Neurological

Official Title Fitness, Aging, Stress & TBI Exposure Repository (FASTER)

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine how individual differences in health changes (muscle strength, blood pressure) and behavioral changes (sleep, physical activity) impact memory, attention, and the brain. We study these relationships among a variety of older adults, including those with a history of concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The long-term goal of this project is to identify modifiable factors that exacerbate or protect from age-related cognitive decline.

Could this study be right for you?

Eligibility Criteria: • Aged 18 years and older • Speak English • History of concussion, traumatic brain injury, and/or posttraumatic stress disorder • Must have primary care physician

Age Range

18 and up

Official Title Perinatal Arterial Stroke: The I-ACQUIRE Study

Purpose

Children who suffered a stroke before or shortly after being born that was caused by blockage of blood flow in an artery, it often results in the child showing some weakness on one side of their body.

With this study, we want to find out if a type of therapy may help children who have weakness on one side of their body due to perinatal arterial ischemic stroke, learn how to better use their weaker arm.

All children will be in the study for about 13 - 15 months. Some children may be in the study for a longer period, depending on which treatment they receive during Phase 1 of the study. The I-ACQUIRE therapy involves fun learning and play, self-help activities, and manipulating interesting toys and objects.

Could this study be right for you?

- Your child must be between the ages of 8 and 36 months old when beginning this study
- Your child must have suffered an a perinatal arterial ischemic stroke
- Upper limb weakness
- Parents must be able to participate at least 1x/week for therapy and 40-60 minutes/day at home

Official Title Laying the Groundwork for Personalized Medicine in Aphasia Therapy: Genetic and Cognitive Predictors of Restorative Treatment Response

Purpose

This NIH-funded project will investigate patient-specific factors that may influence response to therapy for language impairment after stroke, or aphasia. Results from this work will assist with better estimation of prognosis for stroke survivors with aphasia, which could empower patients and families to make more informed health care decisions about how to pursue the most appropriate rehabilitation services based on their unique characteristics, such as genetics, cognitive skills, and brain structure after stroke.

Could this study be right for you?

Participants must meet the following criteria: - Native English speaker - Able to have an MRI 

Age Range

18 and up

Official Title Mechanisms of Self and Other Evaluation (MeSO Study)

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to better understand the way the brain works in people who have depression and people who have previously been depressed. We are also testing healthy subjects for comparison. We hope our findings will lead to better ways to diagnose and treat mood disorders in the future. Participation involves an initial phone call and a 2 to 4 hour visit to find out if you are eligible. This visit will include completing questionnaires and interviews. If eligible, participants will have a second 3-5 hour visit for an MRI scan. Two months after the scan, participants will complete daily online questionnaires for 7 days. This process is repeated 2 months later (4 months after the scan). 

Could this study be right for you?

You may be eligible for this study if you: • Are between the ages of 18-40 • Are right-handed • Do not have a history of neurological disorders (e.g., seizures, head injury, etc.) • Do not have major medical problems (e.g., stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, endocrine disorders, etc.) • Have normal vision, vision that is corrected to normal with glasses or contacts • Are willing and able to undergo fMRI scanning (not claustrophobic, no non-removable metal in your body) • Are not pregnant

Age Range

18 and up

Official Title Cognition and Brain Circuitry

Purpose

The purpose of the study is to look at how our brain networks interact for different mental functions and how individual differences in brain structure and function determines individual differences in behavior. During this study, we use magnetic resonance imaging methods: functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and diffusion weighted imaging (DWI). Functional MRI (fMRI) and DWI are typical imaging methods that use a strong magnetic field and radio waves to make pictures of your body. The total length of the study will be between 3 and 4 hours, including up to 2 hours outside the MRI scanner and 2 hours in the scanner.

Could this study be right for you?

- Healthy adults between 18-40 years of age - Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision

Age Range

18 and up

Official Title Registry of Deep Brain Stimulation with the VERCISE™ System: Vercise™ DBS Registry

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to record the personal experiences of those who have had Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) using the Vercise™ System, for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.

Could this study be right for you?

You may be eligible if you are:
- At least 18 years of age
- Planning to receive the currently available Vercise™ System and/or any new commercially approved parts such as leads, extension, Adaptor, CP, etc. that is works with the Vercise System

Age Range

18 and up

Official Title ABT-CIP-10300: Abbott DBS Registry of Outcomes for Indications over Time (ADROIT)

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to collect information and evaluate outcomes for Abbott Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) systems that are approved and sold in your country.

In order to evaluate how the DBS system performs, data will be collected before, during and after DBS implant when you visit the study doctor. The data collected will include information on your movements, feelings, daily activities, and DBS program settings.

The information gathered in this study will add to the understanding of treatment options for future patients receiving DBS.

Could this study be right for you?

Inclusion Criteria:

- You are scheduled for a new implant or IPG device replacement surgery with a market-released Abbott DBS system within 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

- You are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in another study that may alter the results of this clinical investigation
- You have another disease, conditions, or other medical, social, or psychological conditions that could limit the your ability to participate in the clinical investigation or to satisfy follow-up requirements

Official Title A Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Active-Controlled Study Comparing the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of ABBV-951 to Oral Carbidopa/Levodopa in Advanced Parkinson's Disease Patients

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to find out how well ABBV-951 works to control Parkinson's disease symptoms compared to oral Carbidopa (CD)/Levodopa (LD). The study is also seeking to test whether ABBV-951 is well tolerated in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Could this study be right for you?

1. Male or female, age 30 or older
2. Has not received deep brain stimulation, Carbidopa (CD)/Levodopa (LD) enteral suspension, or any other Parkinson's Disease (PD) medication as continuous daily infusion
3. Subject does not have a history of significant skin conditions or disorders
4. Subject does not have a recent (within 6 months before screening) history of drug or alcohol abuse
5) Subject does not have a history or presence of psychotic episodes
6) Subject does not have other clinically significant unstable medical conditions
7) Subject must have a diagnosis of levodopa-responsive idiopathic PD

* other eligibility criteria to be discussed/reviewed with the study team

Age Range

30 and up

Official Title Decision-Making Abilities and Testamentary Capacity Among Older Adults

Purpose

The overall goal of this research is to examine factors such as social resources, personality characteristics, and neurocognitive functioning in relation to decision-making abilities testamentary capacity among healthy older adults.

Another purpose of this research study is to evaluate the impact of Problem-Solving Treatment-Primary Care (PST-PC), a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach, on decision making among healthy older adults. PST-PC involves a seven-step model, in which participants identify problems to be solved, discuss and evaluate different resolutions to reach desired goals; create action plans to accomplish determined goals; and evaluate their effectiveness in resolving designated problems.

We will compare the effectiveness of PST-PC on individuals who will not receive any intervention.

A no treatment control group of older adult participants will also be recruited to compare the effectiveness of PST-PC to individuals who do not receive the intervention. This no treatment control group will composed of participants who do not receive the PST-PC sessions.

Could this study be right for you?

Inclusion Criteria:
-adults aged 65 and older
- Must be independently-living and community-dwelling
- Participants must be willing to undergo a health interview to rule out outstanding medical and psychiatric conditions
- Adequate sensory abilities

Exclusion Criteria:

- A history of psychiatric illness necessitating inpatient treatment
- Participants with self-reported depression and/or anxiety exceeding mild levels of clinical severity

Age Range

65 and up

Official Title Functional Neuroimaging Feedback for Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Tremor Surgery

Purpose

The goal of this study is to understand if there are any changes to the connections between the cells in the brain before and after the ultrasound surgery for the treatment of Essential Tremor. This will be done by comparing patients who have had ultrasound surgery and Essential Tremor with healthy individuals. This study may help us to better target the tremor region in the brain during the ultrasound surgery.

Could this study be right for you?

- You must be between the ages of 40 and 85
- Willing to have MRI imaging of the brain

Age Range

40 and up