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Minnesota Neurogenetics Repository
This research study is for participants who have an inherited neuromuscular disorder or neurogenetic disorder, or family members who are unaffected by such disorders
• individuals with DNA repair disorders including Cockayne syndrome, trichothiodystrophy, and xeroderma pigmentosum
• family members with a genetic neurological or muscle disease
• none
A person-centered employment preparation program for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder and their families
This study includes the development and evaluation of a person-centered employment preparation program for families of transition-aged youth with autism.
• between the ages of 15-25
• have a medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or educational eligibility for special education services under the category of autism
• verbally fluent (can speak in complete sentences and have basic conversation) and speak and understand English
• have access to WiFi and two devices with webcams
• at least one caregiver are able to commit to attending 8 90-minute virtual intervention sessions
• do not live in MN
• medical, behavioral, or mental health concerns that make it too difficult to participate in the study or that necessitates a higher level of care
DegenPRO: A multicenter prospective registry for the management of degenerative spine disorders
This registry will be used to gather specific information about patients diagnosed with a degenerative spine disorder. Patient registries are observational studies that focus on understanding how the treatments, tests, and services, that are used in routine clinical care and by specialists, affect patient health outcomes. A registry that is appropriately designed, conducted, and analyzed will provide unique scientific information about the effectiveness, safety, and quality of the health-care service or intervention that is being studied.
• diagnosed with a degenerative spine disorder and receiving treatment
An Open Label Study to Evaluate DPCP Ointment for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
The purpose of the study is two-fold. First, we will see whether treating alopecia areata with a ointment containing DPCP is safe and causes hair to regrow. Second, we will take blood and scalp biopsy samples and analyze them for biomarkers. The biomarkers in this study are molecules related to DNA that tell us whether certain genes are turned on or off. Those markers may help us predict whether or not patients respond to this type of treatment. The testing for biomarkers will also help us to better understand what causes alopecia areata. This study requires you to make forty-two (42) visits to the study site over a course of approximately four (4) months.
• diagnosis of extensive alopecia areata
• women of childbearing age must agree to use an acceptable, highly effective method of birth control to prevent pregnancy
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• current controlled or uncontrolled infection of any type
• systemic therapy for cancer within the past five years except for adequately treated Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) or Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) of the skin
• additional medical conditions, treatments for alopecia areata, or mental health diagnosis (study staff will review)
Improving Diagnosis and Treatment in Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)
This is a multi-center, prospective, observational cohort registry study looking at kids and their relatives with Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT).
• anyone diagnosed with CPVT before 19 years of age.
• significant medical history that isn't related to CPVT
Mechanisms of Rigidity Enhancement with an Activation Maneuver in Parkinson's Disease
This study will investigate neural mechanisms underlying the enhancement of rigidity with an activation maneuver (contralateral voluntary movement such as hand tapping) in people with Parkinson's disease. Rigidity will be measured using a custom robotic manipulandum while neural activity will be assessed using EEG and TMS protocols.
• Diagnosis of idiopathic PD as determined by a movement disorders neurologist
• 21 to 80 years old. Healthy participants must be 18 to 80 years old.
• Diagnosis of dementia
• Significant arm tremor or very limited arm movement
• History of other neurological disorders
• Pregnancy
Development of a Non-invasive Approach to Test Cortical-Brainstem Motor Pathways in Humans
The purpose of this project is to develop and test a novel non-invasive brain stimulation protocol, using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), that will allow reliable examination of cortical-brainstem motor pathways in humans.
• Healthy adults: age 21-50 years
• People with diagnosis of hereditary spastic paraplegia:
• age 21-50 years
• able to stand, unassisted, for more than 2 minutes
• history of a frequent fainting in response to blood, needles, emotional or sensory triggers
• on anti-coagulant medications
• musculoskeletal disorder that affects the ability to stand
• history of seizures, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis or traumatic brain injury
• presence of any metal in the brain or implanted pacemaker
• history of surgery on blood vessels, brain or heart
• unexplained, recurring headaches or concussion within the last six months
• moderate to severe hearing impairment
• pregnancy
The (IRAD) International Registry for Acute Aortic Dissection (CCMOCPAAD)
The International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD) was created in 1996 by cardiovascular specialists committed to expanding current knowledge of aortic dissection with the goal of improving patient outcomes. This registry study uses a standardized form to capture data from consecutive patients with aortic dissection at participating hospitals.
• 18 to 80 years of age
• clinical diagnosis of acute aortic dissection
• Type A dissection
• Type B dissection
• Retrograde type B dissection
• Aortic aneurysm
• Myocardial infarction
• Cerebral accident
• Active infection
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
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
Corrona Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Registry
This is a prospective, non-interventional, research study for patients with IBD under the care of a certified gastroenterologist. The primary objective for this registry is to prospectively study the natural history of IBD, the prevalence and incidence of comorbidities, targeted adverse events, and more, via questionnaires.
• at least 18 years old
• Diagnosis of one of the following by a gastroenterologist: Crohn's disease or Ulcerative colitis (UC)
• users of an approved biologic drug or JAK inhibitor (Tofacitinib) for the treatment of UC or Crohn's disease
• Participating in or planning to participate in a clinical trial studying new medications for Crohn's disease or Ulcerative colitis
Safety and Acceptability of Patient -administered Sedation During Mechanical Ventilation
This study is comparing the benefits and adverse effects of two delivery methods to help patients relax and decrease anxiety during his/her time on mechanical ventilation. This study is not examining the medication but rather the process of how the patient receives the sedation medication: patient controlled or usual care.
• receiving mechanical ventilation (ventilator) in the Intensive Care Unit
• receiving medication for sedation or pain
• prone (facing down) ventilation being used
• low blood pressure that is being treated with medication
• unstable medical condition (staff will review)
Focus in NeuroDevelopment (FIND) Network: A Statewide Network for Research in Neurodevelopment
The purpose of this research project is to develop a registry and database of families with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• All ages
• All individuals with disabilities and families within the neurodevelopmental disorder community
• Also looking for clinicians, educators, and professionals in the field
Graded Motor Imagery for Women at Risk for Developing Type I CRPS following Distal Radius Fractures
Background: Distal radius fractures (DRF) account for nearly one-fifth of all fractures in older adults, and women experience them 5x as often as men. Most DRF occur with low impact injuries to the wrist with an outstretched hand, and are often managed via closed treatment and cast immobilization. Women sustaining a DRF are at risk for upper limb immobility, sensorimotor changes, edema and type I complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Since CRPS onset is likely influenced by alterations in the brain’s somatosensory region, a rehabilitation intervention, Graded Motor Imagery (GMI), aims to restore cortical representation, including sensory and motor function, of the affected limb. To date, there are no studies on the use of GMI in reducing risk of or preventing the onset of type I CRPS in women with DRF treated with cast immobilization. Due to a higher likelihood of women with this injury developing type I CRPS, it is important to early intervention is needed. Methods/Design: This article describes a six-week randomized comparative effectiveness trial, where the outcomes of a modified GMI program (mGMI) + standard of care (SOC) group (n=33) are compared to a SOC only control group (n=33). Immediately following cast immobilization, both groups participate in four 1-hour clinic-based sessions, and a home program for 10 minutes three times daily until cast removal. Blinded assessments occur within 1 week of cast immobilization (baseline), at three weeks post cast immbolization, cast removal, and at three months post cast removal. The primary outcomes are patient reported wrist/hand function and symptomology on the Patient Rated Wristand Hand Evaluation, McGill Pain Questionnaire, and Budapest CRPS Criteria. The secondary outcomes are grip strength, active range of motion as per goniometry, circumferential edema measurements, and joint position sense. Discussion: This study will investigate the early effects of mGMI + SOC hand therapy compared to SOC alone. We intend to investigate whether an intervention, specifically mGMI, used to treat preexisiting pain and motor dysfunction might also be used to mitigate these problems prior to their onset. If positive effects are observed, mGMI + SOC may be considered for incorporation into early rehabilitation program.
• age 55 and older
• received closed treatment of distal radius fractures
• central nervous system disorders (e.g., Brain injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis)
• surgical fixation of fracture
• non english speaking
• multiple fractures to the same arm
• conditions of the opposite upper limb which would result in painful and markedly limited active hand, wrist and forearm motion
• cognitive disorders which make it difficult to follow testing commands and home program participation
• significant visual impairment
Synergistic Enteral Regimen for Treatment of the Gangliosidoses (SYNER-G) (Syner-G)
The Syner-G regimen research study seeks to evaluate the use of a combination of a medication called miglustat and a ketogenic diet for treatment of the gangliosidoses to learn if this combination will provide improved clinical outcomes compared to what we currently know about the natural course of the disease.
• no more than 17 years old
• documented infantile or juvenile gangliosidosis disease
• severe kidney disease
• females who are pregnant or breast feeding
• females who are post puberty who are unwilling to use highly effective birth control
A Natural History Study of the Gangliosidoses
This is a research study documenting the natural history of disease in patients with GM1 or GM2 gangliosidosis. The information collected will be a way to evaluate disease progression and create a disease stage and severity index. Our goal is to use the data collected to measure the effectiveness of any treatments that are developed in the future.
• documented gangliosidosis disease
• able to complete neuropsychological and neurobehavioral assessments
• Late-onset gangliosidosis subjects must be able to tolerate MRI of the head
• none
MT2023-29: Long-term Follow-up of Subjects With Sickle Cell Disease Treated With ExVivo Gene Therapy Using Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cells Transduced With a Lentiviral Vector
This is a multi-center, long-term safety and efficacy follow-up study for subjects with SCD who have been treated with the drug product in the parent studies. The study objectives are to: • Evaluate long-term safety of treatment with bb1111 (lovotibeglogene autotemcel, also known as LentiGlobin BB305 Drug Product for Sickle Cell Disease) in subjects with sickle cell disease (SCD) • Evaluate long-term efficacy of treatment with bb1111 in subjects with SCD
• 2 to 53 years old
• treated with a clinical product to Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in clinical study sponsored by bluebird bio-
• there are no exclusion criteria for this study