Clinical trials: Skull
Anxiety State
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and Acute Stress
The goal of this study is to quantify the effects of 20 sessions of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) on measures of acute stress responses in Soldiers.
- Trial name
- NCT06034496
- Testing
- Active CES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
PDE5 Inhibitor Use and Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the use of PDE5 inhibitors (vardenafil, sildenafil, or tadalafil) increases the risk for the development of NAION.
- Trial name
- NCT00867815
- Testing
- Diagnostic procedures
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Neurofibromatosis Type 2, Progressive Vestibular Schwannomas
Phase 2 Study of Bevacizumab in Children and Young Adults With NF 2 and Progressive Vestibular Schwannomas
To determine the hearing response rate at 24 weeks after treatment with bevacizumab for symptomatic vestibular schwannomas (VS) in children and young adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF 2).
- Trial name
- NCT01767792
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
18F-FPPRGD2 PET/CT or PET/MRI in Predicting Early Response in Patients With Cancer Receiving Anti-Angiogenesis Therapy
The purpose of the study is to conduct research of a new PET radiopharmaceutical in cancer patients. The uptake of the novel radiopharmaceutical 18F-FPPRGD2 will be assessed in study participants with glioblastoma multiforme…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Male Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01806675
- Testing
- 18F-fludeoxyglucose (18F-FDG), 18F-FPPRGD2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Sanjiv Sam Gambhir
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Alpha-lipoic Acid/L-acetyl Carnitine for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Studies have shown that alpha-lipoic acid and L-acetyl carnitine may have some neuroprotective activities and it is hoped that they could be helpful for people with neurodegenerative illnesses such as progressive supranuclear…
- Trial name
- NCT01537549
- Testing
- alpha-lipoic acid and L-acetyl carnitine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Devic's Disease
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant in Devic's Disease
This study is designed to examine whether treating Devic's disease patients with high dose cyclophosphamide together with rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG)/rituximab (drugs which reduce the function of the immune system)…
- Trial name
- NCT00787722
- Testing
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cyclophosphamide, G-CSF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Neuromyelitis Optica
C1-esterase Inhibitor (Cinryze) for Acute Treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica Exacerbation
The overall objective is to evaluate the tolerability/safety and preliminary efficacy of CINRYZE® (C1 esterase inhibitor [human]) as add-on therapy for treatment of acute optic neuritis and/or transverse myelitis in NMO and…
- Trial name
- NCT01759602
- Testing
- C1-esterase inhibitor (Cinryze)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Levy
Problem With Vision Blindness, Intraocular Pressure
Intraocular Pressure During Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair
The objective of this study will be to answer a clinical question that has not already been investigated; that is, what are the effects of aortic infra-renal clamping and unclamping on intraocular pressure during Abdominal Aortic…
- Conditions
- Problem With Vision Blindness, Intraocular Pressure, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT00450294
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
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.
Peripheral Nerve Facial Nerve Paralysis, Facial Nerve Diseases
Study of a New Technique to Improve the Symptoms of Orofacial Discomfort in Patients With Peripheral Facial Paralysis
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Neuro Occlusal Rehabilitation (RNO) in patients with peripheral facial palsy (PFP) disease, noting the decrease in symptoms of masticatory dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Nerve Facial Nerve Paralysis, Facial Nerve Diseases, Orofacial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01327157
- Testing
- occlusal adjustment., Visual analog scale.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Facial Nerve Injuries, Facial Paresis Associated With Facial Nerve Dysfunction
Comparison of Three Botulinum Neuromodulators for Management of Facial Synkinesis
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of three commercially available botulinum toxin neuromodulators in the treatment of facial synkinesis using patient reported outcome measures.
- Conditions
- Facial Nerve Injuries, Facial Paresis Associated With Facial Nerve Dysfunction, Facial Asymmetry, Synkinesis
- Trial name
- NCT03048383
- Testing
- OnabotulinumtoxinA Injectable Product, AbobotulinumtoxinA Injectable Product, Incobotulinumtoxin A Injectable Product
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also called pseudotumor cerebri, is a disorder of elevated intracranial pressure of unknown cause [Corbett, et al., 1982; Wall, et al., 1991].
- Trial name
- IIHTT (NCT01003639)
- Testing
- Acetazolamide, Formal weight loss counselling program
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Feasibility of Video Augmentation System, Value of Video Augmentation Navigation
A Feasibility Study of a Modular Video Augmentation System for Image-Guided Skull Base Surgery
Current standard of care for complex head, neck and skull base surgery require navigation systems that allow instruments to be tracked optically or electromagnetically while registered to a patient's pre-operative X-ray computed…
- Trial name
- NCT01591954
- Testing
- Video Augmentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
CNS Cancer, Meningioma
Phase II Trial of Sunitinib (SU011248) in Patients With Recurrent or Inoperable Meningioma
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects, good and/or bad, sunitinib has on patients and their tumors. At this time, no drugs are routinely used to treat meningioma, hemangioblastoma or hemangiopericytoma.
- Conditions
- CNS Cancer, Meningioma, Intracranial Hemangiopericytoma, Hemangioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00589784
- Testing
- Sunitinib
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Skull Base Neoplasms
ICG Use in Angiography for Nasoseptal Flap Harvest
This is a feasibility study in which indocyanine green (ICG) will be administered during routine expanded endonasal approach (EEA) for cranial base pathologies in which a nasoseptal flap harvest will be necessary.
- Trial name
- ICG (NCT02117310)
- Testing
- indocyanine green
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis
Long Term Study of Avonex Therapy Following a First Attack of Multiple Sclerosis
The current study is a continuation of the 5 year extension study of the phase III CHAMPS study (see reference). This study was designed to determine if immediate initiation of therapy with Interferon Beta-1a (AVONEX) after a…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Acute Brainstem/Cerebellar Syndrome
- Trial name
- CHAMPIONS10 (NCT00179478)
- Testing
- interferon beta 1a 30 ug IM once weekly
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Esthesioneuroblastoma
Phase 2 Study of Bintrafusp Alfa in Recurrent/Metastatic Olfactory Neuroblastoma (BARON).
Background: Olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) is a rare cancer of the nasal cavity. At diagnosis, it is usually locally advanced. It tends to spread to the neck. Sometimes it spreads to the lungs and bones.
- Conditions
- Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Neoplasm of the Nasal Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT05012098
- Testing
- Bintrafusp alfa/M7824, Ibuprofen, PET scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Leber Congenital Amaurosis 10, Blindness
Extension Study to Study PQ-110-001 (NCT03140969)
Subjects completing participation in study PQ-110-001 (EudraCT 2017-000813-22 / NCT03140969) will be given the opportunity to enroll into the extension study for continued dosing if available data support current and/or future…
- Conditions
- Leber Congenital Amaurosis 10, Blindness, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Vision Disorders
- Trial name
- INSIGHT (NCT03913130)
- Testing
- QR-110
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Belgium
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Laboratoires Thea
Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
18F-FDOPA PET/CT or PET/MRI in Measuring Tumors in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed or Recurrent Gliomas
To evaluate 18F-FDOPA PET obtained from PET/CT or PET/MRI imaging in patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02175745
- Testing
- 18F-fluoro-dihydroxyphenylalanine, Positron emission tomography (PET), Computed tomography (CT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Erik Mittra
Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica
Safety and Efficacy of Sustained Release Dalfampridine in Transverse Myelitis (Re-Launch)
Transverse myelitis (TM) is an inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord that leads to disabilities of gait. Dalfampridine, a sustained-release potassium inhibitor has been shown to be effective in improving gait and other…
- Conditions
- Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis, Myelitis NOS
- Trial name
- NCT02166346
- Testing
- Dalfampridine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University