Clinical trials: Electrodes
Thyroid Surgeries, Parathyroidectomy
Comparison of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring With Transcartilaginous Needle Electrodes Versus Endotracheal Tube Electrodes in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is among the most important complications in thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) of the RLN using electrodes placed on the endotracheal tube is now…
- Trial name
- NCT07638579
- Testing
- intraoperative neuromonitoring with transcartilaginous needle electrodes versus endotracheal tube electrodes in thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Healthy
Brain Control of Blinking
This study will use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to study how the brain controls movement of muscles in the face-in particular, those involved in eye blinking.
- Trial name
- NCT00030199
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Epilepsy
Recording "Fast Ripples" Using Microelectrodes During Stereo-encephalography in Patients With Drug-resistant Partial Epilepsy
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of recording fast-ripples, a potential new biomarker of epilepsy, using the new micro-macroelectrodes developed by Dixi-Medical.
- Trial name
- Epi-FaR (NCT02491476)
- Testing
- intracerebral micro-macroelectrodes
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Adhesion of the Neutral Electrode 21pad
Verify the Performance of the Neutral Electrode (NE) Adhesives
The purpose of this research study is to determine the neutral electrode 21pad adhesion to the skin in accordance with international standard IEC 60601-2-2 section 201.15.101.7.
- Trial name
- NCT05376787
- Testing
- Medline NE Grounding Pad
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medline Industries
Epilepsy
The Influence of SISCOM on Intracranial Electrode Implantation in Epilepsy Surgical Candidates
The aim of this study is to determine the role of SISCOM (see below) in aiding clinicians to manage epilepsy surgery candidates. SISCOM is already a routine component of pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation at Mayo Clinic.
- Trial name
- NCT00587951
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Epilepsy, EEG With Periodic Abnormalities
Clinical Validation of zEEG, a Wireless EEG Recording System for Pediatric and Adult Patients With Epilepsy
The purpose of this study is to compare the standard clinical electroencephalography (EEG) device with a new portable wireless EEG device, further referred to as zEEG, made by ZETO®.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, EEG With Periodic Abnormalities, EEG With Abnormally Slow Frequencies, EEG; Paroxysms, Occipital, Epilepsy of Childhood
- Trial name
- NCT05123469
- Testing
- Electroencephalography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Epilepsy
Neural Basis of Cognition
The overall purpose of this study is to better understand human cognition and human epilepsy by working with patients undergoing clinical treatment for pharmacologically resistant epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT05132543
- Testing
- High density micro-electrocorticography for neural speech prothesis
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Inner Ear Malformations
A New Cochlear Implant Electrode For Inner Ear Malformations
The custom made device was produced by Med-El Company. It has a "cork" like stopper instead of the usual silicon ring to prevent gusher. There are two types of electrodes consisting of different length.
- Trial name
- NCT02011867
- Testing
- Cork Electrode
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
HTN-Hypertension, Blood Pressure Management
Direct Carotid Sinus Nerve Stimulation in Anesthetized Human Subjects
Uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) is growing in incidence globally creating a critical need for alternative therapeutic strategies.
- Trial name
- NCT06969846
- Testing
- CSN electrode was implanted around tissue including CSN branches
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
Cochlear Implants
Longitudinal Outcomes in MED-EL Cochlear Implant Recipients Using a FLEX Electrode
This retrospective study aims at analysing data from clinical routine as anonymized data sets. The study aims at analysing clinical data from MED-EL Cochlear Implant (CI) recipients using a FLEX electrode array.
- Trial name
- LOTOS (NCT06343571)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH
Respiration, Artificial
Feasibility of Ventilation Detection Via Standard Defibrillator Pads in Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patients
This study is a prospective, observational case series of a convenience sample of mechanically ventilated pediatric patients in the Pediatric ICU, Progressive Care Unit and Operating Room at the Children's Hospital of…
- Trial name
- Vent Detection (NCT00628875)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Radiofrequency Ablation of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Using a Novel Catheter Equipped With Mini Electrodes
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia is treated with radiofrequency ablation recently. This procedure is performed by ablating slow pathway or accessory pathway using radiofrequency ablation catheter.
- Trial name
- NCT04215640
- Testing
- Microfidelity (MIFI) catheter, Conventional ablation catheter
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Yong Seog Oh
ICD Malfunction, Sudden Cardiac Death
S-ICD Electrode Registry
The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) is established in the prevention of sudden cardiac death, but recently a defect of the electrode's Sense-B component was reported in some patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05713708
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Köln
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Infant, Premature
Measuring Diaphragm Electrical Activity in Neonates Using a Smaller Inter-electrode Distance
Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) is a mode of ventilation where the electrical activity of the diaphragm (EDI) - a signal representing the baby's respiratory drive - is used to control the timing and amount of assist…
- Trial name
- NCT05427929
- Testing
- NVR 4mm Edi catheter
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Epilepsy Intractable
Neuronal Mechanisms of Human Episodic Memory
The purpose the research is to better understand how the human brain accomplishes the basic cognitive tasks of learning new information, recalling stored information, and making decisions or choices about presented information.
- Trial name
- NCT04500119
- Testing
- Cedrus RB-844 response pad; Adtech Behnke-Fried micro-electrodes; Neurolynx electrophysiology system; Blackrock Cerestim stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cochlear Implants, Hearing Preservation
Exploring the Use of ECochG Testing During Electrode Insertion in Cochlear Implant Surgery
Investigation of a new ECoChG system (Electrocochleography) during the surgical insertion of cochlear implants, for patients with Advanced Bionics devices.
- Trial name
- NCT03807830
- Testing
- Electrocochlography
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Electrodes Recognition Ability
Efficient Automated Localization of ECoG Electrodes in CT Images Via Shape Analysis
People with drug epilepsy (PwE) refractory to anti-seizure medications may be evaluated for surgery. In several cases non invasive presurgical work-up is not sufficient for localization of the Epileptogenic Zone and its correct…
- Trial name
- LOC-ECOG (NCT04479410)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Neuromed IRCCS
Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation
Can Subthalamic Stimulation Using Directional Electrodes Improve Postoperative Management in Parkinson's Disease
The primary objective of the study is to determine if subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS) using the Vercise directional leads improves neuropsychiatric state and neuropsychiatric fluctuations 12 months after…
- Trial name
- Steeropt (NCT04578678)
- Testing
- Steering
- Where
- 4 sites in France, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease
Sedation During Microelectrode Recordings Before Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders.
The purpose of this study is to detect possible changes in the electrical activity of the Basal Ganglia related to sedation during deep brain stimulation surgery.
- Conditions
- Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease, Parkinsonian Disorders, Dystonia
- Trial name
- NCT00355927
- Testing
- Sedation with IV propofol
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Epilepsy, Focal Cortical Dysplasia
First-in-human Experience Using Novel Ultraflexible Low-impedance Electrode Arrays: an IDEAL Stage 1 Study
The goal of this first-in-human study is to evaluate a novel ultraflexible microelectrode in children undergoing neurosurgery to remove tissue that causes epilepsy (seizures) in focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) or long-term…
- Trial name
- NCT06116279
- Testing
- Insertion of electrode during planned neurosurgery for epilepsy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust