Clinical trials: Skull
Trigeminal Neuralgia
A Study of Amifostine for Prevention of Facial Numbness in Radiosurgery Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia or tic douloureux is severe, often debilitating, facial pain that significantly impairs the patient's quality of life and health.
- Trial name
- NCT01364259
- Testing
- Amifostine, CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Bevacizumab in Reducing CNS Side Effects in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy to the Brain for Primary Brain Tumor, Meningioma, or Head and Neck Cancer
Bevacizumab may reduce CNS side effects caused by radiation therapy. This randomized phase II trial is studying how well bevacizumab works in reducing CNS side effects in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to the brain…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00492089
- Testing
- bevacizumab, magnetic resonance imaging, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer
Fentanyl Sublingual Spray in Treating Patients With Breakthrough Cancer Pain
This is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the clinical response to fentanyl sublingual spray as a treatment for breakthrough cancer pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00538850
- Testing
- Fentanyl sublingual spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- INSYS Therapeutics Inc
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), NMO Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
Efficacy and Safety Study of Satralizumab (SA237) as Monotherapy to Treat Participants With Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
The objectives of this study are to evaluate the efficacy, safety, pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic and immunogenic profiles of satralizumab in participants with NMO and NMOSD.
- Trial name
- NCT02073279
- Testing
- Satralizumab
- Where
- 58 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Aortic Valve Disorder
CO2 Versus Lund De-airing Technique in Heart Surgery
To evaluate which of the two de-airing methods (CO2 insufflation vs. Lund de-airing technique) can shorten the left heart de-airing time and prevent or minimize cerebral air emboli during open surgery involving exposure of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00934596
- Testing
- Lund de-airing technique, carbon-dioxide insufflation
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Acute Demylelinating Optic Neuritis
Fingolimod (FTY720) in Acute Demyelinating Optic Neuritis (ADON)
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of fingolimod 0.5mg versus placebo in patients with suspected acute demyelinating optic neuritis (ADON) receiving standard steroid treatment
- Trial name
- NCT01757691
- Testing
- Fingolimod 0.5mg/daily
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
TBI, Anxiety
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) Therapy
The primary aim of this proposed study is to gather preliminary data for CES use in treating PTSD and anxiety symptoms in OEF/OIF Veterans with PTSD and a history of TBI.
- Conditions
- TBI, Anxiety, PTSD, Depression
- Trial name
- CES (NCT02453347)
- Testing
- CES Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Exotropia
Observation Versus Occlusion Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia
The present study is being conducted to assess the natural history of intermittent exotropia and to establish the effectiveness of occlusion in its treatment.
- Trial name
- IXT2 (NCT01032330)
- Testing
- occlusion treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 611 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
HC-BPPV
Treatment of Apogeotropic Horizontal Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
The purpose of this study was to compare the immediate efficacies of each treatment maneuvers in treatment of apogeotropic horizontal canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (HC-BPPV).
- Trial name
- BPPV-HC (NCT00810641)
- Testing
- Gufoni maneuver, Head-shaking maneuver
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 157 people
- Sponsor
- Chonbuk National University
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Ublituximab for Acute Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Relapses
Ublituximab (also known as LFB-R603) is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to the trans-membrane antigen CD20. The binding induces immune response that causes lysis of B cells.
- Trial name
- NCT02276963
- Testing
- Ublituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Plagiocephaly, Scaphocephaly
Cranial Cup Use for the Prevention of Positional Head Shape Deformity in the NICU
Many hospitalized infants can develop a flattening of the back or sides of their head. This condition develops gradually when an infant's head rests on a firm or semi-firm surface for a prolonged period of time.
- Conditions
- Plagiocephaly, Scaphocephaly, Brachycephaly
- Trial name
- NCT01218087
- Testing
- Cranial cup device and Moldable positioner, Moldable positioner device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Depression
The Safety and Efficacy of Nexalin Trans-cranial Electrical Stimulation Stimulation for the Treatment of Depression
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether Nexalin Trans-Cranial Electrical Stimulation (TES) is an effective treatment for depression among patients who are candidates for ECT.
- Trial name
- TES (NCT03277846)
- Testing
- Nexalin Based Trans-Cranial Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Lung Cancer
Brain Irradiation in Treating Patients With Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. It is not yet known which radiation therapy regimen is more effective in preventing brain metastases in patients with limited-stage small cell lung…
- Trial name
- NCT00057746
- Testing
- Prophylactic cranial irradiation, 2.5 Gy fx, Prophylactic cranial irradiation, 2.0 Gy fx, Prophylactic cranial irradiation, 1.5 Gy fx
- Where
- 222 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Head Trauma, Craniocerebral Injuries
Assessment of InfraScanner 2000™ in Detecting Subdural and Epidural Hematomas
The goal of this study is to determine the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of the a portable near-infrared-based device (portable NIR-based device), the InfraScanner 2000™, to detect…
- Conditions
- Head Trauma, Craniocerebral Injuries, Crushing Skull Injury, Head Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03353246
- Testing
- InfraScanner 2000™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
Near-infrared Light-emitting Diode (NIR-LED) Therapy for Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
The overall objective of the proposed research is to test the hypothesis that Near-infrared Light-emitting Diode (NIR-LED) therapy will stimulate mitochondrial function, attenuate oxidative stress, and improve cell survival and…
- Trial name
- LHON (NCT01389817)
- Testing
- Near-infrared light-emitting diode (NIR-LED) therapy (Med Light 630 PRO (Medical Devices Inc.))
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Plantar Fascitis, Myofacial Pain Syndromes
A Comparative Study of Two Dry Needling Interventions for Plantar Heel Pain
This is a clinical trial that will be done in the state of Kuwait, at the physical rehabilitation medicine hospital. the participants will be recruited from all over Kuwait, there is a clinical registry upon the ethical committee…
- Conditions
- Plantar Fascitis, Myofacial Pain Syndromes, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Trial name
- NCT03236779
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Lung Cancer
Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. This may be an effective treatment for extensive stage small cell lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01055197
- Testing
- Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 115 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy With or Without Hippocampal Avoidance in Limited Stage or Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
This randomized phase II/III trial studies how well whole-brain radiation therapy works and compares it with or without hippocampal avoidance in treating patients with small cell lung cancer that is found in one lung, the tissues…
- Trial name
- NCT02635009
- Testing
- Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 281 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 418 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Fracture Mandible
A Comparison of Stryker Hybrid Arch Bars
Patients who sustain a fracture of the lower jaw are typically treated by wiring the teeth together or using small titanium plates and screws to fix the fracture.
- Trial name
- Hybrid (NCT02283528)
- Testing
- Stryker Hybrid, Erich
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, NMOSD
A Study In Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) With Satralizumab As An Intervention
Objective of the trial is to describe the efficacy and safety of satralizumab in patients with aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody seropositive NMOSD, either treatment naive or inadequate responders to previous treatment with rituximab…
- Trial name
- SAkuraBonsai (NCT05269667)
- Testing
- Satralizumab 120 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, South Korea and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche