Clinical trials: Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Sarcopenia
Ultrasound to Assess Sarcopenia in Prader Willi Syndrome
The aim of the study is to examine the clinical applicability of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for sarcopenia in individuals with PWS by investigating the association between ultrasound-derived measurements, DXA-derived…
- Conditions
- Prader-Willi Syndrome, Sarcopenia, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- PWS (NCT06448871)
- Testing
- Ultrasound assessment of the right lower extremity muscles, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Prader Willi Syndrome
Oxytocin Trial in Prader-Willi Syndrome
Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have been found to have a deficit of oxytocin-producing neurons and decreased oxytocin receptor gene function, so the purpose of this study is to determine if oxytocin (OT)…
- Trial name
- NCT02013258
- Testing
- Intranasal oxytocin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome
Treatment of Hyperphagia Behavioral Symptoms in Children and Adults Diagnosed With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of intranasal FE 992097 in children and adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01968187
- Testing
- FE 992097
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Effects of Exenatide on Overweight Adolescents With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is one of the most common genetic causes of obesity. Obesity is a major source of morbidity and mortality in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT01444898
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Prader-Willi Syndrome
A Study of Pitolisant in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, global clinical study to assess the efficacy and safety of pitolisant in patients living with Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT06366464
- Testing
- Pitolisant tablet
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Harmony Biosciences Management, Inc.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Cannabidiol Oral Solution for the Treatment of Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of cannabidiol oral solution on hyperphagia-related behavior in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
- Trial name
- NCT02844933
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Radius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Autonomic Dysfunction
Autonomic Regulation in Prader-Willi Syndrome
To evaluate autonomic regulation in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome with sleep-disordered breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT04118816
- Testing
- Polysomnography, Multiple sleep latency test, Continuous positive airway pressure
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Intranasal Oxytocin for Infants With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to compare the change in suck and swallow competency from baseline to morning of day 6 with intranasal oxytocin spray vs placebo in infants/children with Prader-Willi Syndrome who are in nutritional…
- Trial name
- NCT03245762
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Stress and Brain Response Using MEG in PWS
Individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) have increased hunger and food seeking behaviour, as well as learning (cognitive) challenges.
- Trial name
- NCT04032639
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Microdeletion Syndromes, Trisomy 21
Development of Non-invasive Prenatal Test for Microdeletion and Other Genetic Syndromes Based on Cell Free DNA
The purpose of this study is to collect blood from families with a child who has been diagnosed with a chromosomal disorder including microdeletions in order to further develop a non-invasive prenatal screening test based on…
- Conditions
- Microdeletion Syndromes, Trisomy 21, Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13
- Trial name
- Microdel Triad (NCT02109770)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Natera, Inc.
Genetic Disorder, Prader-Willi Syndrome
Bioequivalence of Two Somatropin Products (Norditropin® Versus Genotropin®) in Healthy Adult Volunteers
This trial is conducted in United States of America (USA). The aim of this trial is to examine the bioequivalence of Norditropin® versus Genotropin® in healthy adult volunteers.
- Conditions
- Genetic Disorder, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Growth Disorder, Idiopathic Short Stature
- Trial name
- NCT01401244
- Testing
- somatropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Prader-Willi Syndrome
CBDV vs Placebo in Children and Adults up to Age 30 With Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
This study aims to examine the feasibility and safety of cannabidivarin (CBDV) as a treatment for children and young adults with PWS.
- Trial name
- NCT03848481
- Testing
- CBDV Compound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eric Hollander
Prader-Willi Syndrome
GH in Adults With PWS, Effect on Hypotonia Evaluated by Functional MRI, Relationship With Strength and Body Composition
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder associated with growth hormone (GH) deficiency, central hypotonia and hyperphagia that leads to life-threatening obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT03616509
- Testing
- Growth hormone
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Corporacion Parc Tauli
Prader Labhart Willi Syndrome, Body Weight Changes
Prader-Willi Syndrome Body Composition
Adults aged over 18 years, with the diagnosis of Prader-willi syndrome will be recruited through the hospital's outpatient clinic for either as intervention group receiving therapeutic elastic band training, or as control group…
- Conditions
- Prader Labhart Willi Syndrome, Body Weight Changes, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT04597645
- Testing
- Therapeutic elastic band resistance training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Respiratory Restriction in Prader-Willi Syndrome
The main aim of this study is therefore to evaluate the impact of Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) on lung and thoracoabdominal volumes, respiratory muscle strength and awake ventilatory pattern, and to quantify and localize the…
- Trial name
- RESPIPWS (NCT06851351)
- Testing
- Spirometry and optoelectronic plethysmography
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hyperphagia
Oxytocin vs. Placebo for the Treatment Hyperphagia in Children and Adolescents With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The investigators propose a randomized double-blind 8 week treatment trial of intranasal oxytocin (IN-OXT) vs. placebo in 24 subjects aged 5 to 18 years with PWS in order to assess IN-OXT's affect on (1) Eating behaviors (2)…
- Trial name
- OXT-PWS (NCT02629991)
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin (IN-OXT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Growth Hormone Deficiency
Is There a Sensibility Increased in the Growth Hormone at Child With Prader-Willi Syndrome?
The purpose of this study is to estimate the sensibility at the growth hormone in vivo at the children presenting a Prader-Willi syndrome (SPW) in comparison with children presenting a deficit in growth hormone (GHD).
- Trial name
- NCT01298180
- Testing
- Growth hormone (Genotonorm® or Omnitrope®), DEXA, blood tests, H.G.P.O, osseous age., biopsy
- Where
- 26 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Prader-Willi Syndrome
An Open-Label Study of DCCR Tablet in Patients With PWS
The primary objective of this study is to monitor the long-term safety of DCCR in PWS patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04086810
- Testing
- DCCR
- Sponsor
- Soleno Therapeutics, Inc.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Targeting the Gut Microbiome for Prader-Willi Syndrome Treatment
The gut microbiome has recently emerged as a major contributor to obesity, systemic inflammation, and metabolic disease. Furthermore, intestinal bacteria are crucial players in the gut-brain axis, regulating a broad range of…
- Trial name
- BALPWS (NCT03548480)
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Sant Joan de Déu
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Obesity
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Individuals With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a multisystemic genetic disease characterized by hypotonia, mental retardation, hyperphagia, and uncontrollable hunger due to hypothalamic dysfunction, caused by dysregulation of genes located in…
- Conditions
- Prader-Willi Syndrome, Obesity, Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03324906
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo