Clinical trials: Skull
Suicide, Depression
Cranial Electric Stimulation to Modify Suicide Risk Factors in Psychiatric Inpatients.
This pilot study aims to investigate whether a treatment called cranial electric stimulation or CES can decrease risk factors for suicide. The specific CES device we will use is called Alpha-Stim®.
- Conditions
- Suicide, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia
- Trial name
- NCT02846740
- Testing
- Alpha-Stim®., Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and agitated behavior Scale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Migraine
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation in the Treatment of Migraine Headaches
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) may be a safe adjunct to medical treatment for pain relief in migraine patients. However, despite the number of CES studies done, many have been open label, single blinded, or have…
- Trial name
- NCT01265797
- Testing
- Cranial Electrostimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo Health Science Campus
Convergence Insufficiency
Convergence Insufficiency Treatment Study (CITS)
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of home-based computer therapy for symptomatic convergence insufficiency (CI) compared to traditional home-based near target push-ups and placebo treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01515943
- Testing
- Active home-based computer vergence/accommodative therapy, Near target push-ups
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
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.
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Safety and Efficacy of Using SightSaver Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) for VEP Monitoring in Prone Spine Surgery
Post-operative visual loss (POVL) following non-ocular surgical procedures is an infrequent but severe complication. Little is understood about this complication, but most cases seem to result from loss of blood flow to the optic…
- Trial name
- SightSaver (NCT02643615)
- Testing
- VEP under TIVA, VEP under balanced anesth., Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Strabismus, Reflex, Oculocardiac
Hydroxyzine Dihydrochloride Premedication is a Necessity for Strabismus Surgery
Oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is usually happening in pediatric strabismus surgery and observed just when the surgent pulls the ocular muscles.
- Conditions
- Strabismus, Reflex, Oculocardiac, Hydroxyzine, Bradycardia Sinus
- Trial name
- NCT03806270
- Testing
- Midazolam, Hydroxyzine Dihydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Safety and Efficacy Study of rAAV2-ND4 Treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
This study is meant to assess the safety and efficacy of rAAV2-ND4 treatment of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy with 11778 LHON mutation.
- Trial name
- rAAV2-ND4 (NCT01267422)
- Testing
- rAAV2-ND4
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Bin Li
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Comparison of Clinical Effects of Azathioprine and Rituximab NMO-SD Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare annual relapse rate, expanded disability status scale, and side effects of azathioprine and rituximab in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder during a one year follow up…
- Trial name
- NCT03002038
- Testing
- Azathioprine, Rituximab
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Central Nervous System Tumor
Fluorescence Detection of Adult Primary Central Nervous System Tumors With Tozuleristide and the Canvas System
The purpose of this study is to examine the use of a single dose of tozuleristide (24 or 36 mg) and the Canvas imaging system during surgical resection of primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors: Primary gadolinium enhancing…
- Trial name
- NCT04743310
- Testing
- tozuleristide, Canvas imaging system, Surgical resection of tumor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- John Yu
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Corticobasal Degeneration
Tau Imaging in Subjects With Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Corticobasal Degeneration and Healthy Volunteers
This study will evaluate flortaucipir for brain imaging of tau in subjects with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT02167594
- Testing
- Flortaucipir F18, Brain PET scan
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Avid Radiopharmaceuticals
Major Depressive Disorder
Efficacy and Safety of Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
The purpose of this study is to see if using Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) helps improve symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Trial name
- NCT01325532
- Testing
- Active CES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Purpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased, Muscle Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- CLRTHam (NCT03044106)
- Testing
- CLRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive
Study of BIIB092 in Participants With Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
The Primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of BIIB092, compared to placebo, as measured by a change from baseline in the PSP Rating Scale (PSPRS) at Week 52 and to assess the safety and tolerability of…
- Trial name
- PASSPORT (NCT03068468)
- Testing
- BIIB092
- Where
- 86 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 490 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic
Observe the Effects of the Serkel Cranial Remolding Orthosis on Infants With Deformational Plagiocephaly
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of a specific brand of cranial remolding orthosis (a custom made helmet), which is new to the United States market
- Trial name
- NCT06831513
- Testing
- Serkel 3D CRO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
Efficacy and Safety of FS VH S/D 500 S-apr (Tisseel) as an Adjunct to Sutured Dural Repair in Cranial Surgery
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of FS VH S/D 500 s-apr for use as an adjunct to sutured dural repair in cranial surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02891070
- Testing
- FS VH S/D 500 s-apr, DuraSeal Dural Sealant
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Czechia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Migraine Disorders, Chronic Disease
"Follow the Sutures". A New Procedure for Injection of Botulinum Toxin for Chronic Migraine
There is no doubt that chronic migraine is a large public health problem, which is both disabling and costly. Many patients and headache doctors see Botulinum toxin (Botox) treatment as a big stride forward, but it is a problem…
- Trial name
- NCT03543254
- Testing
- BoNT-A
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
CSF Leak
The Paediatric EVICEL® Neuro Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of EVICEL® when used for suture-line sealing in dura-mater closure in elective or urgent paediatric cranial neurosurgery to provide intraoperative watertight…
- Trial name
- NCT02309645
- Testing
- EVICEL® Fibrin Sealant, Sutures Only
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Strabismus
Mobile Medical Application for Cost-effective Strabismus Screening
Develop and evaluate a new smartphone based app to screen for and measure eye misalignment (strabismus). The investigators will validate the app against simulated strabismus of known magnitude and common clinical tests.
- Trial name
- NCT03450980
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Fibromyalgia
Randomized Controlled Trial of CES for Fibromyalgia
Given recent increasing opioid-related deaths and evidence showing against the use of opioids for non-malignant chronic pain, there is growing need for non-narcotic pain management.
- Trial name
- NCT04115033
- Testing
- Alpha-stim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Strabismus
Anesthetic Depth and the Incidence of Emergence Agitation in Children Undergoing Strabismus Surgery
This study evaluates the association between the depth of general anesthesia and the occurrence of emergence agitation (EA). The investigators hypothesized that optimal level of anesthetic depth could decrease the incidence of EA…
- Trial name
- NCT02521259
- Testing
- BIS
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital