Clinical trials: Disabilities Multiple
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hyperphagia
Effects of Livoletide (AZP-531) on Food-related Behaviors in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
This Phase 2b/3 double-blind, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effects of livoletide on food-related behaviors in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
- Trial name
- ZEPHYR (NCT03790865)
- Testing
- Livoletide
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Millendo Therapeutics SAS
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Down Syndrome
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator in Adolescents With Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects up to 1% of the general pediatric population and is associated with adverse behavior and quality of life, as well as long term cardiopulmonary system complications.
- Trial name
- NCT02344108
- Testing
- Inspire® Upper Airway Simulation System (Model 3028 IPG )
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Christopher Hartnick, M.D.
Down Syndrome, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Nicotine Treatment of Cognitive Decline in Down Syndrome
This study will ascertain whether nicotine is safe and tolerable in DS patients, help with dose-ranging of nicotine in DS, look for evidence of enhancements in cognitive functioning, and establish evidence for biological and…
- Trial name
- NCT01778946
- Testing
- Low Dose Nicotine (7mg), Moderate Dose Nicotine (14mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Multiple Sclerosis, Pathologic Processes
Upper Extremity Function in Multiple Sclerosis Patients With Advanced Disability Treated With Ocrevus
The investigators are measuring the effectiveness of Ocrevus™ in helping patients with hand or arm weakness, especially if posed by a more advanced MS patient than those included in the clinical trials.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Pathologic Processes, Demyelinating Diseases, Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03562975
- Testing
- Ocrelizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Infantile Refsum's Disease, Zellweger Syndrome
Compassionate Treatment of Patients With Inborn Errors of Bile Acid Metabolism With Cholic Acid
OBJECTIVES: I. To Evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of cholic acid during provision of compassionate treatment to patients with identified inborn errors of bile acid synthesis and metabolism II.
- Conditions
- Infantile Refsum's Disease, Zellweger Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy, Peroxisomal Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00007020
- Testing
- Cholic Acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Down Syndrome
Assessing Malleability of Spatial Abilities in Down Syndrome
Based on available literature and our own preliminary research, the researchers have concluded that persons with Down syndrome (DS) exhibit difficulties in utilizing the specific spatial abilities of mental rotation and…
- Trial name
- NCT05332912
- Testing
- Spatial Ability Experience
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Down Syndrome, Trisomy 21
Down Syndrome Metabolic Health Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine which measures best capture cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT01821300
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Hunter Syndrome
An Observational Study Evaluating Anti-Idursulfase Serum Antibody Response in Hunter Syndrome Patients
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of anti-idursulfase antibodies on idursulfase safety (measured by infusion related adverse events) between patients who develop anti-idursulfase antibodies and patients who do…
- Trial name
- NCT00882921
- Testing
- Idursulfase
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Brazil and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Quality of Life, Disabilities Multiple
Reducing COVID-19 Related Disability in Rural Community-Dwelling Older Adults Using Smart Technology
The social distancing requirements for COVID-19 coupled with the adverse health impacts of social isolation and decreased access to healthcare in rural areas places older adults with disabilities in a dire situation.
- Trial name
- NCT05379504
- Testing
- Standard Health Education, Self Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Down Syndrome, Depression
Fluoxetine Treatment of Depression in Down Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to do a preliminary assessment of whether fluoxetine is effective, safe, and tolerable for the treatment of depression in adults with Down syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05458479
- Testing
- Fluoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Effects of Exenatide on Overweight Adolescents With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is one of the most common genetic causes of obesity. Obesity is a major source of morbidity and mortality in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT01444898
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Fragile X Syndrome
Clinical Study Of caNNabidiol in childrEn and adolesCenTs With Fragile X (CONNECT-FX)
This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of ZYN002, a clear cannabidiol gel that can be applied to the skin (called transdermal application) twice a day for the treatment of behavioral symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome…
- Trial name
- CONNECT-FX (NCT03614663)
- Testing
- ZYN002 - Cannabidiol Transdermal Gel
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Synagis® Liquid 50mg, 100mg for Intramuscular Injection Special Investigation in Immunocompromised Children With Synagis®
This post marketing observational study (PMOS) was conducted in Japan during the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) seasons to assess the safety and effectiveness of palivizumab for the prevention of…
- Trial name
- NCT02016690
- Volunteers
- 312 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Prader Willi Syndrome
Evaluation of Tolerance, Suckling and Food Intake After Repeated Nasals Administrations of Oxytocin in PWS Infants
The Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) includes severe neonatal hypotonia with impaired suckling leading to failure to thrive in the most severe cases, subsequently followed by an early onset of morbid obesity with hyperphagia and…
- Trial name
- OTBB2 (NCT02205034)
- Testing
- oxytocin
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Down Syndrome
An Online Health Tool About Down Syndrome: Down Syndrome Clinic to You
The investigators conducted a national two-arm, randomized controlled trial of caregivers of individuals with DS to assess the efficacy of DSC2U in assuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
- Trial name
- DSC2U (NCT04227197)
- Testing
- Down Syndrome Clinic to You (DSC2U)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 281 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypothyroidism, Trisomy 21
Use of Liquid Stable Levothyroxine in Trisomy 21 Pediatric Patients
Children with levothyroxine (T21) have developmental delay and other functional gastrointestinal (GI) issues that may negatively affect L-T4 tolerability and absorption.
- Trial name
- NCT04747275
- Testing
- Liquid stable levothyroxine (L-T4) Tirosint-SOL, Oral tablet levothyroxine (L-T4)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Multiple Sclerosis
Cognitive Markers in Prodromal MS
The focus of this work is the evaluation of a measure of cognitive functioning- intra-individual variability (IIV) - derived from a computer-based continuous reaction time (RT) task (Cogstate) as an early marker of prodromal MS.
- Trial name
- NCT05543915
- Testing
- Active tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Setmelanotide (RM-493) in Obese Participants With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a once daily subcutaneous injectable formulation of setmelanotide in obese participants with Prader-Willi syndrome on tolerability, weight loss, and hyperphagia-related…
- Trial name
- NCT02311673
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Down Syndrome, Alzheimer Disease
The Promotion of Physical Activity for the Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease in Adults With Down Syndrome
The objectives of this study are to determine the feasibility and potential efficacy of remotely delivered group exercise sessions to increase daily moderate to vigorous physical activity in adults with Down syndrome, relative to…
- Trial name
- NCT04048759
- Testing
- Remote Low, Remote High, Personal Coach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Down Syndrome, Trisomy 21
Use of Partial Body Weight Support Play Environment to Encourage Mobility and Exploration in Infants With Down Syndrome
To explore the effects of Partial Body Weight Support (PBWS) within an enriched play environment for infants with Down Syndrome (DS), who are not yet walking, to better understand how PWBS may impact their mobility; exploration…
- Trial name
- NCT05307523
- Testing
- Enriched Play Environment with Partial Body Weight Support Harness, Enriched Play Environment without Partial Body Weight Support Harness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington