Clinical trials: Spinal Deformities
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Median Nerve Facilitates Low Motor Cortex Excitability in Human With Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a hereditary disorder with movement incoordination. The ataxia performed low intra-cortical facilitation mainly due to the degenerative cerebellum.
- Trial name
- NCT02103075
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
Spina Bifida; Fetus, Myelomeningocele
Cryopreserved Human Umbilical Cord as a Meningeal Patch in Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Repair
The objective is to test the efficacy of a laparotomy-assisted fetoscopic surgical approach to cover spina bifida spinal cord developmental defects using cryopreserved human umbilical cords (NEOX Cord 1K®) as a meningeal and skin…
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida; Fetus, Myelomeningocele, Myeloschisis
- Trial name
- HUC-FICS (NCT06042140)
- Testing
- NEOX Cord 1K applied fetoscopically
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Paralytic Scoliosis, Pelvic Obliquity
Posterior Minimally Invasive Surgery for Treating Paralytic Scoliosis With Pelvic Obliquity in Children Following Spinal Cord Injury
This randomized controlled trial compares posterior minimally invasive correction surgery with conventional posterior spinal fusion for children with paralytic scoliosis and severe pelvic obliquity following spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Paralytic Scoliosis, Pelvic Obliquity, Spinal Cord Injury, Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Trial name
- NCT07594574
- Testing
- Posterior Minimally Invasive Correction Surgery, Conventional Posterior Spinal Fusion
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Friedreich Ataxia
FRDA Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) With Elamipretide
To evaluate the safety, tolerability, and activity of Elamipretide in treating vision loss in Friedreich Ataxia (FRDA).
- Trial name
- ELViS-FA (NCT05168774)
- Testing
- Elamipretide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type I
Lithium Treatment for Patients With Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type I
This study will evaluate the side effects and tolerability of the drug lithium in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type I (SCA1) an inherited disorder caused by loss of nerve cells in parts of the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT00683943
- Testing
- Lithium Carbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Leukoencephalopathies, LBSL
Natural History Study of Leukoencephalopathy With Brainstem and Spinal Cord Involvement and Lactate Elevation (LBSL)
In this study, we will conduct retrospective chart and imaging reviews and prospective longitudinal virtual assessments of individuals with LBSL.
- Conditions
- Leukoencephalopathies, LBSL, Leukoencephalopathy With Brainstem and Spinal Cord Involvement and Lactate Elevation, White Matter Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03624374
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
Incontinence and Quality of Life in Children With Spina Bifida
This study aims to develop an innovative, interactive tool for joint use by spina bifida patients and their urologists to identify patients interested in addressing their urinary and fecal incontinence and establish continence…
- Trial name
- NCT03410667
- Testing
- Phase One: Exploration, Phase Two: Creation, Phase Three: Reflection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Machado Joseph Disease (SCA3)
The Influence of Deep TMS on Cerebellar Signs in Patients With Machado Joseph Disease
To test the effects of low frequency deep rTMS using the novel HCERMJD-coil on cerebellar deficits in patients with SCA3 and to establish its safety in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT02039206
- Testing
- Deep TMS
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Brainsway
Spina Bifida
Improving Genetic Counseling for Patients With Spina Bifida Using Next Generation Sequencing
The main objective is to improve genetic counseling in patients with Spina Bifida, by the characterization of variants in new genes using high throughput sequencing either on a panel of targeted genes or on exome in families.
- Trial name
- EXOSPINA (NCT02854150)
- Testing
- characterization of variants in new genes using high throughput sequencing either on a panel of targeted genes or on exome in families.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
SMA II
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Gene Therapy Drug in the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2 Patients
The study will evaluate safety and efficacy of intrathecal delivery of GC101 gene therapy drug as a treatment of spinal muscular atrophy Type 2 (SMA 2) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05901987
- Testing
- GC101
- Where
- 5 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- GeneCradle Inc
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Second Intermediate-Size Expanded Access Protocol (EAP) for Pridopidine in People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Pridopidine EAP 2)
Protocol PL101-ALS501: This EAP will provide access to pridopidine for up to 200 patients with ALS who are ineligible for clinical trials.
- Trial name
- NCT06069934
- Testing
- Pridopidine
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Sponsor
- Prilenia
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Skills on Wheels
Manual wheelchairs (MWCs) are widely used by children with physical disabilities, yet many of these children are unable to use their wheelchair independently. Instead, they depend on others to push them.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05339932
- Testing
- Manual Wheelchair Skills Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Hyperkyphosis, Adolescent, Muscle Activation
Schroth and Scapular Muscle Activation in Hyperkyphosis
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of Schroth exercises on scapular muscle activation in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
- Conditions
- Hyperkyphosis, Adolescent, Muscle Activation, Scapula; Deformity, Acquired, Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06907914
- Testing
- Schroth
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Radiculopathy, Cervical, Myelopathy Cervical
Cervical Arthroplasty Cost Effectiveness Study (CACES)
To date, no consensus exists on which anterior surgical technique is more cost-effective to treat cervical degenerative disc disease (CDDD).
- Conditions
- Radiculopathy, Cervical, Myelopathy Cervical, Myelopathy, Compressive, Radiculopathy, Cervical Region
- Trial name
- CACES (NCT04623593)
- Testing
- ACDF, ACDA
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Valérie Schuermans
Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Myelomalacia
Cervical Spinal Cord Signal Abnormalities in Patients With Cervical Radicular Pain
This prospective observational study aims to determine the prevalence of cervical spinal cord signal abnormalities, including myelomalacia, among adult patients presenting to a tertiary pain clinic with cervical radicular pain.
- Trial name
- CSCS (NCT07823426)
- Testing
- Clinical and Cervical MRI Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer
A Study to Learn About the Investigational Drug Rinzimetostat (ORIC-944) in Patients With mCRPC Who Were Previously Treated With Abiraterone Acetate (Himalayas-1)
Himalayas-1 is a randomized, open-label, global, multicenter phase 3 study evaluating whether the combination of rinzimetostat with darolutamide is more effective compared to physician's choice of control; ARPI (darolutamide or…
- Trial name
- Himalayas-1 (NCT07723248)
- Testing
- Rinzimetostat, Darolutamide, Enzalutamide
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- ORIC Pharmaceuticals
Spinal Cord Injury, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
iBCI Optimization for Veterans With Paralysis
VA research has been advancing a high-performance brain-computer interface (BCI) to improve independence for Veterans and others living with tetraplegia or the inability to speak resulting from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Brain Stem Infarctions, Locked-in Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05470478
- Testing
- Mobile neural decoding platform (mobile iBCI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Neuromodulation to Enhance Motor Function in HSP
Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a rare neurological condition that causes stiffness, weakness, and difficulty walking due to damage in the nerves that control movement.
- Trial name
- NCT07417943
- Testing
- transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Rahul Sachdeva
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
124I-Evuzamitide PET/CT Imaging In Patients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This clinical trial will use the amyloid-binding radiotracer, 124I-evuzamitide, to potentially detect amyloid, in the heart and elsewhere, in patients who have a history of lumbar spinal stenosis and/or carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Cardiac Amyloidosis
- Trial name
- NCT06907849
- Testing
- 124I-evuzamitide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine