Clinical trials: Paralysis; Stroke
Stroke, Hemiplegic Gait
An Exploratory Clinical Study on a Variable Speed and Sensing Treadmill System (VASST) for Hemiparetic Gait Rehabilitation
To conduct a feasibility clinical trial to test a novel patient sensing automated treadmill device devised by local engineers for subacute hemiplegic stroke patients for gait rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- VASST (NCT01811680)
- Testing
- Variable Speed and Sensing Treadmill
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Perinatal Stroke
Single-session tDCS in Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this study is to characterize individual responses to a single application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP), and to test which electrode configuration…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Perinatal Stroke, Periventricular Leukomalacia
- Trial name
- NCT03635775
- Testing
- Active tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Disability Physical, Brain Injuries
Impact of Custom Assistive and Adaptive Technology in Rehabilitation
Madonna's Rehabilitation Engineering Center of Excellence (REC) is continually developing custom devices for persons with disabilities.
- Conditions
- Disability Physical, Brain Injuries, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03567239
- Testing
- Using adaptive device.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid
Clinical Trial Comparing Two Non-Surgical Treatments for Severe Blepharoptosis
This clinical trial will evaluate two non-surgical devices designed to improve eye lid opening for patients with severe Blepharoptosis (incomplete opening of the eyelids).
- Conditions
- Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid, Myasthenia Gravis, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT04678115
- Testing
- Magnetic Levator Prosthesis (MLP), Kinesiotape Frontalis Sling (KTFS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
SmarToyGym: Smart Detection of Atypical Toy-oriented Actions in At-risk Infants
The study aims to develop a SmarToyGym where sensitized, wireless toys are strategically hung and placed within reach of infants to elicit toy-oriented body and arm/hand movements.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Stroke, Fine Motor Delay
- Trial name
- NCT02813889
- Testing
- SmarToyGym
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Pediatrics, Muscle Spasticity
BOTOX® Open-Label Treatment in Pediatric Upper Limb Spasticity
This study will evaluate the long-term safety of BOTOX® (botulinum toxin Type A) for the treatment of pediatric upper limb spasticity.
- Conditions
- Pediatrics, Muscle Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT01603615
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A
- Where
- 48 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
Spinal Stimulation and Mobility Devices
This research study will combine non-invasive spinal stimulation with an ankle exoskeleton to examine the acute impact of the stimulation on gait in children with cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Premature Birth, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- NCT05520359
- Testing
- Mobility Device, Spinal Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Pediatrics, Muscle Spasticity
BOTOX® Treatment in Pediatric Upper Limb Spasticity
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of BOTOX® (botulinum toxin Type A) in pediatric patients with upper limb spasticity.
- Conditions
- Pediatrics, Muscle Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT01603602
- Testing
- botulinum toxin Type A
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 235 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Cerebral Palsy
Clinical Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of NT 201 Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Chronic Troublesome Drooling Associated With Neurological Disorders and/or Intellectual Disability
The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of NT 201 compared with placebo for the treatment of chronic troublesome sialorrhea associated with neurological disorders (e.g.
- Conditions
- Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- SIPEXI (NCT02270736)
- Testing
- NT 201
- Where
- 31 sites in Georgia, Hungary and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Pediatric Hemiparesis
Brain Stimulation and Hand Training in Children With Hemiparesis
Hemiparetic cerebral palsy influences motor function in children during development and throughout their lifetime. The deficits one sees are the result both of the congenitally induced brain lesion and the subsequent plasticity…
- Trial name
- NCT02250092
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Mitochondrial Diseases
A Long-term Extension of Study RP103-MITO-001 (NCT02023866) to Assess Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release Capsules (RP103) in Children With Inherited Mitochondrial Disease
A long-term extension study to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of cysteamine bitartrate delayed-release capsules (RP103) in children with inherited mitochondrial diseases who previously enrolled into study…
- Trial name
- NCT02473445
- Testing
- Cysteamine Bitartrate
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Pediatric Stroke, Cerebral Palsy
Repetitive TMS and Occupational Therapy in Children and Young Adults With Chronic Hemiparesis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can augment occupational therapy in improving motor function in children (10 years of age or older) and young adults (< 21…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT02057276
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Occupational Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati