Clinical trials: Nervous System Cancer
Neurofibromatosis
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents and Young Adults With Neurofibromatosis and Chronic Pain
Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder that can cause frequent and significant pain. This pain can have a severe impact on a person s quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01633008
- Testing
- ACT Workshop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Leukemia, Lymphoma
A Novel Health Information Technology System (BMT Roadmap) for Pediatric BMT Patients and Caregivers
Hematopoietic cell transplantation (BMT), or commonly referred to as blood and marrow transplantation (BMT), is a potentially life-saving therapy for many malignant and non-malignant conditions.
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Lymphoma, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT02409121
- Testing
- Education information system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Lung Diseases
Breath Analysis by Ion Mobility Spectrometry
Recognition of disease specific clusters of volatile organic compounds in patients with different lung diseases, using breath analysis with ion mobility spectrometry.
- Trial name
- NCT00632307
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lung Clinic Hemer
Autoimmune Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Comparative Autoantibody and Immunologic Cell Marker Study
The purpose of this study is to compare immune phenotype, function, and specificity of B lymphocytes from different developmental stages in autoimmune patients to B cells from infectious disease patients and healthy controls.
- Conditions
- Autoimmune Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Communicable Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT02422875
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Monoclonal B-Cell Lymphocytosis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Risk and Clinical Consequences of Low Count Monoclonal B-cell Lymphocytosis (LC MBL)
The aim of this proposal is to identify immune biomarkers, genetic risk, and the clinical consequences of low count monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (LC MBL), a common premalignant condition affecting up to 17% of European adults…
- Conditions
- Monoclonal B-Cell Lymphocytosis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Infections, Cancers
- Trial name
- MBL RiskConseq (NCT06416267)
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Breast Cancer
Effect of Sukshma Vyayama Yoga on Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgia in Breast Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of sukshma vyayama joint loosening yoga in improving aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia in post-menopausal breast cancer survivors and secondarily, to evaluate the…
- Trial name
- NCT04042870
- Testing
- Joint Loosening Yoga
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AshtaYoga, LLC
Chronic Insomnia, Sleep Deprivation
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ in Patients With Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Insomnia
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy (PSTx) for individuals suffering from chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, and REM sleep disorders.
- Conditions
- Chronic Insomnia, Sleep Deprivation, REM Behavior Disorder, REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Trial name
- PSHW (NCT06644573)
- Testing
- PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ (PSTx), Anesthesia-Induced Sleep Therapy, Diprivan (propofol), Astra-Zeneca
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nyree Penn
Leiomyoma
Vascular Function and Uterine Fibroids
The purpose of this study is to learn how uterine fibroids may be connected to heart disease and high blood pressure. It is not known what causes fibroids, but they frequently occur in women who also have high blood pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT02123069
- Testing
- Brachial artery catheter, Acetylcholine, Nitroprusside
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Parkinson Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Biological Sample Collection for Research and Biobanking
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is performing this research to study different conditions and diseases by using cells from the body (such as skin or blood cells).
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Macular Degeneration, ALS
- Trial name
- NCT04270604
- Testing
- Biological sample collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,279 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute
Headache, Pituitary Tumor
The TMS Treatment for Postoperative Headache in GH Tumor
Headache is a very common main complaint of patients with GH pituitary tumor, which has seriously affected the normal work and life of patients.
- Conditions
- Headache, Pituitary Tumor, Acromegaly
- Trial name
- NCT04529356
- Testing
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Acetaminophen
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Pain, Acute, Head and Neck Cancer
Topical Anaesthesia in Cutaneous Head and Neck Surgery
This study aims to assess if EMLA or ethyl chloride spray are effective in reducing the pain associated with local anaesthetic administration in cutaneous surgery of the head and neck compared to a placebo and control group…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Head and Neck Cancer, Cutaneous Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT06274905
- Testing
- EMLA, Ethyl chloride, Aqueous cream BP
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Waterford
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Abnormality of Enteric Nervous System Morphology
Endoscopic Vital Nerve Staining in Gastrointestinal Diseases
In this study, methylene blue (MB) was used as vital nerve staining agent. During gastroenteroscopy, mucosal nerve staining was achieved by endoscopic submucosal injection of MB solution.
- Trial name
- NCT05232357
- Testing
- Sodium thiosulfate and Methylene blue solution
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital to Academy of Military Medical Sciences
Gynecologic Cancer, Post Operative Pain
A Comparison of Exparel to Bupivacaine in TAP Block for Abdominal Gynecologic Surgery
This study evaluates the comparison between liposomal bupivacaine versus bupivacaine HCl in Transversus Abdominis Plane blocks for gynecologic surgery on the length of stay in the hospital, total narcotic use, and overall…
- Trial name
- NCT03304444
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, liposomal bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abington Memorial Hospital
Parkinson Disease, Brain Tumor
Neuropsychology of Financial Capacity
The present project aims to investigate the financial capacity in patients diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or parkinsonism, brain tumor (glioma or meningioma) and cerebrovascular lesion (stroke), in order to evaluate the…
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Brain Tumor, Stroke
- Trial name
- NEUROFIN (NCT05791006)
- Testing
- Neuropsychological tests
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Brain Metastases, Cancer
Study of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) Treatment Response Assessment With Fluciclovine PET MR
The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between brain malignancy volume as defined by post-contrast T1 weighted and F18 Fluciclovine before and following LITT.
- Conditions
- Brain Metastases, Cancer, Gliomas, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT05054400
- Testing
- F18 Fluciclovine, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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
Postoperative Pain Management
Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia of Adult Patients Undergoing Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Postoperative pain is one of the greatest patient concerns following any surgery. Although an increased emphasis has been placed on pain management, approximately 80% of surgical patients report postoperative pain with 86% of…
- Trial name
- NCT04434339
- Testing
- erector spinae block, transversus abdominis block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer and Aging: Improving Well-being for Older Adults With Lung Cancer
The purpose of this study is to develop a brief assessment and need-based behavioral intervention for addressing aging-specific concerns in older adults with lung cancer.
- Trial name
- LuCA (NCT06636721)
- Testing
- LuCA Behavioral Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke 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
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
Bone Microstructure by Using HR-pQCT After Esophagectomy
Esophagectomy is most curative treatment to esophageal cancer. However, osteoporosis , which is characterized by both the loss of bone mass and the deterioration of bone architecture, is a serious complication in the long course…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05812235
- Testing
- esophagectomy
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nagasaki University