Clinical trials: Deficits, Neurologic
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Safety and Efficacy Study in Preschool Children Aged 4-5 Years With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The purpose of this study is to determine if an investigational treatment is effective in improving the total score on the ADHD-RS-IV Preschool Version in children 4-5 years old diagnosed with ADHD.
- Trial name
- NCT03260205
- Testing
- SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), SPD489
- Where
- 48 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Spinal Cord Compression Due to Metastasis to Spine
High-precision Radiotherapy of Motor Deficits Due to Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
The major goal of this clinical study is to investigate to which extent high-precision radiotherapy (RT) with modern techniques can prevent progression or recurrence of motor deficits (weakness) of the legs following RT.
- Trial name
- PRE-MODE (NCT03070431)
- Testing
- High-precision RT 5x5 Gy in 1 week
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Aging
Safety and Feasibility of Dasatinib and Quercetin in Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this pilot study is to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of administering intermittent doses of Dasatinib and Quercetin (D+Q) in older adults at risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Trial name
- STAMINA (NCT05422885)
- Testing
- Dasatinib, Quercetin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Lewis Lipsitz
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia
Treatment of ADHD With Atomoxetine in Children & Adolescents With ADHD & Comorbid Dyslexia
This study will evaluate the effect of atomoxetine in treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD and comorbid reading disability (dyslexia)
- Trial name
- NCT00607919
- Testing
- Atomoxetine
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of SHP465 in Children Aged 4 to 5 Years With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and tolerability of SHP465 in children aged 4 to 5 years with ADHD after multiple daily doses of 6.25 milligram (mg) SHP465
- Trial name
- NCT03327402
- Testing
- SHP465
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Huntington Disease, Chorea
Atomoxetine and Huntington's Disease
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effect of atomoxetine (also known as Strattera) compared to placebo (inactive substance) on daily activities such as attention and focus, thinking ability and muscle movements…
- Trial name
- NCT00368849
- Testing
- atomoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Phenylketonuria
Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Phenylketonuria (PKU) Patients
This double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study is designed to evaluate the safety and therapeutic effects of sapropterin dihydrochloride on neuropsychiatric symptoms in subjects with PKU.
- Trial name
- NCT01114737
- Testing
- Sapropterin dihydrochloride
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Epilepsy, Cognitive Deficits
Methylphenidate Treatment of Attention Deficits in Epilepsy
Methylphenidate (MPH) has long been used to improve attention and cognitive difficulties associated with ADHD, including in children with ADHD and epilepsy (Torres et al., 2008).
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Cognitive Deficits, Attention Deficits
- Trial name
- NCT02178995
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kimford Jay Meador
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder
Effect of Guanfacine Extended-Release on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)-Associated Insomnia
This study seeks to determine, using special sleep tests (polysomnography and actigraphy) if guanfacine extended release is able to improve nighttime sleep in children with ADHD - associated insomnia while improving daytime ADHD…
- Conditions
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Insomnia, Sleep Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01156051
- Testing
- Guanfacine extended-release tablets
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Specialized Hospital
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Delayed Sleep Phase Type Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Blue Wavelength Light-blocking Glasses in ADHD-Insomnia
Patients with ADHD often report staying up late on the computer, watching TV, or using other electronic devices, all strong emitters of blue light which may be contributing to the delayed sleep onset times seen in some of these…
- Trial name
- ADHD (NCT01557595)
- Testing
- Polarized glasses designed to filter out blue light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Stroke
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Alteplase in Participants With Mild Stroke
PRISMS is a double-blind, multicenter, randomized, Phase IIIb study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) alteplase in participants with mild acute ischemic strokes that do not appear to be clearly disabling.
- Trial name
- PRISMS (NCT02072226)
- Testing
- Alteplase, Aspirin
- Where
- 88 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 313 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Traumatic Brain Injury, Alexithymia
The Emotion Builder: An Intervention for Emotional Deficits After Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to examine a web-based training program for treating emotional problems in people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- NCT02432300
- Testing
- Emotion Builder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- EmotEd
Spondylolisthesis, Neurologic Deficits
A Postmarket Surveillance Study of the Paradigm Spine Dynamic Stabilization System (DSS)
The purpose of the Post-Market Surveillance study is to evaluate safety.
- Conditions
- Spondylolisthesis, Neurologic Deficits, Kyphosis, Pseudarthrosis
- Trial name
- DSS (NCT01461005)
- Testing
- Dynamic Stabilization System (DSS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Paradigm Spine
Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Impairment
Rivastigmine in Multiple Sclerosis Patients With Cognitive Impairment
This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of 10 cm² rivastigmine patch vs. placebo in cognitively impaired Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.
- Trial name
- EXCITING (NCT00881205)
- Testing
- Rivastigmine transdermal patch
- Where
- 49 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Preconditioning for Aneurismal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
In remote preconditioning, ischemia in one organ protects distant organs from ischemic insults. e.g. brief induced limb ischemia protects the brain from an otherwise more severe stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT01110239
- Testing
- remote limb preconditioning
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Safety & Efficacy Study of Study Drug (Eszopiclone) in Children and Adolescents With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Associated Insomnia
A multi center, randomized study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of eszopiclone compared to placebo in children (6-11 years of age, inclusive) and adolescents (12-17 years of age, inclusive) with attention…
- Trial name
- NCT00856973
- Testing
- eszopiclone
- Where
- 73 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 486 people
- Sponsor
- Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Brain Injuries
Brain Markers of Improvements in Cognitive Functioning
Some of the most common, persistent, and disabling consequences of traumatic brain injury affect an individual's ability to achieve personal goals.
- Conditions
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Brain Injuries, Stress, Attention Deficit
- Trial name
- NCT03490110
- Testing
- State regulation skill training, Treatment-as-usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury, Word Finding Difficulty
Treating Civilian Traumatic Brain Injury With High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (ciTBI-HDtDCS)
The purpose of the study is to test whether low level electric stimulation, called transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), on the part of the brain (i.e., pre-supplementary motor area) thought to aid in memory will…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Word Finding Difficulty, Acquired Brain Injury, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- NCT05408975
- Testing
- Active Transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease
LeukoSEQ: Whole Genome Sequencing as a First-Line Diagnostic Tool for Leukodystrophies
Leukodystrophies, and other heritable disorders of the white matter of the brain, were previously resistant to genetic characterization, largely due to the extreme genetic heterogeneity of molecular causes.
- Conditions
- Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease, 4H Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT02699190
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Concussive Symptoms
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for the Treatment of Deficits After Traumatic Brain Injury
Patients with mild-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained between 3 months and 5 years ago with prolonged postconcussive symptoms will be recruited.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Concussive Symptoms, Depression, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT02613936
- Testing
- Anodal tDCS, Cognitive training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico