Clinical trials: Nervous System Cancer
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
Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome, COPD
Prevalence of Sleep Disordered Breathing in a Lung Cancer Screening Cohort
Prospective study of sleep disordered breathing in a lung cancer screening cohort.
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome, COPD, Emphysema, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- SAILS (NCT02687997)
- Testing
- poligraphy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 282 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz
Insomnia
Feasibility and Efficacy of Internet-delivered CBT for Insomnia in a National Cohort of Danish Breast Cancer Survivors
The aim is, in a randomized controlled trial, to test the feasibility and evaluate the efficacy of an internet-based treatment for insomnia, previously tested in a group of 28 US cancer patients, in a large sample of Danish…
- Trial name
- NCT02444026
- Testing
- iCBT for Insomnia
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
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)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Tumors of the Central Nervous System
Stem Cells in NF1 Patients With Tumors of the Central Nervous System
Objectives 1. Establish an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) bank for phenotypically well-characterized patients with NF1. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT03332030
- Testing
- Collection of Stem Cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Roger Packer
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
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial, Diphtheria
Concomitant Use of Gardasil (V501, Human Papillomavirus [Types 6, 11, 16, 18] Recombinant Vaccine) With Combined Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Poliomyelitis Vaccine in Adolescents (V501-024)(COMPLETED)
Data from this study are expected to demonstrate that Gardasil (V501, Human Papillomavirus [Types 6, 11, 16, 18] Recombinant Vaccine), when administered concomitantly with a combined diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and…
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough
- Trial name
- NCT00337428
- Testing
- Comparator: Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant (qHPV) Vaccine from Current Manufacturing Facility (CMF), Comparator: Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant (qHPV) Vaccine from Future Manufacturing Facility (FMF), Comparator: REPEVAX™ (Concomitant)
- Volunteers
- 843 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Advanced Cancer
Measuring Sleep Disturbance Among Cancer Patients
Objectives: Primary Objectives: 1. To establish concurrent criterion-related validity of the Brief Sleep Disturbance Scale (BSDS) by correlating the scale with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00505544
- Testing
- Questionnaire, Actigraph
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 459 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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
Cancer, Cancer Head Neck
Neuroinflammation in Chronic Systemic Symptoms (CSS)
The purpose of the present research protocol is to investigate and identify translocator protein 18kDa, MRI DTI, and EEG/ERPs, markers of Chronic Systemic Symptoms (CSS).
- Conditions
- Cancer, Cancer Head Neck, Neuroinflammatory Response, Chronic Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT04636723
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr Virus as a Possible Cause for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to understand what causes a continuing fatigue for a long time with a number of symptoms occurring at the same time (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-CFS).
- Trial name
- NCT00433355
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
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
Breast Cancer, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
The Ultrasound-guided Multiple-injection Costotransverse Block for Mastectomy and Primary Reconstructive Surgery.
The investigators have developed a novel ultrasound-guided nerve block indicated primarily for breast cancer surgery that mimic a thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) - hitherto the internationally accepted regional anesthesia…
- Trial name
- NCT04248179
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection, Saline 0.9%, Sufentanil and PONV prophylaxis
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zealand University Hospital
Breast Neoplasm Female, Symptom Cluster
Effects of a Traditional Chinese Exercise Program on Symptom Cluster in Breast Cancer Patients
The Medical Research Council Framework for Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions (MRC Framework) will be utilized to develop and evaluate an evidence-based tai chi intervention for managing the symptom cluster of…
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasm Female, Symptom Cluster, Tai ji
- Trial name
- NCT04190342
- Testing
- control group, tai chi group
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles Darwin University
Cancer and Non-cancer Hospice Patients
Virtual Reality for Improving Symptoms in Palliative Care
The objective of this study is to determine whether VR can ameliorate symptoms for palliative care patients within a hospice setting.
- Trial name
- VRPC (NCT05197894)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome on Insulin Sensitivity and Cardiovascular Risk in PCOS Adolescents
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common disease caused by hormonal imbalance and is also associated with overweight and obesity. It affects 5-10% of adolescent girls and women capable of having children.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT01840618
- Testing
- Nasal Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine