Clinical trials: Magnetism
Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Hiatal Hernia
Safety and Feasibility of Liver Retraction With the Levita Magnetic Surgical System: Extended Magnetic Grasper Device
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Extended Magnetic Grasper Device in patients undergoing bariatric and/or hiatal hernia procedures, as a liver retractor grasping the liver and/or the…
- Trial name
- NCT06432088
- Testing
- Extended Magnetic Grasper Device
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Levita Magnetics
Stroke
Neurobiological Principles Applied to the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to use (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) TMS or drugs to improve learning of movement skills and the adaptation processes in patients after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00715520
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Carbidopa-Levodopa, Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
PTSD, Depression
Synchronized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for PTSD
The investigators propose a small, two-site, sham-controlled pilot study of synchronized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS) in patients with comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.
- Trial name
- sTMS (NCT02981381)
- Testing
- NEST-1, NEST-2
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Providence VA Medical Center
Liver Disease
Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Infants
MRI \& MRE in infants
- Trial name
- MREI (NCT02201472)
- Testing
- MRI with MRE
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ENABLE MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
The objective of this study is to collect data to confirm the safety and effectiveness of the Image Ready™ MR (Magnetic Resonance) Conditional Defibrillation System when used in the 1.5T (Tesla) MRI environment under the labeled…
- Trial name
- ENABLE-MRI (NCT02652481)
- Testing
- ImageReady MR Conditional Defibrillation System
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome
The goal of this study is to determine whether external neuromodulation using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce the perception of self-motion that is experienced by individuals with mal de…
- Trial name
- NCT02470377
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Depression
Antidepressant Mechanisms of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
This study utilizes resting state fMRI, arterial spin labelling imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, structural MR-imaging, and MR-spectroscopy of GABA and Glutamate to probe the antidepressant mechanisms of repetitive transcranial…
- Trial name
- NCT02466230
- Testing
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Intra Articular Injections With Platelet Rich Plasma in Patients With Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
This study plans to learn more about ways to treat a joint problem in the knee called Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD). The goal of this study is to see if injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the knee can help knee…
- Trial name
- NCT02397278
- Testing
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Study of Tocilizumab in Combination With Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis With an Inadequate Response to DMARDs
This open-label, single-arm study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of tocilizumab in combination with DMARDs in participants with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have an inadequate response to DMARDs.
- Trial name
- NCT00996606
- Testing
- DMARDs, Tocilizumab
- Where
- 11 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Novel Treatment of Emotional Dysfunction in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The objective will be to determine if adding repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation prior to Cognitive Processing Therapy significantly enhances recovery from hyperarousal symptoms in individuals with combat related post…
- Trial name
- NCT01391832
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Repetitive Transcranial Magnet Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Carotid Stenosis
Gadobutrol Enhanced MRA of the Supra-aortic Vessels
Subjects referred for a routine CTA (computed tomography angiography) or MRA (magnetic resonance angiography) will be invited to participate in the study and subjects will be involved in the study for between 2 and 12 days.
- Trial name
- GEMSAV (NCT01344447)
- Testing
- Gadobutrol (Gadovist, BAY86-4875)
- Where
- 56 sites in United States, Argentina and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 479 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Suicide
Combined TMS and Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Suicide
High rates of Veteran suicide remain a tragedy. Rates of Veteran suicide have not decreased for 10 years, despite the best efforts of the field.
- Trial name
- NCT03952468
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Subjective Tinnitus
Collaborative Tinnitus Research at Washington University
The goal of this trial to see if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the hearing area of the brain can lessen the perception of tinnitus.
- Trial name
- CTRWU (NCT00567892)
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Specific Phobia
Exposure, D-cycloserine Enhancement, and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) in Snake Phobics
The aim of the present study is to determine whether people receiving d-cycloserine and exposure therapy show different brain reactions to symptom provocation compared to people receiving placebo and exposure therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01450306
- Testing
- D-cycloserine, Exposure therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hartford Hospital
Ischemic Stroke, Atherosclerosis
Preventive Effects of Ginseng Against Atherosclerosis
This study is a 12-month, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. The purpose of this study is to determine whether ginseng is effective in the prevention of atherosclerosis and subsequent ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- PEGASUS (NCT02796664)
- Testing
- Ginseng
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Dae Chul Suh
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Attack Prevention Programme for You (HAPPY) London
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attacks and strokes, are very common and can lead to severe disability or death.
- Trial name
- HAPPYLondon (NCT01911910)
- Testing
- Electronic coaching plus standard care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 402 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Ultrasound-Based Liver Fat Quantification (LFQ) Pilot Study
This clinical study will involve performing a series of medical imaging procedures of the abdomen using both ultrasound and MRI modalities in subjects at risk for or already diagnosed with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease…
- Trial name
- LFQ (NCT04657523)
- Testing
- Investigational Liver Fat Quantification Software
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Tourette Syndrome
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Children With Tourette's Syndrome
Tics are the core symptom of Tourette syndrome. These are repetitive, sudden, semi-voluntary movements or sounds. In some children, these tics can be especially bad and require treatment, however, options are limited.
- Trial name
- TICS (NCT02356003)
- Testing
- Low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Precancerous Condition
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Positron Emission Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Perfusion Imaging in Patients With Neurofibromatosis 1 and Plexiform Neurofibroma
RATIONALE: New imaging procedures such as fludeoxyglucose F 18 positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) and magnetic resonance (MR) perfusion imaging may improve the ability to detect disease progression, help doctors predict a…
- Trial name
- NCT00060008
- Testing
- fludeoxyglucose F 18, gadopentetate dimeglumine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Comparison of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation and Exercise on Quadriceps Function in COPD
Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients develop leg weakness and a reduced walking capacity, due to reduced leg muscle oxygen-utilising capacity (OUC).
- Trial name
- NCT00737698
- Testing
- Exercise, Repetitive magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London