Clinical trials: Cranial Bone
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Dementia With Lewy Bodies
In-Home Care for Patients With PSP and Related Disorders
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and related disorders (PRD) are debilitating, costly, and understudied conditions. Improving access to comprehensive, specialized, in-home patient care offers the potential to minimize the downward…
- Conditions
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Multiple System Atrophy, Corticobasal Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03552484
- Testing
- Home Visit Program, Usual Care/Online Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Osteo Arthritis Knee
Self Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) for Pain in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis (Self CES for Knee Pain)
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of a two-week self Cranial Electrical Stimulation(CES) on pain in older adults with knee osteoarthritis(OA)
- Trial name
- NCT04016259
- Testing
- Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Recurrent Childhood Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Low-Dose or High-Dose Lenalidomide in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Refractory, or Progressive Pilocytic Astrocytoma or Optic Pathway Glioma
This randomized phase II trial studies how well low-dose lenalidomide works compared with high-dose lenalidomide in treating younger patients with juvenile pilocytic astrocytomas or optic nerve pathway gliomas that have come back…
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Recurrent Childhood Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Visual Pathway Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01553149
- Testing
- Lenalidomide, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 126 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Convergence Insufficiency, Divergence Insufficiency
A Prospective Observational Study of Adult Strabismus
The purpose of this study is to describe clinical characteristics, treatments, and one-year outcomes of adults with convergence insufficiency, divergence insufficiency, or small angle hypertropia.
- Conditions
- Convergence Insufficiency, Divergence Insufficiency, Hypertropia
- Trial name
- SAS1 (NCT02510040)
- Testing
- Prism, Orthoptic Exercises, Eye Muscle Surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis
Ampyra for Optic Neuritis in Multiple Sclerosis
Fifty subjects will be enrolled in this Phase II, investigator-initiated, randomized and blinded cross-over trial of dalfampridine of 8 weeks duration The study will test the hypothesis that dalfampridine, when administered to…
- Trial name
- NCT01337986
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cutaneous Neurofibroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Selumetinib in Treating Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Cutaneous Neurofibroma
This pilot phase II trial studies how well selumetinib works in treating patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and cutaneous neurofibromas.
- Conditions
- Cutaneous Neurofibroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Optic Nerve Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02839720
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Selumetinib Sulfate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glaucoma, Optic Neuropathy
Use of Bevacizumab in Trabeculectomy Surgery
When a patient with glaucoma who has a pressure that is too high and causing damage to their vision, despite receiving the maximum amount of medication that can be tolerated, the decision is made to have glaucoma surgery.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Optic Neuropathy, Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT01166594
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Septo-Optic Dysplasia
Endocrine Dysfunction and Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children With Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Hypotheses: 1. The prevalence of endocrinopathies, and growth hormone (GH) deficiency in particular, among young children diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) is higher than is commonly thought. 2.
- Conditions
- Growth Hormone Deficiency, Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Hypopituitarism
- Trial name
- NCT00140413
- Testing
- Nutropin AQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Elective Cranial Procedures With Dural Incision
DuraSeal Sealant Post Market Study
DuraSeal Dural Sealant has been approved as a dural sealant by the FDA for use in cranial and spinal procedures. This study was completed to further evaluate the safety of the DuraSeal Sealant in a post-approval setting as…
- Trial name
- NCT00704340
- Testing
- DuraSeal Dural Sealant System, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 237 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Study of Safety and Efficacy of Brolucizumab 6 mg Dosed Every 4 Weeks Compared to Aflibercept 2 mg Dosed Every 4 Weeks in Patients With Retinal Fluid Despite Frequent Anti-VEGF Injections
This clinical study was designed to compare the safety and efficacy of brolucizumab 6 mg dosed every 4 weeks to aflibercept 2 mg dosed every 4 weeks in those neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) patients with…
- Trial name
- MERLIN (NCT03710564)
- Testing
- Brolucizumab, Aflibercept
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 535 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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.
Devic's Disease
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant in Devic's Disease
This study is designed to examine whether treating Devic's disease patients with high dose cyclophosphamide together with rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG)/rituximab (drugs which reduce the function of the immune system)…
- Trial name
- NCT00787722
- Testing
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cyclophosphamide, G-CSF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Strabismus
Anesthetic Depth and the Incidence of Emergence Agitation in Children Undergoing Strabismus Surgery
This study evaluates the association between the depth of general anesthesia and the occurrence of emergence agitation (EA). The investigators hypothesized that optimal level of anesthetic depth could decrease the incidence of EA…
- Trial name
- NCT02521259
- Testing
- BIS
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Migraine Disorders, Chronic Disease
"Follow the Sutures". A New Procedure for Injection of Botulinum Toxin for Chronic Migraine
There is no doubt that chronic migraine is a large public health problem, which is both disabling and costly. Many patients and headache doctors see Botulinum toxin (Botox) treatment as a big stride forward, but it is a problem…
- Trial name
- NCT03543254
- Testing
- BoNT-A
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Neurofibromatosis 2, Progressive Vestibular Schwannoma (VS)
Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Crizotinib for Children and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and Progressive Vestibular Schwannomas
Subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) and progressive vestibular schwannoma (VS) will be treated with crizotinib administered orally.
- Trial name
- NF110 (NCT04283669)
- Testing
- Crizotinib
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Stroke
Neuromodulation and Dynamic Balance in Stroke
Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) is non-invasive stimulation device placed on the tongue to stimulate those brain regions understood to be important for maintaining balance.
- Trial name
- NCT05135533
- Testing
- Portable Neuromodulation Stimulation, Gait and balance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
Traumatic Optic Neuropathy Treatment Trial (TONTT)
The pathophysiology of Traumatic Optic Neuropathy (TON) is thought to be multifactorial, and some researchers have also postulated a primary and secondary mechanism of injury.TON is categorized as direct or indirect.In indirect…
- Trial name
- TONTT (NCT01783847)
- Testing
- Recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), Observation, Methyl prednisolone
- Where
- 3 sites in Iran
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Inherited Mitochondrial Disease, Including Leigh Syndrome
Open-Label, Dose-Escalating Study Assessing Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, of RP103 in Mitochondrial Disease
To evaluate safety, tolerability and efficacy of cysteamine bitartrate delayed-release capsules (RP103) administered at a target maintenance dose of 1.3 g/m²/day in two divided doses, every 12 hours, for up to 6 months in…
- Trial name
- MITO-001 (NCT02023866)
- Testing
- Cysteamine Bitartrate
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Strabismus, Reflex, Oculocardiac
Hydroxyzine Dihydrochloride Premedication is a Necessity for Strabismus Surgery
Oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is usually happening in pediatric strabismus surgery and observed just when the surgent pulls the ocular muscles.
- Conditions
- Strabismus, Reflex, Oculocardiac, Hydroxyzine, Bradycardia Sinus
- Trial name
- NCT03806270
- Testing
- Midazolam, Hydroxyzine Dihydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University