Clinical trials: Autonomic Nervous System
Multiple System Atrophy
Progression Rate of MSA Under EGCG Supplementation as Anti-Aggregation-Approach
MSA is a rapidly progressive disorder with an average survival time of about 7 years after the first clinical manifestation. No potent symptomatic treatment is currently available.
- Trial name
- PROMESA (NCT02008721)
- Testing
- EGCG as putative neuroprotective agent
- Where
- 12 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Johannes Levin
Postoperative Ileus, Anastomotic Leak
SANICS II Trial: Stimulation of the Autonomic Nervous System in Colorectal Surgery by Perioperative Nutrition
The main objective is to investigate the effects of perioperative nutrition on postoperative ileus and anastomotic leakage in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- SANICSII (NCT02175979)
- Testing
- enriched enteral nutrition, standard
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Misha D.P. Luyer
Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) With Orthostatic Hypotension
TD-9855 Phase 2 in Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH)
This multiple-center, 3-part, single-blind dose escalation (Part A), randomized, double-blind (Part B), and open-label multiple dose extension (Part C) study will be conducted in male and female subjects with neurogenic…
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) With Orthostatic Hypotension, Pure Autonomic Failure, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02705755
- Testing
- TD-9855
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Theravance Biopharma
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Mechanism and Treatment of Sympathetically Maintained Pain
40 CRPS patients will be recruited over a three-year period (target of 160 patients at all sites). Assessment of exclusion criteria will be undertaken during initial recruitment.
- Trial name
- NCT01813149
- Testing
- phenylephrine and clonidine, punch biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Efficacy and Safety Study of Efgartigimod in Adults With Post-COVID-19 POTS
The study aims to investigate the safety, tolerability, efficacy, pharmacodynamics (PD), pharmacokinetics (PK), and immunogenicity of efgartigimod compared to placebo in participants with post-COVID-19 postural orthostatic…
- Trial name
- POTS (NCT05633407)
- Testing
- Efgartigimod
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- argenx
Major Depressive Disorder
Impact of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Stress Response in Major Depression
This study will identify the sex-dependent impact of expiratory-gated transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) on the modulation of the stress response circuitry and associated physiology in major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Trial name
- tVNS_MDD_Sex (NCT04448327)
- Testing
- active tVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Exercise Response to Pharmacologic Cholinergic Stimulation in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), otherwise known as Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is an under-recognized disorder whose cause is not yet understood.
- Conditions
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Exercise Intolerance
- Trial name
- NCT03674541
- Testing
- Pyridostigmine Bromide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Advanced Solid Tumours
A Study Investigating DNA-damage Response Agents in Molecularly Altered Advanced Cancer
The study is investigating efficacy, safety and tolerability of DNA-damage Response Agents (or Combinations), in participants with advanced/metastatic solid malignancies whose tumours contain molecular alterations
- Trial name
- NCT04564027
- Testing
- Ceralasertib
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Proctitis, Proctosigmoiditis
The Safety and Tolerability of Budesonide Foam in Participants With Active Ulcerative Proctitis or Proctosigmoiditis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and tolerability of cyclically-dosed rectal budesonide foam in participants with active ulcerative proctitis (UP) or ulcerative proctosigmoiditis (UPS).
- Trial name
- NCT01349673
- Testing
- Budesonide Foam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
HIV Disease
Autonomic Neuropathy, GI Motility, and Inflammation in HIV
The purpose of this study is to explore a possible link between the autonomic nervous system and immune function in patients with HIV.
- Trial name
- ANGI (NCT02850276)
- Testing
- Pyridostigmine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance
Using Mirabegron to Increase BP in Patients With POTS
This is a pilot dose-finding study to test the hypothesis that mirabegron increases systolic blood pressure (BP), prevents syncope/presyncope, and improves the quality of life (QOL), functional capacity, chest pain, and…
- Conditions
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance, Syncope
- Trial name
- RAISE-BP (NCT06133075)
- Testing
- Mirabegron 50 MG, Mirabegron 25 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Non-Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
Open-Label Clinical Study of Droxidopa in Patients With Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (NOH)
The purpose of this study is to assess the durability of effect of Droxidopa in treating symptoms of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in patients with Primary Autonomic Failure (Pure Autonomic Failure, Multiple System Atrophy…
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Non-Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy, Multiple System Atrophy, Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase Deficiency
- Trial name
- NOH303 (NCT00738062)
- Testing
- Droxidopa
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Chelsea Therapeutics
Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
Bromocriptine-QR Therapy on Sympathetic Tone and Vascular Biology in Type 2 Diabetes Subjects
The main objective is to demonstrate the effects of early dopaminergic activation on the autonomic nervous system in subjects with newly diagnosed vs. established type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT02682901
- Testing
- Cycloset
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Patients with POTS experience significant gastrointestinal symptoms. Current evidence suggesting that abnormal post-ganglionic sympathetic function could play a role in the pathophysiology of these GI abnormalities.
- Trial name
- POTS-GUT (NCT03263819)
- Testing
- Oral glucose tolerance test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Episodic Cluster Headache
A Study Of Galcanezumab In Participants With Episodic Cluster Headache
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the study drug known as Galcanezumab in participants with episodic cluster headaches.
- Trial name
- NCT02397473
- Testing
- Galcanezumab
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Belgium and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Autonomic Failure
Effect of Midodrine vs Abdominal Compression on Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Autonomic Failure Patients
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of abdominal compression and the medication midodrine, two interventions used for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), on…
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Autonomic Failure, Pure Autonomic Failure, Multiple System Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT04620382
- Testing
- Midodrine, Abdominal compression
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Ectopy Triggering Ganglionated Plexus Ablation to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder which can significantly affect a patient's quality of life and cause strokes.
- Trial name
- GANGLIA-AF (NCT02487654)
- Testing
- Pulmonary vein isolation, Ganglionated plexus ablation
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Acute Ischemic Stroke, Biofeedback
Effects of Biofeedback in Patients With Acute Cerebral Infarction
The major aim of this study is to investigate the effects of biofeedback assisted abdominal breathing training on improving the psychological and physiological distress in patients with ACI.
- Conditions
- Acute Ischemic Stroke, Biofeedback, Autonomic Dysfunction, Cognitive Function, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT03516227
- Testing
- heart rate variability biofeedback
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
Prevention of Low Blood Pressure in Persons With Tetraplegia
The aim of this investigation is to determine the blood pressure response to NOS inhibition, with L-NAME, in persons with tetraplegia compared to non-SCI control subjects and to establish if blood pressure can be increased while…
- Trial name
- NCT00237770
- Testing
- N-Nitro L-arginine-methylester (L-NAME), Head-up Tilt maneuver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Tanezumab In Osteoarthritis Of The Knee (2)
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy and safety of 2 doses of tanezumab compared with naproxen and placebo in patients with osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT00830063
- Testing
- tanezumab 10 mg, tanezumab 5 mg, naproxen
- Where
- 94 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 832 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer