Clinical trials: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Classic
IGF-I Stimulation of Collagen Synthesis in Ehlers-Danlos Patients
The investigators want to inject insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) into the patella tendon of Ehlers-Danlos patients and healthy controls to evaluate the response in collagen synthesis.
- Trial name
- NCT01446783
- Testing
- mecasermin, Saline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Aortic Diseases, Aortic Dissection
Proximal Aortopathy in Scotland - Epidemiology and Surgical Outcomes
The aorta is the principal arterial vessel arising from the left heart that transfers blood to the body. Certain genetic and familial disease processes are known to weaken the aortic wall resulting in dilation and potential…
- Conditions
- Aortic Diseases, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Aortic Ectasia
- Trial name
- NCT05389865
- Testing
- Surgery on the proximal aorta (aortic root +/- ascending aorta), Patients diagnosed with thoracic aortopathy but not operated upon
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,662 people
- Sponsor
- Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Collagen Degeneration, Wrinkle
The Effects of Topical Almond Oil and Tretinoin on Facial Wrinkles
Investigate the topical use of almond oil, almond oil augmented with 0.5% vitamin E, 0.025% tretinoin oil augmented with castor oil on the appearance of facial fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, hydration, trans-epidermal…
- Conditions
- Collagen Degeneration, Wrinkle, Pigmentation, Elastic Skin
- Trial name
- NCT06571721
- Testing
- Topical Product: Almond Oil, Topical Product: Almond oil augmented with 0.5% Vitamin E, Topical Product: 0.025% Tretinoin oil augmented with castor oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Integrative Skin Science and Research
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Standing Cognition and Co-morbidities of POTS Evaluation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate cognition in patients with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) while lying down and standing and to assess the prevalence of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in POTS.
- Trial name
- SCOPE (NCT03602482)
- Testing
- Standing, Supine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ultrastructural Collagen Markers in Ehlers Danlos Syndromes
Establishing the diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (EDS)/generalized hypermobility spectrum disorders (G-HSD) is often problematic for patients.
- Conditions
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobile EDS (hEDS)
- Trial name
- NCT05429996
- Testing
- Skin Biopsy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Impact of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome on Gynaecological Health
Dysmenorrhea is a common problem in gynaecology, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is associated with joint hypermobility, tissue fragility and chronic pain.
- Trial name
- GYNESED (NCT07151274)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Genetics Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Genetics of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
We are planning to collected blood and saliva for DNA extraction to use for genetic testing of children and adults with EDS and their relatives. Medical records from other institutions and clinical notes for visits in Dr.
- Trial name
- NCT03093493
- Testing
- Genotyping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 334 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobile, Chronic Pain
Photobiomodulation for Chronic Pain and Fatigue in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (PBM-SEDh-01)
This study evaluates the effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy using a MLS® class IV laser on chronic pain and fatigue in patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).
- Conditions
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobile, Chronic Pain, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
- Trial name
- PBM-SEDh-01 (NCT07637084)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Medical ISM (Integrative Systemic Medicine)
Hypermobile EDS (hEDS), Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Hamstring Strengthening in Hypermobile Conditions
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine how strengthening the hamstring muscles affects the knee joint in people living with hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS).
- Conditions
- Hypermobile EDS (hEDS), Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder, Hypermobility Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07626957
- Testing
- Progressive resistance exercise with an emphasis on eccentric hamstring loading.
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Students, Spinal Cord Injury
Group Coaching Study for Life Goals
This study plans to implement's group coaching with neurodivergent STEM undergraduate students, individuals with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers, and individuals with Ehler's Danlos Syndrome.
- Conditions
- Students, Spinal Cord Injury, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Care Givers
- Trial name
- NCT07083713
- Testing
- Group Coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Pain
Mind-Body Therapy for Pain in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
This study will assess the effectiveness of mind-body therapy in relieving pain in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This syndrome is a hereditary condition caused by a connective tissue defect and is often associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT00001966
- Testing
- Mind-body therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Small Fiber Neuropathy, Fabry Disease
Assessment of Small Fiber Neuropathy in Rare Diseases Using Sudoscan
Sudoscan™ (Impeto Medical, Paris France) uses electrochemical skin conductance as a novel noninvasive method to detect sudomotor dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Small Fiber Neuropathy, Fabry Disease, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitochondrial Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02985710
- Testing
- Sudoscan, Skin biopsy, QSART
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Identifying the Determinants of Bleeding and Hypermobility in Patients With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
In this study, researchers want to learn about the connection between heavy bleeding issues and joint hypermobility (loose joints).
- Conditions
- Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Hypermobility Syndrome (Disorder)
- Trial name
- NCT05685199
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Two Point Discrimination
SPECIFIC AIMS Pain in both youth and adults is a complex, subjective and personal experience, and remains poorly understood. One particularly perplexing dimension of some forms of pain is the tendency of pain to spread outside of…
- Conditions
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS), Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- TPD (NCT03686748)
- Testing
- Two-point discrimination training, One-point discrimination training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Lung Volume Perception and Impact of a Cognitive Task on Ventilation in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have respiratory and proprioceptive disorders. The aim of this study is to explore whether there is an alteration in lung volume perception in patients with hEDS compared to…
- Trial name
- ProprioRespi (NCT05000151)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hakimi Adrien
Hypermobile EDS (hEDS)
Out of State - tAN hEDS
Hypermobile EDS and hypermobile spectrum disorder (collectively referred to as hEDS) are estimated to affect 1 in 500 individuals worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT06548594
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Autonomic Neuropathy, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type
Autonomic Small Fiber Neuropathy and Ehlers Danlos Syndromes - Prospective Study and Registry
We examine patients with different autonomic neuropathies and Ehlers Danlos syndromes compared to healthy controls at three different points over time (baseline, after 3 months and after 1.5 years) to gain knowledge about the…
- Conditions
- Autonomic Neuropathy, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type, Small Fiber Neuropathy, Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
- Trial name
- ProANS (NCT04310644)
- Testing
- No intervention planned, but all patients get our standart treatment
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- RWTH Aachen University
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
TMD-specific Physiotherapy in hEDS Patients Individuals With Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of strictly defined physiotherapy in patients temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).
- Trial name
- NCT05757960
- Testing
- Physiotherapy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 6
Riboflavin Corneal Crosslinking for Brittle Cornea Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type VI
Brittle Cornea Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) type VI are rare collagen-connective tissue disorders that predispose affected individuals to the development of perforated corneas from the mildest of eye trauma or even…
- Trial name
- NCT01307527
- Testing
- Riboflavin, Kera-X
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Healthy Subjects
ABVN Phase 2 - EDS Wearable Device
The vagus nerve is a nerve that controls many bodily functions, including stomach function. Investigators hope that electrically stimulating the nerve around the external ear will also stimulate the internal vagus nerve.
- Trial name
- ABVN2 (NCT07856459)
- Testing
- ML1101 Stimulus Isolator, Cardiowatch Bracelet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University