NEUROPATHY

This 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 …

This small pilot study tests whether using a hand-held vibration device for just 3 minutes each day can safely reduce nerve pain and numbness in the hands caused by chemotherapy. Sixteen adults who finished chemotherapy at least 60 days ago will try the therapy at home. The main …

This study tests whether balance rehabilitation that changes how patients see (closing eyes, using a mask, or projecting moving dots) can improve walking stability better than standard rehab with eyes open. It includes 40 adults with chronic nerve damage who have trouble with bal…

This study tests whether a noninvasive procedure called transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency can reduce chronic pain from postherpetic neuralgia, a complication of shingles. The procedure delivers electrical pulses through electrodes placed on the skin over the painful area. Rese…

This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator—a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine—can reduce pain and improve blood flow in the legs of people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve pain. Researchers will enroll 25 adults with painful diabetic neuropathy and …

This study tests whether a 12-week virtual tai chi program is practical and acceptable for cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), which causes pain, numbness, and balance problems. Researchers plan to enroll 21 participants who have completed che…

This study tests a portable laser device that people use at home to temporarily relieve foot pain caused by idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. 32 adults with constant foot pain for at least 3 months will use the device twice daily for 21 days. The main goal is to see if at least 3…

This study looks at how the drug enfortumab vedotin affects nerves in people with advanced or muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Researchers will use nerve tests and patient surveys to track changes over 9-15 weeks. The goal is to better understand and potentially reduce nerve damag…

This study looks at why some people develop nerve pain after a spinal cord injury. Researchers will use pain tests, nerve measurements, and heart rate checks in 300 participants to understand the underlying causes. The goal is to better classify pain types, not to test a new trea…

This study looks at how nerves are affected in people who develop nerve damage from the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. Researchers will use a special test to measure nerve activity and compare it to normal nerves. The goal is to better understand this side effect and find early war…

This study examines DNA from 575 breast cancer patients who received the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. Researchers want to find genetic differences that explain why some patients develop nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) while others do not. The goal is to identify biomarkers …

This study gathers medical information from 200 adults with possible nerve, muscle, or autonomic nervous system disorders who are not already in other NIH studies. Participants undergo standard tests like nerve conduction studies, EMG, and physical exams. The data is stored anony…

This study is collecting information from 4,000 adults with peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) to better understand the condition. Researchers will combine standard tests with nerve ultrasound to see if it helps diagnose and track the disease. No new treatments are being tested…

This study looks at how often people with cystic fibrosis and diabetes develop complications like eye, kidney, and nerve problems. Researchers will also check blood pressure and cholesterol. The goal is to better understand these risks in a diverse group of 200 adolescents and ad…

This study will collect pupil measurements from 1,000 patients in the neuro-intensive care unit using a device called a pupillometer. The goal is to establish what normal pupil size, reactivity, and neurological pupil index values are for critically ill patients. By gathering thi…