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A Phase 1, Open-label, Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Recombinant Human Heparan N-Sulfatase (rhHNS, GC1130A) Via Intracerebroventricular Access Device in Patients with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A (MPS IIIA).
The purpose of the study is to see if GC1130A, delivered directly to the central ventricle of the brain is safe and tolerable as a means of treating the neurologic disease in MPS 3A.
• documented MPS IIIA diagnosis
• ≥ 24 months and ≤ 72 months of age
• significant non-MPS IIIA related central nervous system impairment
• previous complication from intraventricular drug administration
• contraindications for MRI scans and for neurosurgery
• received treatment with any investigational drug or a device intended as a treatment for MPS IIIA within 30 days
• received a hematopoietic stem cell or bone marrow transplant or received gene therapy
COG AALL1732: A Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (IND#:133494, NSC#: 772518) for Newly Diagnosed High-Risk B-ALL; Risk-Adapted Post-Induction Therapy for High-Risk B-ALL, Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia, and Disseminated B-LLy
• patients must be > 365 days and < 25 years of age
• participant has newly diagnosed B-ALL or MPAL with ≥25% blasts on a bone marrow (BM) aspirate or newly diagnosed B-LLy
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• patients with Down syndrome are not eligible
• patients with acute undifferentiated leukemia (AUL) are not eligible
• female patients who are pregnant, since fetal toxicities and teratogenic effects have been noted for several of the study drugs. A pregnancy test is required for female patients of childbearing potential
• lactating women who plan to breastfeed their infants while on study and for 2 months after the last dose of inotuzumab ozogamicin.
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
COG ACNS1833 - A Phase 3 Randomized Non-Inferiority Study of Carboplatin and Vincristine versus Selumetinib (NSC# 748727, IND# 77782) in Newly Diagnosed or Previously Untreated Low-Grade Glioma (LGG) not associated with BRAFV600E Mutations or Systemic Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
The overall goal of this phase 3 non-inferiority study is to assess if selumetinib works as well as the standard treatment using carboplatin and vincristine (called CV) for subjects with low-grade glioma (LGG).
• 2 to 21 years old
• all tumors considered low-grade glioma or low-grade astrocytoma
• patients with metastatic disease or multiple independent primary LGG are eligible
• patients must have the ability to swallow whole capsules
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• must not have received any prior tumor-directed therapy including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or bone marrow transplant. Prior surgical intervention is permitted
MT2020-35 - COG AAML1831 - A Phase 3 Randomized Trial for Patients With De Novo AML Comparing Standard Therapy Including Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin (GO) to CPX-351 With GO, and the Addition of the FLT3 Inhibitor Gilteritinib for Patients With FLT3 Mutations
The overall goal of this study is to compare the effects, good and/or bad, of CPX-351 with daunorubicin and cytarabine on people with newly diagnosed AML to find out which is better, and to find out what effects, good and/or bad, the drug gilteritinib has when given with chemotherapy to children and young adults with newly diagnosed AML and the FLT3/ITD mutation or non-ITD FLT3 activating mutations.
• patients must be less than 22 years of age at the time of study enrollment
• all patients must be enrolled on APEC14B1 and consented to Eligibility Screening (Part A) prior to enrollment and treatment on AAML1831
• patient must be newly diagnosed with de novo Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for additional inclusion criteria
• any concurrent malignancy
• female patients who are pregnant
• lactating females who plan to breastfeed their infants
• see link to clinicaltrials.com for additional exclusion criteria
A Phase III, adjudicator-blinded, randomised study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of treatment with olorofim versus treatment with AmBisome® followed by standard of care (SOC) in patients with invasive fungal disease (IFD) caused by Aspergillus species (OASIS)
This study will look at an investigational study drug, called olorofim, to determine how safe the study drug is, how well it is tolerated and whether it is effective compared to AmBisome® (a standard of care treatment) to treat invasive fungal disease (IFD). We expect that you will be in this research study for up to 18 weeks or just over 4 months.
• over 18 years old
• weigh more than 40 kg (88 pounds)
• Invasive Aspergillosis (IA) at any site
• require therapy with an antifungal agent other than a mold-active azole
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• known history of allergy, hypersensitivity, or any serious reaction to any component of the study drug
• people with chronic aspergillosis, aspergilloma, or allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
• human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection but not currently receiving antiretroviral therapy
• certain heart and liver conditions (study staff will review)
A Phase 3, Open label, Uncontrolled Single-arm Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Safety of Avacopan in Combination With a Rituximab or Cyclophosphamide-containing Regimen in Children from 6 Years to less than 18 Years of Age with Active ANCA-associated Vasculitis (AAV)
Blood vessel inflammation can damage parts of the body. The medicines we use to treat AAV try to turn off the blood vessel inflammation to prevent damage to the body. The purpose of this study is to see how safe and how well a medicine called avacopan works when combined with a child’s regular medicine used to treat their AAV. This medicine is not approved in children, so will be called a “study drug.”
• 6 to 17 years old
• diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)
• newly diagnosed or relapsed AAV with positive test for anti-PR3 or anti-MPO antibodies
• weigh at least 15 kg (33 lbs)
• any other known multisystem autoimmune disease
• any medical condition requiring or expected to require continued use of immunosuppressive treatments, including corticosteroids
JAK Inhibitors to Preserve C-Peptide Production in New Onset T1D: A Phase 2 Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Subtype-Selective JAK Inhibitors for Preservation of Pancreatic Cell Function in Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
This is a new type 1 diabetes onset study for ages 12-35 years old. We are looking at JAK inhibitor drugs to see if they can preserve beta cell function.
• age 12-35 years (inclusive)
• diagnosis of T1D within 100 days of first study visit
• positive for at least one islet cell autoantibody
• HbA1c no more than 10 %
• body weight at least 35kg (77 pounds)
• willing to comply with intensive diabetes management and wear a Continuous Glucose Monitoring Device (CGM)
• up to date on recommended immunizations (including flu and COVID-19)
• willing to use highly effective contraception for 3 months after the last dose of study medication
• current use of a medication that affects glucose control
• treatment with other immunosuppressive agents (including biologics or steroids), other than inhaled or topical glucocorticoids
• current history of infection (HIV, Hepatitis B, TB, herpes etc.)
• current or past use of tobacco or nicotine containing products more than the equivalent of 5 cigarettes per day
• current or past medical or mental health conditions (study staff will review)
• women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant
EFC17574: A Phase 3, single-arm, multicenter, multinational, open label, one-way crossover study to investigate the efficacy and safety of fitusiran prophylaxis in male participants aged >= 12 years with severe hemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitory antibodies to factor VIII or IX (ATLAS-NEO)
A study to test a medicine (fitusiran) injected under the skin for preventing bleeding episodes in male adolescent or adult participants with severe Hemophilia.
• 12 years or older
• diagnosis of severe congenital hemophilia A or B
• participants currently not on prophylaxis (CFC or BPA on-demand): A minimum of 4 bleeding episodes requiring BPA (inhibitor participants) or CFC (non-inhibitor participants) treatment within the last 6 months
• co-existing bleeding disorders other than congenital hemophilia A or B
• current participation in immune tolerance induction therapy (ITI)
• prior treatment with gene therapy
• acute hepatitis, ie, hepatitis A, hepatitis E, acute or chronic hepatitis B infection
• additional exclusion criteria apply (study staff will review)
PEPN2312; A Phase 1 study of GRN163L (Imetelstat, IND# 170891, NSC# 754228) in combination with fludarabine and cytarabine for patients with acute myeloid leukemia that is in second or greater relapse or that is refractory to relapse therapy; myelodysplastic syndrome or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia in first or greater relapse or is refractory to relapse therapy
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of imetelstat in combination with fludarabine and cytarabine in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) that has not responded to previous treatment (refractory) or that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Imetelstat may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Chemotherapy drugs, such as fludarabine and cytarabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving imetelstat in combination with fludarabine and cytarabine may work better in treating patients with refractory or recurrent AML, MDS, and JMML.
• Between 1 year and less than or equal to 18 years of age at enrollment
• Patients, with or without Down syndrome (DS), and with de novo acute myeloid leukemia, therapy-related AML, MDS or JMML.
• In second or greater relapse or refractory AML or First or greater relapse of MDS, or First or greater relapse of JMML
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Pregnant or breast-feeding
• Currently receiving investigational drugs or other anti-cancer agents
A Phase IIIb, Randomized, Multicenter, Open-label Study to Assess the Efficacy of Durvalumab Plus Tremelimumab Versus Pembrolizumab in Combination With Platinum-Based Chemotherapy for First-Line Treatment in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients With Non-Squamous Histology Who Have Mutations and/or Co-mutations in STK11, KEAP1, or KRAS (TRITON). (TRITON)
In this trial, researchers want to learn more about how well durvalumab plus tremelimumab with chemotherapy works in people with metastatic NSCLC and genetic mutations that can cause the cancer to be less responsive to treatment. This trial is planned to have 280 participants. These participants will be randomly (by chance) divided into one of two groups. One group will receive durvalumab plus tremelimumab with standard of care chemotherapy and one group will receive pembrolizumab with standard of care chemotherapy.
• diagnosis of Stage IV non-squamous NSCLC not amenable to curative surgery or radiation
• tumors with STK11 or KEAP1 or KRAS mutations
• no prior chemotherapy or immunotherapy for metastatic cancer
• unable to do strenuous activity but walking and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• men and women of child bearing age and their partners must use an acceptable method of contraception
• body weight of > 30 kg (66 pounds)
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• evidence of acute or uncontrolled diseases or history of allogeneic organ transplant
• active or prior autoimmune or inflammatory disorders
• women who are pregnant (confirmed with positive pregnancy test) or breastfeeding, or who are planning to become pregnant
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
Development of objective measures for multisensory effects on hearing
Paired sound and electrical stimulation can alter how the brain encodes sounds and the perception of sounds, as shown in emerging evidence from animal studies. The aim of this study is to develop measures for paired stimulation that can be used reliably. These measures assess the following aspects of hearing: basic hearing sensitivity and cochlear health, perception of loudness and pitch, and perception of speech and music/complex sounds. This will lead to a greater understanding in the hearing science community about how multisensory stimulation can alter activity in the auditory system and sound perception, which may lead to new techniques for improving hearing disorders.
• not users of hearing aids or implanted devices
• normal hearing or hearing-impaired, with or without tinnitus
• users of hearing aids or implanted devices
The University of Minnesota Perinatal Health Repository
This research is being done to collect blood and placenta samples to better understand how pregnancy impacts the health of mother and child. The goal of this research is to better understand what causes some pregnancy complications and how this impacts the longer term health of mothers and children.
• pregnant women who are at least 18 years of age and their neonates/children
• seen in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics for pre-conception, prenatal or postpartum care
Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The CARRA Registry
The primary objective for this observational study is to collect general and medical data from children, adolescents, and young adults who had pediatric onset rheumatic disease. This data will be used to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of therapeutic agents used to treat these diseases. This information will allow investigators to accurately report and follow changes in current medication use patterns and compare these to proposed standards and current treatment recommendations. The use of a single registry will allow for more analysis of the different therapeutic agents by allowing them to be compared to each other.
• diagnosed with rheumatic disease prior to age 16 years for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
• onset prior to age 19 years for all other rheumatic diseases
• younger than 21 years
CureGN: Cure Glomerulonephropathy Network Version 2.0
The purpose of CureGN2 is to gather a group of people with glomerular disease to create a source of information and blood and urine samples, so that researchers can easily and effectively study glomerular disease.
• Diagnosis of Glomerular Disease including MCD (minimal change disease), FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis), MN (membranous nephropathy), or IgAN (immunoglobulin A nephropathy) on first diagnostic kidney biopsy
• First diagnostic kidney biopsy within 5 years of study enrollment
• Access to first kidney biopsy report and/or slides
• All ages
• End Stage Kidney Disease, defined as chronic dialysis or kidney transplant
• Solid organ or bone marrow transplant recipient at time of first kidney biopsy
• Diagnosis of any of the following at the time of first diagnostic kidney biopsy: diabetes mellitus (except gestational or diet controlled), diabetic glomerulosclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, HIV infection, active malignancy (except for non-melanoma skin cancer), active Hepatitis B or C infection, defined as positive viral load
NRG-BN011: A Phase III Trial of Lomustine-Temozolomide Combination Therapy Versus Standard Temozolomide in Patients with Methylated MGMT Promoter Glioblastoma
We are looking at adding lomustine to temozolomide and radiation therapy when compared to temozolomide and radiation therapy alone (usual care). We will compare the effect (shrinking or stabilizing) and side effects when treating newly diagnosed MGMT methylated glioblastoma. Each of the drugs and radiation work in a different way to stop the growth of tumor cells.
• 18 to 70 years old
• no known IDH mutation
• must consent and have tumor submitted within 30 days of surgery
• adequate hematologic, kidney, and liver function (study staff will review)
• previous treatment of the brain tumor
• prior cancer (except non-melanomatous skin cancer, cervical cancer in situ and melanoma in situ) unless disease free for a minimum of 2 years
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
Disparities in REsults of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment (DiRECT): A Prospective Cohort Study of Cancer Survivors Treated With Anti-PD-1/Anti-PD-L1 Immunotherapy in a Community Oncology Setting (DiRECT)
This study compares treatment outcomes between patients of African American/Black (AA) ancestry and European American/White (EA) ancestry currently receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. Collecting samples of blood and saliva and health and treatment information from racially diverse patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment over time may help doctors better understand health care disparities among all cancer patients.
• self-identify as African/African American/black (AA), or European American/ Caucasian/white (EA), or Hispanic/Latino ethnicity in combination with an AA or EA racial identity
• current diagnosis of invasive cancer at stage I-IV
• scheduled to receive anti-PD-1/-L1 ICI-containing therapy as standard of care treatment alone or in combination with co-treatments
• identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan Native
• diagnosed with melanoma (because melanoma is very rare in AAs)
• received prior immunotherapy for cancer,
Plasticity of motor systems in early stage Parkinson's disease
The purpose of this project is to provide new knowledge of the relationship between structural and functional changes in cortico-basal ganglia pathways and the severity of motor and non-motor deficits in humans with PD.
• Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
• Not taking medication to treat Parkinson's
• Age: 21-75 years
• Able to walk independently Inclusion Criteria For Control Subject Group: Age and sex matched to participants with PD and able to walk independently
• Dementia diagnosis
• History of musculoskeletal disorders
• History of bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or major depressive disorder
• Other significant neurological disorders that may affect participation or performance in the study
• Implanted DBS or other neurosurgeries to treat PD
• Pregnant women
• History of seizures, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury
• Intracranial metallic or magnetic devices (e.g. cochlear implant, deep brain stimulator)
• Pacemaker or any implanted device
• History of surgery on blood vessels, brain, or heart
• Unexplained, recurring headaches or concussion within the last six months
• Severe hearing impairment Exclusion Criteria for Control subject Group: same as exclusion criteria of PD group
ALX-HPP-501: An Observational,Longitudinal Prospective, Long-term Registry of Patients with Hypophosphatasia
This is a long-term registry is designed to collect data on hypophosphatasia (HPP) to better understand the condition and learn more about the disease, how patients feel about living with HPP and effect of HPP on the patients wellbeing and health. The study will look at participant’s medical records and health questionnaires about the health status of patients. This study collects observational data from clinical care and does not involve any treatment for HPP or administration of medication for HPP.
• confirmed diagnosis of HPP.
• documented alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity below the lower limit of normal for age and sex, or a documented ALPL gene mutation.
• able to read and speak English
• currently participating in an Alexion-sponsored clinical trial
Studies of Complex Auditory Perception
This study involves testing auditory and speech perception using behavioral and non-invasive physiological measures in humans.
• Native English speaker as all test materials are in English
• Any neurological disorder diagnosis
Neuroplasticity in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
REM sleep behavior disorder may predict the eventual symptom development of Parkinson’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, or multiple system atrophy. This occurs over years to decades and the sleep disorder may hide other typical symptoms and result in a delay in diagnosis. We are studying the changes in the brain over two years. We will do high field MRI’s (7T) and other tests of neurological function of people who have REM sleep disorder and people who don’t have this disorder (matched for age and sex).
Natural History Study for DNA Repair Disorders
This research is being done to help us better understand the different DNA repair disorders. We will collect data and samples that we will use to develop new therapies and medicine to help treat the disease. We expect that participants will be in this research study for 3 years. Visits will occur every six months and alternate between in-person and remote. Remote visits should be expected to last 1-2 hours, and in-person visits should be expected to last 3-4 hours.
• at least 6 months old
• diagnosis of Cockayne syndrome (CS), xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), or trichothiodystrophy (TTD), based on genetic testing and/or key clinical characteristics
• have one or more of the neurodevelopmental or neurological complications such as gross motor delay, language delay, altered muscle tone (study staff will review)
• family member of an individual with the above condition
• prior history of systemic gene or cell-based therapy
• participation in a clinical trial for treatment
COG AALL2121: A Phase 2 study of SNDX-5613 in combination with chemotherapy for patients with relapsed or refractory KMT2A-rearranged infant leukemia
This phase II trial tests the safety and best dose of revumenib when given together with chemotherapy, and how well the treatment regimen works for infants and young children with leukemia that has come back (relapsed) or does not respond to treatment (refractory) and is associated with a KMT2A (MLL) gene rearrangement (KMT2A-R). Revumenib is an oral medicine that directly targets the changes that occur in a cell with a KMT2A rearrangement and has been shown to specifically kill these leukemia cells in test tubes and animals. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as vincristine, prednisone, asparaginase, fludarabine and cytarabine work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. This trial is being done to find out if the combination of revumenib and chemotherapy may help to treat the cancer cells better than either treatment alone.
• Age: Patients must be 1 month to less than 6 years old at the time of study enrollment and must have had initial diagnosis of leukemia less than 2 years old.
• Diagnosis: Patients must have KMT2A-rearranged acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage (ALAL), or mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL), which is determined to be refractory or in first marrow relapse.
• Disease status: First relapse, refractory or failure to achieve remission
• See link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Patients with isolated extramedullary leukemia.
• Patients diagnosed with Down syndrome.
Global Registry For Novel Therapies In Rare Bone & Endocrine Conditions (Le-Na)
This research study is for creating a registry of all ages with conditions in endocrine and both health. Registries are used very often these days by doctors and scientists to collect information and use to perform research into rare conditions. This registry will be part of a global registry, called "GloBE-Reg" with the University of Glasgow (Scotland) and with the University of MInnesota.
• for this study is not for any specific diagnosis
• any child receiving human growth hormone treatment
Udall P1A4
Through this research, the study staff hopes to better understand how DBS works and to define the optimal site in the brain for DBS treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. You will be asked to come for one study visit where you will perform some physical and mental tasks while on and temporarily off your medications and DBS treatment. Participation in this research study will take 7-8 hours.
• at least 10 years old
• diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, Essential Tremor, or Dystonia
• implanted Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS)
• have a 7T MRI
• history of dementia
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• other exclusion criteria (study staff will review)
SUSTAINED RELEASE ORAL FORMULATION FOR TREATMENT OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Medications used to treat Parkinson's disease will be delivered using a sachet ; placed in the oral/buccal cavity (between cheek and gum of lower jaw). This study may be a good fit for you if you are healthy, between the ages of 18 and 65, and aren’t currently taking regular medications. We expect that you will be in this research study for one visit, approximately 7 hours total. Compensation and transportation expenses will be provided.
• Normal healthy
• 18-65 years of age
• Not currently taking medications regularly
• Able to fast 6 hours, only water allowed
Registry Study of Childhood Cancer in Minnesota
The aim of this study is to obtain newborn blood spots (NBS) and tumor specimens for children and adolescents diagnosed with malignant neoplasms.
• 0 to 21 years of age
• child diagnosed with any type of tumor or cancer
• born in a state that banks newborn blood spots
• able to understand English or Spanish
• parents or siblings may also contribute specimens
Longitudinal Study of Porphyrias
The objective is to conduct a longitudinal investigation of the natural history, complications, and therapeutic outcomes in people with acute and cutaneous porphyria.
• patient of any age
• diagnosis of a porphyria
• biochemical findings, as documented by laboratory reports of porphyria-specific testing performed after 1980
• elevations of porphyrins in urine, plasma or erythrocytes due to other diseases
Neural Bases of Disgust Conditioning in Anorexia Nervosa
We are studying the brain patterns of people who have anorexia nervosa and those who don't have anorexia nervosa. We will look at MRIs, behavioral measures, and questionnaires to see if we can identify the brain activity associated with disgust. There will be a follow-up at 6 and 12 months.
• Anorexia Nervosa Participants: females between 18- 50 years old who meet criteria for diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa
• Healthy Participants: healthy females age between 18-50, no previous diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa or other psychiatric disease.
• Meets criteria for substance abuse disorder or actively suicidal
• Neurological condition or other developmental disorder
• MRI contraindication
• Inability to read English
Wearable monitor for FOG detection
Freezing of gait is a common problem in people with Parkinson's disease. Episodes of freezing can be overcome when a sensory cue is provided. This study will further develop and study the efficacy of a wireless shoe insole that can monitor walking and provide a cue (acoustic or vibrotactile) when a freezing event is detected. The experiment is designed to further test the ability of the device and algorithm to reliably detect freezing and release the episode with an external cue. This study has the potential to develop a tool that can help reduce the incidence and severity of freezing events in people with Parkinson's disease.
• Age: 21 to 75 years
• Able to walk independently without the assistance of a walking aid
• History of musculoskeletal disorders
• Other significant neurological disorders
• Hallucinations
• Unable to walk
• Legally Blind
• Symptomatic low blood pressure
• Additional exclusion criteria for young and healthy controls: diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, or a family member with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
Identification of Prodromal Neurodegeneration in Serotonergic-Induced REM sleep Behavior Disorder
This research is being completed to examine the cells, brain imaging, and speech in individuals with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder who are taking serotonergic medications such as Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine and Sertraline. The purpose of examining these is to try and see if we can predict signs of Dementia with Lewy bodies (a progressive form of dementia with an increase in decline of thinking, reasoning, and other functions). This may benefit others by enabling us to diagnose Dementia with Lewy Bodies sooner rather than later.
• 18 to 75 years old
• diagnosis of polysomnogram-confirmed RBD (e.g. narcolepsy) with history of dream enactment or clear dream enactment visualized on video from polysomnogram
• dream enactment began shortly after (less than 2 months) starting a serotonergic antidepressant medication
• for Healthy Volunteers: on serotonergic medication for at least 6 months without history of dream enactment
• the following serotonergic medications are included for both groups: Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, and Sertraline
• Parkinsons disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, Multiple System Atrophy, Pure Autonomic Failure, Alzheimers disease, other diagnosed neurodegenerative disorder, or other known cause of RBD (e.g. narcolepsy)
• untreated obstructive sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation, central sleep apnea or other sleep disordered breathing
• unable to have a MRI scan
• women who are pregnant
• for Healthy Volunteers: same exclusion criteria as those with 5-HT RBD group, plus history of dream enactment, or increased REM motor tone