New Non-Hormonal Treatment by Radiofrequency for Vulvo-Vaginal Atrophy
Vulvo-vaginal AtrophyGenitourinary Syndrome of MenopauseVulvo-Vaginal Atrophy (VVA) or Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a common and under-reported condition associated with decreased estrogenization of the vaginal tissue The aim of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of " Dynamic Quadripolar Radio-frequency" thermal treatment with Vaginal Dynamic Radio-frequency (VDR™) and Radio-frequency Safety System (RSS™) for the treatment of VVA and GSM in postmenopausal women who either present contra-indication for menopause hormone therapy, or are not willing to use Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) or have failed to be helped using MHT.
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are one of the common physical disabilities in childhood. For SMA, progressive muscle weakness and early fatigue hamper the mobility of the sufferers. Osteopenia is common for this population group due to poor bone growth and muscle disuse. As a result, non-traumatic related fractures and bone pain are common. Recently, whole body vibration therapy (WBVT) has been proven to improve bone health and muscle function in healthy adults and post-menopausal women. Among the limited studies on the WBVT for children with muscular dystrophies, promising results have been shown on gross motor function, balance, and muscle strength and the WBVT appears to be safe for children with SMA. The present pilot study is designed to investigate if WBVT is safe and feasible for individuals with SMA and if WBVT can improve muscle function, functional abilities, postural control and bone mineral density in children with SMA. Convenience samples of 10 individuals with SMA type III will be recruited. The participants will receive the WBVT of 25 Hertz and a peak-to-peak amplitude of 4mm for a session of about 18 minutes, 3 days per week for 4 weeks. Assessment will be performed at the baseline and the completion of the intervention to examine the muscle function, functional abilities, postural control and bone mineral density of the participants. It is anticipated that the outcomes of this pilot study for SMA may show if this intervention is safe, feasible and beneficial for children with SMA type III regarding to muscle function, functional abilities, postural control and bone mineral content and if there may be any related practical issues of this intervention to this population group. The outcomes also provide research evidence to clinicians if this intervention should be recommended to individuals of similar problems.
Lithium in Multiple System Atrophy
Multiple System AtrophyThe purpose of this study is to determine safety and tolerability of the treatment with lithium in Multiple System Atrophy. Moreover, clinical symptoms, neuronal loss, quality of life and depressive symptoms, will be considered to further investigate the effect of lithium therapy.
Clinical Trial of Sodium Phenylbutyrate in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type IThe purpose of this study is to identify the maximum tolerated dosage of sodium phenylbutyrate in children with spinal muscular atrophy type I; and to determine if the drug has an effect on SMN mRNA and protein levels.
A Study Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Lampalizumab Intravitreal Injections in Participants...
Geographic AtrophyThis study is a Phase III, double-masked, multicenter, randomized, sham injection-controlled study evaluating the efficacy and safety of lampalizumab administered by intravitreal injections in participants with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
A Study Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Lampalizumab Intravitreal Injections in Participants...
Geographic AtrophyThis study is a Phase III, double-masked, multicenter, randomized, sham injection-controlled study evaluating the efficacy and safety of lampalizumab administered by intravitreal injections in participants with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Efficacy and Safety Of Spil's Estradiol Vaginal Tablet
Vulvar AtrophyVaginal AtrophyEstradiol vaginal tablet is a tablet which hydrates upon contact with moisture, releasing 17ß-estradiol. The estradiol in estradiol vaginal tablet is chemically and biologically identical to the endogenous human estradiol and is therefore classified as a human estrogen. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate clinical endpoint bioequivalence of SPIL's Estradiol vaginal tablet, 10mcg estradiol to the reference listed drug (Vagifem®)which is approved and marketed in the US.
North American Prodromal Synucleinopathy Consortium
REM Sleep Behavior DisorderParkinson Disease4 moreThis study will enroll participants with idiopathic rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD), for the purpose of preparing for a clinical trial of neuroprotective treatments against synucleinopathies.
Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the PedsQL 3.0 Neuromuscular Module for 2-to...
Spinal Muscular AtrophyQuality of Life2 moreThe aim of the investigator's study was to investigate translating the PedsQL 3.0 Neuromuscular Module for 2-to 4- Year-old and using it in clinics reliably and validity with a Turkish version of the PedsQL Generic Core (Pediatric Quality of Life Questionnare) in children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Turkey
Gyrate Atrophy Ocular and Systemic Study
Gyrate AtrophyGyrata of Choroid and Retina; Atrophy3 moreThe Gyrate Atrophy Ocular and Systemic Study characterizes the natural history of ornithine levels and retinal degeneration (RD) associated with disease-causing OAT variants in the presence of standard care dietary treatment regimens over 4 years. The research goal is to understand the impact of OAT mutations on plasma ornithine levels and retinal degeneration.