Clinical trials: Motor Neuron Disorder
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
SMN Circular RNAs as Potential Biomarkers for the Therapeutic Response to Nusinersen in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients
The first cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA; Nusinersen) has been approved by FDA in 2017. Although it improves the clinical picture of most SMA patients, not all exhibit the same response to treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT05761262
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Developing New Ways to Detect Respiratory Impairment Early in ALS
The goal of this observational study is to develop new ways to detect early changes associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07844590
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Asthma, Heart Failure
The General Breathing Record Study
This study will test the use of a new handheld device (called the N-Tidal C), that measures a person's tidal breath carbon dioxide, in diagnosing the cause of someone's breathlessness.
- Conditions
- Asthma, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- GBRS (NCT03356288)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TidalSense
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I, Scoliosis
The Effect of Spinal Orthosis on the Development of Scoliosis and Chest Deformity in Type I Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a serious neuromuscular disease characterized by the degeneration of alpha motor neurons in the spinal cord, resulting in progressive proximal muscle atrophy and denervation.
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I, Scoliosis, Chest Deformities, Spinal Orthosis
- Trial name
- NCT05878418
- Testing
- Thoracolumbosacral Spinal Orthosis (TLSO), Trunk Exercise (TE), Pulmonary Rehabilitation(PR) and Pulmonary Care (PC)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome
Early Check: Expanded Screening in Newborns
Early Check provides voluntary screening of newborns for a selected panel of conditions. The study has three main objectives: 1) develop and implement an approach to identify affected infants, 2) address the impact on infants and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile X - Premutation, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT03655223
- Testing
- Confirmatory Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI International
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
From Movement Preparation to Gait Execution in ALS
This research program will focus on gait initiation and postural control in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients, by comparing patients with vs without postural instability (but also in comparison to controls), by using a…
- Trial name
- GAITALS (NCT01874808)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Quantitative Analysis of SMN1 and SMN2 Gene Based on DHPLC System
In this project, we will establish the efficient and accurate gene dose determination system by combining the heterodulex analysis and gene dose analysis on DHPLC platform based on various quantitative and multiplex PCR…
- Trial name
- NCT00155168
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Antisense Oligonucleotide for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This is a longitudinal, multiple-center, observational study of patients genetically confirmed chromosome 5q SMA to monitor the efficacy, safety, tolerability of SPINRAZA® (nusinersen) for up to 24 months.
- Trial name
- NCT05187260
- Testing
- Nusinersen
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
mGluR5 Imaging in ALS Using PET
In ALS models, it was shown that receptors, that bind an important messenger substance (glutamate) in the brain, are increased. In this research project, the investigators want to use a specific radioactive substance to find out…
- Trial name
- NCT05340660
- Testing
- [ 18 F]PSS232
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nathalie Braun
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
New Therapeutic Strategy in ALS Based on Metabolic Status and Associated Metabolic Pathways.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects central and peripheral motor neurons. None of the clinical trials conducted have been clearly successful and the disease remains incurable, putting…
- Trial name
- METABOCALS (NCT03984708)
- Testing
- Samples, Indirect calorimetry, Electrical bioimpedance
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable
Quest to Analyze One Thousand Humans Meditating
This study will be focused on assessing the molecular, physiological, and emotional correlates of an intensive meditation experience in the context of a retreat setting in a large 2000 plus-person cohort comprised of healthy and…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable, Anxiety, Asthma
- Trial name
- QUANTUM (NCT06583395)
- Testing
- Advanced multi-component meditation practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tobias Moeller-Bertram
Healthy Volunteers
A Study of VRG50635 in Healthy Volunteers
The primary objectives of this study are to investigate the safety and tolerability of VRG50635 and to determine how VRG50635 is absorbed by the body.
- Trial name
- NCT06286475
- Testing
- VRG50635
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Verge Genomics
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Characterization of the Clinical-epidemiological Profile of Patients With SMA5q Types II and III: Observational Study
This study aims to characterize the clinical-epidemiological profile and baseline characteristics of patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) 5q types II and III in follow-up at the Brazilian Unified Public Health System…
- Trial name
- NCT04404764
- Testing
- Nusinersen Injectable Product
- Where
- 9 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neurodegenerative Disease
EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interface Project for Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular condition characterized by weakness, muscle wasting, fasciculations and increased reflexes.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neurodegenerative Disease, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- BCI (NCT00718458)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University College of Medicine
Stroke, Cramp
The Application of Wide Pulse High Frequency Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Disorders Associated With Motoneuron Hyperexcitability
In the present project, the investigators aim at proposing innovative ways of investigating spinal motoneuron hyperexcitability to counteract the associated impairments by using wide pulse high frequency neuromuscular electrical…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cramp, Restless Legs Syndrome, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- MnHyperex (NCT05908214)
- Testing
- wide pulse high frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Digital Smartwatch Measurements as Potential Biomarkers for Remote Disease Tracking in ALS
This observational study will use new smartwatch technology to continuously and remotely monitor the health of ALS patients and healthy controls over time. This information will be used to develop digital biomarkers for ALS.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Muscular Atrophy, Progressive, Frontotemporal Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT05830214
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Optic Coherence Tomography in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is an adult-onset, devastating, neurodegenerative disease characterized by the loss of cortical, brain stem, and spinal motor neurons.
- Trial name
- NCT03377868
- Testing
- Optic coherence tomography, Pulmonary function test
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease
Digital Speech Markers for Monitoring ALS in Spanish Speakers
The goal of this observational study is to learn how speech and breathing change over time in Spanish-speaking individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared to age- and gender-matched individuals without ALS.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS
- Trial name
- NCT07341334
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Gut Microbiome, Gastrointestinal Microbiome
A Non-Interventional Pilot Study to Explore the Role of Gut Flora in Disease
This study seeks to correlate microbiome sequencing data with information provided by patients and their medical records.
- Conditions
- Gut Microbiome, Gastrointestinal Microbiome, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04031469
- Testing
- There is no intervention in this study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ProgenaBiome