Clinical trials: Motor Disorders
Stroke, Healthy
Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Coupled With Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Stroke Patient
The purpose of this study is to determine whether noninvasive brain stimulation associated with motor learning offers an additional benefit than motor learning alone in patients with stroke.
- Trial name
- tdcs (NCT01143649)
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT), transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
A Study of Risdiplam in Infants With Genetically Diagnosed and Presymptomatic Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A global study of oral risdiplam in pre-symptomatic participants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
- Trial name
- Rainbowfish (NCT03779334)
- Testing
- Risdiplam
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Obesity, Overweight
A Maintenance Program for the Be Fit Employee Wellness Program
This research study is being done: 1) to determine if the MGH Be Fit program helps employees to change their nutrition and exercise habits and lower their risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes and 2) to…
- Trial name
- NCT00707577
- Testing
- Internet-based maintenance program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and Robotic Training to Improve Arm Function After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if multiple therapy sessions of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) combined with robotic arm therapy lead to a greater functional recovery in upper limb mobility after stroke…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- tVNS (NCT03592745)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Efficacy and Safety Study of MCI-186 for Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The primary objective of this study is to confirm the efficacy of 60 mg of MCI-186 via intravenous drip once a day in patients with ALS based on the changes in the revised ALS functional rating scale (ALSFRS-R) scores after 24…
- Trial name
- NCT00330681
- Testing
- MCI-186
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Shionogi
Parkinson's Disease
A Study of E2007 In Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Phase IIb open-label extension study for patients with Parkinson's Disease. All patients will receive active study drug. The study will involve outpatient visits only.
- Trial name
- NCT00427011
- Testing
- E2007
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Huntington's Disease
Randomized, Placebo Controlled Study Of The Efficacy And Safety Of PF-02545920 In Subjects With Huntington's Disease
This study is a 26 week, randomized, parallel group, double blind comparison of PF-02545920 5 mg, PF-02545920 20 mg, and placebo dosed BID in the treatment of motor impairment of subjects with Huntington's Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02197130
- Testing
- PF-02545920
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 272 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Alzheimer's Disease
Efficacy and Safety Study of ELND005 as a Treatment for Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's Disease
The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether ELND005 is effective in treating symptoms of agitation and aggression in patients with Alzheimer's disease
- Trial name
- NCT01735630
- Testing
- ELND005
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- OPKO Health, Inc.
Parkinson's Disease, Drug-induced Parkinsonism
Effect of Exercise in Parkinsonism
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder affecting approximately 80,000 Veterans, representing a priority area for VA research.
- Trial name
- NCT02598973
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Biomarker Study to Evaluate MN-166 in Subjects With Amyotrophic Literal Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a multi-center, open-label study of MN-166 (ibudilast) in subjects with ALS. To be eligible subjects must meet the El Escorial criteria of possible, laboratory-supported probable, probable, or definite criteria for a…
- Trial name
- NCT02714036
- Testing
- ibudilast
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- MediciNova
Pregnancy Related, Obesity
Monitoring Movement and Health Study
The investigators will study sedentary behavior (SED) across pregnancy in young women. We hypothesize that SED will increase across pregnancy and that higher SED will be related to worse cardiovascular health, specifically…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Obesity, Hypertension
- Trial name
- MoM Health (NCT03084302)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Prevention Through Exercise
The purpose of this study is to learn about the possible benefits of aerobic exercise in controlling or reducing the amount of amyloid present in the brain, reducing changes in brain structure that may lead to Alzheimer's Disease…
- Trial name
- APEx (NCT02000583)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Parkinson Disease, Off Episodes
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability Study of APL-130277 for the Acute Treatment of OFF Episodes in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
A 12-week, prospective, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, Phase 3 study in L-Dopa responsive PD patients with motor fluctuations ("OFF" episodes), designed to determine the efficacy, safety and…
- Trial name
- NCT02469090
- Testing
- APL-130277
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Heart Failure
Exercise Therapy to Reduce Heart Failure Symptoms; Sorting Mechanisms of Benefit
The purpose of this research study is to better understand how exercise training in older adults (≥65 years) with heart failure (HF) affects skeletal muscle both intrinsically and in respect to its impact on functional capacity.
- Trial name
- EXT-HF (NCT03648762)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Intervention, Combined Aerobic and Strength Exercise Intervention, Inspiratory Muscle Training Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis
Mepivacaine Versus Low-Dose Bupivacaine For Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
This research is being done to see if there is a difference between two different spinal anesthetics (Mepivacaine vs. Bupivacaine) as it relates to reducing post-operative complications and the time it takes for subjects to…
- Trial name
- NCT03838874
- Testing
- Low-Dose Bupivacaine, Mepivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Type 1 Diabetes, Hypoglycemia
Glucagon and Advanced HCL System to Prevent Exercise-Induced Hypoglycaemia in People With Type 1 Diabetes
The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the glucose response to low-dose glucagon (single 150 µg dose) administered immediately before aerobic exercise in individuals with AHCL-treated T1D.
- Trial name
- HYPOAVOID (NCT05379686)
- Testing
- GlucaGen
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Brain Stimulation and Rehabilitation for Adults With Chronic, Severe Arm Motor Impairment After Stroke
This pilot study will examine a combination therapy for adults with chronic, severe motor impairment of an arm after stroke. The intervention will combine brain stimulation with physical rehabilitation of the arm on the side of…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT03538795
- Testing
- iTBS&eCIMT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Nusinersen (ISIS 396443) in Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
The primary objective is to examine the clinical efficacy of multiple doses of nusinersen (ISIS 396443) administered intrathecally to participants with Infantile-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Trial name
- NCT01839656
- Testing
- nusinersen
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Stroke, Physical Activity
Activating Behavior for Lasting Engagement After Stroke
Stroke survivors demonstrate high levels of sedentary behavior, placing them at risk for exacerbation of chronic health conditions. This may lead to recurrent stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Physical Activity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Behavior, Health
- Trial name
- ABLE (NCT03305731)
- Testing
- Activating Behavior for Lasting Engagement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Recurrent Miscarriage
Walking and Dietary Modification for Recurrent Early Miscarriages
This study is part of a big one aiming to evaluate how lifestyle interventions during pregnancy affect obstetric results, neonatal metabolism and the intelligence of the offspring (study not yet completed).
- Trial name
- W&D (NCT03023137)
- Testing
- Walking & dietary modification
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 480 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital dos Servidores do Estado do Rio de Janeiro