat Painful Metastatic Vertebral Body Tumor(s)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate treating painful metastatic lesions in vertebral bodies with pathologic fractures with targeted radiofrequency ablation (t-RFA) and vertebral augmentation (VA) prior to or following…
- Trial name
- STARRT (NCT02225223)
- Testing
- STAR™ Tumor Ablation System, StabiliT® Vertebral Augmentation System
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Postdural Puncture Headache
Cosyntropin Versus Epidural Blood Patch (EBP) for Treatment of Treatment of Post Dural Puncture Headache
PDPH is a common problem after either intentional or unintentional Dural puncture. It is especially common in young female patients and in patients undergoing Lumbar Puncture using the typical kit containing large 20 gauge…
- Trial name
- PDPH (NCT02394457)
- Testing
- Cosyntropin, Epidural Blood Patch
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Tetraplegia, Hypothermia
Effect of Heat Exposure on Cognition in Persons With Tetraplegia
The ability to maintain normal body temperature (Tcore) is impaired in persons with tetraplegia: subnormal Tcore and vulnerability to hypothermia (<95 F) have been documented in this population after exposure to even mild…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Hypothermia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02488824
- Testing
- Warm Temperature
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Multiple Sclerosis
Anakinra for the Treatment of Chronically Inflamed White Matter Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). People who have MS may have lesions that form on parts of the CNS, such as the brain. Some of these lesions may be inflamed for a long time.
- Trial name
- NCT04025554
- Testing
- Anakinra
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Alzheimer's Disease
A 24-Week Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Rivastigmine Patch Study in Patients With Probable Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Exelon® patch in patients with probable AD (MMSE 10-20), in order to support a planned regulatory submission and registration of Exelon transdermal…
- Trial name
- NCT01399125
- Testing
- Rivastigmine Patch, Rivastigmine Capsules
- Where
- 16 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 501 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudotumor Cerebri
A Study to Test Performance of Needle Placements for Neuraxial Procedures Using Tactile Imaging vs Control
This study will compare the VerTouch device to the conventional palpation technique for performing diagnostic and therapeutic neuraxial procedures.
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Neurological Disorder, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04796935
- Testing
- Tactile Imaging (VerTouch), Control (palpation)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- IntuiTap Medical, Inc
Multiple Sclerosis
Augmenting Cerebral Blood Flow to Treat Established Multiple Sclerosis
This study will evaluate how improved cerebral blood flow affects the way in which newly formed MS lesions evolve and whether tissue repair is improved.
- Trial name
- perfuseMS (NCT02466074)
- Testing
- Acetazolamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Parkinson's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease
Mild cognitive impairment, including difficulty with solving problems, planning, attention, or recalling information, can be a significant problem for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01519271
- Testing
- Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal system)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Alzheimer's Disease
Clinical Effectiveness of 10 cm^2 Rivastigmine Patch in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of 10 cm^2 rivastigmine patch in patients with Alzheimer Disease (MMSE 10-26). The primary objective was the percentage of patients who stayed on the target size of 10 cm^2 for at…
- Trial name
- ADEPT (NCT00561392)
- Testing
- Rivastigmine 5 and 10 cm^2 patch
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Alzheimer's Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch in Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study was to investigate the 5cm^2 and 10cm^2 doses of rivastigmine transdermal patch in terms of efficacy and safety in patients with probable Alzheimer's Disease (MMSE [Mini Mental State Examination] 10-20).
- Trial name
- NCT00423085
- Testing
- Rivastigmine transdermal patch
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 859 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Diagnostic Self Evaluation, Central Nervous System Diseases
Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of DOTAREM® in MRI of Central Nervous System (CNS) Lesions
The purpose of this study is to look at the safety (what are the side effects)and efficacy (how well does it work) of Dotarem® when used in taking images of the brain / spine.
- Trial name
- SENTIO (NCT01211873)
- Testing
- Dotarem (gadoterate meglumine), Magnevist (gadopentetate dimeglumine)
- Where
- 52 sites in United States, Argentina and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- Guerbet
Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase IV Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability and Effectiveness of Rivastigmine Patch 15cm2 in Patients With Severe Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type.
This was a multicenter, prospective, phase IV study evaluating safety, tolerability and effectiveness of rivastigmine 27 mg -15 cm^2 transdermal patch prescribed in patients with severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type as per…
- Trial name
- NCT02989402
- Testing
- Rivastigmine
- Where
- 9 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Relapsing Multiple Scelrosis
Efficacy and Safety of Ofatumumab Compared to Teriflunomide in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.
To compare the efficacy and safety of ofatumumab administered subcutaneously (sc) every 4 weeks versus teriflunomide administered orally once daily in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis
- Trial name
- ASCLEPIOS II (NCT02792231)
- Testing
- Ofatumumab subcutaneous injection, Teriflunomide capsule
- Where
- 178 sites in United States, Argentina and 28 more
- Volunteers
- 955 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Postdural Puncture Headache
Therapeutic Epidural Patch Versus Pain Block in the Midface for Headache
The purpose of this study is to compare a pain block in the midface, versus the traditional, more invasive, therapeutic epidural patch for the treatment of headaches
- Trial name
- NCT03112720
- Testing
- Epidural Blood Patch, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Alzheimer's Disease
Safety of Switching From Donepezil to Rivastigmine Patch in Patients With Probable Alzheimer's Disease
This study was designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of switching from donepezil to an initial dose of 5cm^2 rivastigmine patch formulation in patients with probable Alzheimer's Disease (MMSE 10-24).
- Trial name
- NCT00428389
- Testing
- Rivastigmine 5 cm^2 transdermal patch, Rivastigmine 10 cm^2 transdermal patch
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Lesion in Body Region, CNS Lesion
Evaluation of Gadopiclenol for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Japanese Adults and Children
GDX-44-014 - GDX-101 study was conducted in Japan including 2 cohorts (adult cohort for adult population and pediatric cohort for pediatric population), with different designs: The adult cohort had a prospective, multi-center…
- Trial name
- NCT06010173
- Testing
- Gadopiclenol, Comparator (gadobutrol)
- Where
- 27 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Guerbet
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Study of the Effect of BG00012 on MRI Lesions and Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Subjects With RRMS
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of BG00012 (dimethyl fumarate) on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesions in pediatric participants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
- Trial name
- FOCUS (NCT02410200)
- Testing
- dimethyl fumarate
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Efficacy and Safety of Ofatumumab Compared to Teriflunomide in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
To compare the efficacy and safety of ofatumumab administered subcutaneously (sc) every 4 weeks versus teriflunomide administered orally once daily in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis
- Trial name
- ASCLEPIOS I (NCT02792218)
- Testing
- Ofatumumab subcutaneous injection, Teriflunomide capsule
- Where
- 166 sites in United States, Argentina and 27 more
- Volunteers
- 930 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Alzheimer Disease
Comparative Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Rivastigmine 10 and 15 cm^2 Patch in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Showing Cognitive Decline
The purpose of this study was to support the optimal use of rivastigmine patch in long-term treatment of Alzheimer's Disease in patients demonstrating functional and cognitive decline at the target maintenance dose of…
- Trial name
- NCT00506415
- Testing
- Rivastigmine 5 cm^2, Rivastigmine 10 cm^2, Rivastigmine 15 cm^2
- Where
- 145 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 1,584 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals