The purpose of this study is to investigate the long-term safety, effectiveness, and tolerability of Radiprodil, which is an investigational drug for the treatment of GRIN related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (GRIN-NDD). The study is broken up into 2 parts: Part A, which includes Screening, Medication Titration, and Maintenance periods and lasts 20-35 weeks…
The purpose of this research is to study whether Discogen's non-invasive, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound treatment can help reduce pain for people with leg pain and low back pain. Eligible participants will be randomized into either a Discogen treatment group or a sham control group. All participants will be asked to come to the Columbia University…
Why is this study being done? This research is looking at a possible new treatment for people who have ongoing pain from a condition called small fiber neuropathy and haven't found relief from other treatments. How does the study work? This is a double-blind study. That means you won't know whether you are getting the real treatment (ST-503) or a…
This is a global, multicenter, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of riliprubart in adult participants with CIDP who are refractory or had an insufficient response to standard of care (SOC) therapies, defined as Ig administered IV (IVIg) or SC (SCIg), or corticosteroids. Treatment duration will be 48 weeks. Participant must…
This is an observational study designed to collect information about Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD) disorders. FTLD is a term for a related group of neurodegenerative disorders that cause impairments in personality, cognitive ability, language, and motor function. This study aims to…
Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the third most common chronic condition in older adults. The…
We're testing a new type of MRI scanner that's smaller and portable - like a mobile MRI unit. This makes it easier to provide brain scans to people who have difficulty traveling to hospitals or live far from medical centers. We'll be studying people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and similar brain conditions. Our goal is to learn how well this…
This research study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently enrolling male and female participants (ages 55 years and older) with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, or healthy controls. Enrolled participants with undergo a small blood draw (about 8 teaspoons)…
The purpose of this research is to see if an experimental drug called REGN7544 is effective to treat individuals with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). REGN7544 is an antibody. An antibody is a kind of protein that your immune (defense) system normally makes to fight bacteria and viruses in your body. Scientists can now make antibodies in…
This research study will collect tissues and medical information on research subjects with neurological disorders and provide the tissues and information to researchers so they may learn more about neurological disorders and how best to prevent, detect, and treat them.
This study is for patients who have been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). The main goals of this study are to determine how safe and well tolerated AZD3241 is in patients who have MSA, and whether AZD3241 has certain effects in the brain of patients with MSA. These effects in the brain are measured with positron emission tomography (PET)…
This study is for patients with Parkinson's disease. For most patients with Parkinsons disease, doctors use levodopa as a treatment to manage their symptoms. Levodopa pills have been used for many years to treat the symptoms of Parkinsons disease patients. However, with long-term treatment, the effectiveness of levodopa pills often lessens and can lead…
This study is a Phase 2b, Multi-center, Randomized, Quadruple-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Batoclimab Treatment in Adult Participants with Active Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy CIDP): patients who are being treated with batoclimab defined as intravenous immunoglobulin IVIg, subcutaneous immunoglobulin SCIg) or plasma exchange (PLEX…
The aim of this study is to develop better biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of Lewy Body disorders. In particular, there is a need to understand how the contribution of coexisting Alzheimer's disease may affect the diagnosis and clinical course of Lewy Body disorders. This study will…
This NIH funded research study involves a 12-week double blind treatment trial in which Alzheimer's disease (ages 55-95) who have agitation/aggression with or without psychosis (hallucinations or delusions) will receive either low-dose lithium or placebo. Patients are allowed to receive other specific psychiatric medications if needed during the study, and…
The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate safety of the study treatment, its effects on the immune system and on GBM. The study treatment includes several experimental therapies: INO-5401 + INO-9012 delivered by an electroporation device called CELLECTRA 2000 used for delivery of INO-5401 + INO-9012 into your muscle. You will also receive another…
Subjects with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) will be enrolled in the study and Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) will be given to eligible subjects on the study. CIDP is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the immune system to attack the nerves. IVIg is one common treatment for CIDP. IVIG is a blood product that is…
This research study plans to learn more about a device called the Visualase Thermal Therapy System (Visualase system). This device uses a thin laser probe that is inserted into the brain. The laser is turned on, heats up and destroys surrounding soft tissue. Before the surgeon turns on the laser, you will be in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner.…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of study drug, fingolimod taken daily compared with a placebo (does not contain active medication) on delaying disability progression in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). The study will consist of 3 periods: a Screening Period (lasting for up to 45…
Small fiber neuropathy is a painful condition caused by damage to the small nerves in your arms andlegs. This damage causes burning, sharp-stabbing and aching pain, amongst other types of pain. It can be sometimes difficult to know the cause of the damage to the small nerves in your arms and legs. In most cases, treatment for small fiber neuropathy is…
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of investigational drug APL-130277 for patients with Parkinson's disease. APL-130277 is an investigational drug, which means that the study drug is currently being tested. It is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The active ingredient in APL-130277 is apomorphine, a…
Most neurologists and other clinicians treating people with Parkinson's disease (PD) are still unclear about how best to prescribe exercise despite the fact that it is now axiomatic that exercise is therapeutically beneficial for PD. In contrast, drugs for PD are prescribed with care and specificity due to large scientific…
The purpose of this study is to Assess Treatments for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PDPN). To be in this study you must have type II Diabetes Mellitus, PDPN, must be 18 years of age or older, and be able to stop taking some of your current pain medications including pills, creams, patches, marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD) oil, etc. Acetaminophen (…
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of tirasemtiv as a potential new therapy for the improvement of breathing, muscle weakness and muscle fatigue in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The effects of tirasemtiv on the performance of your elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, and hand muscles and how long you can…
The purpose of this study is to see how effective two doses of an investigational new drug called IgPro20 is when given subcutaneously (a shot given into the fat layer between the skin and the muscle) to treat CIDP in patients that still require IVIG and also to look at how safe the IgPro20 is for patients.
The objectives of the study are to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of study drug AVP-786 compared to placebo (contains no active medication), for the treatment of agitation in patients with dementia of the Alzheimers type. Eligible patients will be randomly assigned at the Baseline visit to receive AVP-786 or matching placebo. Study…
This is a multicenter, Phase 2/3 study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Nipocalimab Administered to Adults with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). Adults 18 yrs old or greater at the time of signing the informed consent.
To be in this study you must have Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic (DPN) and be 18 years of age, inclusive, with the presence of bilateral pain in lower extremities due to DPN for at least 6 months prior to Screening and be in a stable regimen for the treatment of T1DM or T2DM for 3 months prior to Screening.
This study will be used to evaluate the immunologic effects of Prebiotics (soluble fiber required by beneficial bacteria), in comparison to Probiotics (beneficial bacteria), in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS).
You are being asked to participate in this study because you have a condition known as symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH) associated with Primary Autonomic Failure Parkinsons Disease (PD), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) or Pure Autonomic Failure (PAF), or Non-Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy (NDAN) or Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase (DBH) deficiency…
This study seeks to understand which areas of the brain play a role in cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and motivation. We hope to learn how these processes work together and the extent to which Parkinson's disease and the dopaminergic medications prescribed to treat the disease can affect the interplay between them. We are seeking men…
New data from the study of ABT-414 and ABBV-221 in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) have shown several examples where it seems evidence of disease progression (cancer that continues to grow and spread) was seen in MRI images, but examination of surgically removed tissue under the microscope did not agree with the MRI.
The purpose of this research study is to check whether an injectable medication called Dysport canrelax the stiffness (spasticity) of the arm muscles and allow your child to improve their ability to use their arm in day to day activities. In addition, this study will check whether treatment with Dysport can lessen the pain caused by spasticity and improve…
The purpose of this study is to collect information about how patients with FAP respond to the study drug ALN-TTR02 over 18 months. This includes studying any potential improvements in FAP and any side effects that participants may have from the study drug. In addition, the study will examine how the body handles (distributes, break down, eliminates) the…
The purpose of this study is to see if ocrelizumab (study drug) will stabilize, or potentiallyimprove the signs and symptoms of your MS. Ocrelizumab is a type of drug called amonoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies act like your bodys immune system andattach to certain cells in order to attack germs and other illnesses in your body.Ocrelizumab attaches…
Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease have a degenerative nerve disease that can cause muscle weakness and decreased muscle size in different muscles in their body. This study drug is designed to evaluate ACE-083 for its ability to increase the size of your muscles, which could improve your muscle strength. The purpose of this research study is…
The purpose of the research study is to see if selinexor has any effects against your cancer and toevaluate the side-effects of selinexor or selinexor in combination with temozolomide (TMZ ). One specific way cancer cells continue to grow is by getting rid of certain proteins called tumor suppressor proteins that would normally cause cancer cells to die.…
The purpose of this research is to find out whether an investigational drug called CVT-301, is helpful to people with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The treatment involves a new method for taking levodopa (LD) through an inhaler (which is like an asthma inhaler) to provide relief of motor fluctuations (OFF episodes), which are experienced by many Parkinson…
Peripheral Neuropathy is a result of nerve damage, which may cause weakness, numbness, tingling, and pain in your hands, feet, and other areas of your body. Over 20 million Americans are affected by peripheral neuropathy, most commonly caused by diabetes. In approximately 25-50% of all people with peripheral neuropathy, the cause is unknown. These cases…
Two different studies have been developed to treat people with anaplastic glioma brain tumors. Onetreatment research study requires a tumor that has the 1p/19q co-deletion tumor marker; the other does not. This treatment research study requires that the subject has a certain kind of tumor, one that is missing part of both chromosomes 1 and 19. These missing…
We are doing this study to find out if the research drug known as Rozanolixizumab can have additional benefit for people who are already receiving IVIG( Intravenous Immune Globulin) treatment for CIDP, and to have further safety evaluation of the research drug as well. If you choose to be part of this research study, the following procedures will occur:…
This program provides family members of individuals with familial ALS the opportunity to contribute to research focused on learning more about why motor neuron degeneration begins and how or why it progresses. This study provides genetic counseling and testing to help participants understand and manage their risk and determine if they want to learn their…
Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the third most common chronic condition in older adults. The…
Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the third most common chronic condition in older adults. The…
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive training may be a useful treatment strategy in MCI. The COGIT-2 study, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health, will compare the effects on cognition and function and brain MRI changes of high dose crosswords (4 puzzles…
The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center's (WFCPC) research team maintains a cerebral palsy (CP) patient registry of more than 1,000 enrolled patients. This registry contains information collected from children and adults with CP. The goal of the registry is to help us learn more about CP and neuromuscular diseases, to understand the quality of life…
This study is being done to test the orally administered study drug, CA-4948 alone, in combination with ibrutinib, or ibrutinib alone in adult patients ages 18 and over diagnosed with relapsed or refractory (RR) Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL). This study will take place at multiple centers globally. The study drug, CA-4948, is thought to…
Children and young adults with diffuse midline glioma will be treated with Focused Ultrasound (FUS) with DEFINITY microbubbles and neuro-navigator-controlled sonication. The overall goal of this study is to see if the study treatment plan will improve the outcome of participants with diffuse midline glioma, for which no known cure exists, and determine…
ASPIRE is a clinical trial to investigate aspirin as a treatment to improve exercise performance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience overheating during exercise. Persons with multiple sclerosis benefit from exercise, but many avoid it because of exhaustion and overheating. This…
The main purpose of this study is to improve treatment of ocular side effects that result from depatuxizumab mafodotin (Depatux-M) use in patients with glioblastoma (GBM). Most people treated with Depatux-M will experience eye side effects. When these side effects are not tolerated, Depatux-M is usually interrupted until symptoms improve and then restarted…
The purpose of this study is to find out if performing Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) scans of your brain with adaptive planning during your radiation treatment of your high-grade glioma will help determine how sensitive the images collected of the brain are at detecting the response of the tumor to the cancer treatment. In this study, four or seven MRI…
The purpose of this study is to find out if REC-2282, an investigational new drug, is an effective and safe treatment in patients with progressive NF2 mutated meningiomas who have either NF2 disease-related meningioma or recurrent sporadic meningiomas that have NF2 mutation. Investigational new drug means a drug that has not been approved as a marketed…
Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A (CMT1A) disease is a rare, slowly progressing and debilitating hereditary condition commonly causing weakness of muscles in the feet and lower parts of the legs. There is currently no approved drug to cure CMT1A disease, and the available treatments commonly target the pain and inflammation associated with the disease. In order…
This is a research study to test the effects of VB-111 combined with Bevacizumab versus Bevacizumab alone on glioblastoma . This study will enroll 252 subjects age 18 years and older who have recurrent glioblastoma. All subjects will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either VB-111 combined with Bevacizumab or Bevacizumab alone. Survival, tumor…
In this research study, we are looking for Information on how well nivolumab with or without ipilimumab works in combination with TTFields in adult patients with glioblastoma. You will receive the Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab study treatment until you decide to stop study treatment or your study doctor decides to remove you from the study. This means that…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety of Lutathera alone in patients with recurrent glioblastoma and the combination of Lutathera with radiotherapy with temozolomide (TMZ) in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GB) and to establish the appropriate dose of this combination. Lutathera is a radioligand therapy, which is a targeted…
The purpose of this study is to test good and bad effects of these two different drugs against meningioma tumors with altered genes. Today, therapy for meningioma is the same for all patients and is not based on tumor genetic testing. This trial is trying to see if tumor genetic testing would be helpful at guiding treatment in patients with meningioma.…
We are seeking men & women, ages 55 to 80, who have preclinical Alzheimer's disease for a 216-week treatment, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-treatment arm study to determine whether the BAN2401 study drug will reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The study participant will receive MRI, and PET scans and…
The Longitudinal Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease Study (LEADS) is a natural history, non-treatment study designed to look at disease progression in individuals with early onset cognitive impairment . Clinical/cognitive, imaging, biomarker, and genetic characteristics will be assessed across two cohorts: early onset Alzheimer's Disease (EOAD)…
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of a drug called MTX110 and a contrast agent called gadolinium that can be given safely in children with newly diagnosed diffuse midline gliomas, which is a kind of brain tumor. All patients enrolled in the study will receive infusion of MTX110 and Gadolinium delivered with a pump directly into the tumor…
A clinical trial that uses focused ultrasound to non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's disease patients, in order to help get medication into their brain. In this study, we will focus on the safety and efficacy of this technique, without the use of an anti-Alzheimer's drug. We will also test whether treatment with focused…
The purpose of this research study is to see if the combination of medications approved for the treatment of glioblastoma, together with the study drug, selinexor (also known as XPOVIO), has any effects on your cancer. Selinexor works by trapping tumor suppressor proteins within the cell nucleus. This is expected to cause the cancer cells to die or stop…
The purpose of this research study is to test how safe and how well an investigational drug known as ONC201 works in treating high grade glioma (a type of brain cancer). The FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has not approved ONC201 as a treatment for this condition.
In the U.S., 82% of older adults test positive for antibodies to the herpes viruses. Basic and clinical evidence point to the herpes viruses as a possible cause or contributor to Alzheimer's disease. The long-standing theory that viruses may cause Alzheimer's disease has never been tested in a clinical trial. Anti-viral therapy in Alzheimer's disease will…
This is a 22-week treatment, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, Phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the study drug E2027, in participants with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) Lewy Body Dementia - LBD. The main purpose of this research study is to find if a new drug called E2027 works in people who…
This is a research study to test the effectiveness of Toca 511/Toca FC, an experimental drug, for treatment of recurring brain tumors compared to current standard of care. The study will enroll 370 subjects age 18-85 years who choose to undergo removal of the tumor a second time. At the time of surgery patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to…
The purpose of this research study is to see if Selinexor (KPT-330) has any effects against glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. The study will be conducted at 3-5 sites in the United States and Europe and plan to enroll 30 patients with brain cancer. Patients will be screened prior to study participation. If their brain tumor is evaluated to require…
The purpose of this study is to see if the newly discovered vaccine drug, DSP-7888, will help your immune system to fight against cancer cells that have a protein called WT1. The study will also compare the effectiveness of treatment with DSP-7888 in combination with Bevacizumab versus Bevacizumab alone in patients with glioblastoma (GBM). Bevacizumab has…
This study is for patients with Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimers disease is a disorder characterized by progressive loss of memory, thinking, and behavior. An earlier study in patients having mild to moderate Alzheimers disease has demonstrated more pronounced benefit of treatment with azeliragon among participants with mild disease than among…
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of an investigational drug called crenezumab for the treatment of Alzheimers disease. This study will use MRI scans to look at the effects of this treatment on the brain. This study will be conducted in many centers around the world, and it is important that the MRI scans are always performed in a similar…
This is a research study to test the effectiveness of ICT-107, an experimental drug, with the standard of care (SOC) for treatment of glioblastoma compared to enriched blood cells (PBMC) with the SOC. The study will enroll 400 subjects age 18 years and older with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Following an initial SOC radiation treatment, patients will be…
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effects of the study drug, PF-06840003,and to find the best dose for treating research subjects/participants with malignant glioblastoma or anaplastic glioma. PF-068400003 is a new investigational drug. A new investigational drug is one that is currently not approved for…
The reason for this study is to find out if the experimental study drug, tesevatinib, is effective as a possible treatment for recurrent glioblastoma. Certain genetic information about your tumor will also be collected, by drawing blood, to help better understand why tesevatinib did or did not work in treating your recurrent…
International GBS Outcome Study (IGOS) is a study of the Inflammatory Neuropathy Consortium (INC) and Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) on disease course and outcome in Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS). Guillian Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system, leading to paralysis and potential fatality if it progresses to involve…
Apathy is a very common symptom experienced by people with Alzheimer's disease, and includes a lack of motivation and loss of interest in many activities. Patients and their caregivers often find apathy to be particularly distressing. This study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of apathy in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently…
We are seeking men and women, ages 50-85 years, who have mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease or mild Alzheimer's disease dementia for an 18-month treatment, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to determine whether the CT1812 study drug beneficially affects cognition and function in…
The purpose of this study is to determine whether different genes are related to the amount of immune cell activity that occurs in the brain in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Participation in this study involves memory testing, a blood draw, MRI, and three PET scans. The second PET scan will involve putting a catheter in your wrist to draw blood…
The purpose of this study is to see how safe and effective Safusidenib erbumine, the study drug, is in treating brain glioma and to find the recommended dose of the study drug for clinical studies. Safusidenib is not Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved.
Apathy is a very common symptom experienced by people with Alzheimer's disease, and includes a lack of motivation and loss of interest in many activities. Patients and their caregivers often find apathy to be particularly distressing. This study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of apathy in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently…
MAP is a research study looking at whether metformin can help prevent memory decline for people with mild memory concerns. You may be able to join if: you are 55-90 years old, you or your loved ones have noticed some changes in your memory, and you are not already being treated for diabetes or dementia. Potential benefits: You will receive some of your…
This study is of a drug called CT1812, that is being evaluated as a possible treatment for Dementia with Lewy Bodies. In this study, which is carried out at multiple sites in the country, participants receive either CT1812 at one of two doses or placebo. The duration of the study is up to about 35 weeks. Participants receive blood tests, cerebrospinal fluid…
The purpose of this study is to see how safe the study medicine, IGV-001 plus standard of care (SOC), is and to compare IGV-001 with placebo see if it works in slowing glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) tumor regrowth. SOC refers to the usual medicine(s) or procedures used to treat your cancer. A placebo looks like the study medicine but does not contain any…
FoxBioNet ECV-004 is an observational study sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The purpose of this study is to investigate a gene called LRRK2. Mutations in the LRRK2 gene are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), and mutation carriers have greater LRRK2 protein activity. The goal of this study is to identify…
The purpose of this study is to measure how well and how safe eflornithine is in combination with lomustine, compared to lomustine taken alone, in treating patients whose anaplastic astrocytoma has come back after radiation and chemotherapy. Safety and how well you can tolerate the drug will be determined on the basis of…
This research study is a Phase II clinical trial. Phase II clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness ofan investigational drug to learn whether the study drug works in treating a specific disease.Investigational means that the drug is being studied. In this research study, we are looking to compare the effects, good…
Meniere's Disease is an inner ear disorder that causes episodes of vertigo. The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and safety of OTO-104 compared to placebo in subjects with Menieres disease. OTO-104 contains an active ingredient, called dexamethasone, which is a commonly used corticosteroid that has been prescribed by doctors for…
The purpose of this study is to see if the study drug AZD3293 is effective and safe in treating early Alzheimer's disease compared with a placebo. A placebo is a tablet containing no drug. This study will also measure the levels of AZD39293 and its metabolite in the blood and evaluate the relationship between drug levels,…
The purpose of this study is to test whether the new drug, ABT-414, given either alone or with a drug called temozolomide, which is commonly used to treat brain tumors like yours, gives a better outcome than the standard therapy and is safe. The standard therapy can be one of two different regimens, either a drug called lomustine or temozolomide.
The purpose of this research study is to test whether the advanced perfusion MRI done prior to starting Bevacizumab and a few weeks after starting Bevacizumab can determine your response to the treatment better than the standard MRI performed at typical time points. The researchers want to see if this type of advanced MRI is better or the same as what is…
The purpose of this Phase I study is to see whether a single dose of an experimental drug (meaning a drugthat is not approved by the FDA) called C2N-8E12 given into your vein (called intravenous or IV) is safeand well-tolerated in subjects with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). C2N-8E12 is an immunotherapy (antibody) drug designed to bind to and to…
This is a Phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study that will evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of the study drug (an antibody to the tau protein called MTAU9937A) in patients with prodromal or mild Alzheimer's disease. The study consists of a screening period, a…
The name of this trial is MissionAD. This is a 24-month treatment, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, Phase 3 study in participants with Early Alzheimer's Disease (AD), includingmild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to AD, known as Prodromal AD, and the early stages of mild AD.The study will be conducted to evaluate the…
You have been selected as a possible participant in this study because you have memory or thinking problems (cognitive impairment) or mild Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a slow progressive disease of the brain that affects memory and brain function. Currently available medications for Alzheimer's disease provide limited…
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects, good or bad, the experimental device, NovoTTF-100A has on patients with meningioma. This study is being done because currently there are no proveneffective medical treatments for a progressive meningioma that has failed surgery and/or radiation. The NovoTTF-100A System is a portable medical device. It…
You are being considered to participate in this research study because you have type I or II diabetes with current treatment control and, you are experiencing painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in both lower extremities legs.The specific events that result in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy are not well understood, but high blood sugar,…
The purpose of this study is to test whether an investigational drug called solanezumab can slow the progression of memory problems associated with brain amyloid. The study will also test 1) whether the anti-amyloid treatment can slow evidence of AD-related brain injury on imaging tests to look at brain structure and function and 2) the effect of…
The goal of this study is to investigate whether treatment with the vitamin supplement benfotiamine for one year will slow the memory problems in patients who meet the definition of Alzheimer's disease or amnestic mild cognitive impairment, an early manifestation of Alzheimer's disease.
The purpose of this study is to better understand why certain patients are more likely to respond totreatment than others, to facilitate the development of personalized medicinesto get the rightmedicine to the right patient. To achieve this goal, samples of blood will be collected from patients with Alzheimer's for future research. The sample will be…
This study is designed to test how well an intravenous human immunoglobulin concentrate, IGIV-C (compared with placebo) improves the ability to taper participant's dose of corticosteroids without causing significant increase in your muscle weakness and worsening MG symptoms. A placebo is a medication that looks like the study medication but has no…
This study is designed to test how well an intravenous human immunoglobulin concentrate, IGIV-C (compared with placebo) improves your muscle weakness associated with MG symptoms. A placebo is a medication that looks like the study medication but has no active ingredient. Immunoglobulin is an antibody produced by white blood cells that is used by the immune…
The purpose of this study is to investigate a novel treatment regimen for patients with recurrent Glioblastomas (GBM). In this phase 2 trial, the potentially synergistic action of PARP inhibition and anti-angiogenesis on DNA repair and biomarkers of angiogenesis and DNA repair will be evaluated.
A significant focus of healthcare research is aimed at biomarker discoveries in brain and heart diseases in particular, and their impact on the human body in general. MRI is a key component in these healthcare services. It provides a non-invasive and non-ionizing approach to diagnose pathologies along with significant internal and external contrast…