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2 articles from the last 90 days matching "nervous system"

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Trial Now Recruiting: Observational Study of Responses to Treatments in Advanced Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors (NCT07374692)

Researchers are testing a new technology called SmartMatch that helps doctors find the best cancer medicines for patients with rare brain and spinal cord tumors. The technology works by taking a small piece of tumor removed during surgery and testing it against different drugs to see which ones work best. The study wants to see if SmartMatch can complete this analysis and give doctors a report within 3 weeks of surgery. This trial is looking for 80 patients with various types of brain tumors.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with recurrent or advanced brain tumors access to personalized drug testing that could identify the most effective treatment for their specific tumor type within weeks of surgery.
→ You can act on thisRecurrent Central Nervous System TumorsBrain CancerGliomasRead →
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New Clinical Trial: Reduction in Splanchnic Capacitance Contributes to Sympathetically Dependent Hypertension in Autonomic (NCT02726711)

Researchers at Vanderbilt University are studying how the nervous system controls blood vessels in the abdomen and how this might cause high blood pressure in people with certain rare nervous system disorders. The study focuses on three conditions where the nervous system doesn't work properly: Multiple System Atrophy, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Supine Hypertension. By understanding this connection, doctors may find new ways to treat high blood pressure in these patients.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial directly addresses a poorly understood cause of high blood pressure in patients with Multiple System Atrophy and related autonomic nervous system disorders, potentially leading to better treatment options for this hard-to-manage symptom.
ℹ Good to knowMultiple System AtrophyOrthostatic HypotensionSupine HypertensionRead →

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