Clinical trials: Lesion of Brain
Coronary Artery Disease
The Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Study (DAPT Study)
The DAPT Study is a double blind randomized controlled trial intended to determine the appropriate duration for dual antiplatelet therapy (the combination of aspirin and a second anti-clotting medication) as well as the safety…
- Trial name
- NCT00977938
- Testing
- Clopidogrel & Aspirin, Prasugrel & Aspirin
- Where
- 256 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 25,682 people
- Sponsor
- Baim Institute for Clinical Research
Atrial Fibrillation
Evaluation of the Incidence of Cerebral Lesions Post Pulmonary Vein Ablation Catheter (PVAC)
The purpose of the study is to determine the rate of diffusion weighted (DW)-MRI cerebral lesions following a Pulmonary Vein Ablation Catheter (PVAC) ablation procedure performed using best practices, including optimized…
- Trial name
- ERACE (NCT01520532)
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Where
- 7 sites in Belgium, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Postdural Puncture Headache
Cosyntropin Versus Epidural Blood Patch (EBP) for Treatment of Treatment of Post Dural Puncture Headache
PDPH is a common problem after either intentional or unintentional Dural puncture. It is especially common in young female patients and in patients undergoing Lumbar Puncture using the typical kit containing large 20 gauge…
- Trial name
- PDPH (NCT02394457)
- Testing
- Cosyntropin, Epidural Blood Patch
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Central Nervous System Diseases
Efficacy and Safety Study to Evaluate Gadavist (Gadobutrol) as Contrast Agent in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brain or Spine Diseases in Chinese Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if the contrast agent is effective and safe in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of brain or spine diseases in patients of Chinese origin.
- Trial name
- NCT00395460
- Testing
- Gadobutrol (Gadavist, Gadovist, BAY86-4875), Magnevist
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Alzheimer's Disease
A 24-Week Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Rivastigmine Patch Study in Patients With Probable Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Exelon® patch in patients with probable AD (MMSE 10-20), in order to support a planned regulatory submission and registration of Exelon transdermal…
- Trial name
- NCT01399125
- Testing
- Rivastigmine Patch, Rivastigmine Capsules
- Where
- 16 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 501 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudotumor Cerebri
A Study to Test Performance of Needle Placements for Neuraxial Procedures Using Tactile Imaging vs Control
This study will compare the VerTouch device to the conventional palpation technique for performing diagnostic and therapeutic neuraxial procedures.
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Neurological Disorder, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04796935
- Testing
- Tactile Imaging (VerTouch), Control (palpation)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- IntuiTap Medical, Inc
Multiple Sclerosis
Augmenting Cerebral Blood Flow to Treat Established Multiple Sclerosis
This study will evaluate how improved cerebral blood flow affects the way in which newly formed MS lesions evolve and whether tissue repair is improved.
- Trial name
- perfuseMS (NCT02466074)
- Testing
- Acetazolamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Parkinson's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease
Mild cognitive impairment, including difficulty with solving problems, planning, attention, or recalling information, can be a significant problem for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01519271
- Testing
- Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal system)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Alzheimer's Disease
Clinical Effectiveness of 10 cm^2 Rivastigmine Patch in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of 10 cm^2 rivastigmine patch in patients with Alzheimer Disease (MMSE 10-26). The primary objective was the percentage of patients who stayed on the target size of 10 cm^2 for at…
- Trial name
- ADEPT (NCT00561392)
- Testing
- Rivastigmine 5 and 10 cm^2 patch
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Alzheimer's Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch in Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study was to investigate the 5cm^2 and 10cm^2 doses of rivastigmine transdermal patch in terms of efficacy and safety in patients with probable Alzheimer's Disease (MMSE [Mini Mental State Examination] 10-20).
- Trial name
- NCT00423085
- Testing
- Rivastigmine transdermal patch
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 859 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase IV Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability and Effectiveness of Rivastigmine Patch 15cm2 in Patients With Severe Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type.
This was a multicenter, prospective, phase IV study evaluating safety, tolerability and effectiveness of rivastigmine 27 mg -15 cm^2 transdermal patch prescribed in patients with severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type as per…
- Trial name
- NCT02989402
- Testing
- Rivastigmine
- Where
- 9 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Postdural Puncture Headache
Therapeutic Epidural Patch Versus Pain Block in the Midface for Headache
The purpose of this study is to compare a pain block in the midface, versus the traditional, more invasive, therapeutic epidural patch for the treatment of headaches
- Trial name
- NCT03112720
- Testing
- Epidural Blood Patch, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Alzheimer's Disease
Safety of Switching From Donepezil to Rivastigmine Patch in Patients With Probable Alzheimer's Disease
This study was designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of switching from donepezil to an initial dose of 5cm^2 rivastigmine patch formulation in patients with probable Alzheimer's Disease (MMSE 10-24).
- Trial name
- NCT00428389
- Testing
- Rivastigmine 5 cm^2 transdermal patch, Rivastigmine 10 cm^2 transdermal patch
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis
The REFLECT Trial: Cerebral Protection to Reduce Cerebral Embolic Lesions After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
The Keystone Heart TriGuard™ HDH is an aortic embolism deflection device intended to reduce the amount of embolic material that may enter the carotid, subclavian, and vertebral arteries during transcatheter heart valve…
- Trial name
- NCT02536196
- Testing
- Embolic Protection Device, Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 478 people
- Sponsor
- Keystone Heart
Alzheimer Disease
Comparative Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Rivastigmine 10 and 15 cm^2 Patch in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Showing Cognitive Decline
The purpose of this study was to support the optimal use of rivastigmine patch in long-term treatment of Alzheimer's Disease in patients demonstrating functional and cognitive decline at the target maintenance dose of…
- Trial name
- NCT00506415
- Testing
- Rivastigmine 5 cm^2, Rivastigmine 10 cm^2, Rivastigmine 15 cm^2
- Where
- 145 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 1,584 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Ocrelizumab in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
This is a phase II, multicenter, randomized, parallel-group, partially blinded, placebo and Avonex (interferon beta-1a) controlled dose finding study to evaluate the efficacy as measured by brain MRI lesions, and safety of 2 dose…
- Trial name
- NCT00676715
- Testing
- Ocrelizumab, Avonex
- Where
- 84 sites in United States, Belgium and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Alzheimer's Disease
Effects of Rivastigmine Patch on Activities of Daily Living and Cognition in Patients With Severe Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (ACTION) (Study Protocol CENA713DUS44, NCT00948766) and a 24 Week Open-label Extension to Study CENA713DUS44
The core study assessed the efficacy of a higher dose of rivastigmine 13.3 mg/24 h transdermally (15 cm^2 patch) compared to a lower dose of the rivastigmine 4.6 mg/24 h transdermally (5 cm^2 patch) in patients with Severe…
- Trial name
- ACTION (NCT00948766)
- Testing
- Rivastigmine 4.6 mg/24 h (5 cm^2), Rivastigmine 9.5 mg/24 h (10 cm^2), Rivastigmine 13.3 mg/24 h (15 cm^2)
- Where
- 95 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 716 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Idiopathic Parkinson Disease
Transdermal Rotigotine User Surveillance Study
This study will be conducted in an observational multiple-cohort design aimed at acquiring clinical, treatment, health status, and economic data. Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- TRUST (NCT00599339)
- Where
- 211 sites in Czechia, Denmark and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 2,195 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, Renal Cell Carcinoma
Evaluation of Sunitinib Malate in Patients With Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (VHL) Who Have VHL Lesions to Follow
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if sunitinib malate (SU011248) can help to control VHL. The safety of this drug will also be studied.
- Conditions
- Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Hemangioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00330564
- Testing
- SU011248
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain Cancer
A Comparison of MRI Perfusion and FDG PET/CT to Distinguish Between Radiation Injury and Tumor Progression
This study will examine if MRI perfusion and PET/CT can tell growing tumor and radiation injury apart. MRI perfusion looks at the blood vessels in the tumor. PET/CT looks if the tumor cells are actively growing.
- Trial name
- NCT01604512
- Testing
- MRI perfusion and PET/CT scans
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center