Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Inflammation
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease (AD)
Microbiome in Aging of Gut and Brain
The Microbiome in Aging Gut and Brain (MiaGB) Study is an observational study designed to examine whether differences in the microorganisms living in the gut and mouth are associated with cognitive health and cognitive decline.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease (AD), Dementia
- Trial name
- MiaGB (NCT07799402)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Meningitis, Septicemia
Understanding the Immune Response to Meningitis Vaccines
The purpose of the study is to evaluate and compare the immune response to two vaccines against 4 related bacteria: meningococcal serogroups A, C, W-135 and Y.
- Trial name
- NCT00901940
- Testing
- Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y and W-135) Conjugate, Meningococcal polysaccharide A, C, Y and W135 and Menveo
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Biomarkers, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Predictive BioMArkers of AlTERed NeurologicAL Trajectories Consequent to PrenataL InflammatorY Insults
Inflammation during pregnancy represents an important risk factor for the development of neuropsychiatric disorders in the offspring.
- Conditions
- Biomarkers, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Inflammation, Brain
- Trial name
- MATERNALLY (NCT06852703)
- Testing
- Infection during pregnancy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Parkinson Disease
Lipoprotein Metabolism and Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide in Parkinson's Disease
Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) present an impaired intestinal permeability with consequent lipopolysaccharide (LPS) translocation in the systemic circulation.
- Trial name
- LiMBaLiP (NCT03937284)
- Testing
- Patients not treated
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milan
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 Cerebrovascular Disease, Acute Ischemic Stroke
Efficacy and Safety of Calculus Bovis Sativus (CBS) for Ischemic Cerebral Vascular Disease (CBSinICVD)
The most common cause of death for Chinese patients is ischemic cerebrovascular diseases(ICVD), particularly cerebral infarction.
- Conditions
- Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease, Acute Ischemic Stroke, Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06474507
- Testing
- Calculus bovis sativus (CBS)
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tongji Hospital
Stroke
Muscle Trajectories in Acute Stroke Patients
The aim of this study is to explore time-related trajectories of muscle alterations and inflammation in acute hospitalized stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04337411
- Testing
- Follow-up assessments
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Parkinson's Disease
Ketamine for Veterans With Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a devastating illness that has a growing impact on Veterans. One of the most disabling symptoms is depression, which is common in PD and linked to poor quality of life and higher risk of suicide.
- Trial name
- KPD (NCT06231563)
- Testing
- Ketamine, Remimazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Inflammation, Brain, Emotional Problem
Efficacy Evaluation of the Mushroom Beverage on Emotion Regulation
Major Depression Disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disease and has affecting approximately 350 million people in the world.
- Trial name
- NCT04002219
- Testing
- beverage containing mushroom-extracts
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
Mycoses, Fungemia
Anidulafungin Versus Fluconazole for the Prevention of Fungal Infections in Liver Transplant Recipients
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of anidulafungin versus fluconazole for the prevention of fungal diseases in liver transplant recipients
- Conditions
- Mycoses, Fungemia, Central Nervous System Fungal Infections, Lung Diseases, Fungal
- Trial name
- NCT00841971
- Testing
- Anidulafungin, Fluconazole
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Healthy
Naturally Produced Cannabinoids for Neuroprotection From Concussion
The goal of this double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross over study is to learn about the neuroprotective properties of a broad-spectrum cannabinoid formulation in normal healthy adults engaged in elite contact sport competition.
- Trial name
- NCT07715864
- Testing
- Broad spectrum cannabinoid formulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Regina
Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Colchicine in Atrial Fibrillation to Prevent Stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of performing a randomized controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of an anti-inflammatory drug, colchicine, at reducing well validated markers of thrombosis…
- Trial name
- CIAFS-1 (NCT02282098)
- Testing
- Colchicine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Population Health Research Institute
Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Brain Hemorrhage
Efficacy and Safety of Calculus Bovis Sativus (CBS) for Intracerebral Hemorrhage(CBSinICH)
The most common cause of death for Chinese patients is intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH), particularly cerebral infarction. It places a heavy burden on people, families, and society as a whole and poses considerable risks of death…
- Trial name
- NCT07080632
- Testing
- Calculus bovis sativus (CBS), Natural Calculus Bovis(NCB)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tongji Hospital
Neurocysticercosis, Healthy
PET Imaging of Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptors in Patients With Neurocysticercosis Using [C-11]PBR28
The purpose of this protocol is to measure peripheral benzodiazepine receptors in the brain using positron emission tomography (PET) and compare the imaging results between patients and healthy people.
- Trial name
- NCT00526916
- Testing
- [C-11]PBR28
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Endothelial Dysfunction, Vascular Diseases
SGC Stimulation, Perioperative Vascular Reactivity, and Organ Injury in Cardiac Surgery
The goal of this mechanistic clinical trial is to learn about the effects of medications called soluble guanylyl cyclase stimulators on vascular function and markers of kidney and brain injury in patients having heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Vascular Diseases, Kidney Injury, Brain Disease
- Trial name
- SOLSTICE (NCT05812755)
- Testing
- Vericiguat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Sepsis, Sepsis Associated Encephalopathy
EEG Changes and Cognitive Profiles in Sepsis Patients With Different Inflammatory Phenotypes
To characterize the electroencephalogram (EEG) features of sepsis patients with distinct inflammatory response phenotypes, dynamically track their evolutionary trajectories, and analyze their associations with long-term changes…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Sepsis Associated Encephalopathy, Sepsis and Septic Shock, Sepsis at Intensive Care Unit
- Trial name
- NCT07760415
- Testing
- EEG monitoring
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
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
Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Exercise Training in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important risk factor in the development of cardiovascular disease, and people with type 2 diabetes have a two- to four-fold increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- EXCADI (NCT01232608)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections
TriVerity in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Infections and Suspected Sepsis
This study will analyze gene expression and other laboratory data from biological samples collected from participants with suspected respiratory, urinary, intra-abdominal, and/or skin \& soft tissue infections; or suspected…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Intra-Abdominal Infections, Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
- Trial name
- SEPSIS-SHIELD (NCT04094818)
- Testing
- TriVerity
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Greece
- Volunteers
- 1,441 people
- Sponsor
- Inflammatix
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Role of Inflammation in Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
This is a continuation of our previous studies on Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). We will focus on the role of inflammation in PML, and define prognostic markers of disease evolution.
- Trial name
- NCT01132053
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center