Clinical trials: Degenerative Neurologic Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Greater-Bay-Area Healthy Aging Brain Study (GHABS)
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the pathophysiology characterization and evolutionary patterns of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in South China older adults. The primary purposes are as follows: 1.
- Trial name
- GHABS (NCT06183658)
- Testing
- Fluids biomarker and neuroimaging of AD diagnosis
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory
Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Vascular
Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Diet in Stroke Patients Patients
To test the effects of a 2- to 3-year intervention of the MIND diet versus usual post-stroke care on cognitive decline, the characteristic feature of dementia, and on brain biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and vascular…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Vascular, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT04337255
- Testing
- Behavioral Dietary intervention ( MIND Diet), Behavioral Usual Care Diet Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 266 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced, Parkinson Disease
Investigating the Causal Role of preSMA in Levodopa-induced Dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease
Using a within-subject cross-over design, we will include 20 patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and peak-of-dose dyskinesia. Patients will be studied after withdrawal from their normal dopaminergic medication.
- Trial name
- NCT03354455
- Testing
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance
Myasthenia Gravis
Influences of Sugammadex on Postoperative Progress in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis Undergoing Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Thymectomy: Retrospective Study
"Several case reports have described the use of rocuronium and sugammadex in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). However, reports regarding the effects of sugammadex compared with that of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors…
- Trial name
- NCT05694234
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Alzheimer Disease
Next-Generation alzheImer'S Therapeutics
Is this the right time to use next-generation approaches in Alzheimer's disease (AD)? In recent years, several large clinical trials testing treatments for AD have failed, putting the entire field on a reset.
- Trial name
- ENERGISE (NCT06372587)
- Testing
- genetically encoded engineered proteins
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Caregiver Burden, Anxiety
Caring Relationships Expression Study
This study will examine a heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) intervention versus a music listening control (MLC) for 30 family caregivers (FCGs) of Alzheimer's disease (AD) (and related dementias: ADRD) patients to examine…
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Anxiety, Stress
- Trial name
- CARES (NCT05627687)
- Testing
- Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback, Music Listening Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Processing of Music in Alzheimer Patients
Correlation of musicality, brain atrophy in brain areas relevant for music processing and the stage of Alzheimer´s disease.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Amusia
- Trial name
- MUKU-DEM (NCT04132193)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy
Innovative Ultrasound Technology in Neuromuscular Disease
This study is utilizing ultrasound measurement to measure neuromuscular disease status in adult patients. The hypothesis is the by quantifying ultrasound data, it is possible that ultrasound can be utilized as a tool to determine…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Radiculopathy, Myopathy
- Trial name
- AQUIRe (NCT02104921)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
EPIC: An Intervention for Early-stage AD Dyads - Adapted for Virtual Delivery
EPIC II (Early-Stage Partners in Care) is a research project designed to assist people with early-stage memory loss and their care partners by providing early-stage related education and skill-training sessions, held via Zoom…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Memory Loss
- Trial name
- NCT03144921
- Testing
- psychoeducational skills training intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Amnestic Mild Cognitive Disorder
Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Alzheimer's Disease
The goal of this study is to investigate whether Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Pulsation (LIFUP) targeting a part of the brain involved in memory will have an affect on brain activity and whether it may improve memory in…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Amnestic Mild Cognitive Disorder, Deep Brain Stimulation, Mild Alzheimer's Disease
- Trial name
- LIFUP-MCIAD (NCT05417555)
- Testing
- Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Pulsation (LIFUP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Effect on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients
Given the role of adaptive immunity in ALS, the pathogenicity of some clostridial strains on motorneurons, the putative role of cyanobacteria in ALS development, and the increasing interest for microbiota in neurodegenerative…
- Trial name
- FETR-ALS (NCT03766321)
- Testing
- Fecal microbiota transplantation
- Where
- 5 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
[18F]ACI-19626 PET in TDP-43 Proteinopathies
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether we can reliably and safely measure the accumulation of pathological protein TDP-43 [involved in rare forms of dementia such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and in amyotrophic…
- Conditions
- Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), TDP-43 Proteinopathies, Suspected Limbic Predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE)
- Trial name
- NCT06891716
- Testing
- [18F]ACI-19626
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AC Immune SA
Tourette's Disorder, Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder
TicHelper: A Computerized Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
Tic Disorders (including Tourette Disorder) are relatively common in school-age children and for some children can lead to significant psychosocial and physical impairment and diminished quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02413216
- Testing
- TicHelper, Internet Based Resources
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Alzheimer Disease (AD)
Daridorexant for Alzheimer Disease Prevention
This study will evaluate whether daridorexant, a DORA sleep medication, can support brain health by promoting the clearance of proteins linked to the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- PAD-DORA (NCT07213349)
- Testing
- Daridorexant 50 mg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Healthy
A Pilot Study of the Effects of BCG Immunization on CSF and Blood-based Biomarkers in Older Adults.
A pilot study of the effects of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunization on cerebrospinal fluid and blood-based biomarkers in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04507126
- Testing
- Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Alzheimer's Disease
The Safety and Efficacy of Long-term Treatment of PINS Stimulator System for Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
Purpose: The purpose of this clinical study is to verify the long term effectiveness and safety of a bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) produced by Beijing PINS Medical Co., Ltd.
- Trial name
- NCT02253043
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation (Beijing PINS Medical Co., Ltd)
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Pins Medical Co., Ltd
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2
Priming Motor Learning Through Exercise in People With Spinocerebellar Ataxia
PRIME-Ataxia is a randomized controlled trial that aims to determine the feasibility and efficacy of an 8-week telehealth intervention of high intensity aerobic exercise prior to balance training compared to an 8-week telehealth…
- Conditions
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6
- Trial name
- PRIME-Ataxia (NCT05826171)
- Testing
- High-Intensity Aerobic Exercise Prior to Balance Training, Low-Intensity Exercise Prior to Balance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Teachers College, Columbia University
Parkinson Disease
Development of a Proactive Health Care Pathway When Initiating Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine Infusion in Patients With Parkinson Disease : Impact on Their Autonomy (AUTAP)
Continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion (CSAI) has proven to be effective in advaced Parkinson's disease patients with motor fluctuations not controlled by oral or transdermal medication.
- Trial name
- AUTAP (NCT05405998)
- Testing
- Proactive care pathway
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Resistance Training, Yoga
Mindfulness and Yoga or Resistance Exercise Training Fpr Parkinson's Patients
The investigators propose to compare the effects of a 16-week specially designed yoga program to a power-based resistance training program on affect trait mindfulness, anxiety, depression, functionality, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT05513534
- Testing
- Yoga, High-speed Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease
Association of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation with Digital Cognitive Training for Cognitive Remediation in Older Adults
BACKGROUND Cognitive decline in older adults, especially those who develop Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease, currently has limited options of pharmacological treatments, with modest efficacy.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT06733714
- Testing
- Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation, Digital Cognitive Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
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