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- Dementia / Alzheimer'sParkinson's disease
PET Imaging Evaluation of [11C]SY08
Testing a PET scan tracer to detect alpha-synuclein protein clumps in dementia and Parkinson’s
📍 MGH · Charlestown, MA · Get directions →
The overall goal of the proposed research is to evaluate the use of \[11C\]SY08 as a PET radiotracer for aggregated alpha synuclein (αS) in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), Multiple system atrophy (MSA), Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) and healthy controls. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of \[11C\]SY08 as a PET radiotracer for αS fibrils in individuals with PD, MSA, DLB and healthy controls.
- Parkinson's disease
Evaluation of [¹⁸F]MODAG-009 PET Imaging in Synucleinopathies
Testing an injection for brain scans to study Parkinson’s disease and safety
📍 Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders and XingImaging, LLC · New Haven, CT · Get directions →
This is a single-center, open-label clinical study designed to evaluate the imaging characteristics and safety of \[¹⁸F\]MODAG-009 in participants with Parkinson's disease (PD), Multiple system atrophy (MSA), and Healthy controls (HC). Approximately 13 participants will be enrolled in this study.
- Parkinson's disease
Open-label Study to Evaluate Brain α-Synuclein Deposition Using PET and [18F]MK-0947 in Parkinson's Disease
Testing a new PET brain scan to measure nerve protein buildup in Parkinson’s
📍 Invicro (dba Perceptive) · New Haven, CT · +1 more US site · Get directions →
This clinical study is being conducted to learn more about a new imaging drug called \[18F\]MK-0947, which is designed to help doctors see changes in the brain related to Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is a condition that affects movement, balance, and thinking.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Entire-body PET Scans for Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether whole-body PET scans can better track MS brain and nerve damage
📍 Brain Health Alliance · Ladera Ranch, CA · Get directions →
To evaluate whether an entire-body positron emission tomography (PET) scanner can be exploited to improve evaluation, monitoring and measurement of both peripheral and central demyelination in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
- Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure
Cardiovascular Effects of Angiotensin-(1-7) in Obesity Hypertension
Testing whether angiotensin-(1-7) affects heart health in people with obesity and high blood
📍 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Hershey, PA · Get directions →
Obesity is a global health concern that is associated with high blood pressure and an increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to find out if the investigational drug angiotensin-(1-7) can improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity and high blood pressure.
- Parkinson's disease
Longitudinal TSPO PET Imaging With [18F]DPA-714 in PPMI (PPMI DPA-714 PET Imaging)
Studying how a brain imaging tracer binds in early Parkinson’s over 24 months
📍 UAB · Birmingham, AL · Get directions →
The overall goal of this protocol is to investigate \[18F\]DPA-714 binding in prodromal and early manifest Parkinson's Disease (PD) and to determine the baseline and change from baseline in \[18F\]DPA-714 binding in PD participants during a 24-month interval. Primary Objectives * To compare \[18F\]DPA-714 binding in prodromal and manifest PD and healthy volunteers.
- Sickle cell disease
Determination of Red Cell Survival in Sickle Cell Disease and Other Hemoglobinopathies Using Biotin Labeling
Measuring how long red blood cells last in sickle cell disease
📍 National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · Bethesda, MD · Get directions →
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder of the blood. SCD causes red blood cells (RBCs) to die early.
- Dementia / Alzheimer's
Educational Support Group Program for Bilingual and Spanish-speaking Carepartners and People With Progressive Aphasia
Testing an education and support group for people with progressive aphasia and their caregivers
📍 University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · Get directions →
The current study aims to examine the benefits of an education/support group program for individuals with progressive aphasia (caused by various etiologies, diagnoses) and their carepartners. The current study utilizes pre-, post-treatment, and follow-up assessments to measure effects of a psychoeducational support group and an implementation/communication skills training phase on measures of psychosocial function, communicative effectiveness and speech/language function.
- Dementia / Alzheimer's
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease
Testing whether rTMS affects memory and brain function in dementia
📍 Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA · Get directions →
In this research study we want to learn more about the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on memory and brain-network function in cognitively unimpaired older adults and in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). This study will use a form of non-invasive brain stimulation called repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS).
- Parkinson's disease
Title: A Multimodal Exercise Program With Gamification for Parkinson Disease (MEP+G)
Testing an 8-week exercise program with boxing and computer games for people with Parkinson disease
📍 Equilibrium Physical Therapy · Ventura, CA · Get directions →
In this pilot study the research will explore whether exercises and the outcome measures would be acceptable to conduct a more detailed research study. This 8 week pilot study will utilize a comprehensive exercise program that includes non-contact boxing along with computerized games for individuals with Parkinson Disease.
- Parkinson's disease
Noise-augmented Automatic Speech Recognition for Speech Treatment in Parkinson's Disease
Testing whether automatic speech recognition feedback improves speech clarity and social
📍 Teachers College, Columbia University · New York, NY · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether noise-augmented feedback using automatic speech recognition improves intelligibility and social participation in individuals with Parkinson's disease. The main questions the investigators will address are: Does noise-augmented feedback lead to increased intelligibility, as measured by transcription accuracy scores?
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Effects of Ublituximab on Motor Functions in Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether ublituximab changes walking and fall risk in people with relapsing multiple
📍 Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA · +1 more US site · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to test if ublituximab changes walking functions and fall risk in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). Twenty-five qualified people with RMS will undergo a 48-week ublituximab treatment.
- Parkinson's disease
Multiple Objective Particle Swarm Optimization Postural Instability Gait Disorder
Testing how scans after deep brain stimulation help assess Parkinson’s gait
📍 University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · Get directions →
Sixty patients will be enrolled in this study who are treated for Parkinson's disease (PD) with bilateral deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus (STN) or globus pallidus (GP), who have a pre- operative 7 Tesla MRI including diffusion tensor imaging for tractography and a postoperative head CT for electrode localization, and in whom at least 3 months have passed since activation of their neurostimulators, for stabilization of clinical stimulator settings. Using their MRI and CT, the investigators will construct patient-specific models of electrical current spread to neuroanatomical tar- gets surrounding the electrode.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Assessment of Synaptic Density in MS
Testing brain imaging to measure synapse density in progressive MS
📍 Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, MA · Get directions →
The investigators propose to use the novel SV2a-PET ligand, \[F-18\]SDM-8 to assess synaptic density in progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) (including primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS)), given its improved imaging characteristics and potential for large scale applicability. The specific aims of the study are: Aim 1: To compare the cortical and subcortical grey matter synaptic density in PMS patients, patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), and healthy subjects, using a novel \[F-18\] labeled synaptic density PET ligand, \[F-18\]SDM8, also known as \[F-18\]SynvesT-1.
- DepressionDementia / Alzheimer's
Psilocybin for Depression in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Early Alzheimer's Disease
Testing psilocybin to treat depression in people with early Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive decline
📍 Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research · Baltimore, MD · Get directions →
This open-label pilot study examines whether the hallucinogenic drug, psilocybin, given under supportive conditions, is safe and effective for depression in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This study will also assess whether psilocybin may improve quality of life in those individuals.
- Dementia / Alzheimer's
Glutathione, Brain Metabolism and Inflammation in Alzheimer's Disease
Testing glutathione on brain fuel use and inflammation in dementia
📍 Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · Get directions →
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with significant, progressive cognitive decline. Key defects in mitochondrial fuel metabolism insulin resistance, inflammation and decreased brain glucose uptake are linked to AD.
- Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure
Sympathetic Transduction in Obesity-associated Hypertension (OB-HTN)
Studying how the nervous system controls blood pressure in obesity and high blood pressure
📍 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, TX · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to understand how the nervous system communicates to blood vessels to increase blood pressure during stress. The study will also investigate how hypertension and obesity influence the nervous system and vascular function.