Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain
Pediatric Cancer
Efficacy of Cognitive and Physical Trainings in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Cancer survival comes at a price: pediatric cancer survivors have a high risk for a wide range of cognitive difficulties, particularly survivors of cancer involving the central nervous system (CNS, e.g., brain tumors [BT]) are…
- Trial name
- NCT02749877
- Testing
- Working Memory Training, Physical Training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, Neuroendocrine Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Genetic Bases of Neuroendocrine Neoplasms in Mexican Patients
Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are a heterogeneous group of lesions derived from cells with the ability to produce hormones that may arise from multiple different organs.
- Conditions
- Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, Neuroendocrine Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract, Neuroendocrine Neoplasm of Lung, Thymic Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT06523582
- Where
- 3 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Dengue, Chikungunya
Risk Assessment of Community Spread of Multiple Endemic Infectious Diseases in a One Health Perspective
RACSMEI addresses the high burden of infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries, including Cambodia, where limited surveillance and laboratory capacity often obscure etiologies and transmission dynamics.
- Conditions
- Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika Virus Infection, Japanese Encephalitis
- Trial name
- RACSMEI (NCT07358910)
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
Alzheimer Disease
A Study to Investigate the Regional Brain Kinetics of Brain Drug Transporters Using P-glycoprotein and Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Substrates and by Using the Positron Emission Tomography Ligand 11C-JNJ-63779586 in the Human Brain
The purpose of this study is to investigate the total body biodistribution and radiation dosimetry of 11C-JNJ-63779586 by Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in healthy young adult males (Part A); to estimate and compare the…
- Trial name
- NCT03089918
- Testing
- 11C-JNJ-63779586
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Glioma
Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Glioma: Exploring Tumor Stiffness and Adhesion
this study will investigate the relationship between tumor stiffness and adhesion in gliomas using MRE. By utilizing preoperative MRE and Intraoperative neuronavigation, followed by comprehensive molecular pathology analysis, we…
- Trial name
- NCT05990244
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Elastography, Assessment and Recording
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shengjing Hospital
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Neurobiological and Psychological Benefits of Exercise in Chronic Pain and PTSD
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are creating a new generation of Veterans, including an increasing number of women Veterans, who present with comorbid PTSD and chronic pain conditions from recent deployment-related physical…
- Conditions
- Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mild or Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- EXCPPTSD (NCT03283163)
- Testing
- Exercise Testing and Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Brain Tumor, Surgery
The Use of Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (nTMS) in the Inhibition of Neurofunctional Regions of Interest
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of task inhibition during TMS to confirm brain region localization. This study could provide an effective pathway for neurofunctional landmark confirmation that may be…
- Trial name
- NCT04209023
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
Brain Metastases, Cancer
Study of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) Treatment Response Assessment With Fluciclovine PET MR
The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between brain malignancy volume as defined by post-contrast T1 weighted and F18 Fluciclovine before and following LITT.
- Conditions
- Brain Metastases, Cancer, Gliomas, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT05054400
- Testing
- F18 Fluciclovine, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Currently Depressed, Moderate
The Role of Negr1 In Modulating Neuroplasticity in Major Depression (RONIN)
Patients belonging to Group 1 (Major Depression) and 2 (Bipolar Disorder) will be tested with psychometric and functional scales at baseline (T0) and after 4 weeks of pharmacological therapy (T1), to evaluate clinical and…
- Trial name
- RONIN (NCT06131268)
- Testing
- Venlafaxine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Suicide, Attempted, Suicidal Ideation
Biomarkers as Predictors of Suicidal Risk in Adolescents
Suicide is one of the most devastating events in society at all levels. The primary goal of this study is to predict suicide in adolescents at risk.
- Conditions
- Suicide, Attempted, Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Intention, Suicide
- Trial name
- NCT03014518
- Testing
- Clinical assessments and blood samples; follow-up for 12 mos, Clinical assessments and blood samples; no 12mo follow-up
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Acromegaly
A Prospective Study of Outcome After Therapy for Acromegaly
The purpose of this study is to evaluate hormone values and other markers of disease activity in a cohort of patients with acromegaly at the time of diagnosis and then prospectively after surgical or other treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01809808
- Testing
- Surgery for acromegaly, Medications for acromegaly, Total body magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Innovative Approaches to Gauge Progression of Sturge-Weber Syndrome
This study has three aims that hope to expand the knowledge on the cause of Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS) and improve clinical care of Sturge-Weber Syndrome patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01425944
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes
Meta-Analyses of Low-risk Lifestyle Behaviours and Patient Important Outcomes
Public health policy is universal in recommending the adoption of low risk low-risk lifestyle behaviors for health promotion and prevention of chronic or non-communicable diseases (NCDs).These behaviors generally include…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Mortality
- Trial name
- NCT03234101
- Testing
- Low-risk lifestyle behaviours
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Brain Tumor, Brain Pathology
Can we Use Resting-state fMRI and CSD Fiber Tractography for Presurgical Mapping?
This prospective study aims to investigate and validate the use of resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) and high angular resolution diffusion imaging (HARDI), specifically constrained spherical deconvolution (CSD) tractography…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Brain Pathology, Epilepsy, Vascular Malformations, Brain
- Trial name
- NCT06040580
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Supratentorial Neoplasms
Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of the Postoperative Analgesia Methods
An optimal analgesic therapy is very important for postoperative recovery. In recent years, several studies showed that the prevalence of the moderate to severe pain after craniotomy ranged from 69 to 87% of patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02929147
- Testing
- Morphine, Dexketoprofen
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Pituitary Adenoma, Visual Impairment
Clinical Study of Structural and Functional Evaluation of the Visual Pathway
Sellar area tumors such as pituitary adenoma, craniopharyngioma and meningioma, etc, commonly lead to visual impairment symptoms.
- Conditions
- Pituitary Adenoma, Visual Impairment, Sellar Tumor, Neuroimaging
- Trial name
- NCT03591315
- Testing
- resting state fMRI, visual tasking state fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Regional Anesthesia Morbidity, Supratentorial Brain Tumor
Ketamine Versus Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant in Scalp Block in Supratentorial Brain Tumor Excision Surgeries
Supratentorial brain tumor surgeries are associated with significant nociceptive stimulation and postoperative pain, which may adversely affect patient outcomes.
- Conditions
- Regional Anesthesia Morbidity, Supratentorial Brain Tumor, Acute Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07698665
- Testing
- Scalp Block with Bupivacaine
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Vasomotor Symptoms as a Sex Hormone-dependent Disorder in Women and Men, Hot Flashes
A Study to Learn if Elinzanetant Affects the Ability to Drive and Brain Function in Healthy Women
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat vasomotor symptoms (VMS), also known as hot flashes. Hot flashes are intense and sudden feelings of heat along with sweating and reddening of the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT06219902
- Testing
- Elinzanetant (BAY3427080), Zopiclone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Brain Metastases, Brain Metastases, Adult
Developing a New MRI Technique to Understand Changes in Brain Tumors After Treatment
The purpose of this study is to develop and test a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique to see if it can be used to tell the difference between tumor growth from worsening of cancer and growth from the effects of…
- Conditions
- Brain Metastases, Brain Metastases, Adult, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05559853
- Testing
- CEST-MRF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brain Cancer, Glioblastoma
Coping With Glioblastoma: A Study of Communication Between Physicians, Patients, and Caregivers
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the way physicians communicate with brain tumor patients. This study will look at how oncologists provide information about brain tumors, brain scan results, and treatment options.
- Trial name
- NCT02375841
- Testing
- psychometric tests, questionnaires and neurocognitive assessments
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 309 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center