Clinical trials: Optic Neuropathies
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00452868
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Study of the Safety and Activity of Eculizumab in Pediatric Participants With Relapsing Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of eculizumab in pediatric participants (aged 2 to < 18 years) with relapsing neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).
- Trial name
- NCT04155424
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica
Safety and Efficacy of Sustained Release Dalfampridine in Transverse Myelitis (Re-Launch)
Transverse myelitis (TM) is an inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord that leads to disabilities of gait. Dalfampridine, a sustained-release potassium inhibitor has been shown to be effective in improving gait and other…
- Conditions
- Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis, Myelitis NOS
- Trial name
- NCT02166346
- Testing
- Dalfampridine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Optic, Atrophy, Hereditary, Leber
Efficacy Study of GS010 for Treatment of Vision Loss From 7 Months to 1 Year From Onset in LHON Due to the ND4 Mutation (REVERSE)
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of GS010, a gene therapy, in improving the visual outcome in participants with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) due to the G11778A ND4 mitochondrial mutation…
- Trial name
- REVERSE (NCT02652780)
- Testing
- GS010
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- GenSight Biologics
Glaucoma, Optic Neuropathy
Use of Bevacizumab in Trabeculectomy Surgery
When a patient with glaucoma who has a pressure that is too high and causing damage to their vision, despite receiving the maximum amount of medication that can be tolerated, the decision is made to have glaucoma surgery.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Optic Neuropathy, Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT01166594
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Cancer
Cyproheptadine in Preventing Weight Loss in Children Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may prevent weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine is more effective than a placebo in preventing weight loss in young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01132547
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Optic Neuritis
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study of the Effects of Glatiramer Acetate (GA) on the Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFL) and Visual Function in Patients With a First Episode of Acute Optic Neuritis (AON). (Octagon)
The main objective of the study is to determine whether glatiramer acetate 20 mg once daily reduces the amount of axonal loss in the optic nerve after a first event of acute optic neuritis compared to placebo patients and to…
- Trial name
- NCT00856635
- Testing
- Glatiramer Acetate
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy and Optimal Dose Finding Study of BAF312 in Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study was to determine the dose-response curve for the MRI-based efficacy of BAF312 compared with placebo in patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), and to characterize its safety and…
- Trial name
- NCT00879658
- Testing
- BAF312
- Where
- 72 sites in United States, Canada and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 297 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis
Long Term Study of Avonex Therapy Following a First Attack of Multiple Sclerosis
The current study is a continuation of the 5 year extension study of the phase III CHAMPS study (see reference). This study was designed to determine if immediate initiation of therapy with Interferon Beta-1a (AVONEX) after a…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Acute Brainstem/Cerebellar Syndrome
- Trial name
- CHAMPIONS10 (NCT00179478)
- Testing
- interferon beta 1a 30 ug IM once weekly
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
Efficacy and Safety of RAD001 in Patients Aged 18 and Over With Angiomyolipoma Associated With Either Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) or Sporadic Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of RAD001 in treating patients with Angiomyolipoma associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex or Sporadic Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
- Trial name
- EXIST-2 (NCT00790400)
- Testing
- Everolimus (RAD001)
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease
LeukoSEQ: Whole Genome Sequencing as a First-Line Diagnostic Tool for Leukodystrophies
Leukodystrophies, and other heritable disorders of the white matter of the brain, were previously resistant to genetic characterization, largely due to the extreme genetic heterogeneity of molecular causes.
- Conditions
- Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease, 4H Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT02699190
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Devic's Disease
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant in Devic's Disease
This study is designed to examine whether treating Devic's disease patients with high dose cyclophosphamide together with rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG)/rituximab (drugs which reduce the function of the immune system)…
- Trial name
- NCT00787722
- Testing
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cyclophosphamide, G-CSF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), NMO Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
Efficacy and Safety Study of Satralizumab (SA237) as Add-on Therapy to Treat Participants With Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) and NMO Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, and immunogenic profiles of satralizumab, compared with placebo, in addition to baseline immunosuppressive treatment in…
- Trial name
- NCT02028884
- Testing
- Satralizumab, Baseline Treatment
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, France and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Alström Syndrome (AS)
Setmelanotide (RM-493), Melanocortin-4 Receptor (MC4R) Agonist, in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) and Alström Syndrome (AS) Participants With Moderate to Severe Obesity
This pivotal, phase 3 study is designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of setmelanotide, a potent melanocortin receptor type 4 (MC4R) agonist, for the treatment of obesity and hyperphagia in participants with Bardet Biedl…
- Trial name
- NCT03746522
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Comparison of Clinical Effects of Azathioprine and Rituximab NMO-SD Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare annual relapse rate, expanded disability status scale, and side effects of azathioprine and rituximab in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder during a one year follow up…
- Trial name
- NCT03002038
- Testing
- Azathioprine, Rituximab
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
Near-infrared Light-emitting Diode (NIR-LED) Therapy for Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
The overall objective of the proposed research is to test the hypothesis that Near-infrared Light-emitting Diode (NIR-LED) therapy will stimulate mitochondrial function, attenuate oxidative stress, and improve cell survival and…
- Trial name
- LHON (NCT01389817)
- Testing
- Near-infrared light-emitting diode (NIR-LED) therapy (Med Light 630 PRO (Medical Devices Inc.))
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Dasatinib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00788125
- Testing
- carboplatin, dasatinib, etoposide phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Normal-Tension Glaucoma
Pilot Study on Ambulatory Intraocular Pressure and Blood Pressure Monitoring in Glaucoma
Purpose: To study the feasibility of a larger study by determining the tolerability of measuring blood pressure (BP) and intraocular pressure (IOP) over 24 hours in an ambulatory fashion with automatic devices.
- Trial name
- NCT01912599
- Testing
- Sensimed Triggerfish, Blood Pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, NMOSD
A Study In Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) With Satralizumab As An Intervention
Objective of the trial is to describe the efficacy and safety of satralizumab in patients with aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody seropositive NMOSD, either treatment naive or inadequate responders to previous treatment with rituximab…
- Trial name
- SAkuraBonsai (NCT05269667)
- Testing
- Satralizumab 120 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, South Korea and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Glaucoma
The Water Drinking Test in Glaucoma Study
To investigate the correlation and agreement between the intraocular pressure peaks detected during the water drinking test and modified diurnal tension curve in glaucomatous eyes and to analyse whether this is associated with…
- Trial name
- WIGS (NCT05283031)
- Testing
- Modified Diurnal Tension Curve
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London