Clinical trials: Brain Diseases
Voice Disorders
Brain Mapping of Voice Control
Some voice disorders are caused by uncontrolled muscle actions that affect the larynx or voice box. The purpose of this study is to understand 1) how the brain controls voice production; 2) how changes in sensation within the…
- Trial name
- NCT00066911
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Epilepsy, Treatment Adherence
Adherence to Pharmacological Antiepileptic Treatment in Adolescence
Epilepsy and its drug treatment affect fundamental aspects of an adolescent's lifestyle and can have major consequences on self-esteem and sense of identity.
- Trial name
- NCT05825807
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Burlo Garofolo
SIADH
Effects of the SGLT2-inhibitor Empagliflozin on Patients With SIADH - the SAND Study
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIADH) is characterized by an imbalance of antidiuretic vasopressin (AVP) secretion. The impaired AVP regulation leads to water retention and secondary natriuresis and is a common cause for…
- Trial name
- SAND (NCT02874807)
- Testing
- Empagliflozin
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Cerebral Palsy
Safety and Performance of Agilik in CP
The purpose of this post market study is to demonstrate the safety and performance of a powered extension assist (EA) knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO), or EA-KAFO, in individuals with knee extension deficiency due to cerebral…
- Trial name
- Agilik (NCT05746871)
- Testing
- Agilik, standard care
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Parkinson Disease, Weight-Lifting Exercise Program
Training and Parkinson's
The purpose of the current study is to compare the impacts of specifically designed power training and strength training programs on function and physical performance in Parkinson's patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03434327
- Testing
- Strength Training, Power Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Fragile X Syndrome
Optical Imaging as a Tool for Monitoring Brain Function in Fragile X Syndrome
The objective of this project is to explore the potential of functional near- infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) as innovative functional biomarker for clinical trial readiness in Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) that is still without cure.
- Trial name
- NCT06293027
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
Identifying Cerebral Hemodynamic Patterns in Mood Disorders and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study
The purpose of this research is to measure brain activity in individuals with mood disorders and memory problems using a simple, safe, and noninvasive method called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06897670
- Testing
- Observational assessment using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a noninvasive, portable brain imaging tool that measures changes in brain blood flow and oxygen levels.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Alzheimer Disease
Neuropsychological and Neurophysiological Effects of Cognitive Stimulation in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
The present study aims to evaluate the effect of cognitive stimulation (CS) in participants with a diagnosis of moderate and mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) compared to control subjects not…
- Trial name
- NCT03784183
- Testing
- Cognitive Stimulation (CS)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Stroke
Strategies of Therapy With the Exoskeleton Robot ARMin
Neurological patients (e.g., after stroke) need long-term neurorehabilitation therapy of the arm with often limited, unsatisfactory outcome.
- Trial name
- MultiVIT-ARMin (NCT03100422)
- Testing
- ARMin, Occupational Therapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Improv Music Therapy for Older Adults
Older adults and their care partners will participate in music therapy sessions for approximately 8 weeks. Before and after the 8 week study period, participants will fill out questionnaires about their mood, stress levels, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07419022
- Testing
- Clinical Improvisation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Ischemic Stroke
Total Posterior-circulation Infarct Volume in Basilar Artery Stroke
Preprocedural predictors of outcome in patients with acute basilar artery occlusion (ABAO) who underwent endovascular treatment (EVT) remain controversial.
- Trial name
- TPCIV-ABAO (NCT04650022)
- Testing
- Mechanical thrombectomy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Concussion, Mild, Convergence Insufficiency
Spectacles Lens in Concussed Kids
We will be looking at 3 treatment arms in the form of different type of glasses to see if one is superior to helping kids have sustained a concussion and are symptomatic.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Convergence Insufficiency, Accommodation; Insufficiency
- Trial name
- SLICK (NCT03123822)
- Testing
- Glasses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
IDA - Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) and the Brain
This is a trial with an observational and an interventional arm, in patients with moderate to severe anemia and control subjects.
- Conditions
- IDA - Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Iron Deficiency
- Trial name
- IDA (NCT05929729)
- Testing
- Ferric derisomaltose, NovaFerrum
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Parkinson Disease
A Late Phase II Clinical Trial of KDT-3594 in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
This trial is a late phase II, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of KDT-3594 administered at escalating doses ranging from 0.25…
- Trial name
- NCT06722729
- Testing
- KDT-3594
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Hepatic Encephalopathy
ETOS: Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in Childhood and Young Adult: epidemiOlogical Study and Pilot Interventional Study
The aim of the study is: Epidemiological/observational: investigating the presence of neuropsychological and electrophysiological alterations, suggesting a condition of minimal hepatic encephalopathy(and its behavioral…
- Trial name
- ETOS (NCT01798329)
- Testing
- probiotic VSL#3
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- A.O. Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII
Hemorrhagic Stroke, Augmented Renal Clearance
ARC in Hemorrhagic Stroke
To determine the incidence and predictors of augmented renal clearance (ARC) in patients with hemorrhagic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02386202
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Parkinson Disease, Parkinson Disease 10
Video Dance Class and Unsupervised Physical Activity During Covid-19 Pandemic in People With Parkinson's Disease
The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of video dance class and unsupervised physical activity on clinical-functional parameters, self-isolation and non-motors symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease during the…
- Trial name
- PTT-Online (NCT04422353)
- Testing
- Video Dance classes, Unsupervised physical activities
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Pimavanserin (ACP-103) in Patients With Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of two dose levels of pimavanserin (ACP-103) compared to placebo in patients with Parkinson's disease psychosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00477672
- Testing
- Pimavanserin tartrate (ACP-103)
- Where
- 78 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 298 people
- Sponsor
- ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Stroke
Comparative Effects of Dual Task and PNF on Balance ,Cognition and Motor Function in Chronic Stroke Patients .
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of dual tasking and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on balance, cognition and motor function in chronic stroke patients. It will be randomized clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT05931172
- Testing
- Dual tasking, PNF(proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Posterior Fossa Lesion
Comparison of Surgical Outcomes of Craniotomy and Craniectomy in Posterior Fossa Lesions
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the surgical outcomes of craniotomy and craniectomy among patients with posterior fossa lesions.
- Trial name
- NCT06831695
- Testing
- Craniotomy, Craniectomy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore