Clinical trials: Neuroinflammation
Systemic Inflammation, Neuroinflammation
Immunotherapy for Neurological Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2
Background: COVID-19 can cause problems in different parts of the body. For most people, it causes fevers or trouble breathing. Some people might not recover all the way.
- Conditions
- Systemic Inflammation, Neuroinflammation, Microvascular Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT05350774
- Testing
- IV normal saline, IV immunoglobulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Cognitive Change, Cytokine Levels
The Effect of Oral Use of Lyophilised Royal Jelly on Cognitive Functions and Immune System in Elderly Individuals
Dementia is a significant public health problem, affecting 47 million people worldwide in 2015, according to World Health Organization data. It is expected to increase to 75 million in 2030 and reach 132 million in 2050.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Change, Cytokine Levels, Neuroinflammation
- Trial name
- NCT06404203
- Testing
- Balparmak Apitera Royal Jelly Herbal Capsule Food Supplement 500 mg/day, Balparmak Apitera Royal Jelly Herbal Capsule Food Supplement 1000 mg/day, Balparmak Apitera Royal Jelly Herbal Capsule Food Supplement 1500 mg/day
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease
Tau Pathology in the Brain After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to study whether major surgery is linked to changes in the brain that are typical of Alzheimer's disease.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease, Tauopathies, Neuroinflammation
- Trial name
- TAU-PET (NCT07871487)
- Testing
- Hip or Knee Arthroplasty Under Spinal Anesthesia
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University Hospital
Impacted Third Molar, Postoperative Pain
Kynurenic Acid and Serotonin as Perioperative Neuroinflammatory Biomarkers in Sequential Third Molar Surgery
A prospective cohort of 40 consecutive patients with bilateral impacted mandibular third molars underwent two sequential surgical extractions separated by a two-week interval.
- Conditions
- Impacted Third Molar, Postoperative Pain, Neuroinflammation, Anxiety
- Trial name
- KYNA-3M (NCT07644065)
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen + Gabapentin
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Plovdiv Medical University
Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, Cognitive Impairment, Mild
[11C]PS13 PET Imaging of Neuroinflammation in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
Heart failure reduces the amount of blood the heart pumps, which can lead to memory and thinking problems in many patients. One possible reason is that heart failure triggers brain inflammation, a process in which certain brain…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, Cognitive Impairment, Mild, Neuroinflammation, Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID)
- Trial name
- NEURO-HF (NCT07856043)
- Testing
- [11C]PS13: [carbon-11]PS13; COX-1 PET radioligand, Sacubitril-Valsartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Neuroinflammation, Stroke
Translocator Protein PET/CT in Various TSPO-Related Disease
To evaluate the potential usefulness of 18F-DPA714/FDPA positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for the diagnosis of primary and metastatic lesions in various TSPO-related disease patients.
- Conditions
- Neuroinflammation, Stroke, Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06725719
- Testing
- 18F-DPA714/FDPA
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University
Obesity (BMI>30), Neuroinflammation
Effect of Tocopherol and Ascorbic Acid on Neuroinflammation Markers Associated With Neuropeptide Expression in the AgRP/NPY and POMC Pathways in Mexican Population With Obesity
This clinical trial will determine whether taking ascorbic acid (vitamin C), α-tocopherol (vitamin E), or both together can lower markers of brain inflammation and change the expression of neuropeptides in Mexican adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT07782411
- Testing
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), tocopherol alpha, Ascorbic acid + tocopherol alpha
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Autonomous University of Morelos
Schizophrenia, Cognitive and Executive Dysfunction
A Pilot Study of Adjunctive Structured Supportive Psychotherapy in Schizophrenia
This pilot randomized controlled trial examined whether adding structured supportive psychotherapy to risperidone treatment is more effective than risperidone alone in improving cognitive function and reducing peripheral…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Cognitive and Executive Dysfunction, Neuroinflammation
- Trial name
- PILOT-SSP-SCZ (NCT07671040)
- Testing
- Structured supportive psychotherapy, Risperidone, Unstructured Supportive Conversation
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Hasanuddin University
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Patients, Neuroinflammation
Vitamin D3 for Moderate to Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized Trial on Inflammation and Recovery (VIMOT)
This study is a Phase II, randomized, quadruple-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial designed to test whether vitamin D₃ supplementation can improve recovery after mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) in adults.
- Trial name
- VIMOT (NCT07269457)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Lagos State University
Schizophrenia Patients, Neuroinflammation
Effectiveness of Ashwagandha in Schizophrenia Patients on Risperidone
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract as an adjuvant therapy in patients with schizophrenia who are receiving risperidone.
- Trial name
- WSE-SCZ (NCT07575516)
- Testing
- Risperidone 4mg/day, Ashwagandha
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Hasanuddin University
Major Depressive Disorder, Neuroinflammation
The Effect of Celecoxib on Neuroinflammation in MDD
Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects an estimated 350 million people worldwide and is a leading contributor to global disease burden.
- Trial name
- NCT04814355
- Testing
- Celecoxib 400 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Provoked Vestibulodynia, Secondary Provoked Vestibulodynia
Topical Ketotifen 0.25% for Secondary Vestibulodynia
This is a Phase 2, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of topical ketotifen fumarate 0.25% cream in adult women with secondary provoked vestibulodynia (PVD).
- Conditions
- Provoked Vestibulodynia, Secondary Provoked Vestibulodynia, Vulvodynia, Vulvary Pain Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07257029
- Testing
- Ketotifen Fumarate 0.25% Cream
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders
Trauma, Brain, Neuroinflammation
Imaging Lymphatic/Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Drainage From the Head and Neck in Persons With Traumatic Brain Injury: Demonstration of Feasibility and Evaluation of Manual Therapy to Improve Drainage and Facilitate Cognitive Recovery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a course of daily manual lymphatic drainage over the course of 5 days can improve lymphatic drainage function and cognitive outcomes and to determine whether single sessions of…
- Trial name
- NCT05129514
- Testing
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Inguinal Hernia Unilateral, Delayed Neurocognitive Recovery
Preemptive IV Ibuprofen for Neurocognitive Recovery and Analgesic Needs After Inguinal Hernia Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of preemptive intravenous ibuprofen administration on delayed neurocognitive recovery (dNCR), postoperative pain management, and the overall quality of recovery in…
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia Unilateral, Delayed Neurocognitive Recovery, Postoperative Pain, Neuroinflammation
- Trial name
- IBU-COG (NCT07424001)
- Testing
- Ibuprofen (400 mg x 4)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Mehmet Çiğdem
Tinnitus, Neuroinflammation
Tinnitus and Treatment With umPEA-LUT
Tinnitus can have different causes. From a peripheral point of view, the sensation of hearing a not present sound can be indicative of damage in the cells of the cochlea.
- Trial name
- TiniPEA (NCT06718452)
- Testing
- PEA-LUT 2 sachet day, umPEALUT + Rutin + 5 hTp
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Anesthesia, Neuroinflammation
Neuroinflammatory Biomarkers After General Anesthesia: A Comparison Study
This prospective, observational study investigates the impact of repeated general anesthesia exposure on neuroinflammatory biomarkers and neurotrophic factors.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Neuroinflammation, Cognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07388160
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research
Central Nervous System (CNS) Lesions, Brain Metastases
Phase 2 Ascending Dose Safety and Efficacy Study of RVP-001, a Manganese-based MRI Contrast Agent
This Phase 2 clinical trial will study RVP-001, a new manganese-based MRI contrast agent, in people who are known to have gadolinium-enhancing central nervous system (CNS) lesions, for example brain tumors or multiple sclerosis.
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Lesions, Brain Metastases, Brain Neoplasms, Brain Neoplasms, Benign
- Trial name
- NCT06322342
- Testing
- RVP-001
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Reveal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Chronic Insomnia
Studying the Neurobiological Mechanisms of Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain and Chronic Insomnia: a Four-group Cross-sectional Study
This study is a part of a larger project aiming to evaluate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the relationship between sleep and pain in people with non-specific chronic low back pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Chronic Insomnia, Neuroinflammation
- Trial name
- SY-NAPS-CS (NCT06973837)
- Testing
- Real-life monitoring, experimental pain testing, brain imaging, blood and stool sampling.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Neuroinflammation, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Imaging - Clinical Evaluation of Altered Nervous System Drainage
The current study aims to evaluate the aspects of perfusion, fluid diffusivity in the interstitium and the T1 and T2 signal of the PVS and WMH.
- Trial name
- I-CLEANED (NCT06432023)
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Neuroinflammation
Neuroinflammation/Oxidative Stress/Cardiac Surgery
The prospective observational study delves into the complex relationship between neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in post-cardiac surgery complications, focusing on postoperative cognitive dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NEuOX-postSURg (NCT06391866)
- Testing
- extracorporeal circulation
- Where
- Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- EPC Education s.r.o.