Neurology and Neurosurgery

Below are current clinical trials.

119 studies in Neurology and Neurosurgery
(open studies only).

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1. Pituitary tumor registry

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this data registry involves the collection of standard of care clinical treatment regimens, diagnostic information and surgical outcomes which may include human specimens and associated genomewide expression data.  

2. A Study to Investigate Biomarkers for Phenotyping of Neurodegenerative Disorders

   Jacksonville, Fla.

   The primary purpose of this study is to create a Mayo Clinic repository for  neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), Parkinson’s disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies (PDD/DLB), multiple system atrophy (MSA), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), cortico-basal degeneration (CBD), and other even rarer forms of neurodegeneration.

3. A Study to Assess an MRI Image Localizer for 7T MRI Neuronavigation

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to develop a localizer for use within the 7T MRI to allow for future clinical use in neurosurgical planning.

4. A Study of Simulated Sylvian Fissure Dissection Under Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Conditions Using a Rodent Microvascular Anastomosis Model

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to assess the differences in microvascular anastomosis outcomes between the experiment aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH)-like conditions and control animals.

5. Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury Data Network

   Rochester, Minn.

   This is a study to generate feasibilty data regarding the collection of health and psychosocial outcomes after acquired spinal cord injury (SCI)

6. A Study to Evaluate MR of CSF Dynamics

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in CSF dynamics (e.g., velocity, flow rate) between patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus and healthy controls, as well as patients with other dementia disorders.

7. A Study of Demyelinating Lesions as a Cause of Progressive Motor Deterioration

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is a comprehensive review of the clinical and radiologic history in these patients as well as review of neuropathology in deceased patients, where available.  The goal of this research is to investigate the hypothesis that this presentation represents a spatially limited form of CNS inflammatory demyelinating disease.

8. Determinants of Incident Stroke Cognitive Outcomes and Vascular Effects on Recovery (DISCOVERY)

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose o fthis study

   A total of 8,000 patients presenting to CPSs with acute-onset AIS, ICH or aSAH and no history of dementia will be enrolled within 6 weeks of stroke onset.

   All participants will undergo baseline screening for evidence of pre-stroke dementia. Those who pass baseline screening will complete a blood draw and a series of cognitive and functional assessments at baseline.

   Participants will undergo in-person (3-6 months, 18 months) and telephone (annual) follow-up visits for the duration of the study to assess for longitudinal cognitive and functional outcomes. In addition to Tier 1 procedures, at each in-person follow-up visit: Tier 2 participants will also undergo MRI scanning, comprehensive cognitive assessment batteries and longitudinal blood collection; and Tier 3 participants will also complete amyloid- and tau-PET/CT scans.

9. A Study Of Paired-Vagus Nerve Stimulation On Functional Connectivity In Ischemic Stroke

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to delineate the neural mechanisms of VNS-REHAB (Vagus Nerve Stimulation paired with task-specific upper limb rehabilitation).

10. Low Sodium Oxybate In Patients With Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Jacksonville, Fla., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

    The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of low sodium oxybate (LSO) on total sleep time as measured by 24-hour polysomnography.

    The secondary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of low sodium oxybate on total sleep time as measured by Nestsense EEG earbuds, Axivity device, and patient sleep diary entries.

    An exploratory objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of low sodium oxybate on patient reported outcomes, micro/macro sleep stages, daily activity levels/steps, and degree of association between outcomes measured in the study.