Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Tumor
Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
pTVG-HP DNA Vaccine With or Without pTVG-AR DNA Vaccine and Pembrolizumab in Patients With Castration-Resistant, Metastatic Prostate Cancer
This trial will evaluate the use of one versus two DNA vaccines, delivered concurrently with PD-1 blockade using pembrolizumab followed by treatment with pembrolizumab alone, and delivered over a prolonged period of time (for a…
- Conditions
- Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04090528
- Testing
- pTVG-HP, pTVG-AR, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Metastases
Robot-assisted Invasion-controlled Surgery Versus Traditional-open Surgery Against Metastatic Spinal Tumor
With significant advances in diagnostic imaging and systemic therapies for oncologic disease, spinal metastasis with neurological dysfunction and mechanical instability has become an indication for surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05173467
- Testing
- Robot-assisted Invasion-controlled Surgery, Traditional-open Surgery
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Wei Xu
Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease
Biomarkers in Neural Disorders
This study seeks to establish the sensitivity and specificity of what appears to be a unique brainstem biomarker of Parkinson's Disease (PD) - an electrically induced olygosynaptic nasotrigeminal reflex response - in…
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Essential Tremor
- Trial name
- NCT02761707
- Testing
- Electrical Brainstem Responses, Olfactory Tests, Visual Deprivation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Neuromyelitis Optica
Safety and Tolerability of Rituximab in Neuromyelitis Optica
The goal of this research study is to investigate whether Rituximab is safe to use in patients suffering from NMO, or who are at high risk for developing NMO.
- Trial name
- NCT00501748
- Testing
- Rituximab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Optic Neuritis, Myelitis
Treatment of Inflammatory Myelitis and Optic Neuritis With Early vs Rescue Plasma Exchange (TIMELY-PLEX)
The purpose of this research is to evaluate if early vs rescue Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (PLEX) treatment algorithm leads to better visual outcomes in severe Optic Neuritis and leads to better neurological disability outcomes…
- Conditions
- Optic Neuritis, Myelitis, Myelitis, Transverse
- Trial name
- TIMELY-PLEX (NCT07100990)
- Testing
- High-dose corticosteroids (HDCS), High-dose corticosteroids (HDCS) and PLEX
- Where
- 35 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
The Longitudinal CONQUER Study of Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders
This study seeks to determine the biologic causes of inflammation in patients with Transverse Myelitis (TM) Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) and related conditions.
- Conditions
- Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis
- Trial name
- NCT01623076
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
BRAF V600E, Colorectal Cancer
A Phase II Study of Sintilimab Combined With Ipilimumab N01, Cetuximab and Dabrafenib in Patients With Microsatellite-Stable, BRAF V600E-Mutated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death globally. BRAF V600E mutations occur in approximately 12% of metastatic CRC (mCRC) patients, conferring an extremely poor prognosis with a median overall…
- Conditions
- BRAF V600E, Colorectal Cancer, Sintilimab, MSS (Microsatellite Stable)
- Trial name
- NCT07506109
- Testing
- Ipilimumab N01, Sintilimab, Cetuximab
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Valproic Acid in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or CNS Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as valproic acid, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00107458
- Testing
- valproic acid
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Spinal Deformity, Trauma
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Intra-wound Vancomycin Powder in High Risk Patients
Surgical site infections (SSI) are not uncommon, especially in specific high-risk groups including spinal deformity and tumor (i.e. metastatic spine surgery) surgery.
- Conditions
- Spinal Deformity, Trauma, Spinal Tumor, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03839914
- Testing
- Vancomycin powder
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Transverse Myelitis
Central Pain Study for ABX-1431
This study will determine the safety and tolerability of ABX-1431 in patients with central pain when added on to background pain therapy.
- Conditions
- Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis
- Trial name
- NCT03138421
- Testing
- ABX-1431 HCl
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Abide Therapeutics
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
PatientSpot Formerly Known as ArthritisPower
Patient Power is a patient research network and database (registry) to collect prospective information about demographics, self-reported diagnoses and medications, and willingness to participate in research from participants with…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, Gout
- Trial name
- NCT03840928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Healthy Living Foundation
Spinal Cord Tumors
MRE Evaluation for Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery: Stiffness and Adhesion Assessment
In spinal cord tumors requiring surgical intervention, the resection difficulty is determined by two significant factors: tumor stiffness and adhesion to surrounding tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT05957679
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Elastography, Assessment and Recording
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shengjing Hospital
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Trial of Anti-PD-1 Immunotherapy and Stereotactic Radiation in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety/tolerability/feasibility of pembrolizumab and radiation therapy before surgical resection in patients with recurrent glioblastoma as defined by treatment-related AEs and the…
- Trial name
- NCT04977375
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy, Surgical Resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Chirag G. Patil
Autoimmune Disease, Neurologic Autoimmune Disease
Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Neurologic Autoimmune Diseases
This phase II trial studies the side effects and how well carmustine, etoposide, cytarabine and melphalan together with antithymocyte globulin before a stem cell transplant works in treating patients with autoimmune neurologic…
- Conditions
- Autoimmune Disease, Neurologic Autoimmune Disease, Autologous Transplant Autoimmune, Multiple Sclerosis Transplant
- Trial name
- NCT00716066
- Testing
- Anti-Thymocyte Globulin, Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Carmustine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Hemangioma, Neoplasm Metastasis
Direct Injection of Alcohol for the Treatment of Spinal Tumors
Tumors of the spine can be described as primary, meaning that the tumor originated from cells normally found in the spine, or metastatic, cells from another area of the body that have spread to the spine.
- Conditions
- Hemangioma, Neoplasm Metastasis, Spinal Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00001417
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Eculizumab in AQP4 Antibody-positive Participants With NMO (PREVENT Study)
The objectives of this time-to-event study were to assess the efficacy and safety of eculizumab as compared with placebo in participants with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who were anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4)…
- Trial name
- NCT01892345
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Argentina and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Choriocarcinoma
Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor RO4929097 in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors, CNS Tumors, Lymphoma, or T-Cell Leukemia
This phase I/II clinical trial is studying the side effects and best dose of gamma-secretase inhibitor RO4929097 and to see how well it works in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors, CNS tumors…
- Conditions
- Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Choriocarcinoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germinoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Mixed Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01088763
- Testing
- gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097, diagnostic laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Bladder Cancer, Spinal Cord Injury
Novel mRNA-based Urine Test for Bladder Cancer in Spinal Cord Injury Individuals
Bladder cancer is a well-recognized complication in spinal cord injury (SCI) individuals. The observed incidence rates in SCI individuals are considerably higher compared to the general population.
- Trial name
- NCT02538809
- Testing
- measurement of tumor mRNA concentration in urine
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Metastatic Spinal Tumors, Spinal Cord Compression
Postoperative Neurological Recovery and Risk Factor Analysis in Patients With Paralysis Due to Spinal Metastases
Metastatic spinal tumors represent a common and devastating complication in patients with advanced solid malignancies. Up to 40% of cancer patients may develop spinal metastases during the course of their disease, often resulting…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Spinal Tumors, Spinal Cord Compression, Paralysis, Neurological Deficits
- Trial name
- NCT07527728
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Changzheng Hospital
Nerve Sheath Tumors, Neurofibroma
Proton Radiation Therapy for Spinal Tumors
The purpose of this study is to determine if Proton Therapy can provide effective and safe treatment for Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors of the spine and Neurofibromas of the spine.
- Trial name
- NF01 (NCT01567787)
- Testing
- Proton Radiation for MPNST, Proton Radiation for neurofibromas
- Sponsor
- University of Florida