Clinical trials: Central Cord Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Comparison of Dorsal Column Stimulation to Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a constellation of pain symptoms which are associated with impairment in mood, social and physical function.
- Trial name
- NCT03794024
- Testing
- The Nuvectra Algovita Dorsal Column Spinal Cord Stimulator, The Axium Neurostimulator System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Dasatinib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00788125
- Testing
- carboplatin, dasatinib, etoposide phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis
Long Term Study of Avonex Therapy Following a First Attack of Multiple Sclerosis
The current study is a continuation of the 5 year extension study of the phase III CHAMPS study (see reference). This study was designed to determine if immediate initiation of therapy with Interferon Beta-1a (AVONEX) after a…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Acute Brainstem/Cerebellar Syndrome
- Trial name
- CHAMPIONS10 (NCT00179478)
- Testing
- interferon beta 1a 30 ug IM once weekly
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury, Sleep Disordered Breathing
Role of Enhancing Serotonin Receptors Activity for Sleep Apnea Treatment in Patients With SCI
The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of exciting using drugs to target a specific pathway in the body, that relies on a natural chemical the body produces called 'serotonin', in patients with spinal cord injury…
- Trial name
- REST-SCI (NCT02458469)
- Testing
- Buspirone, Trazodone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries, Metabolic Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury Exercise and Nutrition Conceptual Engagement
Evaluate and compare the health benefits of an at home exercise program using functional electrical stimulation (FES) for lower extremity exercise with diet versus a diet alone group in adults with spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Metabolic Syndrome, Dietary Modification, Paraplegia
- Trial name
- SCIENCE (NCT03495986)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Cycle Ergometry, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Neuropathic Pain, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Effects of Vaporized Marijuana on Neuropathic Pain
This study theorized that a low dose of vaporized cannabis could alleviate nerve injury pain.
- Conditions
- Neuropathic Pain, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Post-herpetic Neuralgia
- Trial name
- NCT01037088
- Testing
- Mild dose cannabis, Low dose cannabis, Cannabis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Donor Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer
This phase II trial is studying how well umbilical cord blood transplant from a donor works in treating patients with hematological cancer.
- Conditions
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00723099
- Testing
- Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cyclophosphamide, Cyclosporine
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Eculizumab in AQP4 Antibody-positive Participants With NMO (PREVENT Study)
The objectives of this time-to-event study were to assess the efficacy and safety of eculizumab as compared with placebo in participants with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who were anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4)…
- Trial name
- NCT01892345
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Argentina and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Tocilizumab for the Prevention of Graft Versus Host Disease After Cord Blood Transplantation
The aim of the research in this study is to make participants' transplant safer by reducing the risk of developing GVHD and GVHD-related complications by giving participants a dose of the drug tocilizumab in addition to the…
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT03434730
- Testing
- Total Body Irradiation, Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
An Open Label Extension Trial of Eculizumab in Relapsing NMO Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether eculizumab long-term use is safe and effective in patients with relapsing NMO.
- Trial name
- NCT02003144
- Testing
- eculizumab
- Where
- 69 sites in United States, Argentina and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Stiff-Person Syndrome
Stem Cell Transplantation for Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
Non-myeloablative regimens (as the investigators use herein) are designed to maximally suppress the immune system without destruction of the bone marrow stem cell compartment.
- Trial name
- SPS (NCT02282514)
- Testing
- Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Cyclophosphamide, Mesna
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00452868
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
A Study to Confirm the Safety of High Frequency DRG Stimulator in Patients With Chronic Lower Limb Pain
This study is a prospective, single-arm, open label, single center pilot study to confirm the safety of a ultrahigh frequency DRG stimulator in patients with chronic lower limb pain. The actual trial length is 5 days.
- Trial name
- NCT03285113
- Testing
- GiMer Medical MN 1000 External Stimulator
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GiMer Medical
Laminectomy, Post-laminectomy Syndrome
Spinal Cord Stimulation in Patients With Post-Laminectomy Syndrome in Testing Phase
Traditionally, pain relief through spinal cord stimulation has been associated with the appearance of paresthesia in the affected area.
- Conditions
- Laminectomy, Post-laminectomy Syndrome, Spinal Cord Syndrome, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03702010
- Testing
- spinal cord stimulation conventional, spinal cord stimulation experimental
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Instituto de Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla y León
Spinal Cord Injury, Sleep-disordered Breathing
Treatment of Sleep-disordered Breathing in Patients With SCI
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) remains under-treated in individuals living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). The investigators' aim is to test a program that addresses challenges and barriers to positive airway…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Sleep-disordered Breathing, Spinal Cord Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT02830074
- Testing
- Best practices PAP + patient Education +ongoing Support and Training, Sleep Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Radiating Pain, Myelopathy
Interbody Fusion Devices in the Treatment of Cervicobrachial Syndrome
This study randomizes neck and arm pain patients being treated with discectomy and anterior interbody fusion into two groups: one to receive a new ceramic implant and a control group with a more traditional plastic implant.
- Conditions
- Radiating Pain, Myelopathy, Cervicobrachial Syndrome
- Trial name
- CASCADE (NCT01511445)
- Testing
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with PEEK Cage, Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with a Valeo CSC Cage
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Amedica Corporation
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Study of the Safety and Activity of Eculizumab in Pediatric Participants With Relapsing Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of eculizumab in pediatric participants (aged 2 to < 18 years) with relapsing neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).
- Trial name
- NCT04155424
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD)
MGTA-456 in Patients With Inherited Metabolic Disorders Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
This study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of using MGTA-456 in patients with Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD) undergoing stem cell transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT03406962
- Testing
- MGTA-456
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Magenta Therapeutics, Inc.
Acute Myelocytic Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Safety and Tolerability of HSC835 in Patients With Hematological Malignancies
This study evaluated the safety and tolerability of using HSC835 in patients with hematological malignancies.
- Conditions
- Acute Myelocytic Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01474681
- Testing
- HSC835
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pain, Intractable
OPTIONS Spinal Cord Stimulation Programming Parameters
The purpose of this study is to evaluate programming options in spinal cord stimulation for the management of chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and limbs.
- Trial name
- NCT02503787
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro