Clinical trials: Nervous System Disorders
Esophageal Neoplasm, Anastomotic Leak
Prediction of Anastomotic Complications and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury Based on Postoperative Early Endoscopic Evaluation
Analyze the correlation between the conformity of the anatomy (based on endoscopic examination) and postoperative anastomotic fistula and anastomotic stenosis; establish an anastomotic classification; and construct a predictive…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Neoplasm, Anastomotic Leak, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries, Anastomotic Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT06348381
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Chest Hospital
Sleep Disorders
Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Sleep in Post-Acute Rehabilitation
This project is a randomized controlled trial to test whether a multicomponent, nonpharmacological intervention improves sleep/wake patterns and functional recovery among older people undergoing post-acute rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT00333619
- Testing
- Nonpharmacological sleep intervention, Active control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 219 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect of many forms of chemotherapy having a negative impact on the quality of life for cancer survivors due to numbness, decreased sensation, pain (of various…
- Trial name
- NCT03272919
- Testing
- Arm 1: Investigational INF, Arm 2: standardized muscle stretching and strength
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Depression, Anxiety
The Effects of Wild Blueberries on Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults
This study aims to investigate the effects of a 6-week dietary intervention of 22 g freeze-dried whole wild blueberry powder. The outcomes include measures of depression, anxiety, anhedonia, cognitive function, and biomarkers of…
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety, Anhedonia
- Trial name
- BluMood (NCT04647019)
- Testing
- Wild blueberry powder
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
A Pilot Open Labeled Study of Tacrolimus in Alzheimer's Disease.
A Pilot open labeled study of Tacrolimus in Alzheimer's Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04263519
- Testing
- Tacrolimus
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Analgesia
Pulsed Radiofrequency of S2-4 Versus Ganglion Impar Neurolysis for Severe Perianal and Perineal Pain in Cancer Patients
Perineal pain resulting from malignancy is usually severe. Pain can be related to the malignancy or as a complication related to the treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT05591430
- Testing
- Ganglion Impar Neurolysis, Bilateral S2, S3 and S4 Pulsed radiofrequency
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Marijuana Abuse, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
CBT-I for Cannabis Use
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a group-based behavioral sleep intervention, and the incremental benefit provided by an adjunct sleep mobile app, on cannabis and sleep outcomes among cannabis dependent…
- Trial name
- CBT-I-CU (NCT02102230)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Plus Mobile App (CBT-I-MA), Desensitization Treatment for Insomnia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Ischemic Stroke, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment From Acute to Chronic Phase of Stroke
The study aims to evaluate whether early treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure in ischemic stroke patients has a favorable effect on functional recovery.
- Trial name
- ATACS (NCT07044830)
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 425 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto
Cerebral Palsy
BeFAST or BeSTRONG: Brain Change After Fun Athletic Sports-skill Training or Brain Change After Strength TRaining Focusing ON Gait
The purpose of this study is to compare a motor learning (ML)-based gait-related training intervention to a functional lower limb strength training intervention, with a concurrent evaluation of functional, neural and…
- Trial name
- NCT02754128
- Testing
- BeFAST, BeSTRONG
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorder, Chronic Motor or Vocal
Open-label MNS for Tourette Syndrome
A recent report (Morera Maiquez et al 2020) described reduced tic severity in people with Tourette syndrome during 1-minute epochs of median nerve stimulation (MNS) at 10 Hz.
- Trial name
- NCT05016765
- Testing
- Active, self-directed electrical stimulation of the median nerve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for Fatigue in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Fatigue is a symptom present in 76 to 92% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Fatigue is usually described as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and feeling of exhaustion which is different from sleepiness.
- Conditions
- Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis, Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT01563900
- Testing
- Auto-titration CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Stroke, Ischemic, Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery
Testing of Identification Markers for Stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the first cause of physical disability and dementia worldwide. Ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion (LVO) is responsible for the vast majority of deaths and disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery, Infarction, Anterior Circulation, Brain
- Trial name
- TIME (NCT04292600)
- Testing
- POCKiT diagnostics' algorithm for LVO detection
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 383 people
- Sponsor
- POCKiT diagnostics Ltd
Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease
Biomarkers in Neural Disorders
This study seeks to establish the sensitivity and specificity of what appears to be a unique brainstem biomarker of Parkinson's Disease (PD) - an electrically induced olygosynaptic nasotrigeminal reflex response - in…
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Essential Tremor
- Trial name
- NCT02761707
- Testing
- Electrical Brainstem Responses, Olfactory Tests, Visual Deprivation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Enzastaurin and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Primary Gliomas
RATIONALE: Enzastaurin may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00516607
- Testing
- enzastaurin hydrochloride, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Stroke
Capsaicin for Cerebral Perfusion Augmentation.
To determine the safety and effect of crescent doses of capsaicin upon serial transcranial Doppler (TCD) markers of cerebral blood flow (CBF).
- Trial name
- NCT04545892
- Testing
- Capsaicin
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Juan Manuel Marquez Romero
Dementia
Effects and Costs of a Day Care Centre Program Designed for People With Dementia
Attending day care centres with programs specifically designed for patients with dementia is believed to postpone admittance to nursing home as well as increase quality of life and well-being for both patients and their family…
- Trial name
- ECOD (NCT01943071)
- Testing
- Day care for patients with dementia
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 261 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian Centre for Ageing and Health
Aging, Aphasia
Exercise Effects on Word Learning
The aging Veteran population will substantially increase over the next 10 years, as the 24.9% of Veterans who are currently between 55-64 years of age join the 38.5% who are already over age 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03370471
- Testing
- Retrieval Practice + Moderate Intensity Exercise, Retrieval Practice + Gentle Stretching, Study Only + Moderate Intensity Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Brain and Nervous System
Phase I Compare OS in Post-CyberKnife Radiosurgery Tx in 1-3 VS 4 or More Brain Metastases
The investigators will learn from this study if the CyberKnife radiosurgery (CK RS) treatment of patients with 1-3 versus 4 or more brain metastases results in the same overall survivals.
- Trial name
- NCT01778764
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Insomnia Chronic, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Internet-guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Military Service Members With History of TBI
This study aims to validate an established internet-guided cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) as an alternative program to traditional in-person therapy that may increase treatment availability and utilization…
- Trial name
- NCT04377009
- Testing
- Sleep Healthy Using the Internet (SHUTi), Education Control Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Seriously Ill Patients, Cancer
Goals of Care Conversations Study
The long term goal is to improve quality of care in Veterans with serious illnesses by aligning medical care with Veterans' goals and values.
- Conditions
- Seriously Ill Patients, Cancer, Heart Failure, Interstitial Lung Disease
- Trial name
- LSTDI (NCT05001009)
- Testing
- Clinician Implementation Strategy Stage 1: low intensity clinician training, Clinician Implementation Strategy Stage 2: high intensity clinician training, Low patient engagement
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,859 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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