Clinical trials: Spinal Deformities
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Pilot Study of Functional and Morphometric Brain Abnormalities Related to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (MOR-FO-SIA)
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a complex deformity with different curves. These different curves may be distinguished by different physiopathologic mechanisms.
- Trial name
- MOR-FO-SIA (NCT02302534)
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Healthy Subjects
High Intensity Training in Patients With Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
We want investigate if high intensity training can increase daily functionality without causing muscle damage in patients Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy .
- Trial name
- HIT in Kennedy (NCT02156141)
- Testing
- Supervised high intensity training, Optional training, Control period
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karen Brorup Heje Pedersen
Telerehabilitation, Posture
the Effect of Web-based Exercises on Postural Deformities
this study aims to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation with web-based exercises on postural deformities in individuals with postural problems. This randomized controlled study is planned to include 40 individuals.
- Conditions
- Telerehabilitation, Posture, Lordosis, Kyphosis
- Trial name
- NCT06964750
- Testing
- Exercise, home based exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Pregnancy; Spina Bifida, Fetal, Environmental Exposure
Understanding Effects of Folic Acid on the Methylosome and Transcriptome of Women With Spina Bifida Affected Pregnancies
Folic acid is currently considered to be the standard of care for primary and secondary prevention of spina bifida, but the mechanisms underlying folic acid's benefits are unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT05500690
- Testing
- Folic Acid Tablet
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Healthy
Use of Real-Time Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neurofeedback to Improve Motor Function in Cerebellar Ataxia
This project will study the feasibility of motor rehabilitation in people with cerebellar ataxia using real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback (rt-fMRI NF) in conjunction with motor imagery.
- Trial name
- fMRI (NCT05436249)
- Testing
- Neurofeedback treatment, At-home therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Cerebellar Ataxia
Investigating the Genetic and Phenotypic Presentation of Ataxia and Nucleotide Repeat Diseases
The purpose of this study is to create a repository for cerebellar ataxia and nucleotide repeat diseases in order to fully investigate the genetic and phenotypic presentations of both.
- Conditions
- Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Cerebellar Ataxia, Nucleotide Repeat Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04529252
- Testing
- Specimen collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Wearable Gait Sensors
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 Spinocerebellar ataxia.
- Trial name
- NCT06628934
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Covid19, Androgen Receptor Gene Overexpression
COVID-19 In-vitro Diagnostic Test and Androgen Receptor Gene Expression
This research study will evaluate the association of Androgen Receptor (AR) gene expression and COVID-19 disease severity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT04530500
- Testing
- COVID-19 Androgen Sensitivity Test (CoVAST)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Spina Bifida
Fecal Microbium Change in Pediatric Patients With Spina Bifida: Prospective Case-control Study
Purpose: In order to verify the hypothesis that the composition of intestinal microbiota in children with spina bifida is different from that of normal control, prospective comparative analysis would be performed.
- Trial name
- NCT04186130
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Spine Deformity
Spine Deformity Patients With Optoelectronic Motion Capture
Aging-induced changes in the spine can lead to adult spinal deformity, causing a forward and/or lateral shift of the trunk. While mild cases may have compensatory mechanisms, severe deformities necessitate treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06223737
- Testing
- EOS x-ray, Motion capture
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Schulthess Klinik
Neural Tube Defects, Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
A Study to Evaluate Folate Levels in Women Taking Oral Contraceptives
The purpose of this study is to compare red blood cell folate levels in women who are taking oral contraceptives with or without folic acid
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities, Nervous System Malformations
- Trial name
- NCT00301587
- Testing
- Norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol, with or without folic acid
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Psoriasis
Prevalence of Sonographic Abnormalities of Joints and Entheses in Psoriasis Patients With or Without Musculoskeletal Complains
The objectives of this study are: to estimate the prevalence and severity of inflammatory (synovitis, tenosynovitis, enthesitis, dactylitis) and structural (erosions, osteophytes, enthesophytes, cortical irregularities )…
- Trial name
- EchoPso (NCT04074070)
- Testing
- Ultrasound examination
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
Advancing Understanding of Transportation Options
This Stage II randomized, controlled, longitudinal trial seeks to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effects of a driving decision aid use among geriatric patients and providers.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Trial name
- AUTO (NCT04141891)
- Testing
- Driving Decision Aid, Older Drivers Website
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Neuromuscular Diseases in Children, Respiratory Function Impaired
Respiratory Functions, Thoracoabdominal Movements and Exercise Capacity in Neuromuscular Diseases
The clinical trial titled "Investigation of Respiratory Functions, Thoracoabdominal Movements, and Exercise Capacity in Neuromuscular Diseases" aims to evaluate the respiratory functions, thoracoabdominal movements, and exercise…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Diseases in Children, Respiratory Function Impaired, Respiratory Insufficiency, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06756633
- Testing
- Respiratory Function Test, Structured light plethysmography, 6 Minute Walking Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Public AttitudesTowards SMA and DMD Awareness, Newborn and Carrier Screening and Physiotherapy Practices
The addition of SMA and DMD muscle diseases to newborn screening and premarital carrier screening has been controversial. In this study, researchers aim to measure the awareness level of SMA and DMD muscle diseases of individuals…
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Healthy Individuals
- Trial name
- NCT05110885
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Early-Onset Scoliosis Deformity of Spine
Serum and Urine Titanium Levels in Children With Early Onset Scoliosis Treated With Growth-Sparing Instrumentation
The investigators are conducting research to compare serum and urine titanium levels in children with early onset scoliosis who are being treated with certain types of metal spinal rods.
- Trial name
- NCT04069637
- Testing
- Growth-sparing instrumentation and titanium levels
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Spinocerebellar Atrophy (SCA)
The Investigation of the Pre-movement Facilitation of Agonist-antagonist Muscles and the Effect of the Feedforward Rehabilitation in Individuals With Hypermetria
In individuals with spino-cerebellar atrophy (SCA), the delayed onset of antagonist muscle firing has been reported to be the cause of hypermetria.
- Trial name
- NCT01983670
- Testing
- Temporal electrical stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
Friedreich Ataxia
Early and Longitudinal Assessment of Neurodegeneration in the Brain and Spinal Cord in Friedreich's Ataxia
Friedreich's ataxia is characterized by progressive alterations in the function of the cerebellum accompanied by an atrophy of the spinal cord.
- Trial name
- NCT01776164
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Assessment of a Portable Digital Device for Quantified Analysis of Markerless Walking in Volunteers With Neuromuscular Diseases or Asymptomatic Volunteers
In recent years, knowledge of neuromuscular diseases has advanced considerably, and new therapeutic avenues are beginning to emerge.
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Muscular Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy
- Trial name
- Myokinesis (NCT07321977)
- Testing
- Gait analysis via video capture
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Myologie, France