Clinical trials: Microcephaly
Hearing Loss, Mental Retardation
Postnatal HCMV Infection in Very Preterm Infants. Implications, Morbidity, Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes.
The aim of this study is to investigate short and long term consequences from early postnatal HCMV infection transmitted via human milk in very preterm infants (birth weight < 1500 g or gestational age < 32 weeks).
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Mental Retardation, Microcephaly, Chorioretinitis
- Trial name
- NCT01151462
- Where
- Norway
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
COPD
Effects of Manual Positive End Expiratory Pressure and Non-invasive Continuous Positive Air Pressure in COPD Patients
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Manual Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) and Non-Invasive Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease…
- Trial name
- NCT07079527
- Testing
- Manual Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) Therapy, Non-Invasive CPAP Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight, Microcephaly
Summary of Infants Weighing 500 Grams or Less
This is a retrospective single-center cohort study. The comparison in short- and long-term outcomes will be made between those with and without primary microcephaly in infants weighing ≤ 500 g.
- Trial name
- NCT05322980
- Testing
- Microcephaly
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Nagano Children's Hospital
Angelman Syndrome, Nervous System Diseases
Dietary Supplements for the Treatment of Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a complex genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of certain dietary supplements in treating the symptoms of AS.
- Trial name
- NCT00348933
- Testing
- Betaine, Creatine, Metafolin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A Randomized Study to Compare Polysomnography With Overnight Home Oximetry and Auto - CPAP for Sleep Apnea
This study will look at an alternative new pathway for diagnosis and treatment based on simple procedures in the patient's own home compared with the current conventional laboratory based pathway.
- Trial name
- NCT00254059
- Testing
- Ambulatory diagnosis and titration with nasal CPAP using over night oxymetry and auto CPAP and vs conventional diagnosis and titration using polysomnography
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Microcephaly, Hyperkinesis With Developmental Delay
Intensive Therapy for Children With Microcephaly, Hyperkinetic Movements, or Global Developmental Delay
This trial will consist of a clinical series of up to 50 children with Global Developmental Delay and concomitant microcephaly or hyperkinetic movements.
- Conditions
- Microcephaly, Hyperkinesis With Developmental Delay, Global Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- NCT04816175
- Testing
- Acquire Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Parkinson's Disease, Sleep Disordered Breathing
Sleep Disordered Breathing and Its Impact on Neuro-cognitive Performance and Quality of Life in Parkinson Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of sleep and breathing problems during sleep on memory, attention, and general well being (quality of life) in people with Parkinson Disease.
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Sleep Obstructive Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT02034357
- Testing
- Neurocognitive function, Sleep evaluations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Post-extubation Boussignac CPAP System in Adults With Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of the Boussignac positive airway pressure system (a mask) applied immediately following post-operative extubation in improving lung function in patients with obstructive sleep…
- Trial name
- NCT01877928
- Testing
- Boussignac CPAP device, standard CPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Anovulation
Using CPAP to Improve Menstruation in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with continuous positive airway pressure in women with both OSA and polycystic ovarian syndrome will improve the regularity of the women's…
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Anovulation, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03155828
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Brain Oxygenation and Hemodynamics During Sleep in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sufferers
The goal of this trial is to assess the performance of the OxiplexTS-an absolute near-infrared oximeter-as an instrument to measure brain oxygenation and hemodynamics in sleep medicine as well as in the broader field of…
- Trial name
- NIRS-OSAS (NCT00591591)
- Testing
- OxiplexTS
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 309 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ISS, Inc.
Epilepsy; Seizure, Neuromuscular Diseases
North Carolina Genomic Evaluation by Next-generation Exome Sequencing, 2
The "North Carolina Clinical Genomic Evaluation by Next-gen Exome Sequencing, 2 (NCGENES 2)" study is part of a larger consortium project investigating the clinical utility, or net benefit of an intervention on patient and family…
- Conditions
- Epilepsy; Seizure, Neuromuscular Diseases, Brain Malformation, Intellectual Disability
- Trial name
- NCGENES2 (NCT03548779)
- Testing
- Pre-visit prep, usual care + exome seq
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 548 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
MOPDII, Meier-Gorlin Syndrome
Primordial Dwarfism Registry
The goal of this registry is to collect information on individuals with forms of microcephalic primordial dwarfism as well as related conditions.
- Conditions
- MOPDII, Meier-Gorlin Syndrome, Saul-Wilson Syndrome, Microcephalic Primordial Dwarfism
- Trial name
- NCT04569149
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea
Do Endotypes Predict Response and Sequelae in OSA Patients
This study will investigate why some people have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and how the underlying cause may relate to OSA manifestations (including sleepiness and high blood pressure) and response to different therapeutic…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Sleep
- Trial name
- ExPRESSION (NCT04875364)
- Testing
- Eszopiclone, Supplemental Oxygen, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 233 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Zika Virus Infection
Sensorimotor Outcomes of Children Exposed to Foetal Zika Virus Infection
Introduction: It is estimated that more than one million Brazilians were infected by zika virus in the last two years. Brazilian researchers first noted the virus's potential association with microcephaly.
- Trial name
- NCT03679728
- Testing
- First trimester, Second trimester
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Fanconi Anemia
Microcephaly, Fanconi Anemia and Praxial Disorders
Fanconi Anemia (FA) is mentioned in children with congenital malformations including kidney, hart and skeletal malformations (absence or abnormal thumb or forearm), and bone marrow failure or myelodysplasia with a progressive…
- Trial name
- MicroFancII (NCT04656171)
- Testing
- MRI of the hand and forearm,
- Where
- France
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Brain Malformation, Neuronal Migration Disorder
Human Epilepsy Genetics--Neuronal Migration Disorders Study
The purpose of this study is to identify genes responsible for epilepsy, brain malformations and disorders of human cognition.
- Conditions
- Brain Malformation, Neuronal Migration Disorder, Cognition Disorder, Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT00041600
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people
- Sponsor
- Harvard University Faculty of Medicine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Mild Cognitive Impairment
CPAP vs MAD for OSA in Patients With Cognitive Impairment. A Randomized Clinical Trial
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts the sleep health and overall well-being of millions of adults worldwide.
- Trial name
- CRESCENDO (NCT06983769)
- Testing
- MAD, CPAP
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Sleep Apnea, Cardiovascular Diseases
Oxidative Stress and Cardiovascular Morbidity in Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (SAHS)
The purpose of this study is to compare the levels of 8-isoprostane and other oxidative stress biomarkers in plasma and condensed exhaled air between patients with SAHS and cardiovascular complications, patients with SAHS without…
- Trial name
- OSCAMSA (NCT00487929)
- Testing
- nasal CPAP
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario La Paz
Abnormalities, Failure to Thrive
Evaluation of Patients With Unresolved Chromosome Abnormalities
The purpose of this research is to study a new way to test for chromosome abnormalities. Chromosomes are strands of DNA (the genetic material in the cell nucleus) that are made up of genes-the units of heredity.
- Conditions
- Abnormalities, Failure to Thrive, Mental Retardation, Microcephaly
- Trial name
- NCT00001639
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 263 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult
Impact of Intermittent Hypoxia on the Function of the Phagocytes
Patients with treatment-naive obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who need continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on clinical basis are included as well as healthy controls without OSA.
- Trial name
- NCT03618719
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan