Clinical trials: Neoplasm, Brain
Primary Brain Tumor
Neurocognitive Function After Proton Therapy in Children and Adolescents
Brain tumors are the second most frequent malignant diseases in children and adolescents. In the study the short and medium term consequences of proton therapy on cognitive processes in particular on executive functions in…
- Trial name
- ELBE-ProKids (NCT04066465)
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technische Universität Dresden
Multiple Sclerosis, NMO Spectrum Disorder
National, Multicentric Registry Study on Neuroimmunological Diseases in China
The aim of this study is to establish a real-world clinical neuroimmune disease research cohort, to follow up and observe the prognosis of patients with different subtypes and subgroups, and to provide support for the treatment…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, NMO Spectrum Disorder, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-associated Disease, Myasthenia Gravis
- Trial name
- NIDBase (NCT06443333)
- Testing
- Data collection and follow-up observation, Data collection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 7,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Astronaut Vision Issues in a Ground Analog Population: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The investigators have documented a genetic predisposition for some astronauts to develop ophthalmologic issues (e.g., choroidal folds, cotton wool spots, optic disc edema).
- Trial name
- PCOS (NCT02896452)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Brain Integrity in Survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma Treated With Thoracic Radiation
While thoracic radiation therapy (TRT) has been a primary component in successful treatment of a variety of childhood and adult cancers, the exposure to this treatment has been associated with significant cardiovascular and…
- Trial name
- NCT01820117
- Testing
- Neurocognitive Evaluation, Quantitative Brain Imaging, Neurologic Evaluation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 416 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe, Temporal Lobe
Light Scattering Spectroscopy to Determine Brain Tumors
This study will use light scattering spectroscopy (LSS) to analyze brain tissue removed from patients during brain surgery to determine if this new technology can be used to differentiate between normal and cancerous cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00067418
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Increasing Diagnosis Rates While Reducing Examination Time: Can MR Fingerprinting Deliver on Its Promise?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an excellent method for diagnosis and staging of brain disease. However, lengthy scan times and sensitivity to patient motion limit its efficacy.
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Brain Tumor, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT06251830
- Testing
- MRI exam with Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 610 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
Social Behaviour, Brain Neoplasms
Social Cognition in Children Treated for a Brain Tumour
There is ample evidence that children treated for a brain tumour (BT) often develop deficits in social and emotional functioning. The investigators wish to examine the cause of these deficits, i.e.
- Conditions
- Social Behaviour, Brain Neoplasms, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT01599052
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Chinese Population Health and Multimorbidity Study
The Chinese Population Health and Multimorbidity Study (CPHMS; initially named China Pulmonary Health Study, CPHS) was a large-scale epidemiological survey designed to investigate the pulmonary health of Chinese adults aged 20…
- Conditions
- Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Malignant Tumors, Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
- Trial name
- CPHMS (NCT07026370)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50,991 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Hypertension, Brain Tumor
A Pilot Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Clevidipine in Neurosurgical Patients
This protocol describes a study to gain experience in the use of Clevidipine for perioperative blood pressure control in patients undergoing craniotomy for brain tumor or epilepsy focus resection.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Brain Tumor, Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT00952081
- Testing
- Clevidipine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Dementia, Dementia, Vascular
PUMCH Dementia Longitudinal Cohort Study
The PUMCH Dementia Cohort is a hospital-based, observational study of Chinese elderly with cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Dementia, Vascular, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Dementia, Mixed
- Trial name
- NCT05023564
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Glioma, Meningioma
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Levels in Brain Tumor Patients
Objectives: This study is looking at the level of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) circulating in the blood stream of patients diagnosed with either a meningioma or a glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00985036
- Testing
- Blood test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette General Health System
Hearing Loss, Bilateral (Causes Other Than Tumors)
New Approach to Objectively Measure Social Engagement in Older Adults With Hearing Loss
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if hearing devices, like hearing aids, affect social and cognitive function of older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06781749
- Testing
- Hearing aid use
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Adrenal Cortical Cancer, Brain Cancer
Spectroscopy With Surface Coils and Decoupling
The purpose of this study is to obtain chemical information from part of your body without a biopsy. This is done using a technique called magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) which is similar to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…
- Conditions
- Adrenal Cortical Cancer, Brain Cancer, Breast Cancer, CNS Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00581815
- Testing
- Proton-decoupled 31P MRS at 1.5T, 1H Spectroscopy at 1.5T and 3T
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 582 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Medulloblastoma, Childhood, Healthy Volunteers
Child's Study of the Impact of PF Lesion on Motor Skills, Language, Cognitive Functioning and Social Cognition
One of the major complications of posterior fossa surgery is Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS). This syndrome is due to a possible complication of surgical excision of a tumor of the cerebellum (4th ventricle) and is characterized…
- Conditions
- Medulloblastoma, Childhood, Healthy Volunteers, Fossa Posterior Tumor, Low-grade Glioma
- Trial name
- CervIRM (NCT04174820)
- Testing
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Biomarkers in Autoimmune Disease of Nervous System
Neurological autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders characterized by the abnormal immune response attacking the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
- Conditions
- Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06502015
- Testing
- biomaker levels
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tongji Hospital
Ischemic Stroke, Acute, Tumor Progression
Predictive Value of Human Microbiome and Serological Markers for Clinical Outcome of AIS With Active Cancer
Explore with active cancer patients with acute ischemic stroke in the human body characteristic microorganism disorder to clinical prognosis of the predictive value of the secondary objective: to observe with active cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT05553990
- Testing
- intestinal flora disturbance
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Function
Brain Health in Breast Cancer Survivors
Endocrine therapy (ET) is widely used to treat hormone receptor positive breast cancer and prevent recurrence by downregulating estrogen function.
- Trial name
- NCT04297020
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Malignant Gliomas, Astrocytomas
Clinical Development of MR Spectroscopy and Imaging in Brain Cancers
The Investigators will examine the disease specificity of 2-hydroxyglutarate in non-glioma brain lesions, and the clinical utility of 2-hydroxyglutarate, glycine and citrate in isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutated gliomas and…
- Conditions
- Malignant Gliomas, Astrocytomas, Oligodendrogliomas
- Trial name
- NCT02731521
- Testing
- 3 Tesla Scanning, 7 Tesla Scanning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Pituitary Neoplasms, Prolactinoma
Interdisciplinary Pituitary Disorders Centre of Excellence: Assessment of Patient Education Tools
The purpose of this research study is to determine the utility of educational materials designed to inform patients of their pituitary condition, in an effort to assist the patients, families, and staff deal with pituitary…
- Conditions
- Pituitary Neoplasms, Prolactinoma, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma, Gigantism
- Trial name
- NCT01775332
- Testing
- Educational Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Screening Made Easy for PCPs - Administrative Supplement
This project will facilitate early detection of cognitive decline in older adults through development and implementation of an automated risk assessment and cognitive screening tool for use in primary care.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Mild
- Trial name
- NCT06928298
- Testing
- RACS app
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin