Clinical trials: Neurological Observations
Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Hypogonadal Men With Epilepsy With Testosterone and Either Anastrozole or Placebo
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment using a medication (anastrozole/Arimidex), which lowers estrogen levels in the blood is better than placebo, a tablet that does not contain any active medication, when…
- Conditions
- Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00179517
- Testing
- Anastrozole 1mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Malignant Gliomas
Sunitinib to Treat Recurrent Brain Cancer
Background: One way tumors are able to grow is by forming new blood vessels that supply them with nutrients and oxygen. Sunitinib blocks certain proteins on the surface of tumor and blood vessel cells that are involved with the…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Malignant Gliomas, Anaplastic Gliomas
- Trial name
- NCT00923117
- Testing
- Sutent (sunitinib)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Multiple Myeloma
Study of Vorinostat (MK-0683) or Placebo, in Combination With Bortezomib in Participants With Multiple Myeloma (MK-0683-088 AMN)
Study of the efficacy and safety of bortezomib administered in combination with vorinostat in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
- Trial name
- NCT00773747
- Testing
- Vorinostat, bortezomib
- Volunteers
- 637 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Multiple Sclerosis
Medical Marijuana and Its Effects on Motor Function in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Medical marijuana is commonly prescribed people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for symptom, e.g. spasticity and pain, management. Unfortunately not much is known about its effects outside the treatment for these 2 symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT02898974
- Testing
- Medical Marijuana
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Multiple Sclerosis
Effect of Ocrelizumab on Neuroinflammation in Multiple Sclerosis as Measured by 11C-PBR28 MR-PET Imaging of Microglia Activation
Using magnetic resonance-PET (MR-PET) imaging with [11C]PBR28, a second-generation 18kDa translocator protein (TSPO) radiotracer, we have previously demonstrated abnormally high TSPO expression, indicative of microglia…
- Trial name
- NCT04230174
- Testing
- 11C-PBR28
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Fatigue
Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (Post-TBI) Fatigue and Its Treatment
Randomized clinical trial of modafinil vs. placebo for treatment of fatigue after TBI.
- Trial name
- NCT00233090
- Testing
- Modafinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Arimoclomol in Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis - Open Label Extension Trial
A multicenter, non-randomized, open label trial, to assess long term safety and efficacy of Arimoclomol in subjects with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) who have completed the ORARIALS-01 trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03836716
- Testing
- Arimoclomol
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Belgium and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- ZevraDenmark
Cerebral Palsy
Safety and Effectiveness of Banked Cord Blood or Bone Marrow Stem Cells in Children With Cerebral Palsy (CP).
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of two types of stem cells,(either banked cord blood or bone marrow), in children between the ages of 2 to 10 years with CP.
- Trial name
- ACT for CP (NCT01988584)
- Testing
- umbilical cord blood (hUCB) cells, bone marrow derived mononuclear cells (BMMNCs)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Melanoma
Cabozantinib S-Malate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of cabozantinib S-malate in treating younger patients with solid tumors that have come back or no longer respond to treatment.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Melanoma, Recurrent Primary Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Recurrent Thyroid Gland Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01709435
- Testing
- Cabozantinib S-malate, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sleep Disorders, Hypertension
Melatonin Supplements for Improving Sleep in Individuals With Hypertension
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with melatonin supplements in improving sleep in individuals with high blood pressure who are taking beta-blockers.
- Trial name
- NCT00238108
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Stroke, Cerebral Vascular Disorders
Discrete Versus Rhythmic Gait Training
The objective of this study is to compare the effects of novel versus standard locomotor training using a robotic gait orthosis (LT-RGO) after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02650440
- Testing
- Novel Protocol, Standard Protocol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Thais Amanda Rodrigues
Migraine
Omega-3 Supplementation for Pediatric Migraine
The purpose of the study is to assess the biochemical and clinical effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation in youth suffering from migraine, including its effects on migraine disability, psychological…
- Trial name
- NCT06899074
- Testing
- Omega 3 Polyunsaturated Fats
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Insomnia
SIESTA: Sleep Intervention to Enhance Cognitive Status and Reduce Beta Amyloid
The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of a sleep intervention on improving cognitive function in older adults with symptoms of insomnia, determine the association between change in sleep measures and change in…
- Trial name
- NCT03954210
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Sleep and Lifestyle Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Adrenoleukodystrophy, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Stem Cell Transplant for Inborn Errors of Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and engraftment of donor hematopoietic cells using this conditioning regimen in patients undergoing a hematopoietic (blood forming) cell transplant for an inherited metabolic…
- Conditions
- Adrenoleukodystrophy, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy, Gaucher's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00176904
- Testing
- Stem Cell Transplant, Busulfan, Cyclophosphamide, Antithymocyte Globulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Chronic Pain
Integrated Services for Pain: Interventions to Reduce Pain Effectively
Long-term pain -or pain that lasts for months or years-is one of the most common health problems in the United States. Clinicians often prescribe opioids which can help ease pain in the short term, but evidence does not support…
- Trial name
- INSPIRE (NCT03454555)
- Testing
- Shared Decision Making, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 543 people
- Sponsor
- RTI International
Spinal Cord Injury
Palliative Strategies in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to muscle atrophy, hyperreflexia and spasticity, symptoms that decrease quality of life and prevent effective rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT00594178
- Testing
- Motorized bicycle exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Choroid Plexus Tumors
Treatment of Tumors of the Choroid Plexus Epithelium
The goal of this clinical research study is to compare carboplatin to cyclophosphamide when given with etoposide, vincristine, and radiation therapy in the treatment of choroid plexus tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00500890
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Diabetes, Senile Dementia, Alzheimer Type
A Study of Mobile Medical Supportive Care Program for Family Caregivers With Dementia Combined With Diabetes
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of the clinical application of a mHealth supportive care program for family caregivers with dementia combined with diabetes based on the supportive care framework.
- Trial name
- NCT06785857
- Testing
- mHealth Supportive Care Program, Offline supportive care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuanjiao Yan
Carotid Stenoses
Additional Neurological Symptoms Before Surgery of the Carotid Arteries - A Prospective Study (ANSYSCAP)
A single center observational study. Observing the time between cerebrovascular symptoms and Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) and patient outcome.
- Trial name
- ANSYSCAP (NCT00514592)
- Testing
- New Guidelines
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Diabetes
Risk Factors, Costs, and Impacts of ED Boarding
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the risk factors, costs, and operational impacts of emergency department boarding (patients admitted to the hospital but remaining in the emergency department awaiting…
- Conditions
- Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Diabetes, Asthma (Diagnosis), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Trial name
- NCT07532564
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,486 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore