Clinical trials: PPA
Primary Progressive Aphasia
The Effects of a Multimodal Approach for the Treatment of PPA
Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is an untreatable neurodegenerative disorder that disrupts language functions. Available therapies are mainly symptomatic and recently attention has been gained by new techniques that allow for…
- Trial name
- ACROSS (NCT04187391)
- Testing
- Active tDCS, Language training, Unstructured cognitive training
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli
Upper Airway Infections
Effectiveness and Safety of the of Guaifenesin, Doxylamine Succinate and Hydrochloride Etafedrine Syrup in Improvement of Symptoms Resulting From Acute Respiratory Infections.
Evaluate the improvement of the common cold with the use of medication
- Trial name
- NCT00857987
- Testing
- EMS Expectorant
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Azidus Brasil
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia
TRIAL READY (Clinical Trial Readiness)
This study, being conducted under the auspice of the CReATe Consortium, will enroll patients with ALS and related disorders as well as healthy controls, with the goal of facilitating clinical validation of leading…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, ALS-Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT03912987
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 610 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Frontotemporal Dementia
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of DNL593 in Healthy Participants and Participants With Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD-GRN)
This is a Phase 1/2, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) of single and multiple doses of DNL593 in two parts…
- Trial name
- NCT05262023
- Testing
- DNL593
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Denali Therapeutics Inc.
Dementia-related Psychosis
Relapse Prevention Study of Pimavanserin in Dementia-related Psychosis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of pimavanserin compared to placebo in preventing relapse of psychotic symptoms in subjects with dementia-related psychosis who responded to 12 weeks of open label…
- Trial name
- NCT03325556
- Testing
- Pimavanserin 34 mg, Pimavanserin 20 mg
- Where
- 83 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 392 people
- Sponsor
- ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vascular Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Fronto-temporal Dementia
The Influence of Vascular Burden, Amyloid Plaque and Tau Protein in Patients With Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia With Tauopathy
Background and objects Amyloid plaques and tau protein are the landmarks of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease (AD). On the other hand, it is reported that cerebral ischemia may induce amyloid plaques and tau protein…
- Trial name
- NCT04309253
- Testing
- PMPBB3, AV45
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Frontotemporal Dementia
GENetic Fronto Temporal Dementia Initiative in Lille
GENFI Lille is a French cohort that belongs to the international initiative GENFI2, a five year longitudinal biomarker cohort study of genetic FTD and its associated disorders (including MND/ALS) investigating members of families…
- Trial name
- GENFI-LILLE (NCT04639622)
- Testing
- Investigation procedures
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Alzheimer's Disease
Effects of Doxycycline and Rifampicin on Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease in the Cerebrospinal Fluid
This study will determine if biomarkers found in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's disease, are affected by treatment with two common antibiotics, doxycycline and rifampicin, suggesting a disease-modifying effect…
- Trial name
- NCT00439166
- Testing
- doxycycline, rifampicin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A Study of Brain Aging in Vietnam War Veterans
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common combat related problems and may be associated with a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- DOD-ADNI (NCT01687153)
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 289 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Rare Diseases
European Registry on Rare Neurological Diseases
The recent implementation of European Reference Networks for Rare Diseases (ERNs) is an unprecedented move to improve the care of patients suffering from rare health disorders by transnational collaboration.
- Trial name
- ERN-RND reg (NCT04319796)
- Testing
- Data set as defined by the ERN Research Workgroup of the European Commission
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Niemann-Pick Type C Disease
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Oral Nizubaglustat (AZ-3102) in Late-infantile and Juvenile Forms of Niemann-Pick Type C Disease (NPC)
An 18-month double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter, Phase 3 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral nizubaglustat (AZ-3102) in late-infantile and juvenile forms of Niemann-Pick type C disease
- Trial name
- NCT07082725
- Testing
- Nizubaglustat
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Argentina and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Azafaros B.V.
Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease
Association of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation with Digital Cognitive Training for Cognitive Remediation in Older Adults
BACKGROUND Cognitive decline in older adults, especially those who develop Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease, currently has limited options of pharmacological treatments, with modest efficacy.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT06733714
- Testing
- Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation, Digital Cognitive Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Lysosomal Storage Disorders
ALD-101 Adjuvant Therapy of Unrelated Umbilical Cord Blood Transfusion (UCBT) in Patients With Inherited Metabolic Diseases
Eligible research subjects will receive an unrelated umbilical cord blood transfusion as a possible cure for their inherited metabolic disease.
- Conditions
- Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Peroxisomal Storage Diseases, Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- Trial name
- UCBT-002 (NCT00654433)
- Testing
- ALD-101
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Aldagen
C9orf72 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Frontotemporal Dementia
Safety and Therapeutic Potential of the FDA-approved Drug Metformin for C9orf72 ALS/FTD
The primary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of Metformin in subjects with C9orf72 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis administered for 24 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT04220021
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF MCI and DEMENTIA TREATMENTS IN A COMMUNITY-BASED DEMENTIA PRACTICE
This retrospective study is a more extensive, confirmatory analysis of the cognitive and functional outcomes initially seen in 2 groups of MCI/dementia patients in Springfield, MA and compares specialized dementia care and a…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Hypoxia, Hyperhomocysteinemia
- Trial name
- NCT02860338
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- Clionsky Neuro Systems Inc.
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Effects of Remote-based Resistance Training on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Cognitive Function, and Quality of Life in Adults Living With Alzheimer's Disease and/or Related Dementias
The investigators aim to study the effects of a 24-week remote-based resistance exercise training program on cardiovascular disease risk factors, cognitive function, and quality of life in older adults living with mild cognitive…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Vascular, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05004558
- Testing
- Remote-based Resistance Exercise Training
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
The Role of Advanced Electroencephalographic Data as Marker of Pathology and Prognosis in Primary Dementias
The study aims to use advanced brainwave recordings of electroencephalogram (EEG) to understand early signs of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in people with mild memory problems, known as amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Mild Alzheimer Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
- Trial name
- NCT06826157
- Testing
- Electroencephalogram, 3 Tesla MRI, Apolipoprotein E genetic test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele
Sphingomyelin Lipidosis
Safety, Tolerability, PK, and Efficacy Evaluation of Repeat Ascending Doses of Olipudase Alfa in Pediatric Patients <18 Years of Age With Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency
Primary Objective: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of olipudase alfa administered intravenously in pediatric participants every 2 weeks for 64 weeks.
- Trial name
- ASCEND-Peds (NCT02292654)
- Testing
- Olipudase alfa
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Brazil and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Logopenic Variant Primary Progressive Aphasia, Non-Fluent Primary Progressive Aphasia
rTMS as a Treatment for PPA
Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) includes three variants. Two such variants, the non-fluent/agrammatic variant (nfvPPA) and the logopenic variant (lvPPA), are characterized by progressive word-finding difficulties and effortful…
- Trial name
- NCT03406429
- Testing
- Active rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C1
Study of Lithium Carbonate to Treat Niemann-Pick Type C1 Disease
This study is planned to study whether lithium carbonate has protective effect on the brain of Niemann-Pick disease type C1.
- Trial name
- NCT03201627
- Testing
- Lithium Carbonate
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine