Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Tumors
Spasticity Secondary to Either a Disorder or Trauma, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Myobloc Atrophy Study
The present pilot study is designed to assess the extent to which BOTOX and MYOBLOC cause muscle atrophy in spastic patients. The primary objective is to assess whether there is statistically significant difference in muscle…
- Conditions
- Spasticity Secondary to Either a Disorder or Trauma, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Brain Injury, Tumor
- Trial name
- MAS (NCT02052024)
- Testing
- Botox, MYOBLOC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chordoma
Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Sodium Hyaluronate Gel in Reducing Pain From Oral Mucositis in Young Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Polyvinylpyrrolidone-sodium hyaluronate gel may lessen the pain of oral mucositis, or mouth sores, in patients undergoing treatment for cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chordoma, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00349024
- Testing
- polyvinylpyrrolidone-sodium hyaluronate gel
- Where
- 21 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Spinal Tumor
Delineation of Target Volume of Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Spinal Tumors
The purpose of this study was to compare efficacy and side effects of two target delineation methods for stereotactic radiotherapy of metastatic spinal tumors.
- Trial name
- ST-SBRT (NCT06587022)
- Testing
- Target volume delineation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Spinal Metastases, Spinal Tumors
SBRT Technique Implementation for Spinal Metastases Irradiation
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a highly precise, image-guided radiotherapy technique delivering 1-5 high-dose fractions to spinal metastases.
- Conditions
- Spinal Metastases, Spinal Tumors, Bone Metastases
- Trial name
- NCT07429422
- Testing
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for Spinal Metastases
- Where
- 2 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable
Quest to Analyze One Thousand Humans Meditating
This study will be focused on assessing the molecular, physiological, and emotional correlates of an intensive meditation experience in the context of a retreat setting in a large 2000 plus-person cohort comprised of healthy and…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable, Anxiety, Asthma
- Trial name
- QUANTUM (NCT06583395)
- Testing
- Advanced multi-component meditation practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tobias Moeller-Bertram
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Eculizumab in AQP4 Antibody-positive Participants With NMO (PREVENT Study)
The objectives of this time-to-event study were to assess the efficacy and safety of eculizumab as compared with placebo in participants with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who were anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4)…
- Trial name
- NCT01892345
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Argentina and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Meningioma, Tumor, Brain
MiDura-Study (Neuro-Patch in Duraplasty)
The aim of this study is to collect systematically and proactively data regarding the performance of Neuro-Patch, like complications and handling, under daily clinical practice when used as intended by the manufacturer
- Conditions
- Meningioma, Tumor, Brain, Chiari Malformation, Vascular Malformation
- Trial name
- MiDura (NCT04189172)
- Where
- 4 sites in France, Germany
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- Aesculap AG
Spinal Tumors
Liquid Biopsy Following BBB Disruption Using Barrier Disrupting Fields in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery
Objective: To identify new central nervous system (CNS) biomarkers to be used for blood-derived liquid biopsy once the blood-brain barrier (BBB), specifically the blood-arachnoid barrier (BAB), has been transiently disrupted by…
- Trial name
- BDF002 (NCT07224451)
- Testing
- spinal surgery, BDF
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Malignant Glioma
FMISO-PET in Brain Tumors and SCS Effect
The aim of this study is to assess, with 18F-FMISO PET, hypoxia in high grade gliomas and changes by spinal cord stimulation in a subset of patients.
- Trial name
- FMISOPETSCS (NCT01868906)
- Testing
- 18F-FMISO, PET without SCS, SCS
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Bernardino Clavo, MD, PhD
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Spinal Cord Trauma
Characterization of Human Autoantibody Titers After Central Nervous System Insult
The aim of the study is to quantitate Central Nervous System (CNS) autoantibody development in human blood using ELISA after human brain injury, spinal cord injury, and intra-axial brain surgeries.
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Spinal Cord Trauma, Intracranial Neoplasm
- Trial name
- CHAT CNS (NCT03089749)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Spinal Cord Neoplasms, Spinal Neoplasms
Remimazolam vs Propofol for Motor and Somatosensory Evoked Potentials in Spinal Tumor Surgery
Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) using motor evoked potentials (MEP) and somatosensory evoked potentials (SEP) is routinely applied during spinal tumor resection to detect impending neurological injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07901504
- Testing
- Remimazolam, Propofol
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital
Fibrolipoma of Filum Terminale, Lipomyelomeningocele
Effect of Acetazolamide & Position in CSF Leakage and Collection and Wound Dehiscence
Purpose of study : to determine the preventive effect of acetazolamide administration, prone positioning, and the combination of both following the neurosurgical interventions in lumbosacral region for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)…
- Conditions
- Fibrolipoma of Filum Terminale, Lipomyelomeningocele, Split Cord Malformation, Dermal Sinus
- Trial name
- NCT01867268
- Testing
- Acetazolamide, prone positioning, Acetazolamide+ prone positioning
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Spinal Tumor
Optimal Timing of Postoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Patients With Extradural Spinal
This research study is evaluating suitability of a delayed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in management of spine tumors. Currently the standard of care is obtaining an MRI scan in the early postoperative period (within 72 hours…
- Trial name
- NCT02790294
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Spinal Cord Cancer, Spinal Cord Neoplasm
A Registry-Based Cohort Study on the Clinical Outcomes of Spinal Cord Glioma Resection Via the Dorsolateral Sulcus Approach
Spinal cord gliomas are the most common type of primary intramedullary malignant tumors, with a low incidence and a peak onset age of approximately 35 years. They are slightly more prevalent in males than females.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Cancer, Spinal Cord Neoplasm, Spinal Cord Tumor
- Trial name
- DLS (NCT07066475)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Coagulation
Impact of Balanced Slat Colloid HES 130/0.42 on Coagulation Profiles in Patients Undergoing Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery
The purpose of study is to compare the effect of coagulation profile in patients receiving intraoperative balanced salt colloid undergoing spinal cord tumor surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01921595
- Testing
- Valanced salt colloid, Valanced salt crystalloid group
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Bone Metastases
Study of Denosumab vs. Zoledronic Acid to Treat Bone Metastases in Subjects With Advanced Cancer or Multiple Myeloma.
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is non-inferior to zoledronic acid (Zometa®) in the treatment of bone metastases (lytic bone lesions from multiple myeloma) in subjects with advanced cancer and multiple…
- Trial name
- NCT00330759
- Testing
- Denosumab, Zoledronic Acid
- Volunteers
- 1,779 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Fertility Issues
Assessing the Fertility Status of Men With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
This study will aim to assess the fertility status of men with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) not on disease-modifying therapies. Participants will: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06194539
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Bar-Chama, Natan, M.D.
Optic Neuritis, Myelitis
Treatment of Inflammatory Myelitis and Optic Neuritis With Early vs Rescue Plasma Exchange (TIMELY-PLEX)
The purpose of this research is to evaluate if early vs rescue Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (PLEX) treatment algorithm leads to better visual outcomes in severe Optic Neuritis and leads to better neurological disability outcomes…
- Conditions
- Optic Neuritis, Myelitis, Myelitis, Transverse
- Trial name
- TIMELY-PLEX (NCT07100990)
- Testing
- High-dose corticosteroids (HDCS), High-dose corticosteroids (HDCS) and PLEX
- Where
- 35 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Gut Microbiome, Gastrointestinal Microbiome
A Non-Interventional Pilot Study to Explore the Role of Gut Flora in Disease
This study seeks to correlate microbiome sequencing data with information provided by patients and their medical records.
- Conditions
- Gut Microbiome, Gastrointestinal Microbiome, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04031469
- Testing
- There is no intervention in this study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ProgenaBiome
Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc
Bone Graft Materials Observational Registry
A multi-center, prospective, observational patient registry to collect information on the clinical outcomes and "real world" use of approved and commercially available bone graft substitutes, autograft and allograft.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolithesis
- Trial name
- APPROACH-001 (NCT00974623)
- Testing
- Bone graft substitute, autograft or allograft
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Hungary and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 329 people
- Sponsor
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation