Corticobasal syndrome
MONDO:0018696Corticobasal syndrome (CBS) is a rare neurodegenerative disease characterized by multifaceted motor system dysfunctions and cognitive defects such as asymmetric rigidity, bradykinesia, limb apraxia, and visuospatial dysfunction.
29 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New PET tracer aims to light up tau tangles in the brain
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-JSS20-183A to see if it can safely and accurately detect abnormal tau protein in the brain during PET scans. Researchers will study 90 adults aged 40-85 with tauopathies (like PSP, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's) and h…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New wearable gadget aims to ease movement problems in kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called ViBandz, which uses small vibrating motors strapped to the body to provide vibration therapy. Researchers want to see if it is easy and comfortable for children with neurological conditions to use at home. The study will involve 30 children a…
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a pain device help rare brain disease sufferers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether scrambler therapy, a device that uses mild electrical signals on the skin, can reduce nerve pain in people with corticobasal syndrome (CBS). Twenty-five adults with CBS and moderate-to-severe pain will be randomly assigned to receive either scramble…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses ease frontotemporal dementia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people with frontotemporal dementia (FTLD) or those at risk. 120 participants will receive either real or placebo stimulation for 2 weeks, then all will get real stimulation. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Università degli Studi di Brescia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Brain pacemaker tweak could help stroke and tremor patients speak and swallow better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adjusting deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve movement, speech, and swallowing in people already implanted with DBS for conditions like tremor, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Researchers will test hand dexterity, grip strength, facial movement…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New video program aims to ease the burden on FTD family caregivers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a video-based program called STELLA-FTD that helps family members caring for a loved one with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The program teaches caregivers how to manage difficult behaviors and connect with community resources. Researchers will enroll 640 caregiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New brain scans aim to spot inflammation in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special PET scans to measure inflammation in the brains of people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers will compare these scans to those from healthy volunteers to see if inflammation levels differ. The goal is to d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind movement disorders and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of movement disorders and dementias by analyzing DNA from up to 12,000 participants, including patients and their family members. Researchers will collect blood or saliva samples and look for gene mutations linked to these conditions. Th…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Massive data collection launched for brain surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering medical information and samples from up to 5,000 people with neurosurgical conditions like brain tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. Participants receive standard care while their data is collected for future research. No new treatments are being te…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks to uncover links between ALS and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens 360 adults with neurodegenerative disorders like ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and progressive supranuclear palsy. Researchers will use medical history, physical exams, memory tests, movement analysis, MRI scans, and other tests to find common features and diff…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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High-Resolution brain scans aim to unmask Tau's role in Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special PET imaging tracer, [18F]PI-2620, can detect tau protein buildup in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease, including those with a genetic form linked to the LRRK2 gene. About 60 participants will undergo high-resolution brain scans …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans reveal hidden brain inflammation in rare movement disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced PET scans and blood tests to examine brain inflammation and white matter damage in people with corticobasal syndrome, a rare movement and thinking disorder. Researchers will compare these brain changes across different subtypes of the condition and agains…
Sponsor: Jennifer Whitwell • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of movement disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the link between genes and symptoms in people with inherited movement disorders. Researchers will study up to 2,500 participants, including patients and their family members, to identify new disease-causing genes and improve diagnosis. The goal is to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues to mysterious childhood movement disorders in vietnam
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children in Vietnam who have movement disorders—like tremors, jerks, or coordination problems—with no known cause. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples to search for genetic changes that might explain these conditions. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of movement disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study is collecting information from up to 4,000 people with movement disorders (like Parkinson's disease or tremor) and their family members. Participants undergo exams, blood tests, and imaging, but receive no new treatments. The goal is to gather data that…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Mind-Controlled devices: new study aims to help paralysis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) can help people with motor disorders, such as spinal cord injury or stroke, control assistive devices using their thoughts. Researchers will record brain signals with EEG and use machine learning to interpr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of brain stimulation in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a shared database of children who have received deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders like dystonia, epilepsy, or Tourette syndrome. By pooling data from multiple hospitals, researchers hope to answer key questions about who benefits most and …
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Massive brain disease database aims to unlock secrets of Alzheimer's and ALS
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information and samples from 1,000 people with or at risk for brain diseases like Alzheimer's, ALS, and frontotemporal degeneration. Researchers will track changes in thinking, language, and brain scans over time. The goal is to build a resource for future stu…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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DNA hunt for rare brain disease genes begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects DNA from up to 1,000 adults with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal syndrome (CBS), multiple system atrophy (MSA), or related conditions, plus their family members. Researchers will sequence participants' whole genomes to find genetic variants …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New turkish tool to better assess muscle problems in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to translate the Hypertonia Assessment Tool (HAT) into Turkish and check if it works correctly. The HAT helps doctors identify different types of increased muscle tone in children with motor disorders. Researchers will test the tool on 70 children under 18 who hav…
Sponsor: Kastamonu University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Blood test may predict Dementia's path
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for 500 people with early dementia or mild cognitive impairment to help develop a way to predict how their disease will progress. Researchers will use blood tests and other models to better understand each person's outlook. The goal is to give patients and d…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC