Cranial nerve neuropathy
MONDO:0003569A neoplastic or non-neoplastic disorder that affects one of the cranial nerves.
Also known as: cranial nerve disease, cranial nerve disorder, cranial neuron projection bundle disease, cranial neuron projection bundle disease or disorder, cranial neuropathy, disease of cranial neuron projection bundle, disease or disorder of cranial neuron projection bundle, disorder of cranial nerve
326 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug aims to save sight in optic neuritis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether privosegtor, a neuroprotective drug, can improve vision recovery in people having their first episode of optic neuritis. About 210 adults aged 18 to 50 will receive either privosegtor or a placebo, both alongside standard steroid treatment. The ma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Oculis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Brain-Zapping implant tame cluster headaches?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an implanted device that stimulates nerves at the back of the head to prevent chronic cluster headaches. Ten adults with difficult-to-treat cluster headaches will receive the implant and use it daily for 48 weeks. Researchers will track side effects and whether t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Man and Science, SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Botox injections studied for movement disorder relief
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study uses botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to treat movement disorders such as dystonia, tremor, and spasticity. Up to 2,000 participants aged 2 and older will receive tailored injections, with doctors trained in proper techniques. The goal is to manage symptoms and build…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cells restore sight in damaged eyes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a person's own bone marrow stem cells into or near the eye can help treat various retinal and optic nerve diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and glaucoma. Participants receive stem cell injections via dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug hopes to slow inherited blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PYC-001, given as an injection into the eye, for people with a rare genetic eye disease (autosomal dominant optic atrophy) caused by a change in the OPA1 gene. The main goal is to check the safety of different doses and schedules…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PYC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own stem cells heal your brain? new trial tests it
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stem cells taken from a person's own bone marrow and then given back through the veins and nose can improve brain and nerve function. It includes 500 people with various conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and nerve damage. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental eye drug hopes to restore sight in rare blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called sepofarsen in 32 people with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare genetic condition that causes severe vision loss from birth. The drug is injected into one eye, while the other eye gets a placebo, to see if it safely impro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for rare brain disease: phase 3 trial of NIO752 underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called NIO752 in 300 people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and balance. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. After the main study, everyone can rec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Nasal spray could reverse sudden blindness in groundbreaking trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a nasal spray called cenegermin to see if it can improve vision in people who recently lost eyesight from a condition called NAION (a stroke in the optic nerve). About 272 adults will receive either the spray or a placebo. The goal is to measure if more people ga…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Eye exercises at home may help control wandering eyes when looking far away
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 12-week home-based eye training program for children and young adults aged 6 to 25 with intermittent exotropia, a condition where one eye periodically turns outward. The training uses a computer or tablet game with 3D glasses to strengthen near vision control, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New radiation drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug that seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (somatostatin receptor). It is for adults with advanced lung, kidney, head and neck, digestive tract, or adrenal gland tumors that cannot be remo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists test brain chip to restore sight in the blind
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a brain implant designed to create artificial vision in people who are blind. Five participants will have a wireless device surgically placed in the part of the brain that processes vision. The study will check if the device is safe and whether i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Illinois Institute of Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Targeted pill takes on rare skull base cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests enasidenib, a daily pill that targets the IDH2 gene mutation, in 40 adults with rare cancers of the nasal cavity or skull base that have spread or come back. Participants take the drug once daily in 28-day cycles, and researchers will track how long the c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a gene therapy reverse aging in the eye? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a single dose of ER-100, a gene therapy designed to reverse age-related changes in retinal cells, in 18 adults with open-angle glaucoma or NAION. Participants receive the therapy via an eye injection and take doxycycline for 8 weeks to activate i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Life Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Zipper therapy breakthrough: new combo may boost recovery in rare brain disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called Modified Zipper Therapy for people with a rare disease called NMOSD. It combines standard treatments with a drug called eculizumab to help patients recover better from sudden attacks. About 198 adults will take part to see if this approach …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can early plasma exchange save sight and mobility?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting plasma exchange early, rather than waiting, leads to better vision in severe optic neuritis and less disability in severe transverse myelitis. About 382 adults with these inflammatory nerve conditions will be randomly assigned to early or rescue …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New glaucoma surgery showdown: which tiny implant works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two small implants (XEN-63 and PRESERFLO) placed during a quick surgery to lower eye pressure in adults with open-angle glaucoma. About 166 participants will be randomly assigned to one implant and followed for 2 years. The goal is to see if PRESERFLO works as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New combo treatment may spare head and neck cancer patients from disfiguring surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests giving chemotherapy and immunotherapy before standard surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors enough so that surgeons can perform less extensive, function-preserving operations, reducing damage to swallowing, speech, and vision. The trial e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Special videos may help kids with wandering eyes avoid surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether watching custom dichoptic videos for 8 weeks can improve eye alignment control in children with intermittent exotropia (a type of eye misalignment). Forty children will be assigned to watch either dichoptic or standard videos. The goal is to see if this n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Retina Foundation of the Southwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New eye implant could rival standard glaucoma surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a tiny drainage device called the Preserflo MicroShunt can lower eye pressure as well as the standard trabeculectomy surgery in adults with open-angle glaucoma. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two procedures and wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Bialystok • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Electric pulses to the head: new device aims to stop cluster headaches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small study tests an implanted device that sends mild electrical pulses to nerves in the head and neck to prevent chronic cluster headaches. Ten adults who did not get better with the drug verapamil will receive the stimulator. Researchers will check how safe it is and wheth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Salvia BioElectronics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a common antihistamine help heal the optic nerve?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether clemastine fumarate, a drug originally approved for allergies, can help repair nerve damage in people with acute optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve). About 90 participants will receive either clemastine or a placebo for 9 months. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a mild eye zap help restore sight in glaucoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a weak electrical current applied to the eye's surface can improve vision in people with open-angle glaucoma. Fifty adults with worsening vision loss will receive either real or sham stimulation over several sessions. The goal is to see if this safe, non-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Okuvision GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to restore sight in rare inherited blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called GS010 for people with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a genetic condition that causes rapid vision loss. Researchers will give the treatment as an injection into the eye at two different doses to see if it improves vision and mitoc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GenSight Biologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Head-to-head trial aims to find best way to save sight in IIH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common procedures—CSF shunting and dural venous sinus stenting—to see which better preserves vision in adults with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) who are at risk of permanent sight loss. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to one of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New eye drops aim to boost blood flow in diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether QLS-111 eye drops can improve blood flow to the back of the eye in people with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy or certain types of glaucoma. Fourteen participants will use the drops twice daily for two weeks. The main goal is to measure chang…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qlaris Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Eye muscle transplant or Y-Split: which fixes severe crossed eyes better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two surgical methods to correct large-angle exotropia (a type of crossed eyes) using only one eye. One method moves a piece of muscle to the side, the other splits the muscle in a Y-shape. Researchers will measure how straight the eyes become and check for any si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Eye exercises vs prisms: which works better for crossed eyes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for a type of crossed eye (small-angle esotropia) that started recently. One group will do special eye exercises, and the other will wear prism glasses. The goal is to see which approach better straightens the eyes and improves 3D vision. About …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Promising drug for rare balance disorder enters final testing phase
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether fampridine can improve movement and vision in people with spinocerebellar ataxia SCA27B, a rare genetic condition that affects balance and coordination. About 70 adults will take either fampridine or a placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. The main go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Steroid shots may tame cluster headaches for months
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether repeated injections of a steroid around a nerve in the back of the head can prevent cluster headache attacks in people with chronic cluster headache. Fifty adults with at least four attacks per week will receive either the steroid or a placebo injection e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Spinal zap trial aims to steady blood pressure in Parkinson's patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a spinal cord stimulation therapy called ARC-IM in 5 people with Parkinson's disease or related conditions who experience severe drops in blood pressure when standing (orthostatic hypotension). The main goal is to check safety, and researchers will also mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a drug for muscle weakness help save sight in optic neuritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests efgartigimod alfa (Vyvgart Hytrulo) against placebo in 20 adults having their first episode of moderate to severe optic neuritis, an inflammation of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss. Participants get two injections over a week, plus standard stero…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anastasia Vishnevetsky, MD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New headset therapy may reduce need for repeat eye surgeries in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-surgical treatment for intermittent exotropia, a condition where one eye drifts outward. Children aged 4-7 will use a special headset for one hour daily, six days a week, for 12 weeks. The goal is to improve eye control and reduce the need for surgery.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New eye test criteria could speed up diagnosis of vision loss cause
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new set of international criteria can accurately diagnose optic neuritis—a condition that causes sudden vision loss—in Chinese patients. Researchers will enroll 500 people with acute or subacute vision loss and compare the criteria's results against …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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24-Hour eye pressure monitor: a contact lens that never blinks
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new smart contact lens that measures eye pressure continuously for 24 hours, compared to standard spot checks. It involves 12 adults with glaucoma or high eye pressure. The goal is to see if the lens provides accurate readings day and night, which could lead to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sensimed AG • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Super camera could catch eye diseases before they steal your sight
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special camera that takes detailed images of the retina using many wavelengths of light. Researchers hope it can find early signs of eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. About 1,000 adults in Melbourne, Austral…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center for Eye Research Australia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New scan could spot Parkinson's protein in the brain
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a radioactive tracer called 11C-M503 to see if it can detect abnormal alpha-synuclein protein clumps in the brain, which are linked to Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy. About 70 adults aged 40-85 with Parkinson's, multiple system atroph…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough could spot Parkinson's before symptoms worsen
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test to help doctors diagnose Parkinson's disease and similar brain disorders more accurately and earlier. Researchers will use a technique called RT-QuIC to detect misfolded proteins in blood samples from 458 participants, including healthy peop…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New auto-align eye camera aims to spot childhood blindness earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new handheld OCT device that automatically aligns to the eye to take detailed pictures of the retina. Researchers will scan 50 healthy adults, adult patients, and children in eye clinics to see if the device works well. The goal is to make retinal imaging…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Double contrast MRI could sharpen brain diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using two contrast agents (gadolinium and ferumoxytol) in one MRI session can improve the detection and diagnosis of brain and central nervous system abnormalities. About 150 participants with neurological symptoms or known brain lesions will undergo imag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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AI reads faces and voices to spot Parkinson's
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can help diagnose Parkinson's disease by analyzing facial expressions and speech patterns. Researchers will record videos of 720 participants, including people with Parkinson's and similar conditions, as well as healthy volunt…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New PET tracers aim to spot tau tangles in rare brain disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests two new imaging drugs, [18F]ABBV-964i and [18F]ABBV-965i, designed to light up tau protein buildup in the brain during a PET scan. Tau buildup is linked to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare movement and thinking disorder. The trial includes…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Invicro • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New MRI technique could spot eye strokes faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an extra 8-minute MRI scan can better detect anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION), a type of eye stroke. Researchers will enroll 250 adults with suspected AION and compare the new scan to standard MRI. The goal is to see if the new method is more sen…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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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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Eye scan could spot Parkinson's years before symptoms worsen
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive eye scan to see if it can detect Parkinson's disease in its early stages. Researchers will compare the eye scan results with standard brain imaging in 200 participants, including people with early Parkinson's, related movement disorders, …
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Brain scan breakthrough? new tracer targets protein tangles in MSA and Parkinson's
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called 11C-HY-2-15, designed to detect abnormal alpha-synuclein protein in the brain. Researchers will scan 70 adults with multiple system atrophy, Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, or healthy volunteers to …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can tailored magnetic pulses ease Parkinson's symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, or progressive supranuclear palsy. Fifty participants will receive 10 days of targeted TMS…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yoga may offer Drug-Free relief for severe headaches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing yoga-based exercises once a week for 8-12 weeks can reduce headache frequency and improve sleep and quality of life in people with chronic migraine or cluster headache. Participants can join online or in person. The goal is to see if yoga can be a h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can steroids reverse nerve damage from cancer radiation?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests high-dose steroids (methylprednisolone or prednisone) in 35 head and neck cancer survivors who have nerve damage from past radiation. The goal is to find the best dose that improves symptoms like tongue weakness while limiting side effects. Participants must be a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality offers new hope for facial paralysis sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using virtual reality at home can help people with recent facial palsy (within the last year) reduce involuntary facial spasms called synkinesis. About 100 participants will either use a VR self-rehabilitation program or follow standard rehabilitation exe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to calm face pain attacks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether an injection of RP-008 followed by a daily varenicline pill is safe and can reduce pain for people with trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing severe facial pain attacks. About 24 adults aged 18-80 with classic or idiopathic trigeminal neur…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kriya Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Stitch spring offers new hope for dry eyes in facial palsy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new spring made from surgical stitches to help people with facial nerve palsy close their eyelid. The spring is placed under the skin near the eyelid center, without attaching to bone. Ten adults who cannot blink due to nerve damage will try it, aiming to…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Mouthguard study aims to soothe jaw and neck pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a custom mouthguard (occlusal splint) can reduce pain and improve muscle function in people with teeth grinding (bruxism) and related jaw and neck muscle pain. About 40 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the mouthguard right away, the other…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Burst of hope: new brain stimulation tackles stubborn pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of deep brain stimulation called 'Burst-DBS' for people with long-term facial pain or pain after a stroke. Twenty adults will have electrodes placed in the thalamus (a pain-related brain area) and try both standard and burst stimulation patterns. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Nose injection could ease debilitating face pain for days
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a long-lasting numbing medication (Exparel) into the side of the nose can reduce severe face and headache pain. About 15 adults with conditions like migraine or cluster headache will receive either the drug or a placebo, then switch groups. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New botox rival daxxify tested for eye and face spasms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests DaxibotulinumtoxinA (Daxxify) in 40 adults with benign essential blepharospasm (uncontrollable eye blinking) or hemifacial spasm (one-sided face twitching). Participants who previously used Botox will switch to Daxxify to see if it works as well or better. The ma…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can tiny needles soothe dry eyes after facial paralysis?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether intradermal acupuncture (tiny needles placed under the skin) can improve eye surface symptoms like dryness and irritation in people with long-term facial paralysis. Researchers will compare the real acupuncture to a placebo needle in 78 adults aged 18-65.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Could early radiation zap away facial pain for good?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving Gamma Knife radiation early—within 2 years of diagnosis—can provide better pain relief for trigeminal neuralgia than waiting. About 80 adults with classic or idiopathic TN will be assigned to early treatment or standard care. Researchers will track…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Nasal spray may reduce agitation in kids after eye surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nasal spray of dexmedetomidine can reduce agitation in children aged 3-6 after strabismus (eye muscle) surgery. 120 children will receive either 2 or 3 micrograms per kilogram of the medicine. The goal is to find the best dose to help children wake up c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Laser therapy may speed up Bell's palsy recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares how different laser frequencies affect nerve recovery in people with Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial paralysis. Researchers will measure nerve signals in the face before and after treatment. The goal is to find which laser setting works bes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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VR eye workouts could help people with eye nerve damage move their eyes better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing eye exercises in virtual reality can help people with certain eye nerve palsies move their eyes more. The VR scene moves with the person's head while they do visual tasks. The goal is to see if this improves eye movement range. The study involves 40…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kevin Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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At-home treatments may bring back smell for long COVID sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two at-home treatments—smell training and a gentle nerve stimulation device—for people with long COVID who have lost or distorted their sense of smell. About 145 adults will do daily sessions at home and attend three clinic visits over 12 weeks. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can these glasses cure your dizziness?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing Boarding Ring glasses can help people with vestibular neuritis (a sudden, severe vertigo attack) recover their balance more quickly. Researchers will measure changes in balance and eye movements over one week in 51 adult patients. The glasses are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a gentle zap restore your smile after a stroke?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to standard facial exercises helps people who have facial paralysis after a stroke. About 130 adults with first-time stroke and central facial palsy will be randomly assigned to receive either usual train…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Vitamin d injection may shorten braces time, small study hints
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving vitamin D3 locally and using a minor surgical technique called corticision can make orthodontic tooth movement faster. Sixteen patients aged 13-20 who need premolar extractions will be followed for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if these methods safe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can a simple drug stop kids from waking up confused after eye surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving sugammadex (a drug that reverses muscle relaxants) can lower the chance of children waking up agitated after strabismus (eye muscle) surgery. About 76 children aged 4 to 7 will be randomly assigned to receive either sugammadex or a standard drug (n…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Konkuk University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Could a headband device at home help save your sight?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a gentle electrical stimulation device, used at home every other day for 8 weeks, can slow vision loss and improve daily function in people with optic neuropathy. Researchers will measure changes in eye structure, visual field, and quality of life in 70 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Ancient healing meets modern science: korean medicine tested for facial paralysis
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether Korean integrative medicine, including Chua therapy, can help people with Bell's palsy recover facial movement and emotional well-being. Researchers will follow 100 adults aged 19-69 who have had facial palsy for less than three weeks. The main goal …
Sponsor: Jaseng Medical Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Botox vs. placebo: new hope for face pain sufferers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Botox injections into the skin can reduce the number of painful attacks in people with trigeminal neuralgia, a severe facial pain condition. It includes 20 adults who have not gotten enough relief from medications or are not candidates for surgery. Partic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a zapping headband help people with rare brain diseases walk better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, applied while people walk, can improve motor skills like gait, speech, and eye movements. Twenty adults with progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, or Parkinson's disease will rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baycrest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Video games could be the new treatment for lazy eye
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether playing video games and doing special vision exercises can improve eyesight in both children and adults with amblyopia (lazy eye). Researchers will measure changes in visual acuity, depth perception, and contrast sensitivity before and after the trai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could insulin eye drops save your sight?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether insulin eye drops are safe for people with glaucoma and other optic nerve conditions. Researchers at Stanford will give different doses of insulin drops to 52 participants for 1-2 months. The main goal is to check for side effects, but they wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a gentle brain zap help Parkinson's patients swallow safely?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mild electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve swallowing difficulties in people with Parkinson's disease. 58 participants will receive either real or sham tDCS alongside standard swallowing therapy. Researchers will measure changes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wang Ping • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:36 UTC
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Rare nasal cancer under the microscope: new study aims to unlock secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following children and adults with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the nasal cavity, to learn more about how the disease behaves over time. Researchers will collect medical records, blood samples, and survey responses from 525 participants to track symptom…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 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 Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists map hidden nerve wires to make epilepsy treatment safer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a detailed map of the vagus nerve's internal wiring during routine epilepsy surgery. Researchers will use special electrode cuffs to stimulate different parts of the nerve and record which organs respond, while also taking quick electrical images. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Thousands join fight against blindness by sharing their stories
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry collects information from people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Participants share their symptoms, family history, and genetic test results online. The goal is to help researchers understand these rare diseases and …
Sponsor: Foundation Fighting Blindness • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Massive data bank launched to unlock secrets of ALS and motor neuron diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of health information from 5,000 people with ALS and other motor neuron diseases. Participants share details like symptoms, test results, and disease progression during regular clinic visits. The de-identified data is then shared with resea…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Eye-Tracking reveals hidden attention differences in facial palsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses eye-tracking technology to see how people with facial palsy pay attention to faces with abnormal movement, compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand if patients focus differently on the affected side of the face. The goal is to learn more abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New quick tests may unlock secrets of brain disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether new, quick tests that measure how fast people can move can help doctors diagnose brain diseases like Alzheimer's and predict recovery after a stroke. Researchers will test 129 adults aged 40-85 with stroke or memory problems. The goal is to see if thes…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study tracks sinus health in kids with cystic fibrosis on breakthrough drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 80 children aged 2-8 with cystic fibrosis to see how highly effective CF drugs (Kalydeco or Trikafta) impact sinus disease and sense of smell. Researchers will use MRI scans, smell tests, and quality-of-life surveys over two years. The goal is to understand whe…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New imaging study aims to stop blindness from misdiagnosed artery inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two conditions that can cause sudden vision loss: giant cell arteritis (GCA), a blood vessel inflammation that needs urgent treatment, and NAION, a similar condition that does not benefit from that treatment. Researchers will use special PET/MRI scans and eye …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Brain scans aim to uncover Tau's role in rare Parkinson's-Like disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special PET scans to measure tau protein buildup in the brains of 332 people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and balance. Researchers want to see how tau levels change over time and relate to symptoms. Partici…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood test could predict brain inflammation relapses in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find blood-based biomarkers that can predict whether a child with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) will experience relapses. Researchers will analyze immune cells from blood samples of 20 children aged 1-18 with a first demyelinating event. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Rural Kids' vision at risk: new program aims to spot eye problems early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to provide eye care to children in rural China. It will involve about 20,000 kids aged 3 to 18 from schools in several counties. The goal is to see if a coordinated program across local health centers and schools can improve eye screening rates and h…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Massive brain study aims to catch dementia early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows nearly 3,000 people, including healthy adults and those with memory or movement problems, to learn how brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's develop. Researchers use advanced brain scans and tests to track changes over time. The goal is to improve ear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Skane University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Super-Detailed brain scans could reveal early signs of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a new ultra-high-resolution PET scanner to take detailed pictures of the brain and spinal cord in 300 healthy volunteers and people with conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and psychotic disorders. The goal is to understand how small brain regions chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Massive study aims to predict brain surgery success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 4500 people who have or will have brain surgery for conditions like aneurysms, tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors predict how well someone will recover. By standardizing how outcomes a…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Sniffing out Parkinson's: new study uses nose, blood, and urine to catch disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early markers of Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and Lewy body dementia by analyzing samples from the nose, blood, and urine. Researchers will compare results from 180 people with these conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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700-Patient study aims to unravel the mystery of freezing gait
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 700 people with Parkinson's disease or similar conditions who experience freezing of gait—a sudden inability to move their feet while walking. Researchers will track symptoms, walking patterns, and falls over three years using questionnair…
Sponsor: Tianjin Huanhu Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Researchers track vision changes in lazy eye patients during standard treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well people with amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus (crossed eyes) see before, during, and after common treatments like patching, glasses, or surgery. Researchers will measure things like sharpness, contrast, and reading ability. The goal is to better unde…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of debilitating head pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 1,500 people with cluster headache or trigeminal neuralgia to learn more about these painful conditions. Researchers will collect surveys, genetic samples, and other health data. The goal is to better understand what causes these headaches…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can stimulating a nerve calm HIV-Related inflammation?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how damage to the vagus nerve may cause gut issues and inflammation in people with HIV. Researchers will test two approaches—a drug called pyridostigmine and non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation—to see if they can improve gut function and reduce inflammation. …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Study reveals eye issues in skull condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at eye problems in people with craniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones close too early. Researchers will check for issues like crossed eyes, lazy eye, and pressure inside the head. The goal is to better understand these eye problems to help improve care.
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Massive gene hunt launched for eye and nerve disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genes that cause eye misalignment (strabismus) and related conditions involving the cranial nerves and brainstem. Researchers will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 participants with these disorders. The goal is to better understand the genetic causes, which c…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New brain scans shed light on rare neurological diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special brain scans to measure damage to nerve connections in people with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Researchers will scan 36 adults aged 45-80 to see how the disease changes over time. The goal is to better understand …
Sponsor: University of Exeter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Scientists launch massive mitochondrial disease registry to unlock secrets of rare disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry and tissue bank for people with mitochondrial disorders. Researchers will collect medical information and samples from up to 1,000 participants, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have a mitochondrial disease. The goal is to gat…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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AI reads brain scans to spot Parkinson's early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze brain scans to help diagnose Parkinson's disease and related conditions like multiple system atrophy. Researchers will also see if the scans can predict how fast the disease will progress. The study involves 9…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 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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New MRI technique could help surgeons avoid nerve damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special MRI technique called diffusion tensor imaging to map cranial nerves before skull base tumor surgery. Researchers will compare the nerve positions seen on MRI with what surgeons actually find during the operation. The goal is to see if this imaging can he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • 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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10,000 headache patients join landmark registry study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 10,000 people aged 12 and older with common headache disorders like migraine and tension-type headaches. Researchers will track their symptoms, brain scans, genetics, and thinking abilities over time. The goal is to better understand thes…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Brain scans may predict eye recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of MRI, called resting-state fMRI, can predict how well people with optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) will recover their vision. Researchers will scan 200 patients and track their vision over 6 months. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New brain scan study aims to sharpen diagnosis of Parkinson's and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether new brain imaging techniques can better diagnose diseases like Parkinson's, multiple system atrophy, and frontotemporal dementia. Researchers will use MRI scans and neurological exams in about 94 adults aged 40-85. The goal is to improve how doctors …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Global registry launches to unlock secrets of rare wolfram syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a worldwide registry for people with Wolfram syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing diabetes, vision loss, and hearing problems. Researchers will track how the disease progresses over time and analyze participants' genetic information. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Lost your sense of smell or taste? researchers want to track your recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that follows 500 people with smell or taste disorders to learn more about how these conditions progress and affect quality of life. Participants complete standard tests and questionnaires during their clinic visits. The goal is to better understand these …
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Scientists hunt for Eye-Misalignment genes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic variants linked to strabismus (crossed eyes) and nystagmus (involuntary eye movements). Researchers will analyze DNA from families with at least three members who have strabismus, or families with infantile esotropia or nystagmus. By comparing affe…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New laser tech captures eye blood flow in unprecedented detail
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a database of eye images using a new holographic Doppler laser device. The goal is to better visualize and measure blood flow in the retina and choroid, which is important for diagnosing eye diseases. About 123 adults, both with and without eye condition…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Nerve signals may guide better pain surgery for face shock pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring nerve signals during a procedure called rhizotomy can help treat trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that causes sudden, shock-like facial pain. Researchers will test a monitoring technique in 30 adults already scheduled for the surgery. The ma…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Scientists launch study to unravel RNA's role in rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how the binding of RNA with DNA (called R-loops) is linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 4 (ALS4) and other inherited neurological disorders. Researchers will observe up to 330 people aged 5 and older, including those with ALS4, related conditions…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New laser device could revolutionize eye disease detection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new non-invasive device that uses laser speckle to measure blood flow and structure inside the eye. Researchers will compare these images with standard vision tests in 500 people with various retinal conditions. The goal is to see if this technology can be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Randy Kardon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 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
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Nerve zap study aims to sharpen pain procedure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether measuring nerve signals during a standard procedure for trigeminal neuralgia (a type of severe facial pain) can help doctors target the treatment more precisely. About 30 adults scheduled for the procedure will have their nerve responses recorded fro…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict blindness before it starts?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who carry genetic changes linked to Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) but still have normal vision. Researchers want to see if certain chemicals in the blood and tears can signal early nerve damage in the eye, before vision loss occurs. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Spinal fluid test may forecast MS severity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring certain proteins (free light chains) in spinal fluid can help predict how multiple sclerosis (MS) will progress. Researchers will follow 100 people with MS or optic neuritis, tracking their disability, relapses, and vision recovery. The goal …
Sponsor: Francis Corazza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New microscope camera could make eye surgery safer and more precise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special microscope that takes live 3D images inside the eye during surgery. It aims to help surgeons see better when treating conditions like retinal detachment, macular holes, and cataracts. About 262 people will take part, including healthy volunteers and sur…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New baby eye scanner could spot disease faster
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new handheld eye scanner (Theia 1) against an existing one to see which takes better pictures of children's retinas. Researchers will scan 30 healthy adults and children to compare image quality and field of view. The goal is to improve diagnosis of eye disease…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:52 UTC
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Light-Based eye test could spot glaucoma risk early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a non-contact imaging technique called Brillouin microscopy can measure corneal stiffness in people with glaucoma. Researchers will compare these measurements between patients with high-tension glaucoma, normal-tension glaucoma, and healthy con…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:58 UTC