CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES

This study is testing a new medical device called the Supernova stent retriever for treating acute ischemic strokes caused by large blood clots. The device is designed to physically remove clots from blocked brain arteries to restore blood flow. Researchers will enroll 100 stroke…

This study is testing if combining virtual reality (VR) training with a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help people recover arm and hand function after a stroke. Researchers will enroll 100 adults who had a stroke at least three months ago to see if this comb…

This study is testing the safety of an experimental virus therapy called G207 for children and young adults with recurrent or hard-to-treat brain tumors in the cerebellum. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. Researchers will also test…

This study is testing whether the drug donanemab is safe and effective at slowing the progression of early Alzheimer's disease. It will involve about 1,500 people who have mild memory problems and confirmed Alzheimer's-related brain changes. Participants will receive either the d…

This study is testing a device that combines gentle magnetic brain stimulation with memory and thinking exercises. It aims to see if this non-invasive treatment can help slow or improve thinking problems in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. About 158 participants will receive…

This study is testing whether two drugs, elacestrant and abemaciclib, work together to control breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It will involve about 73 adults whose cancer is fueled by estrogen and has spread to the brain. The first part finds the safest dose, and the…

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help doctors and patients better understand and manage depression day by day. It will compare 200 adults with depression who use the app to track symptoms and medication with those receiving standard care. The goal is to see if u…

This study tests whether a live video call between paramedics on scene and a hospital neurologist can improve the accuracy of diagnosing a stroke before the patient arrives at the hospital. Faster and more accurate diagnosis in the ambulance could help get patients the right trea…

This study is testing a portable, headset-like device that measures brain waves (EEG) to help ambulance crews quickly identify if a patient is having a severe type of stroke. The goal is to get these patients directly to the right specialized hospital for urgent treatment, avoidi…

This study is testing if becoming more physically active can help preserve memory and thinking skills in people with a specific sleep disorder that puts them at very high risk for developing Parkinson's disease or a related dementia. Researchers will use a motivational smartphone…

This study is testing a non-invasive method to help people with chronic spinal cord injury who experience dangerous drops in blood pressure when they sit up, a condition causing dizziness and fatigue. Researchers will use gentle electrical stimulation on the skin over the spine w…

This study is testing new virtual and mixed reality systems designed to help people recover arm and hand function after a stroke. It compares these high-tech mirror therapy methods to the traditional version to see which is better at improving movement and daily independence. The…

This study is testing if a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on the spine can safely raise and stabilize low blood pressure in people who have had a recent spinal cord injury. It aims to help these individuals avoid dizziness and nausea when sitting up, which currently …

This study aims to understand why some people with atrial fibrillation (AF, an irregular heartbeat) still have a stroke even while taking blood-thinning medication. Researchers will follow 500 stroke patients with AF for about a year, collecting blood samples and heart scan data.…

This study aims to understand how a specific protein (BD-tau) in the blood changes in the first 48 hours after a stroke. Researchers will take blood samples every hour from 100 patients who have just had a stroke to see exactly when this marker rises and stops rising. The goal is…