Clinical trials: Spinal Deformities
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Pilot Study of Biomarkers for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The goal of this pilot study is to identify a marker or panel of markers in the blood or urine from a wide range of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) patients that segregates with measures of clinical severity.
- Trial name
- BforSMA (NCT00756821)
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease
Validation of Biomarkers in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The purpose of this study is to collect 650 blood and 300 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), pure lower or upper motor neuron diseases, as well as other neurodegenerative…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- BIO_ALS-01 (NCT00677768)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 475 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Friedreich Ataxia
A Natural History Study to TRACK Brain and Spinal Cord Changes in Individuals with Friedreich Ataxia (TRACK-FA)
This is a natural history study prospectively investigating neuroimaging markers of disease progression in children and adults with Friedreich ataxia (FA). There will be three assessment periods (baseline, 12 and 24 months).
- Trial name
- (TRACK-FA) (NCT04349514)
- Testing
- Natural history
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monash University
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2
Instrumented Data Exchange for Ataxia Study
This research study is testing body-worn sensors to measure movement during simple tests of coordination, in order to evaluate the progression and severity of ataxia.
- Conditions
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6
- Trial name
- IDEA (NCT04268147)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)
Electrical Stimulation Cycling Training Effects on SCA
To focuses on the challenges faced by individuals with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), highlighting the major clinical sign of ataxia that affects their stability and ability to perform daily activities, thereby impacting their…
- Trial name
- NCT06363058
- Testing
- ES Cycling Training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Clinical Assessment for Rheumatologic Disease - Research and Advancement in Safety and Efficacy
The CARe RAiSE project represents a pioneering translational initiative aimed at advancing precision medicine in the treatment of autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
- Conditions
- Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
- Trial name
- CARe RAiSE (NCT07150000)
- Testing
- Ex Vivo Assay
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bonn
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
The Study of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Regulation of Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a group of hereditary neurological diseases caused by gene mutations leading to degenerative changes in the cerebellum, brainstem, and spinal cord.
- Trial name
- NCT06904716
- Testing
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Self-Efficacy Enhancement Among Online Support Group of Primary Caregivers of Children With Neuro Muscular Dystrophy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if providing a multicomponent intervention improves the confidence of caregivers of children with DMD or SMA.
- Trial name
- SEE-NMD (NCT07356063)
- Testing
- Multicomponent Intervention
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
Integrated Functional Evaluation of the Cerebellum
One of the main objectives of this project is to validate potential biological, clinical and/or imaging biomarkers in SCA patients through a multimodal assessment, for future ASOs trials.
- Trial name
- CERMOI (NCT04288128)
- Testing
- Lumbar puncture, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Friedreich's Ataxia
Patient Registry of the European Friedreich's Ataxia Consortium for Translational Studies (EFACTS)
This is a multi-centre, multi-national, prospective, observational study of Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA) with a control group to: obtain natural history data on individuals affected by FRDA relate clinical assessments and results…
- Trial name
- EFACTS (NCT02069509)
- Where
- 16 sites in Austria, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European Friedreich's Ataxia Consortium for Translational Studies
Spinal Deformity
Balance Assessment Scale and Strength Measurement Protocol to Measure Functionality in Adults With Spinal Deformity
Develop reliable methods for functional assessment, for trunk strength, of Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD) patients and create a first clinical and normative database 1. Compare functionality of ASD and control subjects 2.
- Trial name
- F-ASD (NCT04642456)
- Testing
- Trunk strength measurement, EOS stereoradiographic full body exam
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Muscular Dystrophies, Myopathies
Observational Study to Observe Variations of Gait Parameters in Patients With Neuromuscular Diseases
This study has the general objective of observing walking parameters during a clinical test to objectively estimate fatigue in patients with neuromuscular diseases.
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophies, Myopathies, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06666816
- Testing
- inapplicable
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Friedreich's Ataxia
Biomarkers in Friedreich's Ataxia
The purpose of this project is to characterize measures of cardiac performance and neuromuscular physiology in FA patients using novel techniques, including echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), metabolic…
- Trial name
- NCT02497534
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Stress, Job, PTSD
The Sequestration of Holistic Stress Management Techniques for Adults
This remote study is intended to assist the population with access to cost-effective pastoral counseling for stress management in the workplace and every day life.
- Conditions
- Stress, Job, PTSD, Hypervigilance, Hyperthyroidism
- Trial name
- NCT06098755
- Testing
- Holistic Medicine (HM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goddess Zena I. Jones
Friedreich Ataxia, Neuro-Degenerative Disease
FA Clinical Outcome Measures
This multicenter natural history study aims to expand the network of clinical research centers in FA, and to provide a framework for facilitating therapeutic interventions.
- Trial name
- FA-COMS (NCT03090789)
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance
Idiopathic Spinal Deformities
Muscle Energy Technique Versus Myofacial Release in Adolescents With Spinal Deformity
Spinal deformity may not only alter the physical appearance, but may also have a psychological impact on the child, particularly in the adolescent to whom self- image is so important.
- Trial name
- NCT05120089
- Testing
- muscle energy technique and myofacial release (physiotherapy techniques)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Hong Kong Spinocerebellar Ataxias Registry
Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA) 1, 2, 3 and 6 are the most common, autosomal dominantly inherited cerebellar degenerations. And in the Chinese population, the most common SCA is SCA3 and the frequency of SCA 3 among SCA patients is…
- Trial name
- HK_SCA_Reg (NCT03336008)
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia
Genetic Study of Familial and Sporadic ALS/Motor Neuron Disease, Miyoshi Myopathy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders
The investigators laboratory has been studying families with a history of ALS for more than 30 years and is continuing to use new ways to understand how genes may play a role in ALS, motor neuron disease and other neuromuscular…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, PLS, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01459302
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Low Back Pain, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
A Prospective Study to Compare Bupivacaine and Exparel Versus Bupivacaine or Exparel Alone for Postoperative Pain Relief
The purpose of this study is to collect information about how patients feel when doctors manage their pain after lumbar spine surgery using a combination of EXPAREL® and bupivacaine injected into the lumbar spine at the end of…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Lumbar Disc Degeneration, Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Trial name
- NCT03514277
- Testing
- Exparel, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virtua Health, Inc.
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