Clinical trials: Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration, Dementia
PET Evaluation of Brain Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptors Using [11C]PBR28 in Frontotemporal Dementia
This study will use positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to measure a receptor in the brain that is involved in inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00613119
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Degeneration Spine, Cervical Radiculopathy
Salt Water Gargling on Swallowing Following ACDF
The goal of this randomized control trial is to collect sufficient preliminary data on the efficacy of sodium chloride, hereafter referred to as "saltwater" or "saline" in reducing the difficulty of swallowing following…
- Conditions
- Degeneration Spine, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis
- Trial name
- NCT06475365
- Testing
- Sodium chloride gargle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Walking Function in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this study is to 1) examine the differences in walking function and movement patterns between individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and healthy adults with no known conditions; 2) examine if receiving…
- Trial name
- NCT05965336
- Testing
- Clinical Evaluation, Evaluation of Passive Ankle Stiffness, Gait Biomechanics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Dysfunctional Breathing in Individuals With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The aim of this observational study was to learn about the characteristics of dysfunctional breathing in individuals with thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT06992752
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Effect of High Versus Low-level Laser Therapy in Patients of Lumber Radiculopathy
To Compare the effects of high-level laser therapy (HLLT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain in patients with lumbar radiculopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT06240845
- Testing
- High-level laser therapy, Low-level laser therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Pseudoexfoliation and Carpal Tunnel Study
This prospective, single-center case-control study aimed to investigate the association between pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PES) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using biochemical markers.
- Trial name
- NCT06946030
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Neuropathy;Peripheral
Depolarising Electrical Skin Stimulation in Neuropathic and Postoperative Pain
The aim of the study is to evaluate voltage gated sodium channel (NaV1.7) dependent pain phenomena in neuropathic pain and chronic postoperative pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03037684
- Testing
- neurophysiology
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Breast Cancer
Validation of Molecular Diagnostic Assays to Detect Cancer Biomarkers in Blood & Primary Tumor in ER+/HER2- MBC
Conventional biopsy and surgical tumor resection are invasive procedures that capture only one instance of the progression of the tumor. However, the genome of tumor is not static, but it is constantly altered during treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04480814
- Testing
- PIK3CA kit
- Where
- 4 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharmassist Ltd
Depressive Disorder, Major, Diabetic Neuropathies
Study Evaluating the Potential of DVS SR to Inhibit the CYP2D6 Pathway
To evaluate the effects of multiple oral doses of desvenlafaxine sustained release (DVS SR) and paroxetine on the biotransformation of codeine to morphine in healthy subjects.
- Conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Major, Diabetic Neuropathies, Fibromyalgia, Vasomotor Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT00456898
- Testing
- desvenlafaxine sustained release (DVS SR), Paroxetine, Codeine
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Lumbar Radiculopathy, Lumbar Herniated Disk
Does Intraoperative Application of Steroids Affect Early Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy?
Prospective randomised trial assessing whether intraoperative application of steroids leads to better clinical outcomes in patients submitted to lumbar discectomy
- Trial name
- NCT07411326
- Testing
- Intervention Group, Control group (Normal Saline) (C)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Hospitalar De São João, E.P.E.
Behcet's Disease, Central Sensitisation
Assessment of Central Sensitization, Neuropathic Pain, Sleep Quality and Daily Life Activities in Behcet's Disease
There are few studies in the literature regarding increased frequency of neuropathic pain and sleep disturbance and decreased quality of life in Behçet's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03531385
- Testing
- Central sensitisation, Neuropathic pain, Sleep disturbance
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body Disease
Immunohistochemical Study of Neurodegenerative Diseases
The subject uses cytof to analyze PBMC of sporadic AD and DLB, which is used to reveal the differences in immune characteristics of the two diseases at the single-cell level, build immune models for specific diseases, and define…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05518409
- Testing
- Detection of cytof in peripheral PBMC, Donepezil for patients with AD and DLB
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
Nicotine Withdrawal, Marijuana Dependence
Medications Development for the Treatment of Cannabis Related Disorders
The primary objective of this application is to test the neurobehavioral mechanisms and effects of aprepitant as a new cessation agent for cannabis, tobacco or both.
- Conditions
- Nicotine Withdrawal, Marijuana Dependence, Cannabis Dependence, Nicotine Dependence
- Trial name
- MTC (NCT01204723)
- Testing
- Active Aprepitant
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Breast Cancer, Peripheral Neuropathy
NBP in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer to Prevent Nab-paclitaxel Induced Toxic Neuropathy
Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multiple Dose Study for the treatment of Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT04675450
- Testing
- NBP Softgel Capsules
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Conjupro Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Rehabilitation, Balance
Peripheral Neuropathy Rehabilitation With Stabilometric Platforms (NEUROSTAB)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the GeaMaster stabilometric platform can support rehabilitation and improve balance and walking ability in adults diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy.
- Trial name
- NEUROSTAB (NCT07029620)
- Testing
- Balance and postural rehabilitation using sensor-based stabilometric platform (GEAMASTER) under static and dynamic conditions, Conventional balance and gait rehabilitation program, Stabilometric assessment in healthy volunteers
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ospedale Policlinico San Martino
Stroke, Post-stroke Hemiparesis
Operant Conditioning of Reflex Pathways to Improve Walking in Individuals Post-stroke
The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in reflex pathways in the paretic ankle plantarflexors in individuals with post-stroke hemiparesis using operant conditioning.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Post-stroke Hemiparesis, Foot Drop
- Trial name
- NCT05801744
- Testing
- Operant conditioning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Peripheral (Sensorimotor) Diabetic Polyneuropathy
To Assess the Bioequivalence of Test Oral Formulation of Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg HR Film Coated Tablets of Ilko Ilac San. Ve Tic. A.S. Versus Reference Thioctacid (Alpha Lipoic Acid) 600 mg HR Film Coated Tablets of Meda Pharma GmbH& CO .KG, Germany.
To assess the bioequivalence of test oral formulation of Alpha Lipoic acid 600 mg HR film coated tablets of Ilko Ilac San. Ve Tic. A.S.
- Trial name
- NCT04214665
- Testing
- Alpha Lipoic acid 600 mg HR film coated tablets
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ilko Ilac San. ve Tic. A.S.
Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Degeneration Nerves
Visualising Cerebral and Peripheral Cholinergic Nerves in Patients With Dementia Lewy Bodies.
Lewy Body Dementia (DLB) is the second most common type of neurodegenerative dementia and characterized by loss of cholinergic neurons in the cerebrum and possibly also internal organs.
- Conditions
- Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Degeneration Nerves, Positron-Emission Tomography, Acetylcholine
- Trial name
- NCT04291144
- Testing
- PET-CT using FEOBV, MRI-scan, Cognitive assessment
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Migraine
Migraine is Associated With Altered Mechanical Pain Sensitivity. This Study Investigates Mechanical Pain Sensitivity, Headache Burden, and Quality of Life in Episodic and Chronic Migraine, Comparing Pressure Algometry and Algopeg® and Assessing Mechanosensitivity of Peripheral Nerves.
Migraine is one of the most prevalent neurological disorders and is associated with a substantial individual and societal burden.
- Trial name
- MechSens_Migra (NCT07559565)
- Testing
- pressure pain algometry
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bernhard Taxer
Healthy, Hyperalgesia
Positron Emission Tomography to Measure Pain and Pain Control
This study will examine how the brain processes pain signals and how the different parts of the brain work with each other in response to painful stimuli.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Hyperalgesia, Pain, Peripheral Nervous System Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00001307
- Testing
- Oxygen-15 Water, Capsaicin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 273 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)