Clinical trials: Pediatric Neurological Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
VR-based EF Rehabilitation for Pediatric TBI
Childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) poses significant impairment in children's executive functions (EFs) for moderate to severe injuries, yet interventions specifically designed for children's EF rehabilitation post-TBI and…
- Trial name
- NCT03611062
- Testing
- VR Executive Functions Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Desipramine in Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD).
This is a research study to find out if clinically prescribed desipramine is effective at improving the symptoms and slowing the progression of Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD) in affected children.
- Trial name
- NCT03726996
- Testing
- Desipramine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Infantile Myofibromatosis
A Study of Oral LOXO-292 (Selpercatinib) in Pediatric Participants With Advanced Solid or Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors
This is an open-label, multi-center Phase 1/2 study of oral LOXO-292 in pediatric participants with an activating rearranged during transfection (RET) alteration and an advanced solid or primary CNS tumor.
- Conditions
- Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Infantile Fibrosarcoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Trial name
- LIBRETTO-121 (NCT03899792)
- Testing
- Selpercatinib
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Dysport Injections on Energy Expenditure and Walking Efficiency in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of single event multi level chemoneurolysis with the abobotulinumtoxin A drug, Dysport®, on walking energy expenditure and gait in children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT03469999
- Testing
- Dysport Injectable Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Epilepsy
A Study to Test the Long-term Use of Oral Lacosamide in Pediatric Study Participants Who Completed NCT01964560 (EP0034) or NCT00938912 (SP848) and Received Lacosamide Treatment
The purpose of the study is to assess the long-term use of lacosamide oral solution dosed at 2 mg/kg/day to 12 mg/kg/day when administered to pediatric study participants with epilepsy who have completed NCT01964560 (EP0034) or…
- Trial name
- NCT04627285
- Testing
- Lacosamide
- Where
- 15 sites in Georgia, Hungary and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Biopharma SRL
Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Infantile Fibrosarcoma
Larotrectinib in Treating Patients With Previously Untreated TRK Fusion Solid Tumors and TRK Fusion Relapsed Acute Leukemia
This phase II trial studies the side effects and how well larotrectinib works in treating patients with previously untreated TRK fusion solid tumors and TRK fusion acute leukemia that has come back.
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Infantile Fibrosarcoma, Recurrent Acute Leukemia, Refractory Acute Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT03834961
- Testing
- Larotrectinib Sulfate
- Where
- 80 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Study of the Safety and Activity of Eculizumab in Pediatric Participants With Relapsing Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of eculizumab in pediatric participants (aged 2 to < 18 years) with relapsing neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).
- Trial name
- NCT04155424
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Stroke
Thrombolysis in Pediatric Stroke (TIPS)
Thrombolysis in Pediatric Stroke (TIPS) is a five-year multi-center international safety and dose-finding study of intravenous (IV) tPA in children with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) to determine the maximal safe dose of…
- Trial name
- TIPS (NCT01591096)
- Testing
- Tissue plasminogen activator (Activase®)
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury
The Effect of FES on Children With Spinal Cord Injury
Regular exercise is strongly recommended to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, children and young adults with damaged spinal cords may not be able to exercise regularly.
- Trial name
- NCT00291317
- Testing
- RT 300-P FES Cycle
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Specialized Hospital
Down Syndrome, Cognitive Dysfunction
Evaluating The Efficacy And Safety Of Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept) In The Treatment Of The Cognitive Dysfunction Exhibited By Children With Down Syndrome, Aged 11 To 17
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) in the treatment of the cognitive dysfunction shown by children with Down syndrome, aged 11 to 17.
- Trial name
- NCT00754052
- Testing
- Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Concussion Post Syndrome, Headaches Posttraumatic
Pediatric Concussion Outcomes
This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial in which subjects with a post concussive headache meeting inclusion criterion will be assigned to one of two treatment groups: placebo or nortriptyline.
- Conditions
- Concussion Post Syndrome, Headaches Posttraumatic, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- PeCon (NCT04226365)
- Testing
- Nortriptyline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lancaster General Hospital
Epilepsy
A Study to Investigate the Safety of the Drugs Topiramate and Levetiracetam in Treating Children Recently Diagnosed With Epilepsy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of topiramate monotherapy compared with levetiracetam another standard antiepileptic drug (AED), as monotherapy for new-onset or recent-onset epilepsy (seizure disorder) on…
- Trial name
- NCT02201251
- Testing
- Topiramate, Levetiracetam
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Argentina and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Hereditary Tyrosinemia, Type I
Taste and Palatability of Orfadin Suspension
The purpose of this study is to verify that pediatric patients, especially those who are not old enough to swallow capsules, accept the taste and palatability of a new suspension.
- Trial name
- NCT01734889
- Testing
- Nitisinone
- Where
- 7 sites in France, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Bone Marrow Disease, Pain
Study of Fentanyl-Propofol-EMLA of L.M.X4 Technique for Bone Marrow Aspiration
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is studying the best ways to prevent pain during and after procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture with intrathecal (in the spinal fluid) chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00187135
- Testing
- Fentanyl, EMLA, L.M.X4
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Multiple Sclerosis
Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Teriflunomide in Pediatric Patients With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Primary Objective: To assess the effect of teriflunomide in comparison to placebo on disease activity measured by time to first clinical relapse after randomization in children and adolescents 10 to 17 years of age with relapsing…
- Trial name
- TERIKIDS (NCT02201108)
- Testing
- Teriflunomide
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Belgium and 20 more
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Encephalopathy, Birth Defect
Clinical Utility of Pediatric Whole Exome Sequencing
The investigator aims to examine the clinical utility of WES, including assessment of a variety of clinical outcomes in undiagnosed pediatric cases.
- Conditions
- Encephalopathy, Birth Defect, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Congenital Anomaly
- Trial name
- NCT03525431
- Testing
- Whole Exome Sequencing
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Neurologic Disorder, Chronic Disease
Parent-Reported Symptom Assessments in Children Taking Multiple Medications
This study plans to learn about how to measure symptoms (like tiredness or rash) in children with special healthcare needs who take 5 or more medications. Sometimes symptoms change in severity over time or new symptoms develop.
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorder, Chronic Disease, Pediatric Disorder
- Trial name
- PRSA (NCT03849066)
- Testing
- Parent-Reported Symptom Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Virtual Reality, Occupational Therapy
Motivating Occupational Virtual Experiences In Therapy for Kids
A rater-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to compare the efficacy of MOVE-IT use in a remotely supervised home exercise program (HEP) to usual care for recovery of upper extremity (UE) function in…
- Trial name
- MOVE-IT (NCT04510857)
- Testing
- MOVE-IT Intervention, UCT Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Barron Associates, Inc.
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
VR Cognitive Rehabiliation for Pediatric TBI
Childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) poses significant impairment in children's executive functions (EFs) for moderate to severe injuries, yet interventions specifically designed for children's EF rehabilitation post-TBI and…
- Trial name
- NCT04526639
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-based Interactive Cognitive Training Program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Childhood Absence Epilepsy
Long-Term Safety of Pharmaceutical Grade Synthetic Cannabidiol Oral Solution in Pediatric Participants With Treatment-Resistant Childhood Absence Seizures
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of Cannabidiol Oral Solution (CBD) in pediatric participants with treatment-resistant childhood absence seizures.
- Trial name
- NCT03355300
- Testing
- Cannabidiol Oral Solution
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Radius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.