Clinical trials: Nervous System Cancer
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia
Decision Making About Participating in Pharmacokinetic Studies in Patients Enrolled in a Phase I Treatment Clinical Trial
RATIONALE: Gathering information about why patients or their guardians agree or decline to participate in the optional pharmacokinetic portion of a phase I treatment study may help doctors plan clinical trials in the future.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00890435
- Testing
- questionnaire administration, psychosocial assessment and care
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Quality of Life, Stroke, Acute
Cerebrovascular Disease: Quality of Life (CODE: QoL)
The goal of this observational study is to learn about quality of life, stress and caregiver burden in patients with stroke and their caregivers.
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Stroke, Acute, Sexual Behavior, Stress
- Trial name
- CODE:QoL (NCT06443268)
- Testing
- questionnaire, hair samples, blood samples, clinical exam
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 680 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)
Brain Alterations Based on Multiplex MR Imaging in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients After Treatment, and Their Correlation With Clinical Cognitive Scores.
The objective of this study is to examine the potential impact of the treatment before, during, and/or after radiotherapy on the brain in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) using Multiplex (MTP) MR imaging sequence…
- Trial name
- NPC (NCT07011329)
- Testing
- Changes in the brain MTP parameters after radiotherapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hubei Cancer Hospital
Fibromyalgia
Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Versus Manual Lymphatic Drainage After Breast Cancer Surgery
Objective. To compare the effectiveness of myofascial therapy against manual lymphatic drainage in the reduction of sequelae secondary to conservative surgery and radiotherapy in women who survived breast cancer. Design.
- Trial name
- MRvsMLD (NCT03182881)
- Testing
- Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Brain Cancer, Breast Cancer
cfDNA Assay Prospective Observational Validation for Early Cancer Detection and Minimal Residual Disease
This is an observational case-control study to train and validate a genome-wide methylome enrichment platform to detect multiple cancer types and to differentiate amongst cancer types.
- Conditions
- Brain Cancer, Breast Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer
- Trial name
- CAMPERR (NCT05366881)
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adela, Inc
Seroma
The QUILT Study: Quilting Sutures in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery
Seroma is the most common complication following breast cancer surgery, with reported incidence up to 90%. Seroma causes patient discomfort, is associated with surgical site infections (SSI), often requires treatment and…
- Trial name
- QUILT (NCT05272904)
- Testing
- Quilting, Conventional wound closure
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital
Breast Cancer, Postoperative Pain
Serratus Plane Block vs Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Unilateral Breast Surgery
Interfacial plan blocks are becoming more widely used for postoperative analgesia because of their easier applicability and less risk of complications.
- Trial name
- NCT04218149
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Brain Tumor
CONVIVO Endomicroscopy
Visualization of the tissue microstructure during neurosurgery using a non destructive handheld imaging technology producing a real time digital image ("optical biopsy") at cellular resolution is a novel method that holds great…
- Trial name
- NCT06087393
- Testing
- CONVIVO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Sleep, Sleep Disturbances in Children
Cross-sectional Study of Sleep Disturbance in Hong Kong Children With Cancer Comparing With Healthy Counterparts and Children With Other Chronic Diseases
Sleep disturbances are prevalent among children with chronic illnesses, yet the specific impact of cancer on sleep remains underexplored.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Sleep Disturbances in Children, Sleep Disturbances
- Trial name
- NCT07122921
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke
Examining the Long-Term Risks of Oophorectomy
At the time of hysterectomy for benign disease, the overall health benefits of preserving ovarian function in a large population of women have not been established.
- Conditions
- Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00655447
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32,175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parker, William H., M.D.
Amblyopia, Myopia
Performance of a Photoscreener for Vision Screening in a Haitian Pediatric Population
Screening of haitian children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old for amblyogenic risk factors with the use of the Spot photoscreener. The photoscreener results will be compared to the complete ophthalmologic evaluation.
- Conditions
- Amblyopia, Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism
- Trial name
- POPH (NCT02655432)
- Testing
- Spot photoscreener, Ophthalmologic evaluation, Cyclopleged refraction
- Where
- 3 sites in Haiti
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD), Multiple Sclerosis
Cohort Study on Neuroimmune Diseases in the Reproductive Age
Neuroimmune diseases are more prevalent among women of reproductive age. Studies have shown that neuroimmune diseases may impact fertility.
- Conditions
- Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD), Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Encephalitis, Myasthenia Gravis
- Trial name
- RANID (NCT07653984)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Fibromyalgia, PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) of Bilateral Ovaries
Evaluation of Fibromyalgia Frequency and Pain Parameters in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The primary objective was to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia in women with PCOS and to examine the relationship between fibromyalgia and psychological status (depression and anxiety).
- Trial name
- NCT07189247
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ufuk University
Colorectal Disorders, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone will be used as an adjunct to local anesthetics (bupivacaine) to prolong the duration of laparoscopically-placed transversus-abdominis plane blocks in elective colorectal resection.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Disorders, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity, Analgesia, Local Anesthetic Complication
- Trial name
- TAP-DEX (NCT05432934)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Breast Neoplasm Female, Symptom Cluster
Somatic Acupressure for Symptom Cluster Management in Breast Cancer Survivors
This study is designed following the updated Medical Research Council (MRC) Framework for Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT06412107
- Testing
- True acupressure, Usual care
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles Darwin University
Vestibular Schwannoma, Neurinoma, Acoustic
Evolution of Vestibular Function After Treatment of a Vestibular Schwannoma by Gamma-knife Radio-surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the vestibular effects of gamma-knife radiosurgery, as part of the treatment of vestibular schwannoma.
- Conditions
- Vestibular Schwannoma, Neurinoma, Acoustic, Acoustic Neuroma
- Trial name
- EVERS (NCT06112509)
- Testing
- Vestibular exam
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Neoplasms, Cancer
Smart Living Homes: GATEKEEPER System With Patients With Cancer and Dementia in Cyprus
The main objective of the Project is to create a GATEKEEPER, that connects healthcare providers, businesses, entrepreneurs, elderly citizens and the communities they live in, in order to originate an open, trust-based arena for…
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Cancer, Dementia
- Trial name
- GATEKEEPER (NCT05490524)
- Testing
- GATEKEEPER
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cyprus University of Technology
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Familial Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia 1
Baby Detect : Genomic Newborn Screening
Newborn screening (NBS) is a global initiative of systematic testing at birth to identify babies with pre-defined severe but treatable conditions.
- Conditions
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Familial Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia 1, Phosphoglucomutase 1 Deficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Trial name
- BabyDetect (NCT05687474)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 6,824 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege
Opsoclonus-myoclonus Syndrome
Study of Cytokines in Children With Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine if cytokines, inflammatory mediators, are increased in spinal fluid and blood, correlate with disease activity, and could serve as biomarkers or therapeutic targets in children with…
- Trial name
- OMS (NCT00806182)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Pediatric Neuroinflammation Organization, Inc.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bilateral vs Unilateral CTR
Carpal tunnel release is a well accepted treatment for median nerve compression at the wrist. With a prevalence of 50 per 1000, it is the most common compressive neuropathy.
- Trial name
- NCT01961011
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine