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Filter by:Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a chronic progressive neurological condition where people experience weakness of muscles leading to pain and restriction of movement as well as problems with swallowing, breathing and communication. The purpose of this study is to establish if Virtual Reality is useful for people with MND and if it helps improve their well being.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities. By examining various factors such as packaging design, product applicators, and ease of use, this research aims to identify barriers faced by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or visual deficits when using beauty products. The study seeks to provide insights and recommendations for improving the accessibility of beauty products, ultimately promoting inclusivity and enhancing the overall beauty experience for individuals with disabilities.
This is a Phase 1, cross-over, 2-part study for pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment of SAR443820 when co-administered with cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors (erythromycin ethyl succinate (EES) in Part A and possibly itraconazole in Part B). In Part A, the objective is to assess the effects of repeated administration of EES as CYP3A4 inhibitor, on the PK profile of a single oral dose of SAR443820 tablet in healthy male and female participants. In Part B, the objective is to assess the effects of repeated administration of itraconazole on the PK profile of a single oral dose of SAR443820 capsule in healthy male participants. Part A includes a screening period, Period 1 (SAR443820), a wash-out period and Period 2 (SAR443820 + EES). Part B includes a screening period, Period 1 (SAR443820), a wash-out period and Period 2 (SAR443820 + itraconazole). The washout period between single SAR443820 administration in Period 1 and the start of dosing with EES (Part A) or itraconazole (Part B) in Period 2 is at least 4 days. The study duration is approximately 7 weeks for each Part A and Part B. The treatment duration is: - For SAR443820 (both Part A and Part B): 1 day in each Period; single dose of SAR443830 on Period 1 (P1)-Day 1 and on Period 2 (P2)-Day 6 for each Part. - For EES (Part A): 9 days of treatment in Period 2 with P2-Day 1 starting at least 4 days after P1-Day 1. - For itraconazole (Part B): the treatment duration lasts 11 days in Period 2 and it is fixed once the results of Part A are issued, P2-Day 1 starting at least 4 days after P1-Day 1.
Part 1: This is an open label, balanced randomized, single dose, 2-sequence, 2-period (period 1 and period 2), 2-treatment crossover (between Treatment A and Treatment B for Part 1), study part to determine the relative bioavailability of SAR443820 in tablet formulation versus capsule formulation under fasted conditions. Two treatments are as follows: - Treatment A: SAR443820 - tablet formulation in fasted condition - Treatment B: SAR443820 - capsule formulation in fasted condition Each administration will be a single dose of SAR443820 separated by a wash out of at least 5 days. Part 2: This is an open-label, balanced randomized, single dose, 2-sequence, 2-period (period 1 and period 2), 2-treatment crossover (between Treatment C and Treatment D for Part 2) study part to perform a preliminary assessment of the effect of a high-fat meal on pharmacokinetic parameters of single dose of SAR443820 in tablet formulation. Two treatments are as follows: - Treatment C: SAR443820 - tablet formulation in fasted condition - Treatment D: SAR443820 - tablet formulation in fed condition Each administration will be a single dose of SAR443820 separated by a wash out of at least 5 days. Participants are not allowed to participate in more than one part of the study. In both Parts 1 and 2, the assessment of pharmacokinetic, safety and tolerability are performed at each treatment period at baseline (prior single dosing) up to 48-hour postdosing in healthy adult male and female participants.
This is a Phase 1, single-center study conducted in 2 parts: Part 1a, single ascending dose (SAD-TDU16519): Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled sequential ascending single oral doses including up to 6 cohorts. Each cohort will include 8 participants (6 receiving SAR443820 and 2 placebo). Part 1b (TDU16519): - Open label, single SAR443820 dose in one or two separated cohort(s) for SAR443820 measurements in CSF and in plasma. Part 2, multiple ascending dose (MAD -TDR16520): Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, sequential ascending repeated oral doses for 14 days, including up to 4 cohorts. Each cohort will include 10 participants (8 receiving SAR443820 and 2 placebo).
A literature review was completed related to the topic of use of the Virtual Seating Coach (VSC) device with clients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) with no results. The VSC components are FDA approved and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) compliant, which have been used for many years by clinicians to achieve therapy goals of repositioning and best practice of utilizing power wheelchair seat functioning on a frequent basis. The VSC is typically not covered by insurance, but with clinical documentation, it has the potential for reimbursement. There is conflicting and vague information in the literature with regards to the prevalence/types of wounds and prevalence of pain in this population.
This study will try to understand the difference in brain structure between ALS patients and healthy people of similar age. ALS is a condition affecting the nervous system with disruption of the brain networks. This study aims to understand these disruptions and determine their significance in ALS.
Patients with motor neurone disease typically experience relentless motor decline and die within three years of symptom onset from respiratory muscle weakness. There are currently no effective therapies and the discovery of novel therapies is hampered by the lack of a sensitive disease biomarker. Consequently, there is a huge drive to discover novel biomarkers, which can reliably track disease progression over time. These can then be incorporated into clinical drug trials to expedite effective drug discovery. Muscle fasciculations represent the hyperexcitability of diseased motor neurons and are almost universally present from the early stages of MND. We predict that the site, frequency and shape of fasciculations might provide a sensitive measure of disease progression in an individual. We have been conducting a 12-month longitudinal study of 25 patients, performing high-density surface EMG every two months. We have validated an automated technique to process these large data sets. Ultrasound is widely used in clinical medicine to assess anatomical structure in a safe and non-invasive way. Dr Emma Hodson-Tole (Manchester Metropolitan University) and her group have been applying this to the analysis of fasciculations in healthy individuals and patients with MND. This collaborative project will explore combining these two techniques simultaneously in patients with motor neuron disease and control subjects. The goal is to explore the nature of electro-mechanical coupling related to fasciculations and to determine whether any of these properties are pathophysiological. This would complement other studies from our two groups, investigating the natural history and potential utility of fasciculations as a biomarker of motor neuron health in MND.
Preliminary evaluation of an obstacle alerting system to enhance the user's independent mobility by improving their confidence to drive and their safety in driving a powered wheelchair.
This study is designed to be a pragmatic, single-arm trial to evaluate the efficacy, implementation, and feasibility of an online ALS-specific self-compassion training program to enhance self-compassion and improve quality of life.