Clinical trials: Inflammation, Brain
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Adipose Tissue and Circulating Markers of Inflammation in GH Deficiency and Changes With GH Therapy
In order to examine the effect of GH on adipose tissue inflammation, this study will examine adipose tissue and serum inflammation in patients with GH deficiency before and after GH therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03225755
- Testing
- Growth hormone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Pembrolizumab in Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) in Immunocompromised Patients Without HIV Infection
This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab in immunocompromised patients with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
- Trial name
- PENALTY (NCT06276504)
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, 25 mg/ml solution for intravenous (IV) injection
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Japanese Encephalitis
Immune Response in IXIARO Batch JEV09L37 Recipients Before and After Revaccination
IC51-319 is a single-arm, open-label study that investigates immune responses in subjects undergoing revaccination after receiving the subpotent batch of IXIARO JEV09L37 during primary immunization.
- Trial name
- NCT01559831
- Testing
- IXIARO
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Valneva Austria GmbH
Obesity, Stress
Brain-Gut Interactions in Overweight and Normal Weight Patients With Chronic Abdominal Pain
About 15 to 20 percent of individuals living in the United States have chronic abdominal pain, often of unknown origin, which is often difficult to diagnose and treat.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Stress, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Women
- Trial name
- NCT00824941
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Renal Failure, Hyponatremia
Effect of Midodrine and Albumine in the Prevention of Complications in Cirrhotic Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of prolonged administration of albumin and midodrine on the prevention of complications (renal failure, sepsis, hemorrhage, hepatic encephalopathy and hyponatremia) in patients with…
- Conditions
- Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Sepsis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- MACHT (NCT00839358)
- Testing
- albumin, Midodrine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Depression
Exploration of the Relationship Between Inflammation and Integrity of the Blood-Brain Barrier in Suicidal Behaviour
Recent studies have revealed an association between history of suicide attempt and inflammatory markers in both the cerebrospinal fluid and the plasma.
- Trial name
- IBIS (NCT04137458)
- Testing
- Biological analysis
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
A Study of XPro1595 in Patients With Early Alzheimer's Disease With Biomarkers of Inflammation
The goal of this Phase 2 Alzheimer's study is to determine whether 1.0 mg/kg XPro1595 confers a benefit on cognition, function, and biomarkers of white matter and to further evaluate safety and tolerability.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Brain Diseases, Central Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- MINDFuL (NCT05318976)
- Testing
- XPro1595
- Where
- 41 sites in Australia, Canada and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Inmune Bio, Inc.
Parkinson Disease
Sublingual Photobiomodulation in Parkinson's Disease
This study evaluates the use of photobiomodulation in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease. Half of participants will receive treatment with low level laser therapy and exercises in combination, while the other half…
- Trial name
- NCT04028817
- Testing
- photobiomodulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Aging, Inflammation
Macrophage/Monocyte Driven Inflammation and Anesthetic Sensitivity in Aging
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether macrophage/monocyte mediated inflammatory signaling contributes to reduced anesthetic requirements in older adults undergoing major abdominal surgery.
- Conditions
- Aging, Inflammation, Blood-Brain Barrier Permeability, Anesthesia Brain Monitor
- Trial name
- MACRO-AGE (NCT07372417)
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Frontotemporal Dementia
Molecular Neuroimaging of Neuroinflammation in Neurodegenerative Dementias
Neuroinflammation is increasingly implicated as a potential critical pathogenic mechanism in a variety of neurologic and psychiatric disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT02945774
- Testing
- (18F)-FEPPA
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Traumatic Brain Injury
Modulating Inflammation in Neuro-Trauma
MINT is a single-site, prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled pilot trial evaluating the safety and feasibility of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in patients with moderate to severe…
- Trial name
- MINT (NCT07510074)
- Testing
- Nurosym taVNS
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain
Effect of Antiinflammatory Treatment Versus Hand Training on Neuropsychiatric Comorbidity in RA-patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate how RA affect the brain structures in RA-patients and if anti-inflammatory treatment that target TNF-α or JAK OR physical training of hands has positive impact on neuropsychiatric…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain, Fatigue, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NeuMRA (NCT04378621)
- Testing
- TNF-α inhibitor OR JAK inhibitor, Hand training
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Meningitis, Encephalitic Infection
Prediction of Infectious Agents in the Biofire® FilmArray bioMérieux Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Based on Clinical Syndrome and Cerebrospinal Fluid Parameters: a Diagnostic Stewardship Proposal.
Background: Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are associated with high morbidity, mortality, and high resource consumption.
- Conditions
- Meningitis, Encephalitic Infection, Encephalitis, Meningitis, Fungal
- Trial name
- NCT07432113
- Testing
- Biofire FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Mucopolysaccharidoses, Progressive Pseudorheumatoid Dysplasia
Pediatric Arthropathy Beyond Inflammation: Clinical Spectrum and Diagnostic Approach at Assiut University Children Hospital
To identify the most common underlying causes of non-inflammatory arthropathy in children presenting to Assiut University Children Hospital for through clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, and imaging, in order to improve…
- Conditions
- Mucopolysaccharidoses, Progressive Pseudorheumatoid Dysplasia, Farber Disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Trial name
- NCT07173010
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Meningitis, Meningitis/Encephalitis
Optic Nerve Ultrasound for Assessing Cerebral Inflammation and Intracranial Hypertension in Cerebral Pathologies
Timely detection of signs of raised intracranial pressure or persistent inflammation within the meninges can expedite therapeutic decisions improving the prognosis of patients with brain damage.
- Conditions
- Meningitis, Meningitis/Encephalitis, Stroke, Ultrasound
- Trial name
- EICON (NCT07332234)
- Testing
- Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
- Where
- 2 sites in Romania
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Spitalul Clinic de Boli Infecțioase și tropicale "Dr. Victor Babeș"
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
TaVNS for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
- Trial name
- TAVANS-ICH (NCT06918964)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation device
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe
Study of [11C]DPA-713 for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Background: Some people with epilepsy have an epileptic focus, a small part of the brain that is the starting point of the seizure. This focus is like an irritant or an inflammation, and helps cause the seizure.
- Trial name
- NCT01793532
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
HIV Dementia
Modulation of Monocyte Activation by Atorvastatin in HIV Infection
Activated monocytes play a key role in the pathogenesis of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND). Individuals with HAND have expanded populations of activated monocytes.
- Trial name
- NCT01263938
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Heart Failure
Prediction of Heart Failure and Cognitive Decline in Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor of heart failure and cognitive decline. Heart failure at its early stage is often silent. At present, primary prevention for heart failure is not available.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Heart Failure, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- PreciDIAB-H&B (NCT04583800)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Parkinson Disease (PD)
Changes in Movement, Fitness, and Quality of Life in People With Parkinson's Disease After Different Exercise Programs
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition that can affect movement, balance, endurance, and overall quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07221266
- Testing
- Guided Cycling, Non-Contact Boxing, Traditional Physical Therapy Program (Standard of Care)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso