Clinical trials: Neurological Observations
Giant Cell Arteritis
A Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety of Tocilizumab (TCZ) Administered to Participants With Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
This study will evaluate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of two dose levels of tocilizumab (TCZ) administered by intravenous (IV) infusion every 4 weeks (Q4W) to participants with giant cell arteritis (GCA).
- Trial name
- NCT03923738
- Testing
- Tocilizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Healthy Volunteers
Understanding the Effects of Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Neural Networks and Autonomic Nervous System
This trial aims to perform an exploratory, mechanistic, randomized double-blind sham-control trial in healthy participants to assess the physiologic effects of a single 60 minutes session of bilateral taVNS, on neural networks…
- Trial name
- NCT05801809
- Testing
- Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Parkinson Disease
Long-Term Dopamine Transporter Imaging and Clinical Assessment of Parkinson's Disease Progression
The purpose of this project is to assess the change in dopamine transporter density in Parkinson's disease subjects during a sixty month period including a nine month treatment trial of levodopa.
- Trial name
- ELLDOPA (NCT00134784)
- Testing
- [123I]B-CIT SPECT imaging
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
Meningococcal Disease, Meningococcal Meningitis
Safety and Immunogenicity of Novartis Meningococcal B Vaccine Formulated With OMV Manufactured at Two Different Sites, in Healthy Adolescents Aged 11-17 Years
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the equivalence of rMenB+OMV NZ lot 1 to rMenB+OMV NZ lot 2 when administered to adolescents, as measured by human serum bactericidal activity (hSBA) geometric mean titers…
- Trial name
- NCT01423084
- Testing
- Serogroup B meningococcal vaccine
- Where
- 13 sites in Australia, Canada
- Volunteers
- 344 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Emergence Delirium
Effect of Sugammadex vs. Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate on Pediatric Emergence Delirium in Sevoflurane-rocuronium Anesthesia
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of sugammadex vs. a conventional acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, neostigmine on emergence delirium (ED) during sevoflurane-rocuronium anesthesia in pediatric patients…
- Trial name
- NCT03229486
- Testing
- Sugammadex Injection [Bridion], Neostigmine+Glycopyrronium
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Dementia-related Psychosis
Relapse Prevention Study of Pimavanserin in Dementia-related Psychosis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of pimavanserin compared to placebo in preventing relapse of psychotic symptoms in subjects with dementia-related psychosis who responded to 12 weeks of open label…
- Trial name
- NCT03325556
- Testing
- Pimavanserin 34 mg, Pimavanserin 20 mg
- Where
- 83 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 392 people
- Sponsor
- ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Epilepsy
Fycompa Titration Intervals and Effects on Retention Rate
This study will aim to improve retention and tolerability by slowing the initial titration rate of perampanel from a standard up-titration rate of 2 week intervals to a slower up-titration rate consisting of 3 week intervals.
- Trial name
- NCT03457129
- Testing
- Perampanel Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Tinnitus, Subjective, Tinnitus
Treatment of Tinnitus With Migraine Medications
Tinnitus represents one of the most common and distressing otologic problems, and it causes various somatic and psychological disorders that interfere with the quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04404439
- Testing
- Nortriptyline + Topiramate, Verapamil + Paroxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Hearing Loss
Lab Evaluation of Novel Hearing Aid Coupling Method
Evaluation of different hearing aid coupling methods including two states of a novel coupling method and two traditional coupling methods.
- Trial name
- NCT05377359
- Testing
- Recordings of Hearing Aids with Open Domes, Recordings of Hearing Aids with Closed Domes, Recordings of Hearing Aids with Novel State 1
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sonova AG
Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain
A Research Study of an Investigational Drug ALO-02 (Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Naltrexone Hydrochloride) in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain
The primary objective of the study is to determine the analgesic efficacy and safety of ALO-02 extended-release capsules, when compared to placebo, in subjects with moderate to severe chronic low back pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Analgesia
- Trial name
- NCT01571362
- Testing
- ALO-02
- Where
- 52 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 410 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Stroke, Neurologic Disorder
Evaluation of Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) Touch Screen Technology to Improve Field Awareness
The Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) (Bioness Inc. Valencia, CA) Touch Screen is an FDA approved device comprised of an interactive touchscreen and diverse program options to challenge patients through the use of visual…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Neurologic Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04930822
- Testing
- Table Top Visual Intervention, Bioness Integrated Therapy System Visual Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Epilepsy
Safety and Tolerability of Intravenous Brivaracetam (Infusion or Bolus) as Adjunctive Antiepileptic Therapy
This is a multicenter, open-label, 4-arm, randomized, parallel-group study to evaluate safety and tolerability of Brivaracetam Intravenous (BRV iv) as adjunctive treatment for adults with epilepsy according to an initiation or a…
- Trial name
- NCT01405508
- Testing
- Brivaracetam tablets, Brivaracetam bolus, Brivaracetam infusion
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Czechia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Effect of Ivabradine on Patients With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) occurs in approximately 500,000 Americans, but predominates in women with a 5:1 ratio.
- Trial name
- POTS (NCT03182725)
- Testing
- Ivabradine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Spasticity
Dysport® Pediatric Lower Limb Spasticity Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether Dysport® is effective in the treatment of increased stiffness of the calf muscles and to evaluate the safety of this treatment in children with Cerebral Palsy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Spasticity, Children
- Trial name
- NCT01249417
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Chile and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 241 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Transthyretin (TTR) Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Vyndaqel Capsules Special Investigation (ATTR-CM)
Secondary Data Collection : To confirm the safety and effectiveness profiles under the actual medical practice of Vyndaqel in Japan.
- Trial name
- NCT04108091
- Testing
- Treatment for TTR amyloidosis
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 1,214 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Hypertension
Reach Out: Emergency Department-Initiated Hypertension Behavioral Intervention Connecting Multiple Health Systems
This study evaluates a health theory based mobile health behavioral intervention to reduce blood pressure (BP) among hypertensive patients evaluated in a community Emergency Department (ED) setting.
- Trial name
- ReachOut ED (NCT03422718)
- Testing
- Healthy Behavior Texts, No healthy behavior texts, BP Monitoring Daily Via Text Messaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 488 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Rivaroxaban vs. Warfarin for Post Cardiac Surgery Atrial Fibrillation
This prospective, randomized, active-controlled, parallel arm study compares the safety and financial benefits of arterial thromboembolism prophylaxis with Warfarin vs.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Bleeding
- Trial name
- NEW-AF (NCT03702582)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban, Warfarin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Feasibility Study of the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke Using the NOVIS Transcarotid Neuroprotection System
Study Objective is to establish the feasibility and safety of the NOVIS Transcarotid Neuroprotection System when used for the transcarotid intervention of patients that have a failed transfemoral endovascular therapy in the case…
- Trial name
- NITE1 (NCT04881162)
- Testing
- NOVIS Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (NPS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Silk Road Medical
Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis
Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Abatacept in Combination With Standard Therapy Compared to Standard Therapy Alone in Improving Disease Activity in Adults With Active Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy
Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Abatacept subcutaneous (SC) in Combination With Standard Therapy Compared to Standard Therapy Alone in Improving Disease Activity in Adults With Active Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy
- Conditions
- Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Autoimmune Necrotizing Myopathy, Overlap Myositis
- Trial name
- NCT02971683
- Testing
- Abatacept subcutaneous
- Where
- 79 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Tract Infection
Colonizing Neurogenic Bladders With Benign Flora
The purpose of the research is to determine whether we can get harmless bacteria to live in the bladders of persons with spinal cord injury who practice intermittent bladder catheterization.
- Trial name
- NCT00371631
- Testing
- Insertion of urinary catheters coated with E. coli 83972
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs