Clinical trials: Brain Imaging
Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonian Syndrome
Development of Imaging, Clinical and Biochemical Bio-Markers for Parkinson's Disease
We propose to build on preliminary data evaluating non-dopaminergic/non-motor clinical biomarkers to more fully assess these markers at the threshold of Parkinson disease (PD).
- Trial name
- NCT00315250
- Testing
- [123I]β-CIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
Central Nervous System Diseases
Efficacy and Safety Study to Evaluate Gadavist (Gadobutrol) as Contrast Agent in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brain or Spine Diseases in Chinese Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if the contrast agent is effective and safe in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of brain or spine diseases in patients of Chinese origin.
- Trial name
- NCT00395460
- Testing
- Gadobutrol (Gadavist, Gadovist, BAY86-4875), Magnevist
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Cerebral Palsy
ePrime: Evaluation of Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging to Predict Neurodevelopmental Impairment in Preterm Infants
Preterm infants face an uncertain future because premature birth often leads to problems with brain development and can cause cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- ePrime (NCT01049594)
- Where
- 13 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 625 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Stroke
A Longitudinal Study of Function and Participation in Patients With Stroke
A longitudinal study of function and participation in patients with stroke: An integrated brain imaging and biomechanical analysis
- Trial name
- NCT02377453
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Parkinson's Disease
[11C]Donepezil PET For Imaging The Autonomous Nervous System In Parkinsons Disease
AIM: Investigate wether there are differences in the parasympathetic nervous system in Parkinsons patients compared to controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We use the tracer [11C]donepezil to image the parasympathetic nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT02012595
- Testing
- [11C]donepezil PET
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Per Borghammer
Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant
Personalized rTMS for Resistant Depression
The investigators hypothesize that personalizing the rTMS targets using functional MRI will increase its efficacy. The most dysfunctional regions or the most dysfunctional network will be stimulated homogeneously.
- Trial name
- NCT02863380
- Testing
- Functional magnetic resonance imaging used to individualize rTMS protocol, Individualized rTMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), Classical rTMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Frozen Sections, Indocyanine Green (ICG)
A PROSPECTIVE, SINGLE-CENTERED, ASSESSOR-BLINDED STUDY TO EVALUATE THE CLINICAL EFFICACY OF THE PROPOSED CELL/TISSUE HISTOPATHOLOGY PROCESSOR CCELL (CONFOCAL FLUORESCENCE ENDOMICROSCOPY) FOR INTRAOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS IN BRAIN TUMORS
The primary objective of this single-center study is to demonstrate the performance of cCeLL, used in real time, compared to frozen section analysis.
- Conditions
- Frozen Sections, Indocyanine Green (ICG), Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT07254845
- Testing
- cCeLL In vivo, Indocyanine Green
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- VPIX Medical
Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain
Anatomical and Functional Imaging Correlates of Chronic Pain in Cerebral Palsy
The investigators hope to use MRI biomarkers to identify and characterize sensorimotor network disruption patterns associated with chronic pain and sensory deficits in CP.
- Trial name
- NCT05197946
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Depression
Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound: a New Paradigm for Depression and Anxiety
Objective: Preliminary studies show that low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), a new type of non invasive brain stimulation, may be able to reach deep structures of the brain involved with depression and anxiety, that remain…
- Trial name
- LIFU (NCT05147142)
- Testing
- Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Ocean State Research Institute, Inc.
Giant Cell Arteritis
Post-therapeutic Imaging Evaluation of Patients With Horton's Disease (Giant Cell Arteritis) (EvHortim)
Giant cell arteritis (GCA), also known as Horton's disease, is an inflammatory arteritis of the large and medium-sized arteries, with an estimated incidence of 17.8/100,000 in people over 50.
- Trial name
- EvHortim (NCT06004154)
- Testing
- Injected cerebral MRI angiography and ultrasound of the superior aortic trunks, temporal and axillary arteries
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer
68Ga-RM26-RGD PET/CT Imaging in the GRPR and αvβ3 Positive Tumor Patients
Based on the high expression of specific receptors on the surface of diseased tissues and neovascularization, noninvasive targeted molecular imaging can be used to visualize lesions in vitro by combining specific ligands labeled…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Brain Tumor, PET/CT Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT05549024
- Testing
- 68Ga-RM26-RGD, 18F-FDG, 68Ga-RM26
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Major Depressive Disorder
Inter-Brain Synchrony in Psychotherapy for Depression
The study aims to examine inter-brain synchrony between patients and therapists over the course of psychotherapy. Twenty patients will undergo a 16-session course of psychotherapy for major depressive disorder.
- Trial name
- IBSPD (NCT06196346)
- Testing
- Psychotherapy
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Major Depression, Dementia
Neurocognitive Outcomes of Depression in the Elderly
Late-life depression (LLD) and cognitive impairment (CI) are significant public health problems among older adults, and their co-occurrence markedly increases disease burden and dementia risk.
- Trial name
- NCODE (NCT00570583)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 795 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Dementia, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Retinal Hyperspectral Imaging in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Hyperspectral retinal imaging is a non-invasive imaging modality in which a series of images of the retina are captured using light of different wavelengths.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07545473
- Testing
- Hyperspectral camera
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 930 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Center for Eye Research Australia
Physical Activity, Aging
Independent Walking for Brain Health
Physical activity interventions with older adults can improve brain health; however most interventions have been performed in gym-like settings that reach a small sector of the senior population.
- Trial name
- NCT03058146
- Testing
- Mobile Health Walking Condition, Healthy Aging Education Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Carotid Artery Plaque
99mTc-rhAnnexin V-128 Imaging for Carotid Atherosclerosis
This was a single-center, single-dose, study comprising a Proof of Concept (PoC) part and a subsequent Phase II part. The study was being done to assess the ability of the radiotracer 99mTc-rhAnnexin V-128 to image…
- Trial name
- NCT02667457
- Testing
- 99mTc-rhAnnexin V-128
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Advanced Accelerator Applications
Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cerebral Resonance Magnetic Imaging During Rectal Distention
Irritable bowel syndrome is responsible for chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation. It is a very frequent problem. However, the exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome remains unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT00213330
- Testing
- rectal distension
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Cerebral Palsy, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Incontinence and MRI Results in Children with Cerebral Palsy
More than 50 % of children and adults with cerebral palsy experience lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This can negatively influence quality of life of the child and the total social environment.
- Trial name
- NCT05060211
- Testing
- Vancouver symptom score for dysfunctional elimination syndroms, Magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Huntington Disease
Innovative Imaging and Cognitive BIOmarkers to Predict Huntington's Disease Progression
Intro Huntington's disease (HD) patients suffer from motor, cognitive and behavioral impairments, with heterogeneous phenotypes and variable time course.
- Trial name
- I2BIO-HD (NCT05808153)
- Testing
- radiotracer injection
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Gliomas, Malignant, Metastases to Brain
Intraoperative Sonographically Versus Fluorescence-guided Resection of Contrast-enhancing Gliomas and Brain Metastases
Objective of the study is to determine whether intraoperative ultrasound guided resection of gliomas with contrast enhancement in magnetic resonance imaging and brain metastases can achieve as high rate of gross total resection…
- Trial name
- SONOFLUO (NCT05475522)
- Testing
- Ultrasound guided brain tumor resection, 5-aminolevulinic acid fluorescence-guided brain tumor resection
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care