Clinical trials: Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Lumbar Spine Disc Herniation, Lumbar Radiculitis
Dexamethasone Versus Depo Medrol in Lumbar Epidurals
Comparison of Dexamethasone versus Depo Medrol when used in lumbar epidural injections will be conducted on subjects that have not had previous injections or have not had an injection in the last 12 months.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Spine Disc Herniation, Lumbar Radiculitis, Lumbar Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01397552
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, methylprednisolone acetate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Trametinib in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
This phase II trial studies how well trametinib works in treating patients with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia that has come back (relapsed) or does not respond to treatment (refractory).
- Trial name
- NCT03190915
- Testing
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy, Trametinib
- Where
- 57 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis 1
Antioxidant Therapy With N-acetylcysteine for Learning and Motor Behavior in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) commonly suffer from the effects of cognitive, behavioral, and motor impairments. At present there is no specific treatment for this NF1 complication.
- Trial name
- NF1NAC (NCT04481035)
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
HIV, Peripheral Neuropathy
OPEN Study: Pain Management Treatment Needs Interviews
Presently, there are few options for medically managing HIV-related painful peripheral sensory neuropathy (HIV-SN). Psychological treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), represent a potentially viable addition…
- Trial name
- NCT02972606
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the acceptability and proof of concept effectiveness of a wireless Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) technology to address Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy…
- Conditions
- Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Pain, Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT06324344
- Testing
- High-Dose TENS, Low-Dose TENS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Peripheral Neuropathy
Evaluation of an Exercise Intervention for Vincristine Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Pediatric Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to better understand whether or not children with ALL can complete an exercise program during treatment and whether or not that program may impact peripheral neuropathy.
- Trial name
- Exercise (NCT03430674)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Neuroblastoma, CNS Metastases
131I-omburtamab Radioimmunotherapy for Neuroblastoma Central Nervous System/Leptomeningeal Metastases
Children with a neuroblastoma diagnose and central nervous system (CNS)/leptomeningeal metastases will be given up to 2 rounds of intracerebroventricular treatment with a radiolabelled monoclonal antibody, 131I-omburtamab to…
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, CNS Metastases, Leptomeningeal Metastases
- Trial name
- NCT03275402
- Testing
- 131I-omburtamab
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Denmark and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Y-mAbs Therapeutics
Neuroblastoma, Opsoclonus-myoclonus
Use of Rituximab in Opsoclonus-Myoclonus in Children With Neuroblastoma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of giving four weekly doses of Rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) in the treatment of children with refractory neuroblastoma associated opsoclonus-myoclonus.
- Trial name
- NCT00202930
- Testing
- anti-CD20 (Rituximab)
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Jean M. Tersak, M.D.
Multiple Sclerosis, Neuropathic Pain
A Study of Sativex in the Treatment of Central Neuropathic Pain Due to Multiple Sclerosis
To investigate the ability of Sativex to relieve central neuropathic pain in multiple sclerosis subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01604265
- Testing
- Sativex
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Breast Cancer Metastatic
NR in Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this single-arm phase II trial is to determine whether nicotinamide riboside (NIAGEN®) prevents the progression of peripheral sensory neuropathy in patients receiving infusions of paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel for…
- Conditions
- Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Breast Cancer Metastatic, Platinum-resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer Stage IV
- Trial name
- NCT03642990
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Donna Hammond, PhD
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) in Pediatric Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Participants will be requested to deliver non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) two times per day, at least five days per week.
- Trial name
- NCT03772717
- Testing
- Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS), Standard of care treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Ann Arbor Stage III Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Advanced Solid Tumors, Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas, or Histiocytic Disorders (The Pediatric MATCH Screening Trial)
This phase II Pediatric MATCH screening and multi-sub-trial studies how well treatment that is directed by genetic testing works in pediatric patients with solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphomas, or histiocytic disorders that have…
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Ann Arbor Stage III Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Ann Arbor Stage IV Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Histiocytic Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT03155620
- Testing
- Biopsy Procedure, Biospecimen Collection, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Where
- 172 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,377 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Static Magnetic Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The purpose of this research study is to investigate if magnet therapy is effective as an alternative therapy for CTS.
- Trial name
- ATTRACT (NCT02609113)
- Testing
- Strong Magnetic Wristband, Weaker Magnetic Wristband
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful
Study Evaluating the Long-Term Safety of Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (DVS SR) in Subjects With Pain Associated With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of the study is to learn if long-term treatment with DVS SR is safe for treating the pain and other symptoms associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
- Trial name
- NCT01050218
- Testing
- Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (DVS SR)
- Volunteers
- 237 people
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Type I
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Lenalidomide in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1
The purpose of this multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Lenalidomide in adult subjects with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type 1.
- Trial name
- CRPS-002 (NCT00109772)
- Testing
- lenalidomide
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene Corporation
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Neridronic Acid in CRPS
The aim of this trial was to investigate the efficacy and safety of intravenous neridronic acid in subjects with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
- Trial name
- NCT03530345
- Testing
- Neridronic acid 100 mg
- Where
- 71 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Grünenthal GmbH
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Ankle Dorsiflexion in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Ankle dorsiflexor weakness (paresis) is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this exploratory study is to compare two different treatments -- Contralaterally Controlled Neuromuscular…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Lower Extremity Paresis
- Trial name
- NCT01029912
- Testing
- Electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Neuroendocrine Tumors, Meningioma
Dosimetry-Guided, Peptide Receptor Radiotherapy (PRRT) With 90Y-DOTA- tyr3-Octreotide (90Y-DOTATOC)
This is a Phase 2 peptide receptor radionuclide therapy trial of 90Y-DOTATOC in patients with somatostatin receptor positive tumors.
- Conditions
- Neuroendocrine Tumors, Meningioma, Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT03273712
- Testing
- 90Y-DOTA tyr3-Octreotide, 68Ga-DOTATOC PET Positron Emission Tomography (PET) whole body scan, Amino Acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Randomized Controlled Trial of Ketamine Infusion With Continuous Epidural Infusion for Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine whether epidural and ketamine infusions are effective in the treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
- Trial name
- NCT02094352
- Testing
- Ketamine Infusion + Epidural Infusion, Control Group + Epidural infusion, Ketamine Booster Infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York