Clinical trials: Inflammation, Brain
CAROTID STENOSIS
Plaque and Brain Inflammation in Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis: Role of the Ficolin-2
Carotid artery stenosis is observed in about 3% of ≥ 60 years subjects and accounts for around 10-20% of all ischemic strokes. Beyond the degree of stenosis, plaque composition affects the risk of ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- STATEMENT (NCT05850247)
- Testing
- [18F]DPA-714 PET/MRI
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Japanese Encephalitis
Boosterability of Live Attenuated Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine in Children Who Have Previously Received Inactivated JE Vaccine
To facilitate introduction of live attenuated SA 14-14-2 Japanese encephalitis vaccine (LJEV) into the National Immunization Programme of Sri Lanka, we evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of co-administration of LJEV and…
- Trial name
- NCT00463476
- Testing
- Live, Attenuated Japanese Encephalitis SA 14-14-2 Vaccine (LJEV)
- Where
- 3 sites in Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 305 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PATH
Fatal Outcome
Proadrenomedullin for Early Risk Assessment in the Emergency Department
The study ia aiming to the assessment of Mid-Regional proadrenomedullin (MR-proADM) as a novel biomarker that can provide accurate short-, mid- and long term prognostic information in the triage and multi-dimensional risk…
- Trial name
- ADRISK (NCT02823704)
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Overweight and/or Obesity, Perimenopausal Women
Effects of a 6-months Fiber- and Polyphenol-rich Diet on Brain Inflammatory Processes in Perimenopausal Women Living With Overweight or Obesity
People living with obesity have a higher risk of late-life cognitive decline and developing dementia. In women, the risk of cognitive decline may further raise during the menopausal transition, a period of substantial hormonal…
- Trial name
- INFLAME (NCT07501377)
- Testing
- Polybiotic dietary intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Biomarkers, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Dynamics of microRNA Expression and Systemic Inflammatory Response in POCD After Cardiac Surgery
Postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) is one of the most common complications after cardiac surgery. It is characterized by impaired memory, attention, and executive functions and can have long-term consequences.
- Conditions
- Biomarkers, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Interleukin-6, MicroRNAs
- Trial name
- NCT07231731
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Osijek University Hospital
Inflammation
Comparison of Two Anaesthetics on Brain During Brain Tumour Surgery
Anaesthesia and surgical stress during craniotomy can lead to brain damage and activation of inflammatory response. Consequently inflammatory cytokines (IL6, IL8, IL10) are released.
- Trial name
- NCT02229201
- Testing
- Propofol, Sevoflurane
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Encephalitis
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Immune-Mediated Encephalitis Following Exposure to Nivolumab
A case series analysis of encephalitis events reported to the Sponsor for patients treated with nivolumab to assess the risk factors and outcomes of immune-mediated encephalitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02856451
- Testing
- Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 486 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Meningitis/Encephalitis
QIAstat-Dx® Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Performance Evaluation Study
Study for performance evaluation of the QIAstat-Dx® Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel in comparison with other chosen comparator methods.
- Trial name
- NCT05155553
- Testing
- QIAstat-Dx® Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,524 people
- Sponsor
- QIAGEN Gaithersburg, Inc
Seizures
Duration of Anti-convulsant Therapy for Acute Symptomatic Seizure in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome
There are no guidelines or studies evaluating duration of anti-epileptic drugs in central nervous system infections. The duration of anti-epileptic drug is extrapolated from traumatic brain injury in which duration of 1 weeks to…
- Trial name
- NCT03181945
- Testing
- Group 4 weeks, Group 12 weeks
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Endometriosis, Endometriosis and Dysmenorrhea
Brain and Blood Vessel Health Following Endometriosis Treatment in People With Endometriosis
This research study wants to understand how medications used to treatment symptoms of endometriosis impact brain health in patients with endometriosis.
- Conditions
- Endometriosis, Endometriosis and Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis (Diagnosis)
- Trial name
- BLOOM (NCT07799246)
- Testing
- Investigate how norethindrone acetate, a commonly used medication used to treat symptoms of endometriosis, impact biomarkers of brain health, Investigate how Orlissa, a commonly used medication used to treat symptoms of endometriosis, impact biomarkers of brain health, Investigate how Oriahnn, a commonly used medication used to treat symptoms of endometriosis, impact biomarkers of brain health
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Multiple Sclerosis
Difference in Efficacy of Natalizumab Versus Fingolimod for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Under the escalation treatment strategy when a patient displays breakthrough disease parameters under first line therapy, MS physicians are allowed by the EMEA to switch for Natalizumab (NTZ) or fingolimod (FGL).
- Trial name
- BEST-MS (NCT01981161)
- Testing
- biological samples and clinical data
- Where
- 12 sites in France, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Sepsis, ARDS
The Effect of Positive End Expiratory Pressure on Central Venous Pressure Among Patients With Different Lung Compliance
To observe the effect of PEEP on CVP among patients with different respiratory compliance
- Conditions
- Sepsis, ARDS, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03341572
- Testing
- 5,10 and 15cmH2O positive end expiratory pressure
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Jingyuan,Xu
Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
EG-501 for Cognitive Impairment in Neuropsychiatric SLE (NPSLE): Efficacy and Safety Study
Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus with cognitive impairment (NPSLE-CI) is a serious, disabling, and potentially life-threatening manifestation of SLE, affecting up to 80% of patients with cognitive impairments ("brain…
- Conditions
- Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT07281105
- Testing
- EG-501
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Evergreen Therapeutics, Inc.
Inflammation, Brain
Control of Leukocyte Function
The protocol is to draw peripheral blood from healthy volunteers for in vitro studies. The aims of these in vitro studies are to determine the cellular and intracellular mechanisms by which hypertonic saline and ATP release…
- Trial name
- NCT03027232
- Testing
- No intervention (drugs) will be given. Purpose: collecting blood for in vitro studies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Autoimmune Encephalitis, Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndrome
Epidemiology of Autoimmune Encephalitides and Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes in Sweden
Autoimmune encephalitis and paraneoplastic neurological syndromes are rare diseases caused by an abnormal immune response toward the nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT04708626
- Testing
- Description and analysis
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Intravenous Brincidofovir as an Antiviral for Treatment of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: A Pilot Study
Background: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the JC virus. The JC virus is common. More than half of adults have been exposed to it.
- Trial name
- NCT07511049
- Testing
- Brincidofovir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Cardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital
Late Biomarkers in Adult Survivors After Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
Blood samples are collected at six months follow-up from adult survivors after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Patients will be informed about the study and if they consent to participation, venous blood will be drawn by…
- Trial name
- NCT06587763
- Where
- 3 sites in Sweden
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
Immune Responses After a Booster Immunisation With IXIARO® in Elderly Compared to Young Individuals.
The aim of this study is to investigate the immune responses following a booster immunisation with the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in elderly subjects (above 60 years of age) in comparison to a young study group.
- Trial name
- NCT03971058
- Testing
- IXIARO®- Japanese Encephalitis vaccine
- Where
- 2 sites in Austria
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE)
An Extension Study to Determine the Persistence of Tick-borne Encephalitis (TBE)-Specific Antibody Responses Among Children and Adolescents Previously Immunized Against TBE
This study will evaluate the durability of antibody responses in children and adolescents after primary immunization with TBE vaccine
- Trial name
- NCT01106482
- Testing
- Serology blood draw
- Where
- 10 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Vaccines
COVID 19
Neuropathology in Adults Intensive Care Unit Patients With COVID 19
This is a single center observational autopsy study, conducted during the first wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in France.
- Trial name
- NCT04453670
- Testing
- autopsy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Versailles