Clinical trials: Neuroprotective
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Neuroprotective Effects of Lithium in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Brain
This phase I/II trial studies the effects and safety of giving lithium carbonate (lithium) to patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) undergoing radiation therapy to the brain (PCI; prophylactic cranial irradiation).
- Trial name
- NCT01553916
- Testing
- Lithium Carbonate, Prophylactic cranial irradiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cerebral Ischemia, Cardiac Arrest
Neuroprotective Goal Directed Hemodynamic Optimization in Post-cardiac Arrest Patients
The primary objective of the Neuroprotect trial is to assess whether or not a new goal directed hemodynamic optimization strategy can reduce cerebral ischemia in post-cardiac arrest (CA) patients.
- Trial name
- NEUROPROTECT (NCT02541591)
- Testing
- Neuroprotective goal directed hemodynamic optimization, MAP > 65mmHg
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Optic Neuritis
Atacicept in Subjects With Optic Neuritis
This study was intended to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of atacicept compared to placebo and to explore the neuroprotective effect of atacicept as assessed by OCT in subjects with ON as CIS.
- Trial name
- NCT00624468
- Testing
- Atacicept
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease Isradipine Safety Study
The objective of this study is to establish the safety and tolerability of isradipine, sustained release preparation in patients with PD.
- Trial name
- NCT00753636
- Testing
- Dynacirc CR (Isradipine)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Multiple Sclerosis
Safety of Polyphenon E in Multiple Sclerosis Pilot Study
This study is an open label 6 month study. All subjects will be treated with Polyphenon E (400 mg EGCG twice a day) for six months. The main outcome of this pilot phase will be safety.
- Trial name
- NCT00836719
- Testing
- Polyphenon E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Multiple Sclerosis
Lipoic Acid for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
The purpose of the study is to determine if lipoic acid can preserve mobility and protect the brain in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis.
- Trial name
- LAPMS (NCT03161028)
- Testing
- Lipoic acid
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Treatment of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage With Human Albumin
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the tolerability and safety of 25 percent human albumin therapy in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Trial name
- NCT00283400
- Testing
- 25% human albumin
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Stroke, Ischemic
Neuroprotection in Acute Ischemic Stroke
This is a pilot randomized control trial (RCT) to explore the possible beneficial effect of a novel combination therapy consisting of molecular hydrogen H2 plus minocycline ("H2M"), on neurological recovery after acute ischemic…
- Trial name
- H2M (NCT03320018)
- Testing
- Hydrogen, Minocycline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Meningioma
Magnesium and Intraoperative Blood Loss in Meningioma Surgery
Meningioma is the most common central nervous system tumor and craniotomy with tumor removal was associated with moderate blood loss and blood transfusion.
- Trial name
- NCT03558516
- Testing
- Magnesium group, Normal saline group
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy
Neuroprotective Effects of Hypothermia Combined With Inhaled Xenon Following Perinatal Asphyxia
This is a randomised controlled trial in newborn infants with perinatal asphyxial encephalopathy assessing whether a combination of hypothermia and inhaled xenon preserve cerebral metabolism and structure.
- Trial name
- TOBYXe (NCT00934700)
- Testing
- Xenon gas
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Efficacy and Tolerability of Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The preclinical rationale for tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) use in treating patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) stems from the demonstration of antioxidant, antiapoptotic and neuroprotective properties of TUDCA…
- Trial name
- TUDCA-ALS (NCT00877604)
- Testing
- tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Healthy
Phenytoin as a Neuroprotective Agent Against Corticosteroid-induced Functional Imaging Changes
The purpose of this research is to determine if patients who receive phenytoin (also commonly known as Dilantin) before taking corticosteroids will show less memory impairment and hypomanic symptoms (feelings of agitation…
- Trial name
- NCT00591006
- Testing
- Phenytoin (brand name Dilantin), Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive
Lipoic Acid for Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
The purpose of the study is to determine if lipoic acid can protect the brain and slow disability in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01188811
- Testing
- lipoic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Acute
Study of a Neuroprotective Drug to Limit the Extent of Damage From an Ischemic Stroke
The primary aim of this study is to find out which of 4 different doses of minocycline are safe and well tolerated so that we will know the optimal dose to test in future patients.
- Trial name
- MINOS (NCT00630396)
- Testing
- Minocycline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- David Hess, MD
Cerebrovascular Accident
Field Administration of Stroke Therapy - Magnesium (FAST-MAG) Trial
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of field-initiated magnesium sulfate in improving the long-term functional outcome of patients with acute stroke.
- Trial name
- FAST-MAG (NCT00059332)
- Testing
- Magnesium Sulfate, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,700 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey L. Saver
Neurocognitive, Neuroprotective
Darbepoetin Trial to Improve Red Cell Mass and Neuroprotection in Preterm Infants
Study Hypothesis: Preterm infants administered weekly Darbe during the neonatal period will have improved neurocognitive outcome at 22-26 months compared to placebo
- Conditions
- Neurocognitive, Neuroprotective, Neonatal, Neurodevelopmental Impairment
- Trial name
- Darbe (NCT03169881)
- Testing
- Darbepoetin
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 650 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Bipolar Disorder
Riluzole to Treat Depression in Bipolar Disorder
This study examines if Riluzole, FDA approved for ALS, will improve symptoms of depression in Bipolar Disorder. Purpose: This study will examine the safety and effectiveness of riluzole (Rilutek trademark) for short-term…
- Trial name
- NCT00054704
- Testing
- Riluzole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Cerebrovascular Disease
The Neuroprotective Effect of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Ischemic Cerebral Vascular Disease
This study is a prospective, randomized, single-center trial, designed to observe the effect of remote limb ischemic preconditioning on ischemic cerebral vascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01321749
- Testing
- Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Capital Medical University
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Caffeinol Hypothermia Protocol
Caffeinol is a combination of caffeine and alcohol. The amount given is about the same as 1-2 glasses of wine and 3-4 cups of coffee. The patient receives a one time dose given over two hour while being cooled to 34.5 C.
- Trial name
- NCT00299416
- Testing
- Caffeinol, hypothermia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Multiple Sclerosis
Safety and Neuroprotective Effects of Polyphenon E in MS; Phase II
The hypothesis is that Polyphenon E can protect brain cells in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. To test this hypothesis we are going to compare the changes in n-Acetyl-Aspartate (a chemical that reflects the number of neurons…
- Trial name
- POEMS (NCT01451723)
- Testing
- Polyphenon E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans