North Potomac, Maryland Clinical Trials
A listing of North Potomac, Maryland clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 48 clinical trials
Attentional Performance in Parkinson Disease
Background Parkinson Disease (PD) is a nervous system disorder that affects movement. Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in the brain. As PD progresses, there is less and less dopamine in the brain. Researchers think there may be a relationship between differences in attention and dopamine in people with PD. Objective …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Artoss Prospective Spine Registry Outcomes
This prospective registry was designed as an observational study to ascertain how commercially available NanoBone Bone Graft is being used by surgeons performing spinal fusion as well as determining relevant patient outcomes.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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COVID-19 Associated Lymphopenia Pathogenesis Study in Blood (CALYPSO)
Background COVID-19 is an acute respiratory syndrome. One symptom of COVID-19 is a reduction in the number of cells called lymphocytes in the blood. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that fights infections. With fewer lymphocytes, the body cannot effectively fight back against SARS CoV-2, the virus that …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Layer-specific Contribution to Consolidation of Skill Learning in the Primary Motor Cortex
Background Training in a new motor skill often involves periods of active practice and periods of rest. During early motor skill learning, improvements in performance usually happen during the short rest periods between practice sessions. Researchers want to use improved imaging techniques to study the contributions of specific parts of …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Genetics of COVID-19 Susceptibility and Manifestations
Background The current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic presents a serious challenge to public health. Some people who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 have mild symptoms or none at all. But others develop severe symptoms, like pneumonia or organ failure. Researchers think that people s genes might play a role in how sick they …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Natural History Study of Children and Adults With Adrenocortical Cancer (ACC)
Background Adrenocortical cancer (ACC) is a rare tumor. The prognosis is very poor for people with advanced stages of ACC. Some people may live with ACC for years; others live for just months. Treatment options for ACC often do not work well. Researchers want to study the clinical course of …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Clinical Manifestations and Biomarkers in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 4 and Other Inherited Neurological Disorders of RNA Processing
Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 4 (ALS4) is an inherited motor neuron disease. People with ALS4 have a change in the amount of RNA and DNA that bind together. This binding of RNA with DNA forms units called R-loops. Researchers want to learn how R-loops are related to ALS4. To …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Acute Infection in Mitochondrial Disease: Metabolism Infection and Immunity During the COVID19 Pandemic
Background Mitochondrial disease is a rare disorder. It can cause poor growth, developmental delays, muscle weakness, and other symptoms. The disease is usually inherited. It can be present at birth or develop later in life. Infection is a major cause of disease and death in people with this disease. Researchers …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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