Clinical trials: Nervous System Cancer
Pandemic, COVID-19, Adult ALL
Emotional and Physical Health Status of Adults
To investigate the comparison of differences between emotional and physical health status of adults in COVID-19 isolation period and controlled normalization period.
- Trial name
- NCT05206903
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
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
Postoperative Pain
Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine vs Midazolame
Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Compare Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine Versus Midazolame in Orthopedic Cancer Surgeries
- Trial name
- NCT06315634
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, Bupivacain
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Pediatric ALL
Motivational Interviewing in Adolescents With Epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common serious neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood characterized by recurrent seizures, affecting approximately 0.9% of children and adolescents worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT06412692
- Testing
- The Motivational Interviewing Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Chemotherapy Effect, Pain Cancer
Effects of Virtual Museum Visit on Pain, Fatigue, and Anxiety in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Symptom management is the most important aspect of clinical cancer care. Virtual reality-based interventions can be used to improve cancer patients' experiences with medical treatment, with their distraction-based effects.
- Conditions
- Chemotherapy Effect, Pain Cancer, Fatigue, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT06844695
- Testing
- Art Therapy (Virtual Museum Visit)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
Cancer Patients, Cancer-related Pain
A Consensus on Opioid Prescription for Oncologic Patients in Latin America - A DELPHI Study.
As seen worldwide, cancer incidence is increasing in Latin America achieving an amount of 1.3 million new cases annually.1 In addition, it is expected that up to 70% of patients with cancer will experience pain2, one of the most…
- Trial name
- NCT04844788
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo
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)
Stage IV Lung Cancer, Malignant Brain Tumor
A Computer-Based Intervention for Distance Caregivers of Parents With Advanced Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies the feasibility and effectiveness of a new computer-based communication intervention in supporting distance caregivers of patients with advanced lung or brain cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02128373
- Testing
- Usual care, computer-assisted intervention, Distress Thermometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Delirium, Anesthesia
Incidence of Postoperative Delirium in Cancer Patients After Laparoscopic Surgery in Trendelenburg Position
Postoperative delirium is an acute mental syndrome that is caused by diffuse cerebral dysfunction resulting from the action of predisposing and precipitating factors acting together.
- Trial name
- NCT03572517
- Testing
- Subarachnoid block, Spinal morphine
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AC Camargo Cancer Center
Analgesia in the Digital Rectal Examination
Acmella Oleracea in the Analgesia of the Digital Rectal Examination
The aim of the study is to develop an herbal gel based on Acmella oleracea and do a comparative analysis to evaluate the intensity of pain during the digital rectal examination comparing to lidocaine gel group and ultrasound gel…
- Trial name
- NCT05141864
- Testing
- Acmella oleracea gel, Lidocaine 2 % Topical Cream, Ultrasound gel
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Vale do Sapucai
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, GI Cancer
Trial of Ascertaining Individual Preferences for Loved One's Role in End-of-Life
Specific Aims and Hypotheses: Aim 1: To test the effect of the "Trial of Ascertaining Individual preferences for Loved Ones' Role in End-of-life Decisions" (TAILORED) Intervention on family decision-making self-efficacy at 8…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, GI Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01160367
- Testing
- TAILORED Patient Family Decision Making, standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 431 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Prolactinoma, Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance in Women With Prolactinoma
Prolactin is suggested to influence insulin resistance, but scarce data is available on the metabolic profile of patients with prolactinoma.
- Conditions
- Prolactinoma, Insulin Resistance, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00481299
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 2,004 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Chronic Fatigue Following Acute Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Adolescents
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by unexplained, disabling and long lasting fatigue, as well as pain, impaired memory, sleep difficulties and other symptoms.
- Trial name
- CEBA (NCT02335437)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Medlink for Diagnosing of Diabetes Mellitus, COPD, CHF, Myasthenia Gravis and Hypertension
MEDLINK IS A POCKET-SIZED MEDLINK is a pocket-sized, verbally interactive, programmable medical device that allows physicians to select which medical measurements they would like to take for a specific patient.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis
- Trial name
- Medlink (NCT06256172)
- Testing
- Medlink
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Olawuyi Racett Nigeria Ltd
Cutaneous Neurofibromas, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Targeting the Mechanisms Underlying Cutaneous Neurofibroma Formation in NF1: A Clinical Translational Approach.
The purpose of the research study is intended to use specimens (such as tissue) and medical information in the Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Oncology at the Van Andel Research Institute for laboratory research in Grand Rapids…
- Conditions
- Cutaneous Neurofibromas, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas
- Trial name
- NCT02777775
- Testing
- Skin Biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health West
Hypopituitarism, Pituitary Tumors
Effect of 5 Years of GH Replacement on Atherosclerosis
Adult patients with hypopituitarism under adequate conventional hormone replacement therapy have reduced life expectancy due to excess vascular events (1-4).
- Conditions
- Hypopituitarism, Pituitary Tumors, Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Trial name
- 5yrGH (NCT00462475)
- Testing
- Recombinant Growth Hormone, Genotropin (Pfizer)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Pituitary Adenoma
Comparison of The Effects of Sevoflurane, Desflurane and Total Intravenous Anaesthesia on Pulmonary Function Tests
This study will compare the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and total intravenous anaesthesia on pulmonary function tests in patients undergoing endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery of pituitary gland.
- Trial name
- NCT02709863
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Propofol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul 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
Spinal Cord Injuries, Transverse Myelitis
The Impact of Expressive Emotional Writing on Facilitating Grief Resolution in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury
The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic benefits of a 10-week online coach-guided EEWP on psychosocial health among adults with SCI.
- Trial name
- NCT06147258
- Testing
- expressive writing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Complications
Comparison of the Efficacy of Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Major Open Gynaecological Cancer Surgery
The aim of this prospective randomized study was to compare the effectiveness of subcostal transversus abdominis plane block or rectus sheath block applied in addition to posterior transversus abdominis plane block for…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Complications, Analgesia, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
- Trial name
- NCT06342076
- Testing
- Patients undergoing subcostal transversus abdominis plane block and posterior transversus abdominis plane block, Patients undergoing rectus sheat block and posterior transversus abdominis plane block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital