Takoma Park, Maryland Clinical Trials

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The Impact of Heavy Alcohol Use on Saliva and Oral Health

Background People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) have a higher rate of dental and gum disease. Poor oral health can increase the risk of other diseases, such as diabetes and stroke. Researchers want to learn more about how to identify developing inflammation in the mouth. They also want to know …

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Investigating New Methods to Study Movement in Children and Young Adults With Movement Disorders.

Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disorder that affects children. People with CP have weak muscles; they may have trouble controlling the movements of their arms and legs. Researchers have been developing braces called robotic exoskeletons for people with CP. These devices can adapt to the person …

RevCore for In Stent Thrombosis

The purpose of this research is to collect information about how the RevCore Thrombectomy Catheter works to treat stent blockages.

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A Natural History Study of RYR1-Related Disorders

Background Congenital myopathies (CM) are genetic disorders that can cause decreased muscle tone and muscle weakness. Most CMs in the United States are related to the ryanodine receptor 1 (RYR1) gene. Researchers need more natural history data to learn about these CMs in children and adults. Objective To learn more …