Clinical trials: Skull
Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign
Comparison of Skin Closure Techniques in Oncological Neurosurgical Procedures: Intradermal Running Suture Versus Transdermal Interrupted Sutures
The purpose of this study is to compare two commonly used methods of closing the skin after surgery for an intracranial tumor. Skin closure is one of the most important steps in neurosurgical procedures, as it has a major…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign, Meningioma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NEURO-SUTURE (NCT07413796)
- Testing
- Absorbable running intradermal suture, Non-absorbable interrupted transdermal suture
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Surgical Wound Infection
Duration of Postoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Facial Fractures
Facial fractures make up a significant proportion of injuries in trauma patients. Treatment of these fractures often results in standard surgical interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT01583062
- Testing
- Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Bell Palsy
Intratympanic Stereoidal Injections for Facial Nerve Palsy
Bell's palsy is defined as a facial nerve palsy without any other known cause. The common practice for this disease consists of the use of oral steroids.
- Trial name
- NCT03371589
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Epidemiology Study of Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)
The objectives of this study were to: (1) evaluate the natural history of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION); (2) estimate the population incidence of NAION; and (3) identify potential risk factors for NAION.
- Trial name
- NCT01260324
- Testing
- No intervention given in this observational study
- Volunteers
- 21,283 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Vestibular Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma
Auditory Nerve Test System During Vestibular Schwannoma Resection
The Auditory Nerve Test System (ANTS) is a novel device that stimulates the auditory nerve much like a cochlear implant. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate feasibility of the ANTS during translabyrinthine surgery for…
- Conditions
- Vestibular Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Asymmetric Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- ANTS (NCT04241679)
- Testing
- Auditory Nerve Test System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Optic Nerve Disorders
Choroidal Thickness in Optic Neuropathy
This study plans to learn more about the thickness of the choroid in patients with optic neuropathy. The choroid is a layer of blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nourishment to the outer layers of the retina.
- Trial name
- NCT02382627
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Epiretinal Membrane, Cellophane Maculopathy
Ozurdex for Macular Edema Post Membrane Peeling
An epiretinal membrane is scar tissue on the retina that can cause blurring and distortion of vision and lead to swelling, or macular edema.
- Conditions
- Epiretinal Membrane, Cellophane Maculopathy, Macular Edema, Retinal Edema
- Trial name
- NCT01273727
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Retina Specialists, PC
Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic, Brachycephaly
Effects of Corrective Helmet Therapy on Cervical Motion and Thermoregulation in Children With Positional Deformities
The purpose of the study is to examine how cranial helmet therapy may affect neck movement and body temperature regulation in children with positional head deformity.
- Trial name
- NCT07201324
- Testing
- cranial helmet therapy - observational
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Safety and Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A in Patients With Trigeminal Neuralgia
This is a double-blind randomized clinical trial comparing the pain reduction of individuals treated with BTX-A and placebo as well as evaluating possible changes in neuroinflammatory biomarkers.
- Trial name
- NCT06315790
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin A, Isotonic saline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Henrik Schytz
OPA1 Gene Mutation, Optic Atrophy, Autosomal Dominant
A Longitudinal Natural History Study of OPA1-Associated Autosomal-Dominant Optic Atrophy
This prospective, monocenter, non-interventional observational study investigates the natural history as well as the clinical and genetic spectrum of OPA1-associated autosomal dominant optic atrophy.
- Trial name
- OPA-LONG (NCT07729982)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) is a disease producing swelling of the optic nerve (the "cable" going from the eye to the brain) resulting in decreased vision.
- Trial name
- NCT00813059
- Testing
- Intra-vitreal injection of bevacizumab (1.25mg/0.05ml)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Optic Atrophy
Systemic Erythropoietin Injection in Patients Having Optic Atrophy
The purpose of this treatment trial is to study the effect of systemic erythropoietin in patients having optic atrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT04680143
- Testing
- Systemic erythropoietin injection
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Mandibular Fracture, Virtual Plan of Mandibular Fracture
Evaluation of the Accuracy of 3d Printed Reduction Guide in Treatment of Mandibular Fractures Using Two Different Methods of Virtual Planning
This study will evaluate the accuracy of the use of 3-D printed reduction guide in treatment of mandibular fractures using two different methods of virtual planning.
- Trial name
- NCT07385924
- Testing
- Mandibular fracture treatment by 3d printed guide where virtual planning will be done using the manual reduction technique., Mandibular fracture treatment by 3d printed guide where virtual planning will be done using the mirror image reduction technique.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
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
Otitis Media
Echinacea Purpurea and Osteopathy in Children With Recurrent Otitis Media
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of the herb Echinacea purpurea and of cranial osteopathic manipulative treatment to prevent otitis media (middle ear infections) in young children.
- Trial name
- NCT00689468
- Testing
- Cranial osteopathic manipulative treatment., Echinacea purpurea
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
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
Olfactory Neuroblastoma
Efficacy and Safety of Induction Chemotherapy for Olfactory Neuroblastoma (ESICON)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the induction chemotherapy efficacy in olfactory neuroblastoma. The main question it aims to answer is: wether olfactory neuroblastoma patients with different pathology subtypes…
- Trial name
- ESICON (NCT06255210)
- Testing
- Gemcitabine+Cisplatin(GP); Cyclophosphamide+Etoposide+Cisplatin(CEP)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Hongmeng Yu
Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis
Longitudinal Optic Neuritis Study (LONS)
To assess the beneficial and adverse effects of corticosteroid treatment for optic neuritis. To determine the natural history of vision in patients who suffer optic neuritis.
- Trial name
- NCT00000147
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone, Prednisone
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Bell Palsy
Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation With Mime Therapy Versus Electrical Stimulation With Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Improving Facial Asymmetry and Quality of Life in Patients With Bell's Palsy
To compare the effect of electrical stimulation with mime therapy versus electrical stimulation with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on improving facial asymmetry and quality of life in patients with Bell's palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07028138
- Testing
- electrical stimulation with mime therapy
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences
Vestibular Schwannoma
Use of DTT to Define Facial Nerve Position in Vestibular Schwannomas
Vestibular schwannomas (VS) arise from the vestibulocochlear (hearing and balance) nerve, located at the base of the brain. Although benign, VS can enlarge over time, resulting in debilitating symptoms; therefore, surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT04057976
- Testing
- Probabilistic diffusion tensor tractography
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- King's College Hospital NHS Trust
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