Clinical trials: Nervous System Cancer
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
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
The Longitudinal CONQUER Study of Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders
This study seeks to determine the biologic causes of inflammation in patients with Transverse Myelitis (TM) Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) and related conditions.
- Conditions
- Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis
- Trial name
- NCT01623076
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical 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
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
Brain Tumor, Brain Edema
The Accuracy of Brain Biological Electrical Impedance Tomography Screen for Supratentorial Tumors
Compared with MRI or CT, brain biological electrical impedance tomography were performed on patients with supratentorial tumors and healthy people .
- Trial name
- ABST (NCT04490954)
- Testing
- brain biological electrical impedance tomography, MRI/CT
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Prostatic Neoplasms
The Effects of Castration on the Pharmacokinetics of Zolpidem After Single Dose Administration In Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy Compared to Normal Healthy Females
Background: Insomnia is associated with difficulty sleeping. The drug zolpidem is widely prescribed for insomnia. Women have reported worse effects from the drug than men.
- Trial name
- NCT03436745
- Testing
- Zolpidem, ECG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Cancer, Trismus
Photobiomodulation and Sonophoresis Improving Jaw Mobility and Quality of Life Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
Head and neck cancer originate from the several different anatomical subsites especially the squamous cell carcinoma. This involves mainly Oropharynx, Hypopharynx, and Larynx.
- Trial name
- NCT04082793
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation therapy with mandibular exercises, Sonophoresis with mandibular exercises
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asir John Samuel
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Injuries and Disorders
The ACTS Trial: N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and Night-splinting as a Non-operative Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression syndrome worldwide, causing significant chronic pain, functional impairment, and lowered quality of life for individuals of various backgrounds.
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Injuries and Disorders, Nerve Compression, Splints
- Trial name
- ACTS (NCT04460521)
- Testing
- N-Acetyl cysteine, Wrist Splint
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emily Krauss
Panhypopituitarism, Gigantism/Acromegaly
An Investigation of Pituitary Tumors and Related Hypothalmic Disorders
There is a variety of tumors affecting the pituitary gland in childhood; some of these tumors (eg craniopharyngioma) are included among the most common central nervous system tumors in childhood.
- Conditions
- Panhypopituitarism, Gigantism/Acromegaly, Prolactinoma, Cushing Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00001595
- Testing
- Tissue specimen collection, MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Intellectual Disability, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Physical Activity and Community EmPOWERment Project
Purpose: Conduct a wait-list randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an inclusive physical activity program called PACE for adults with intellectual disability (ID) who are not yet showing signs of Alzheimer's Disease…
- Conditions
- Intellectual Disability, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome
- Trial name
- PACE (NCT06740162)
- Testing
- PACE Program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 376 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Dementia, Cancer
Using Community Health Workers to Support Rural Care Partners of Seriously Ill Older Veterans
The investigators aim to support care partner's well-being and satisfaction with VA care and decrease their work burden by offering extra support from a trained Community Health Worker who will help connect the care partner to…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Cancer, Renal Disease, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Trial name
- PATH (NCT06963970)
- Testing
- Remote Community Health Worker support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tumor Tissue, Blood Samples, and Family History in Predicting Tumor Development and Response to Treatment in Young Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor tissue and blood in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00891722
- Testing
- biologic sample preservation procedure, laboratory biomarker analysis, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Dementia, Dementia Frontotemporal
Care Planning for a Loved One With Dementia: Knowledge, Preparing for Decisions, and Emotions
The overall objective of this study is to compare knowledge, decisional conflict, preferences, and caregiver burden over time caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) patients by comparing the effectiveness…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Dementia Frontotemporal, Dementia Alzheimers, Dementia, Mild
- Trial name
- NCT05165186
- Testing
- Video Intervention Arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Brain Cancer
Controlling Coordination After Childhood Cerebellar Cancer, a Pilot Study
Posterior fossa tumours (PFT) account for 2/3 of childhood brain cancers. They can be highly malignant requiring combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy post-surgery for a >50% chance of cure.
- Trial name
- 5C-pilot (NCT04501731)
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Motor assessment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Recurrent Atypical/malignant Meningioma
Apatinib in the Treatment of Recurrent Atypical/malignant Meningioma in Adults
Apatinib mesylate may be an effective treatment for recurrent atypical/malignant meningioma. This prospective clinical study is now planned to verify the effectiveness and safety of apatinib mesylate in the treatment of relapsed…
- Trial name
- NCT04501705
- Testing
- Apatinib Mesylate
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Sanbo Brain Hospital
Ataxia, Medulloblastoma
Efficacy of Dual Task Training on Children With Ataxia After Medulloblastoma Resection
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of using a selected dual-task- training program to improve postural stability in children with ataxia after medulloblastoma resection.
- Trial name
- NCT05125666
- Testing
- Dual Task Training (Motor + Cognitive), Traditional Regular Exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Breast Cancer Survivorship, Sarcopenia
Nutrition, Exercise, and Breast Cancer Survivorship
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of resistance training on the reasons (mechanisms) underlying the development of fatigue, muscle weakness and wasting (sarcopenia), and impaired physical functioning (poor…
- Trial name
- NCT01151488
- Testing
- Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baltimore VA Medical Center