Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Inflammation
Atherosclerosis, Stroke
Vascular Inflammation Imaging Using Somatostatin Receptor Positron Emission Tomography
This VISION study aims to investigate the role of inflammation in atherosclerosis using 68Ga- DOTATATE PET, and to validate 68Ga-DOTATATE PET imaging for the detection and quantification of vascular inflammation in the aorta…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack, Chronic Stable Angina
- Trial name
- VISION (NCT02021188)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cambridge
Traumatic Brain Injury, Dysautonomia
Dysautonomia and Systemic Interactions in Traumatic Brain Injury
Following brain injury, complex interactions between the nervous system and other organs are frequently encountered. Systemic effects may be induced by dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the autonomic…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Dysautonomia, Sympathetic; Imbalance, Inflammation, Brain
- Trial name
- DYSI-TBI (NCT05515640)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Pulp Inflammation
Analysis of the Influence of Desensitizing Treatments on the Pulp Inflammatory Response in Bleached Teeth
This randomized, controlled, blinded clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of different desensitizing protocols in preventing pulp inflammation after bleaching treatment with 35% hydrogen peroxide (PH) (Whiteness PH 35%).
- Trial name
- NCT04548674
- Testing
- Whiteness HP 35%, Whiteness HP 35% + LASER, Whiteness HP 35% + CPP
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Para
Hemorrhagic Shock, Traumatic Brain Injury
Hypertonic Modulation of Inflammation Following Injury
This project seeks to determine the effect of prehospital resuscitation with hypertonic saline vs. conventional crystalloids on the inflammatory response after injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00750997
- Testing
- hypertonic saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
TIA, Stroke
Relation of Carotid Artery Plaque Inflammation, Covert Stroke and White Matter Disease
The investigators hypothesize that inflammation in carotid plaque is predictive of the extent of ischemic lesion burden on the brain and will add to risk stratification for individuals with carotid disease.
- Conditions
- TIA, Stroke, Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT01236508
- Testing
- PET/CT imaging with F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease
Evaluation of [18F] FEPPA and PET Imaging as a Marker of Inflammation in Subjects With Neurological Conditions
Ultimately a marker of microglial activation could be used for large-scale quantitative brain imaging trials in Alzheimer Disease (AD), Parkinson Disease (PD) or Multiple Sclerosis (MS), specifically to investigate the agent as…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT00970333
- Testing
- [18F]-FEPPA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
Inflammation, Coagulation and Hemorrhagic Disorders
Inflammation and Coagulation Factors for Predicting Cerebral Edema After SAH
Explore the role of Inflammation and coagulation factors in cerebrospinal fluid for predicting persistent cerebral edema after subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Coagulation and Hemorrhagic Disorders, Cerebral Edema
- Trial name
- NCT06009016
- Testing
- Inflammatory factors and coagulation factors level in cerebrospinal fluid after subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Ischemic Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysmal
Effect of Targeted Temperature Management on Cerebral Autoregulation in Patients With Neurocritical Diseases
Change and effect of cerebral autoregulation during targeted temperature management in neurocritical patients
- Conditions
- Ischemic Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysmal, Sepsis, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Trial name
- NCT04728438
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia
Antibiotic "Dysbiosis" in Preterm Infants
Prolonged antibiotic use in preterm neonates has significant consequences on the developing intestinal microbiome, metabolome and host response, predisposing the neonate to various major morbidities, including necrotizing…
- Conditions
- Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT02784821
- Testing
- Antibiotic, Gastric fluid, Breast milk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Sarcopenia
Skeletal Muscle Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and DNA Repair in Age-Related Sarcopenia
The purpose of this research study is to investigate how and why the loss of muscle mass occurs with aging. Tissue collected from young subjects will be compared to previously collected tissue from elderly subjects, as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT02116166
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
Intravenous BCAA for HE in ACLF (BCAA-HE-ACLF)
This multi-centric study analyses the effect of intravenous branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) on overt HE in patients with ACLF.
- Trial name
- NCT05700695
- Testing
- Branch Chain Amino Acid, Lactulose
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Gaucher Disease Type 1
Role of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Type 1 Gaucher Disease (GD1)
The purpose of this study is to measure levels of blood and brain chemicals related to oxidative stress and inflammation in healthy volunteers and individuals with Type 1 Gaucher disease (GD1) to see if these levels are altered…
- Trial name
- NCT02583672
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Giant Cell Arteritis
Efficacy and Safety of Secukinumab in Patients With New Onset of Giant Cell Arteritis Who Are in Clinical Remission
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneously (s.c.) administered secukinumab 300 mg in combination with glucocorticoid taper regimen compared to placebo in combination with glucocorticoid…
- Trial name
- GigAINt (NCT05380453)
- Testing
- Secukinumab 300 mg, s.c.
- Where
- 25 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Spinal Cord Injury, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
Intermittent Fasting for Inflammation and Depression in Spinal Cord Injury
Depression and chronic inflammation are common problems for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Inflammation has been shown to influence depression which may make it an important treatment target.
- Trial name
- NCT06807528
- Testing
- Intermittent fasting, Behavioral Support Strategies
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders
Characterizing Biomarkers of Early Parkinson's Disease Progression (TREG)
The purpose of this study is to look at a blood marker of inflammation in early untreated Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- TREG (NCT03716258)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Meningitis, Meningococcal, Meningococcal Sepsis
Petechiae In Children (PIC) Study: Defining A Clinical Decision Rule for The Management Of Fever and Non-Blanching Rashes In Children Including The Role Of Point Of Care Testing For Procalcitonin & Neisseria Meningitidis DNA.
A fever and a non-blanching rash is a relatively common reason for a child to attend an emergency department. A fever and a non-blanching rash can be an early sign of a life-threatening infection known as meningococcal disease.
- Conditions
- Meningitis, Meningococcal, Meningococcal Sepsis, Meningococcal Disease, Meningococcal Infections
- Trial name
- PIC (NCT03378258)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,329 people
- Sponsor
- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Ataxia Telangiectasia
Oxidative Stress, Low Grade Inflammation, Tissue Breakdown and Biomarkers in Cerebrospinal Fluid of A-T
Ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare devastating human recessive disorder characterized by progressive cerebellar ataxia, immunodeficiency, chromosomal instability, and cancer susceptibility.
- Trial name
- NCT02285348
- Testing
- Lumbar puncture
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
Polymyositis
Efficacy and Tolerability of BAF312 in Patients With Polymyositis
This study assessed the efficacy, safety and tolerability of BAF312 administered orally in patients with clinically active polymyositis and also in patients with polymyositis who had shown inadequate response to corticosteroids…
- Trial name
- NCT01801917
- Testing
- BAF312
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Respiratory Failure, Sepsis
Applicability and Safety of Vibration Therapy in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patients
Vibration therapy is used for different indications in rehabilitation and sports medicine. So far, vibration therapy has not been investigated within the ICU setting.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, Brain Injury
- Trial name
- VTICU (NCT01286610)
- Testing
- ProMedVi Vibrosphere, schwa-medico MUSKELaktiv, Galileo Home Plus (ICU)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Adenovirus, Anesthesia
Pharmacokinetics of Understudied Drugs Administered to Children Per Standard of Care
Understudied drugs will be administered to children per standard of care as prescribed by their treating caregiver and only biological sample collection during the time of drug administration will be involved.
- Conditions
- Adenovirus, Anesthesia, Anxiety, Anxiolysis
- Trial name
- PTN_POPS (NCT01431326)
- Testing
- The POPS study is collecting PK data on children prescribed the following drugs of interest per standard of care:
- Where
- 52 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 3,520 people
- Sponsor
- Daniel Benjamin