Clinical trials: Chronic Spinal Paralysis
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
Assessing Transition Practices for Children With Disabilities: Pathways to a Successful Adulthood
Transition to adult care is a purposeful and structured movement of youth with complex disabilities from child centered to adult oriented services. This complex and potentially challenging period requires careful planning.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spastic Paraplegia
- Trial name
- NCT07706517
- Testing
- Chart review, Semi-structured interview
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Upper Extremity Impairments, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Obi Medical Robot: Evaluating Effectiveness Related to Usability
This mixed-methods usability study evaluates the effectiveness of the Obi Gen 3 robotic feeding device in meeting user needs among providers, caregivers, and patients.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Impairments, Cerebral Palsy (CP), ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Rett Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07151950
- Testing
- One-week trial of Obi Medical device, which provides robotic assistance with feeding to persons with upper extremity impairments who are unable to self-feed in the traditional manner using utensils
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Desin LLC
Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study
For children who use a power wheelchair, a powered wheelchair standing device (PWSD) may be considered for daily use. A PWSD allows a child to electronically move between sitting and standing and can be driven in either position.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT05117827
- Testing
- Power Wheelchair Standing Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Adolescent
Effects of Trunk-Focused Rehabilitation on Spinal Mobility, Trunk Control, and Hand Functions in Cerebral Palsy
Main Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effects of trunk-focused rehabilitation on trunk control, spinal mobility, and manual skills in adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Adolescent, Trunk, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06781047
- Testing
- Trunk Focused Rehabilitation (TFR), Conventional Rehabilitation (CR)
- Where
- 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injuries
Effects of an Adapted Ski/Snowboarding Program on Quality of Life in Children With Physical Disabilities
This study is assessing quality of life in children with a physical disability who participate in the Children's Hospital Colorado Hospital Sports Program (HSP), where children with physical disabilities are able to participate…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Physical Disability
- Trial name
- NCT02110290
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Children With Cerebral Palsy
Remote Ischemic Conditioning and Spinal Reflex Modulation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) is a clinically feasible intervention involving brief, sublethal periods of ischemia followed by reperfusion that has been shown to enhance motor performance, strength, and balance when combined…
- Trial name
- NCT07390760
- Testing
- Remote Ischemic Condtioning (RIC), Balance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Skills on Wheels
Manual wheelchairs (MWCs) are widely used by children with physical disabilities, yet many of these children are unable to use their wheelchair independently. Instead, they depend on others to push them.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05339932
- Testing
- Manual Wheelchair Skills Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Trunk Somatosensory Function, Trunk Control, and Thoracic Kyphosis in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between trunk somatosensory function, trunk control, and thoracic kyphosis in children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06697704
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Osteoarthritis, Osteosarcoma
Clinical Orthopaedic Data Bank (Acute and Chronic)
Data involving orthopaedic conditions and rehabilitation aspects of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders will be collected and stored as part of the normal clinical care of patients seen in the University of Florida (UF)…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Osteosarcoma, Scoliosis, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT00411060
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Osteoporosis, Cerebral Palsy
Prevention of Post Operative Bone Loss in Children
Hypothesis: one-dose pamidronate will prevent post-operative bone loss in children at risk for low bone density Plan: children with chronic disease such as CP, spina bifida, etc.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Osteopenia
- Trial name
- NCT00655681
- Testing
- pamidronate, saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Cerebral Palsy
Modulation of Sagittal Spinal Geometry in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study will be to evaluate the the effect of Thera Togs soft orthotic undergarment on modulation of the spinal geometry and mobility in sagittal plan in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT04271618
- Testing
- TheraTogs Orthotic Undergarment
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Efficacy and Usability of the EXPLORER Exoskeleton in Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Natural Environments
Neurodevelopmental disorders often lead to abnormal development of the Central Nervous System (CNS), frequently causing motor dysfunctions such as an inability to stand and walk.
- Trial name
- NCT06765070
- Testing
- EXPLORER
- Where
- 6 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- MarsiBionics
Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Dysarthria
Lateral Cord Magnetic Stimulation For Refractory Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Lateral cord stimulation (LCS) was discovered by the author as the producer of an average threshold increase for abnormal muscle contraction responses, in experimental pathological conditions, as described and referred.
- Trial name
- NCT03676439
- Testing
- Magnetic Spinal Stimulation
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sociedad Argenttina de Neuromodulación
Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Seating System for Scoliosis in Non-ambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of a modular seating system on coronal and sagittal balance of the spine and pelvic obliquity in children with non-ambulatory (Gross Motor Function Classification System Level IV-V) and scoliosis The hypothesis in our…
- Trial name
- NCT03862625
- Testing
- a modular adaptive seating system, home exercise program for scoliosis
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Merve Damla Korkmaz
Balanced; Rearrangement, Respiratory Function Test
The Effect of Lycra Garment on Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy Individuals With Scoliosis
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of lycra clothing on balance and respiratory functions in individuals with cerebral palsy with scoliosis, and the secondary aim was to investigate the effects of lycra…
- Trial name
- NCT06295991
- Testing
- Lycra garment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Cerebral Palsy
Short-term Spinal Stimulation Effects in Cerebral Palsy
This research study will examine the acute effects of non-invasive spinal stimulation on spasticity and walking in individuals with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07826494
- Testing
- Spinal Stimulation, Treadmill Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Muscle Injury, Nerve Injury
Extramembranous and Interosseous Technique of Tibialis Posterior Tendon Transfer
Foot drop deformity is a life limiting condition characterized by loss of ankle dorsiflexion and eversion. Main condition leading to drop foot condition include irrecoverable muscle and nerve injuries, poliomyelitis, drug…
- Conditions
- Muscle Injury, Nerve Injury, Poliomyelitis, Leprosy
- Trial name
- NCT01751503
- Testing
- Interosseous route of TPTT, Extra membranous route of TPTT
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iva Hauptmannova
Cerebral Palsy, SMA II
Evaluation of the Exoskeleton ATLAS 2030 as Robot-assisted Physical Therapy to Children With Neuromuscular Diseases
This study aims to evaluate the safety, usability and acceptability of a motorized mobility assistance exoskeleton. The protocol explores the use of the motorized device during static and dynamic rehabilitation sessions focused…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, SMA II, Neuromuscular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04837157
- Testing
- Exoskeleton rehabilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- MarsiBionics
Cerebral Palsy, Mobility Limitation
Robotic Walking for Children Who Cannot Walk
A common problem among children with nervous system disorders is difficulty walking on their own. This has impacts beyond mobility including short and long-term health conditions associated with physical inactivity and different…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Mobility Limitation, Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- RoWaCaWa (NCT05473676)
- Testing
- Robotic Training Period
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Cerebral Palsy
Neuromodulation of the Cortex and Spinal Cord
Specific Aim 1: To further quantify the difference in the sensorimotor cortical activity, spinal cord activity, and corticospinal coherence of persons with CP.
- Trial name
- NCT06586437
- Testing
- Clinical Assessments, Brain-Spinal Cord fMRI, Hoffmann Reflex Assessments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Father Flanagan's Boys' Home