Clinical trials: Peripheral Neuropathy
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Lovastatin in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
The specific aim of this study is to determine whether Lovastatin ™ significantly improves visual spatial learning and/or sustained attention in children with NF1.
- Trial name
- STARS (NCT00853580)
- Testing
- Lovastatin ™
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tuberous Sclerosis, Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
Everolimus (RAD001) Therapy of Giant Cell Astrocytoma in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and potential side effects of everolimus (an experimental drug) on a person with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex who also has been diagnosed with a brain tumor (astrocytoma) The…
- Trial name
- NCT00411619
- Testing
- Everolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Neurofibroma, Plexiform, Neurofibromatosis Type I
R115777 to Treat Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Progressive Plexiform Neurofibromas
This study will examine whether the experimental drug R115777 (Tipifarnib) can shrink or slow the growth of plexiform neurofibromas in children and young adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and determine what side effects…
- Trial name
- NCT00021541
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Small Fiber Neuropathy, Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy
IVIg for Small Fiber Neuropathy With Autoantibodies TS-HDS and FGFR3
The objective of this study is to develop a rationale for the selective treatment of small fiber neuropathy with immune globulin (IVIG) in the appropriate patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03401073
- Testing
- Intravenous immunoglobulin, 0.9% Sodium Chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Tumor, Tumor, Solid
Phase 2 Basket Trial of Nab-sirolimus in Patients With Malignant Solid Tumors With Pathogenic Alterations in TSC1/TSC2 Genes (PRECISION 1)
A Phase 2 multi-center open-label basket trial of nab-sirolimus for adult and adolescent patients with malignant solid tumors harboring pathogenic inactivating alterations in TSC1 or TSC2 genes
- Conditions
- Tumor, Tumor, Solid, Metastasis, Metastatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05103358
- Testing
- nab-sirolimus
- Where
- 166 sites in United States, Puerto Rico and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
NMES Efficacy on Patients With NBPP
Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy (NBPP), characterized by weakness and sensory loss in the affected arm, results from damage in the prenatal period to the nerves extending from the spine to the arm.
- Trial name
- NCT01999465
- Testing
- Standard NMES device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Ewing Sarcoma/Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
Donor Stem Cell Transplant After Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory High-Risk Solid Tumors in Pediatric and Adolescent-Young Adults
This phase II trial investigates side effects and how well donor stem cell transplant after chemotherapy works in treating pediatric and adolescent-young adults with high-risk solid tumor that has come back (recurrent) or does…
- Conditions
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Ewing Sarcoma/Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor, Recurrent Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Recurrent Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT04530487
- Testing
- Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cyclosporine, Etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Growing or Symptomatic, Inoperable PN
MEK Inhibitor PD-0325901 Trial in Adolescents and Adults With NF1
This phase II open label study will evaluate adolescents (≥ 16 years of age) and adults with neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF1) and plexiform neurofibromas treated with the MEK inhibitor PD-0325901.
- Trial name
- MEK Inhibitor (NCT02096471)
- Testing
- PD-0325901
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sarcoma
Safety and Efficacy Study of Torisel and Liposomal Doxorubicin for Patients With Recurrent Sarcoma
The purpose of this study is to identify a safe dosing regimen for the combination of Torisel and liposomal doxorubicin in patients with recurrent sarcoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00949325
- Testing
- temsirolimus plus liposomal doxorubicin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Plexiform Neurofibroma Associated With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Efficacy and Safety of RAD001 in Treating Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN) Associated With Neurofibromatosis (NF1)
This study was to evaluate the antitumor activity and safety of RAD001 in patients with Plexiform neurofibromas (PN) associated with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). The aim of the study was to : 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01365468
- Testing
- Everolimus (RAD001)
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Renal Pelvis Cancer, Restless Legs Syndrome
Gabapentin and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer and Renal Cancer (GPRD)
High doses of gabapentin are associated with pancreatic acinar cell tumors in rats, but there has been no post marketing pancreatic carcinogenicity signal with gabapentin as reported by spontaneous reports in the Adverse Events…
- Conditions
- Renal Pelvis Cancer, Restless Legs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01138124
- Testing
- Gabapentin prescriptions
- Volunteers
- 54,202 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Precancerous Condition
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Positron Emission Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Perfusion Imaging in Patients With Neurofibromatosis 1 and Plexiform Neurofibroma
RATIONALE: New imaging procedures such as fludeoxyglucose F 18 positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) and magnetic resonance (MR) perfusion imaging may improve the ability to detect disease progression, help doctors predict a…
- Trial name
- NCT00060008
- Testing
- fludeoxyglucose F 18, gadopentetate dimeglumine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Abdominal Pain
Peer Mentorship: An Intervention To Promote Effective Pain Self-Management In Adolescents
This protocol matches child subjects with peer mentors of similar age who have learned to function successfully with a chronic pain disorder.
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Abdominal Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Trial name
- NCT01118988
- Testing
- Mentorship
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Precancerous Condition
Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Neurofibromatosis and Progressive Plexiform Neurofibromas
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining methotrexate with vinblastine may be effective treatment for neurofibromatosis type 1 associated…
- Trial name
- NCT00030264
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Vinblastine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Plexiform Neurofibroma
Study of PEG-Intron for Plexiform Neurofibromas
This study is for slow growing tumors called plexiform neurofibromas (PNF) which are a relatively common problem in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).
- Trial name
- NCT00396019
- Testing
- PEG-Intron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Neurofibromatosis 1
Antioxidant Therapy With N-acetylcysteine for Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) commonly suffer from the effects of cognitive, behavioral, and motor impairments. At present, there is no specific treatment for this NF1 complication.
- Trial name
- DoDNAC (NCT04481048)
- Testing
- N-Acetyl cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Foot Drop, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The Effects of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait Efficiency in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Foot Drop
This study is designed to see if children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have developed foot drop during treatment for their leukemia consume less oxygen when walking with or without an ankle brace designed to support…
- Trial name
- NCT01001390
- Testing
- AFO Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Peripheral Neuropathy, Stage 0 Breast Cancer
Ultrasound in Detecting Taxane-Induced Neuropathy in Patients With Breast Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies how well ultrasound works in detecting taxane-induced neuropathy in patients with breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy, Stage 0 Breast Cancer, Stage I Breast Cancer, Stage IA Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03139435
- Testing
- Biopsy, Questionnaire Administration, Ultrasound Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Epilepsy, Neuropathic Pain
Lyrica (Pregabalin) Korean Post Marketing Surveillance Study
This study collects post-marketing safety and efficacy surveillance data in real world clinical use of pregabalin for its approved indications in Korea.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Neuropathic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Post-market Surveillance
- Trial name
- NCT01220180
- Testing
- pregabalin (Lyrica)
- Volunteers
- 4,175 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromas
Pilot Study of Gleevec/Imatinib Mesylate (STI-571, NSC 716051) in Neurofibromatosis (NF1) Patient With Plexiform Neurofibromas
This is a second Pilot Study to determine the efficacy of Gleevec® in neurofibromatosis (NF1) patients with plexiform neurofibromas using new response assessment modalities with the secondary goals of assessing Gleevec toxicity…
- Trial name
- 0908-09 (NCT01140360)
- Testing
- Gleevec
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Kent Robertson