Clinical trials: Microcephaly
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Combinations of Oral Appliance and CPAP for Patients With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Untolerate High-pressure CPAP
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a situation of repetitive upper airway obstruction during sleep. For patients with severe OSA, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy was the standard therapy, especially those with…
- Trial name
- NCT02217397
- Testing
- OA, CPAP, combination therapy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University 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
Multiple Sclerosis
Motor Evoked Potentials With Modified Facilitation Technique
Investigating the change in Test- Retest- reliability in healthy individuals when applying a modified easy to use facilitation technique compared to standard facilitation technique and analyzing sensitivity and specificity in…
- Trial name
- EP-F (NCT03646929)
- Testing
- MEP using standard facilitation technique, MEP using modified facilitation technique
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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
Premature Birth
Using Nasal High Flow From Birth in Premature Infants - a Pilot Study
Recent large studies have shown that not all premature babies need to be intubated (have a breathing tube inserted) and ventilated, nor do they all need to be given lung surfactant routinely.
- Trial name
- NCT01991886
- Testing
- Vapotherm Precision Flow
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust
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
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)
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
ZIKA VIRUS INFECTION, Child Development
Vertical Exposure to Zika Virus and Its Consequences for Child Neurodevelopment (ZIKVIRUSIFF)
The recent increase in the number of cases of congenital microcephaly observed in Brazil is a reason of great concern. This increase occurred a few months after Zika virus (ZIKV) was introduced in the country, which was…
- Conditions
- ZIKA VIRUS INFECTION, Child Development, Microcephaly
- Trial name
- ZIKVIRUSIFF (NCT03255369)
- Testing
- Child exposed Zika virus proved
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type II, Seckel Syndrome
The Primordial Dwarfisms: Diagnosis, Identification of the Molecular Basis of Seckel Syndrome and Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type II
The purpose of this study si to define morphological and epidemiological parameters and identify new symptoms in French patients with Seckel syndrome (SCKL) or microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II (MOPDII).
- Trial name
- NANPIM (NCT03139903)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Supine Hypertension, Autonomic Failure
Treatment of Supine Hypertension in Autonomic Failure (CPAP)
Supine hypertension is a common problem that affects at least 50% of patients with primary autonomic failure. Supine hypertension can be severe and complicates the treatment of orthostatic hypotension.
- Trial name
- NCT03312556
- Testing
- continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Maternal-Fetal Relations, Microcephaly
Fetal and Maternal Head Circumference During Pregnancy in Israeli Population
In this study, measurements of fetal and maternal head circumference will be collected. This data will be presented in table or graph form.
- Trial name
- NCT02510170
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clalit Health Services
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.
Early Onset Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Disease
Sleep Apnea in Early to Mid-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is much more common in the elderly than in the young; the latest studies show prevalence between 45% and 62% in individuals over 60.
- Conditions
- Early Onset Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndromes
- Trial name
- AZAP (NCT01400542)
- Testing
- CPAP Treatment, No treatment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Association of CPAP Compliance Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pre and postoperative CPAP compliance rate in OSA surgical patients with or without a CPAP prescription.
- Trial name
- NCT02796846
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant, Surfactant
Clinical RD (Respiratory Distress) Score for Objective Decision Making for Surfactant Therapy
To develop a comprehensive 'Clinical RD score' for decision making for administration of Surfactant in respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants with gestation of 26 0/7 - 34 6/7 weeks and to assess the validity of this…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant, Surfactant, CPAP
- Trial name
- NCT03273764
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Lady Hardinge Medical College
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
Chronic Kidney Insufficiency, Sleep Apnea
Effect of CPAP in the Worsening of Renal Function in Early Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Objectives: Evaluate the effect of CPAP to reduce the progression of chronic kidney disease or CKD (the decline of glomerular filtration rate is ≥ 30%) in patients with early-stage renal disease and sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
- Trial name
- Renas (NCT03319888)
- Testing
- CPAP, conservative treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica
Cerebra-retinal Angiopathy
COL4A1 Gene Related Cerebra-retinal Angiopathy
This prospective multicenter cohort study aims to define the clinical, radiological and mutational spectrum of the disease related to COL4A1 gene.
- Trial name
- COL4A1 (NCT01097564)
- Testing
- COL4A1 genetic testing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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