Clinical trials: Skull Base, open to volunteers
CerebroSpinal Fluid (CSF) Leak
NoSeal Trial: Comparing Sealants Versus No Sealant for Preventing CSF Leak After Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a significant complication of endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEA) to the skull base.
- Trial name
- NoSeal (NCT07216157)
- Testing
- Standard multilayer closure without sealant, Fibrin sealant application, Synthetic polyethylene glycol-based sealant
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology
Cancer Pain, Orofacial Pain
Effectiveness of Phenotype-based Pain Management Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancer Related Pain: a Pilot Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether phenotype-based pain management guidelines can effectively and safely reduce head and neck cancer-related pain in adults with head and neck cancer who have not yet started…
- Conditions
- Cancer Pain, Orofacial Pain, Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck (HNSCC)
- Trial name
- NCT07919444
- Testing
- myofascial pain, Orofacial bone pain, Orofacial Mucosal Pain
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
Mitochondrial Disorders, Mitochondrial Genetic Disorders
North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium Patient Registry and Biorepository (NAMDC)
The North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium (NAMDC) maintains a patient contact registry and tissue biorepository for patients with mitochondrial disorders.
- Conditions
- Mitochondrial Disorders, Mitochondrial Genetic Disorders, Mitochondrial Diseases, Disorder of Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Complexes
- Trial name
- NAMDC (NCT01694940)
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Esophoria
Prism Adaptation in Symptomatic Esophoria - Effect of Shorter Time Intervals and Surgical Outcomes Based on Prism Adaptation
This study is a prospective randomized study aiming to investigate the effect of prism adaptation before surgery for symptomatic esophoria on the number of reoperations, the occurrence of over- and under-correction after the…
- Trial name
- NCT06729710
- Testing
- Prism adaptation test, other
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Skull Base Neoplasms, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage
Role of Novel RADA16 Hydrogel in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
The purpose of this study is to specifically evaluate the effectiveness of PuraGel, a RADA16 polypeptide hydrogel, in expediting post-operative healing and re-mucosalization of the nasoseptal flap harvest site during endoscopic…
- Conditions
- Skull Base Neoplasms, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage, Nasal; Hypertrophy, Mucous Membrane (Septum)
- Trial name
- NCT05898074
- Testing
- Non-Absorbable Packing (Silastic Splint), PuraGel (RADA16) Hydrogel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Malignant Oral Cavity Neoplasm, Malignant Skull Base Neoplasm
Serial Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Prediction of Radiation-Induced Changes in Normal Tissue of Patients With Oral Cavity or Skull Base Tumors
This phase IV trial studies how well serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after radiation therapy works in predicting radiation-induced changes in the normal tissue of patients with oral cavity or skull base tumors.
- Conditions
- Malignant Oral Cavity Neoplasm, Malignant Skull Base Neoplasm, Osteoradionecrosis
- Trial name
- NCT04265430
- Testing
- Contrast Agent, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 425 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson Disease
Neurodegenerative Diseases Progression Markers (MARKERS-NDD)
MARKERS-NDD is a prospective, observational, longitudinal study, which aims to collect data from patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) followed longitudinally for routine examinations performed as part of normal…
- Conditions
- Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson Disease, Synucleinopathies, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- MARKERS-NDD (NCT06596746)
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Casa di Cura San Raffaele Cassino
Meningioma, Radiation Toxicity
Neurocognitive Impact of Different Irradiation Modalities for Patients With Grade I-II Skull Base Meningioma:
For the purpose of this research, investigator will constitute several cohorts of patients, treated either by intensity-modulated radiotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy or proton-therapy.
- Trial name
- CANCER-COG (NCT06036706)
- Testing
- Normo-fractionated intensity-modulated brain irradiation with or without stereotactic positioning, Hypo-fractionated stereotactic brain irradiation, Normo-fractionated proton therapy brain irradiation
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Francois Baclesse
Chordoma, Chondrosarcoma
Hypofractionated Protontherapy in Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas of the Skull Base
The project is planned as a phase II clinical trial with a low level of intervention, for the prospective evaluation of the clinical results of radical or adjuvant treatment by proton therapy in chordomas and chondrosarcomas of…
- Trial name
- NCT05861245
- Testing
- 5-fraction hipofractionated protontheray, 25-fraction hypofractionated proton therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Quironsalud
Bell's Palsy
Study on the Optimal Waveform Patterns of Electroacupuncture Targeted Intervention for Bell's Palsy Based on Surface Electromyography Characteristics
The goal of this clinical study is to find out whether different electronic acupuncture wave forms can effectively treat recovery-stage Bell's palsy in adults and evaluate their safety.
- Trial name
- NCT07598175
- Testing
- electroacupuncture waveform
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Tumors
Assessment of Functional and Symptom Outcomes for Survivors of Paranasal Sinus, Nasopharyngeal and Skull Base Tumors
To learn about the symptoms and changes our patients experience while receiving treatment for sinonasal or nasopharyngeal cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05733091
- Testing
- Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Convergence Insufficiency
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for Treating Symptomatic Convergence Insufficiency
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to test the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation in treating adults with symptomatic convergence insufficiency compared to vergence/accommodative therapy.
- Trial name
- NIBSCI (NCT05877560)
- Testing
- Anodal-Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Office-Based Vergence/Accommodative Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Midwestern University
Nasal Neoplasm, Nasal Neoplasm Benign
Prospective Study of Sinonasal and Skull-base Tumours Management
This observational prospective clinical study aims to describe the epidemiology, management and outcome of patients with sinonasal and skull-base pathology (tumours and diseases with malignant clinical characteristics) in a…
- Conditions
- Nasal Neoplasm, Nasal Neoplasm Benign, Skull Base Neoplasms, Skull Base Osteomyelitis
- Trial name
- Sinonasal_Tu (NCT05607888)
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Craniotomy
A Pilot Clinical Study to Evidence Improved Cranial Flap Fixation With a Bioresorbable Bone Adhesive
This clinical pilot study will evaluate the use of a bioresorbable bone adhesive to improve cranial flap fixation at two study time points (at the time of fixation and 6 months).
- Trial name
- NCT06780852
- Testing
- Tetranite for Cranial Flap Fixation (TN-CFF)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- RevBio
Malignant External Otitis (Necrotizing/Malignant Otitis Externa), Central Skull Base Osteomyelitis
Suivi Prospectif Des ostéomyélites de la Base du crâne
Skull base osteomyelitis (SBO) is a rare and complex infection that includes malignant external otitis and central skull base osteomyelitis.
- Trial name
- OBC (NCT07665866)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
CSF Leak
Evaluation of Internal Nasal Splint-Supported Free Graft Versus Nasoseptal Flap for Endoscopic Skull Base Repair in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
The study aims to compare the feasibility and effectiveness of using an internal nasal splint- supported free graft versus a nasoseptal flap alone for endoscopic repair of bilateral CSF leaks.
- Trial name
- CSF (NCT07368348)
- Testing
- Internal Nasal Splint-Supported Free Graft, Nasoseptal Flap for Endoscopic Skull Base Repair in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Cranial Nerve Palsy
Cranial Nerves Tractography
Introduction: The skull base tumors surgery remains a challenge since numerous cranial nerves or vessels closely surround them. Recently, diffusion tensor imaging has developed with the tractography following white fibers and…
- Trial name
- CN Tracto (NCT02978911)
- Testing
- preoperative cerebral MRI and operative findings
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Convergence Insufficiency
Natural History of MTBI-related Convergence Insufficiency & Effectiveness of Vision Therapy for MTBI-related CI
The design of this project is a pilot study, a type of feasibility study conducted in preparation for subsequent RCTs that will assess the effectiveness of office-based vergence/accommodative therapy with movement (OBVAM) for…
- Trial name
- TBEye (NCT06848673)
- Testing
- Office-Based Vergence/Accommodative Therapy with Movement (OBVAM)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salus University
Head and Neck Cancer, Skull Base--Cancer
HRQoL in Patients With Solid Tumors Treated With Hadrontherapy
The Quality of Life of patients treated with hadrontherapy is still limited. Two cohorts are established, they will be receiving specific standardized questionnaires to be evalutaed in their results.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Skull Base--Cancer, Brain Cancer
- Trial name
- HadroQoL (NCT05947149)
- Testing
- questionnaires administration
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- CNAO National Center of Oncological Hadrontherapy
Craniofacial Abnormalities
FACE.S-4-KIDS : A Deep Phenotyping Database of Craniofacial Anomalies During Development With 4 Pilot Projects
FACE.S-4-KIDS is an ambitious database project addressing the scientific question of the variable expression of craniofacial disorders in humans, to reach a sound clinical management (diagnosis, prognosis), and the establishment…
- Trial name
- FACES-4-KIDS (NCT07422454)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 3,100 people
- Sponsor
- Imagine Institute