Clinical trials: Degenerative Brain Disorder
Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Colorectal Adenocarcinomas, Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
Study of Nivolumab and Relatlimab in Patients With Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Advanced Colorectal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and clinical activity of nivolumab and relatlimab in patients with metastatic or locally advanced microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03642067
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Relatlimab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Ataxia, Cerebellar, Cerebellar Ataxia
Rehabilitative Trial With Cerebello-Spinal tDCS in Neurodegenerative Ataxia
Neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxias represent a group of disabling disorders for which we currently lack effective therapies. Cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive technique, which has been…
- Conditions
- Ataxia, Cerebellar, Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Ataxia, Spinocerebellar
- Trial name
- CStDCSAtaxia (NCT03120013)
- Testing
- Anodal cerebellar and cathodal spinal tDCS
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxias
Using Real-time fMRI Neurofeedback and Motor Imagery to Enhance Motor Timing and Precision in Cerebellar Ataxia
The aim of the research is to improve motor function in people with cerebellar ataxia by using neuroimaging methods and mental imagery to "exercise" motor networks in the brain.
- Conditions
- Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Cerebellar Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT05436262
- Testing
- Real-time fMRI with neurofeedback of motor imagery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Colorectal Neoplasms
Safety and Efficacy of Vicriviroc (MK-7690) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced/Metastatic Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Colorectal Cancer (CRC) (MK-7690-046)
This trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of vicriviroc (MK-7690) at 2 dose levels in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in participants with advanced/metastatic microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer (CRC).
- Trial name
- NCT03631407
- Testing
- Vicriviroc, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Alpha-lipoic Acid/L-acetyl Carnitine for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Studies have shown that alpha-lipoic acid and L-acetyl carnitine may have some neuroprotective activities and it is hoped that they could be helpful for people with neurodegenerative illnesses such as progressive supranuclear…
- Trial name
- NCT01537549
- Testing
- alpha-lipoic acid and L-acetyl carnitine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Tai Chi
Could Tai-chi Help Maintain Balance of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Patients
Spinocerebellar atrophy is the most common autosomal dominant inherited ataxia. There are over thirty subtypes, which characterize neurologic features differently.
- Trial name
- NCT03687190
- Testing
- Tai chi, conventional medicine
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
Cancer, Cardiac Disease
A Culturally-Based Palliative Care Tele-consult Program for Rural Southern Elders
Rural patients with life-limiting illness are at very high risk of not receiving appropriate care due to a lack of health professionals, long distances to treatment centers, and limited palliative care (PC) clinical expertise.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Cardiac Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Neuro-Degenerative Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03767517
- Testing
- Active Intervention, Usual Care
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Wilson's Disease
Efficacy and Safety, Long-term Study of Zinc Acetate to Treat Wilson's Disease in Japan.
The purpose of this long-term study is to determine whether Zinc Acetate is effective and safe in the treatment of Wilson's disease among Japanese.
- Trial name
- NCT00212355
- Testing
- NPC-02
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Nobelpharma
Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration
BCI and Evaluation of Visual and Task Performance in Subjects With Eye Diseases
The purpose of this research study is to better understand the impact of visual impairment caused by different eye diseases on the ability to perform daily activities and compare it to that in patients without eye diseases.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Suspect, Optic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT03318549
- Testing
- Visual Performance tests, Brain-computer interface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Dementia
Corticolimbic Degeneration and Treatment of Dementia
The overall purpose of this research is to determine if there is a relationship between your symptoms of Dementia of the Alzheimers type and changes in the size and shape of certain brain structures during combined Donepezil…
- Trial name
- NCT00768261
- Testing
- Memantine (Namenda®), Donepezil (Aricept®)
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Friedreich Ataxia
Interferon Gamma-1b in Friedreich Ataxia (FRDA)
Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease of children and adults for which there is presently no therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01965327
- Testing
- Interferon Gamma-1b
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Alzheimer Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Smell, Voice and Nasal Swabs as Markers for Neuro-degenerative Disorders
Degenerative dementias including Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Parkinson's Disease with Dementia (PDD), Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Frontotemporal Dementias (FTLD), Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) and Progressive Supranuclear…
- Trial name
- NCT03299062
- Testing
- Cytology and Immunohistochemistry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Hemianopia, Hemianopsia
Collision Warning Device for Blind and Visually Impaired
This study evaluates a novel collision warning device to help people with severe vision impairment or blindness avoid collisions with obstacles.
- Conditions
- Hemianopia, Hemianopsia, Peripheral Visual Field Defect, Blindness
- Trial name
- NCT03057496
- Testing
- Collision warning device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Age-related Macular Degeneration, Stargardt Disease
Efficacy of Acupuncture in Macular Diseases
This is a single-arm study designed to assess the efficacy of acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine) for chronic macular diseases of several types.
- Conditions
- Age-related Macular Degeneration, Stargardt Disease, Macular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- AMAD (NCT02255981)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and massage
- Where
- 2 sites in Colombia
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Escuela Neijing
Friedreich Ataxia
Efficacy, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Multiple Doses of Oral TAK-831 in Adults With Friedreich Ataxia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of TAK-831 versus placebo on upper extremity (arm and hands) motor function and manual dexterity.
- Trial name
- NCT03214588
- Testing
- TAK-831
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Neurocrine Biosciences
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
The Healthy Patterns Sleep Study
The Healthy Patterns Study intervention is a home-based activity intervention designed to improve symptoms of circadian rhythm disorders (CRD) and quality of life (QOL) in home-dwelling persons with dementia.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03682185
- Testing
- Attention-Control Condition, Timed Activity Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 421 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Alzheimer Disease
Insulin-Sensitizing Anti-Inflammatory Small Molecule for Investigative Treatment of Dementia
This study seeks to measure changes in cognition through verbal and visual test procedures and changes in biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease and inflammatory and metabolic parameters that can be measure in the central nervous…
- Trial name
- NCT05227820
- Testing
- NE3107
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
Friedreich's Ataxia
Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of ACTIMMUNE® Dose Escalation in Friedreich's Ataxia
The purpose of this phase 3 randomized, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ACTIMMUNE® (interferon-γ 1b) in the treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) and to evaluate the…
- Trial name
- STEADFAST (NCT02415127)
- Testing
- Interferon γ-1b
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Friedreich's Ataxia
(+) Epicatechin to Treat Friedreich's Ataxia
This 24-week study will test the safety and effectiveness of synthetically produced (+) Epicatechin in treating patients who have Friedreich's Ataxia, a neurological disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT02660112
- Testing
- (+)-Epicatechin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Ralitza Gavrilova
Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
Advancing Understanding of Transportation Options
This Stage II randomized, controlled, longitudinal trial seeks to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effects of a driving decision aid use among geriatric patients and providers.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Trial name
- AUTO (NCT04141891)
- Testing
- Driving Decision Aid, Older Drivers Website
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver