Clinical trials: Severe Brain Injury
Cerebral Palsy, Neurological Conditions
Safety and Efficacy Study of Oral Glycopyrrolate Liquid for the Treatment of Pathologic (Chronic Moderate to Severe) Drooling in Pediatric Patients 3 to 18 Years of Age With Cerebral Palsy or Other Neurologic Conditions
This is an open-label clinical research study of an oral glycopyrrolate liquid for the treatment of chronic moderate to severe drooling in patients with cerebral palsy or other neurological conditions.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Neurological Conditions, Mental Retardation, Sialorrhea
- Trial name
- NCT00491894
- Testing
- Oral Glycopyrrolate Liquid
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Shionogi
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effectiveness of Amantadine Hydrochloride for Treatment of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This is a controlled trial of amantadine to improve level of function following severe traumatic brain injury. The purpose of this study is: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00970944
- Testing
- Amantadine Hydrochloride
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Denmark and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- JFK Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) as Transfusion Indicator in Neurocritical Patients
Neurocritical ill patients are frequently transfused. Red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) in these patients has been associated with deleterious effects, including higher rates of nosocomial infections, multi-organ failure, and…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT00566709
- Testing
- Red blood cells transfusion
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío
Brain Injuries
Efficacy and Safety Study of Intravenous Progesterone in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
The SyNAPSe trial will study if giving intravenous (i.v.) progesterone within 8 hours of the injury for a total of 120 hours to severe traumatic brain injury patients improves their recovery.
- Trial name
- SyNAPSe (NCT01143064)
- Testing
- Progesterone, Lipid emulsion without progesterone
- Where
- 156 sites in United States, Argentina and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 1,195 people
- Sponsor
- BHR Pharma, LLC
Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain
The Effects of a Sub-maximal Exercise Program on Adolescents Who Sustained a Concussion
Patients who sustain a concussion will undergo a sub-maximal exercise protocol throughout their recovery. Cerebrovascular function, heart rate, and symptom severity, and exercise volume will be monitored throughout.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain, Concussion, Severe, Exertion; Excess
- Trial name
- NCT03170856
- Testing
- Sub-maximal exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid
Clinical Trial to Improve the Magnetic Levator Prosthesis
Blepharoptosis (incomplete opening of the eyelids) occurs because of a disruption in the normal agonist-antagonist neuro-muscular complex balance. An external device could restore eyelid movement.
- Conditions
- Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid, Myasthenia Gravis, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03818204
- Testing
- Magnetic Levator Prosthesis (MLP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
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
Head Injury
Adjuvant Acupuncture for Severe Head Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine the therapeutic effect of acupuncture on severe head injury under conventional treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01773291
- Testing
- acupuncture, laser acupuncture, control
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma
DASH After TBI Study: Decreasing Adrenergic or Sympathetic Hyperactivity After Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators intend to determine the effect of adrenergic blockade on 1) short-term physiology, behavior, and cognition and 2) long-term neuropsychological outcomes after severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma, Trauma, Nervous System, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01322048
- Testing
- IV Propranolol and Per Tube Clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Hypertonic Resuscitation Following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The purpose of this study is to determine if hypertonic saline with and without dextran can improve neurologic outcomes in victims of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- NCT00316004
- Testing
- 7.5% Hypertonic Saline in 6% Dextran-70 (HSD), 7.5% Hypertonic Saline (HS), 0.9% Normal Saline (NS)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,331 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Cerebral Palsy, Child, Preschool
Effect of Power Wheelchairs on the Development and Function of Young Children With Severe Physical Disabilities
Self-produced locomotion often is limited in children with cerebral palsy and other conditions that cause severe motor impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT01115998
- Testing
- Power wheelchair, No power wheelchairs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Injury, Brain, Traumatic, Traumatic Brain Injury
Study of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation and Intracranial Pressure in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators will conduct an observational crossover study. The investigators aim to recruit 50 participants with severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) requiring intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring during their stay at the…
- Trial name
- NCT02507973
- Testing
- Airway Pressure Release Ventilation, Low Tidal Volume Ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Traumatic Brain Injury
Aerosolized Endotracheal Lidocaine to Avoid Intracranial Pressure Spikes in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of nebulized lidocaine before Endotracheal suctioning (ETS) compared to instilled lidocaine and the effectiveness of aerosolized lidocaine versus instilled normal saline…
- Trial name
- NCT05058677
- Testing
- aerosolized 2% lidocaine (20mg/ml), instilled 0.9% sodium chloride (NS), instilled 2% lidocaine solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston