Biotin Deficiency and Restless Legs Syndrome
End Stage Renal DiseaseRestless Legs SyndromeRestless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common neuropathic disorder in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Study Design: Because micronutrient depletion has been associated with RLS in ESRD and because the vitamin biotin is dialyzable, the investigators examined the relationship between biotin status and RLS in ESRD. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of biotin deficiency in those with and without RLS (Study 1) and to determine the effect of biotin supplementation on RLS symptoms (Study 2) in patients receiving chronic dialysis due to ESRD.
Fire Fighter Fatigue Management Program: Operation Fight Fatigue
Shift-Work Sleep DisorderInsomnia3 moreFirefighters frequently work extended duration shifts and long work weeks which have adverse effects on alertness, health, safety and performance. This protocol uses a survey instrument to examine the effects of extended duration shifts on safety outcomes (e.g., motor vehicle crashes, accidents, injuries), health (e.g., diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, improved general health indices, decreased number of sick days), and performance (e.g., decreased response time). This study will expand understanding of the nature, scope, etiology and consequences of firefighter fatigue and increase our ability to develop guidelines that can be generalized across fire departments throughout North America. This study could provide an avenue to make lasting policy improvements that could enhance the safety, health, and performance of firefighters.
Efficacy and Safety Study of ELND005 as a Treatment for Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's...
Alzheimer's DiseaseThe primary purpose of this study is to determine whether ELND005 is effective in treating symptoms of agitation and aggression in patients with Alzheimer's disease
Safety and Tolerability Study of Flexible Dosing of Brexpiprazole in the Treatment of Subjects With...
Agitation Associated WithAlzheimer's Disease3 moreTo compare the efficacy of flexible dosing of brexpiprazole with placebo in subjects with agitation associated with dementia of the Alzheimer's type
Investigation of Efficacy of incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin) in Relieving Symptoms of Restless Leg...
Restless Leg SyndromeThe purpose of this research study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of local injections of botulinum toxin A (Xeomin®) to an inactive test substance (placebo) in a medical condition called Restless Leg Syndrome. This study has a double blind cross over design. Cross over means that you will have two sets of injections. The first set of injections can be either Xeomin or placebo. The order of injection will be reversed at the three month point following the first injection. Double blind means neither the investigators nor you know which one of the two (Xeomin or placebo) you received.
Rotigotine Effect on All-day Functioning and Quality of Life in Subjects With Moderate to Severe...
Restless Legs SyndromeThe purpose of the study is to show that Rotigotine improves Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) symptoms in subjects with moderate to severe RLS during both day and evening.
Brexpiprazole for the Long-term Treatment of Patients With Agitation Associated With Dementia of...
Agitation Associated With Dementia of the Alzheimer's TypeTo evaluate the safety of brexpiprazole 1 mg or 2 mg after a 14 week treatment regimen for agitation associated with dementia of the Alzheimer's type patients who completed in a double-blind trial, and to investigate the efficacy of brexpiprazole.
Emergence Agitation and Pain Scores in Pediatrics When Comparing Single-modal vs Multi-modal Analgesia...
Emergence AgitationPainThe purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of EA in pediatric patients undergoing minor ENT surgery under Sevoflurane and compare opioid-only based intra-operative analgesia to multi-modal analgesia consisting of opioid and IV acetaminophen or PO acetaminophen regimen using a validated and standardized EA measurement tool, the Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) scale. The post operative pain scores will be measured in all patients by post-op recovery staff using FLACC Score/Wong-Baker FACES (patients 24 months up to 7 years of age) or Numeric Pain Score for patients 7 years of age. The pre-operative, surgery, anesthesia and post-operative staff will be all blinded.
A Study of Pimavanserin for the Treatment of Agitation and Aggression in Subjects With Alzheimer's...
Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's DiseaseTo evaluate the safety and tolerability of pimavanserin over 52 weeks of treatment in subjects with probable AD who have symptoms of agitation and aggression
Treatment of RLS/WED Symptoms Through Sensory Counter-stimulation
Restless Legs SyndromeWillis-Ekbom DiseaseTo evaluate, in a pilot fashion, efficacy and tolerability of electrical counter-stimulation using the Scrambler device in alleviating uncomfortable sensations and urge to move in patients with restless legs syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease (RLS/WED).