Clinical trials: Neurodegenerative Disorders
Alcoholism
Clinical Study of TripleA for Treatment of Alcohol Addiction in Outpatient Care
The primary objective is to investigate differences in the alcohol consumption pattern between alcohol addicts receiving conventional treatment and those who receive a combination of conventional treatment and TripleA.
- Trial name
- NCT03195894
- Testing
- TripleA
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Kontigo Care AB
Parkinson's Disease
Selegiline to Zelapar Switch Study in Parkinson Disease Patients
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Symptomatic therapy is primarily aimed at restoring dopamine function in the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT00640159
- Testing
- Zelapar
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Nusinersen (ISIS 396443) in Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
The primary objective is to examine the clinical efficacy of multiple doses of nusinersen (ISIS 396443) administered intrathecally to participants with Infantile-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Trial name
- NCT01839656
- Testing
- nusinersen
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Parkinson Disease
N-Acetylcysteine for Neuroprotection in Parkinson's Disease
The overall objective of this developmental/exploratory study is to use noninvasive proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H MRS) to assess (a) whether brain levels of the antioxidant glutathione (GSH) are decreased in vivo, as…
- Trial name
- NAC for PD (NCT01470027)
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Impairment
Safety, Efficacy and Dose Titration of Sodium Oligo-mannurarate Capsule on Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether sodium oligo-mannurarate capsule is effective and safe in the treatment of mild to moderate alzheimer' disease, and to determine the best therapeutic dose of sodium…
- Trial name
- NCT01453569
- Testing
- Sodium oligo-mannurarate 600mg, Sodium oligo-mannurarate 900mg
- Where
- 24 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 255 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Greenvalley Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Parkinson Disease, Multiple System Atrophy
Treatment of Parkinson Disease and Multiple System Atrophy Using Intranasal Insulin.
Parkinson disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are progressive neurodegenerative disorders characterized by abnormal accumulation of α-synuclein.
- Trial name
- NCT02064166
- Testing
- Intranasal Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Novak
Alzheimer Disease
Dapagliflozin In Alzheimer's Disease
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial in individuals with probable Alzheimer's disease testing the effects of 10 mg dapagliflozin, taken daily for 12 weeks, on cerebral n-acetyl aspartate (NAA) levels using magnetic…
- Trial name
- NCT03801642
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Jeff Burns, MD
Alzheimer Disease
Safety and Efficacy Study of Gantenerumab in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of gantenerumab versus placebo in participants with early (prodromal to mild) AD.
- Trial name
- NCT03443973
- Testing
- Gantenerumab
- Where
- 155 sites in United States, Argentina and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 975 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Friedreich's Ataxia
A First in Human Study of RT001 in Patients With Friedreich's Ataxia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of RT001 in patients with Friedreich's ataxia.
- Trial name
- NCT02445794
- Testing
- Low dose cohort, High dose cohort
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Biojiva LLC
Parkinsons Disease
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Prasinezumab in Participants With Early Parkinson's Disease
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that will evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) prasinezumab versus placebo in participants with Early Parkinson's Disease (PD) who are on…
- Trial name
- PADOVA (NCT04777331)
- Testing
- Prasinezumab
- Where
- 110 sites in United States, Austria and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 586 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Alzheimer's Disease
Monetary Cost of Alzheimer's Disease in China
The purpose of the study is to estimate the Chinese economic burden in patients with Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
- Trial name
- NCT02694445
- Testing
- observation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 3,098 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Friendship Hospital
Alzheimer's Disease
Idalopirdine in Patients With Mild-moderate Alzheimer's Disease Treated With Donepezil
To establish efficacy of Idalopirdine as adjunctive therapy to donepezil for symptomatic treatment of patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Trial name
- STARBEAM (NCT02006641)
- Testing
- Idalopirdine
- Where
- 162 sites in United States, Argentina and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 858 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lundbeck A/S
Wilson's Disease
Study Comparing Once Daily Dose of 900mg of TETA 4HCL Against Cuprior® (450mg Trientine Base, Twice Daily).
A randomised, open-label study evaluating the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of a new once daily dose of 900mg of TETA 4HCL by comparing it against the current marketed Cuprior® formulation (450mg trientine base…
- Trial name
- NCT06128954
- Testing
- 900mg TETA 4HCl Once Daily Formulation, 900mg TETA 4HCl Cuprior®
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orphalan
Myasthenia Gravis, MuSK, AChR Myasthenia Gravis
Long Term Safety Study of Amifampridine Phosphate in MuSK-MG (Muscle Specific Tyrosine Kinase Myasthenia Gravis)
Evaluate the long-term safety of amifampridine phosphate in patients with MuSK antibody positive and AChR antibody positive myasthenia gravis.
- Trial name
- NCT03579966
- Testing
- Amifampridine Phosphate
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Italy
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dementia, Mental Health
Compass for Care: A Theory-driven Mobile Solution to Promote Well-being Among Caregivers of Individuals With ADRD
In the US, the over 11 million Americans currently providing unpaid care to a family member, relative, or friend with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia (ADRD) are over 6 times more likely than the general population to…
- Trial name
- Compass4Care (NCT06249139)
- Testing
- Compass for Care (Well-being intervention), Compass for Care (Safety intervention)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 278 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pro-Change Behavior Systems
Parkinson's Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Carbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone in Patients With Parkinson's Disease Requiring Initiation of Levodopa Therapy
The CELC200A2401 study has been designed in order to evaluate the hypothesis that administering the combination carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone at the time that levodopa therapy is initiated results in a decrease in the risk of the…
- Trial name
- STRIDE-PD (NCT00099268)
- Testing
- Carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone, Immediate release carbidopa/levodopa
- Where
- 73 sites in United States, Austria and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 747 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Parkinson Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Frequency Effects on Gait in Parkinson's Disease(PD)
In this study the investigators will evaluate the effect of both low and high frequency Deep Brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in Parkinson's patients who have noted a change in their walking.
- Trial name
- NCT00993291
- Testing
- Frequency change to 60 Hz, Frequency change to 130 Hz
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Alzheimer Disease
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Constraint Induced Language Therapy for Alzheimer Disease
Impaired verbal communication is a cardinal symptom of Alzheimer Disease (AD) and the source of enormous distress and disability. Effective therapies for this deficit are lacking.
- Trial name
- NCT04482179
- Testing
- Active TMS, CILT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Alzheimer's Disease
An Open-Label Crenezumab Study in Participants With Alzheimer's Disease
In the BN40031 OLE study, a dose of crenezumab of 60 mg/kg intravenous (IV) every 4 weeks (Q4W) will be offered to all participants who complete Study BN29552 or BN29553 and who meet eligibility criteria in order to evaluate…
- Trial name
- CREAD OLE (NCT03491150)
- Testing
- Crenezumab
- Where
- 66 sites in United States, Australia and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Parkinson's Disease
Quantification of the Antidyskinetic Effect of Amantadine and Topiramate in Parkinson's Disease
Levodopa is the main drug treatment for Parkinson's disease. Levodopa can cause unwanted and uncontrolled movements called dyskinesias. A drug called amantadine can reduce these movements.
- Trial name
- NCT00794313
- Testing
- Amantadine 300 mg, Topiramate, Sugar Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University