Clinical trials: Neuromuscular Disorders
Postherpetic Neuralgia
The Efficacy of MK-8291 in Participants With Post-herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) With Allodynia (MK-8291-012)
This study aims to determine whether MK-8291 is effective in reducing pain in participants with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) with allodynia.
- Trial name
- NCT02336555
- Testing
- MK-8291
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Plexiform Neurofibroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
MEK Inhibitor Mirdametinib (PD-0325901) in Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Associated Plexiform Neurofibromas
This study evaluates mirdametinib (PD-0325901) in the treatment of symptomatic inoperable neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF1)-associated plexiform neurofibromas (PNs). All participants will receive mirdametinib (PD-0325901).
- Trial name
- ReNeu (NCT03962543)
- Testing
- Mirdametinib (PD-0325901) oral capsule or dispersible tablet
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Muscle Dystonia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Jaw-closing Dystonia
6 patients with jaw-closing dystonia will be treated with neuromuscular electrical stimulation over 8 weeks. The distance the mouth can be opened voluntarily and the oro-mandibular dystonia questionnaire (OMDQ-25) will be…
- Trial name
- NCT03889704
- Testing
- Omnistim® FX²
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Edward Burton
Neuropathy;Peripheral
Investigating Mechanisms Underlying Spinal Cord Stimulation Efficacy Using Virtual Reality and Full Body Illusion
The study hypothesis is that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) combined with virtual leg illumination (provided through a wearable headset (OculusRift, OculusVR, Irvine, CA) and a custom-designed virtual reality leg scenario) will…
- Trial name
- NCT02970006
- Testing
- neurovisual stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Pain
The Effect of Intravenous Lidocaine on Allodynia
The purpose of this study is to study if lidocaine, given intravenously, reduces pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00659633
- Testing
- lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Myasthenia Gravis, Generalized
Safety,Tolerability,Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of CFZ533 in Moderate to Severe Myasthenia Gravis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and efficacy of CFZ533 as an add-on therapy to standard of care in patients with moderate to severe myasthenia gravis (MG).
- Trial name
- NCT02565576
- Testing
- CFZ533
- Where
- 15 sites in Canada, Denmark and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pain, Pregnancy
Neuropathic Pain in Pregnancy
This will be the first study to investigate the use of rTMS in the treatment of neuropathic pain in pregnancy. This study will enroll 60 pregnant subjects, age 18-45. All participants will receive treatment as usual.
- Trial name
- NCT02608463
- Testing
- painDETECT Questionnaire, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Pain Intensity Scale, Pain Interference Scale, Pain Behavior Scale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study of Safety and Proof of the Mechanism of BLZ945 in ALS Patients
It was an open label study to evaluate safety, tolerability and brain microglia response in participants with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) following multiple doses of BLZ945.
- Trial name
- NCT04066244
- Testing
- BLZ945
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Finland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Poliomyelitis
Safety and Reactogenicity of GSK Biologicals' Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine (IPV) (Poliorix) in Infants
The study will evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of Poliorix given as primary vaccination course to Chinese children at 2, 3 and 4 months of age.
- Trial name
- NCT00937404
- Testing
- Poliorix
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Purpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased, Muscle Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- CLRTHam (NCT03044106)
- Testing
- CLRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Early Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) With Nutrition and Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
The purposes of the study are to determine the energy balance and evaluate the nutritional status of patients with ALS, and to investigate the use of NIPPV as respiratory support to treat patients with ALS.
- Trial name
- NCT00116558
- Testing
- Early NIPPV, Standard NIPPV
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Edward Kasaraskis
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
A Study of Risdiplam in Infants With Genetically Diagnosed and Presymptomatic Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A global study of oral risdiplam in pre-symptomatic participants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
- Trial name
- Rainbowfish (NCT03779334)
- Testing
- Risdiplam
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of PF-06252616 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This is a Phase 2 randomized, 2-period, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose study to evaluate the safety, efficacy, PK and PD of PF-06252616 administered to ambulatory boys diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular…
- Trial name
- NCT02310763
- Testing
- PF-06252616
- Where
- 66 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy
Safety and Efficacy Study of Fx-1006A in Patients With Familial Amyloidosis
This study will examine whether Fx-1006A is effective in halting the progression of Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy (FAP). Deposition of TTR amyloid is associated with a variety of human diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT00409175
- Testing
- Fx-1006A
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Argentina and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation, Walking
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Augment Activity Based Therapy
Involuntary muscle activity, often called spasticity, is a common problem following spinal cord injury (SCI) that can make it hard to move.
- Conditions
- Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation, Walking, Spasticity, Human
- Trial name
- NCT03240601
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Open-Label Study of AG10 in Patients With Cardiomyopathy
This prospective, multicenter open-label study will evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, PK and PD of acoramidis administered on a background of stable heart failure therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03536767
- Testing
- Acoramidis
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Efficacy and Safety Study of MCI-186 for Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The primary objective of this study is to confirm the efficacy of 60 mg of MCI-186 via intravenous drip once a day in patients with ALS based on the changes in the revised ALS functional rating scale (ALSFRS-R) scores after 24…
- Trial name
- NCT00330681
- Testing
- MCI-186
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Shionogi
Neurofibromatosis 1
Everolimus for Treatment of Disfiguring Cutaneous Lesions in Neurofibromatosis1 CRAD001CUS232T
This trial is evaluating the use of oral Everolimus to determine if there is a reduction in the size of the disfiguring cutaneous lesions in patients with Neurofibromatosis 1 over a 6 month period.
- Trial name
- DCLNF1 (NCT02332902)
- Testing
- Everolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathic Pain
Safety and Efficacy Study of ADL5859 in Participants With Neuropathic Pain Associated With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ADL5859 in relieving the pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) compared with placebo and duloxetine (a marketed drug approved for the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT00603265
- Testing
- ADL5859, Duloxetine
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
An Intervention Trial for Cardiac Neuropathy in Type 1 Diabetes
The focus of this project is cardiovascular diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN). DAN affects the nerves that control heart rate and blood flow to the heart in people with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00116207
- Testing
- ORAL ANTIOXIDANT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan