Clinical trials: Synaptic Plasticity
Cognitive Function, Neuroplasticity
How Cultural Background Affects Cognitive and Motor Learning Using Virtual Reality
This observational study examined how long-term cultural background is associated with differences in cognitive and motor learning within a virtual reality environment.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function, Neuroplasticity, Motor Skills, Virtual Reality
- Trial name
- NCT07242937
- Testing
- Virtual reality beat saber training and cognitive and motor assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Effectiveness of Neuroplasticity-Targeted Supplements on Neuroinflammatory Markers, ADHD Symptom Severity, and Clinical Scores in Children
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of neuroplasticity-targeted supplements on neuroinflammatory markers and ADHD symptoms in children aged 6 to 12 years diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…
- Trial name
- NCT07665658
- Testing
- Inulin, Probiotic, Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Hypoxia, Brain, Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain
Home Stimulation for Brain-Asphyxiated Infants
This study examines the potential benefits of a home stimulation program to treat infants who have suffered from brain asphyxiation (lack of oxygen). The program involves one year of stimulatory activities.
- Trial name
- NCT00006516
- Testing
- Infant stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Cerebral Palsy
Robot-assisted Training in Children With CP
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in early childhood causing serious motor and sensory impairments. Effective interventions for the recovery of motor functions are of profound significance to children…
- Trial name
- NCT06450158
- Testing
- Robot (Amadeo)-assisted Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cook Children's Health Care System
Dravet Syndrome (DS)
Biomarkers of Neurodegeneration, Synaptic Plasticity and Neuroinflammation in Dravet Syndrome
Dravet syndrome (DS) is a developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, usually caused by de novo pathogenic SCN1A variants, characterized by early-onset prolonged febrile seizures, subsequent drug-resistant polymorphic epilepsy…
- Trial name
- TEMBO-DS (NCT07801404)
- Where
- 9 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Cerebral Palsy
Activities-based Locomotor Training Program Versus Traditional Physical Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of an intensive activities-based locomotor training program as compared to traditional physical therapy on activity, participation, and central and peripheral…
- Trial name
- NCT06352814
- Testing
- Activities-based locomotor training (physical therapy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Brain Function, Cerebral Palsy
7T Anatomo-functional Characterization of Structures in the Action Observation Network
The goal of this study is to explore the anatomical-functional characteristics of the AON circuit (with particular interest for subcortical areas and the cerebellum), and the cortico-subcortical connectivity of the nodes of the…
- Trial name
- 7T-ATHENA (NCT06826287)
- Testing
- 7T MR exam, clinical assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
Cryptogenic Epilepsy
Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Epilepsy With Continuous Spikes and Waves During Sleep
Continuous Spikes and Waves during Sleep (CSWS) is a rare paediatric epileptic encephalopathy. Even if the correlation between the severity of the epilepsy and the cognitive consequences is well established, the mechanisms…
- Trial name
- POCS-DTI (NCT03035513)
- Testing
- Continuous spikes and waves during slow sleep (CSWS)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Spinal Cord Injuries
Dosing of Overground Robotic Gait Training With Functional Outcomes and Neuroplasticity After Spinal Cord Injury
The DOOR SCI project examines dosing effects of robotic gait training (RGT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) initiated during inpatient rehabilitation and continued through early outpatient rehabilitation
- Trial name
- DOORSCI (NCT05218447)
- Testing
- Robotic Gait Training, Usual Care (UC) Gait Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation
Fractal vs Isochronous Cueing in Athletes After ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most prevalent and functionally limiting knee injuries in sports, particularly those that involve pivoting movements.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Athlete
- Trial name
- SyncGait (NCT07243535)
- Testing
- Fractal Cueing, Isochronous Cueing
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Computerized Cognitive Training in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The investigators will conduct a randomized placebo-controlled trial of a computerized intervention targeting cognition in 30 teens with autism spectrum disorder.
- Trial name
- MGHTCT (NCT02472860)
- Testing
- Targeted Cognitive Training (TCT), Youth Appropriate Online Games
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Neuroplasticity Technology for Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This study evaluates the impact of computerized inhibitory control training on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and ADHD-linked neural signatures in children with ADHD.
- Trial name
- NCT03363568
- Testing
- Adaptive Inhibitory Control Training, Non-adaptive Inhibitory Control Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Comparison of Synchronous and Asynchronous Action Observation Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of synchronous and asynchronous action observation therapy (AOT) on balance, gait, and functional capacity in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis)
- Trial name
- NCT07114731
- Testing
- Synchronous Action Observation Therapy, Asynchronous Action Observation Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Down Syndrome
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Improve Language in Down Syndrome.
Down syndrome (DS) is associated with cognitive deficits, caused by alterations in neuroplasticity and synaptic transmission. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can…
- Trial name
- NCT07044804
- Testing
- Active Group (Active Anodal tDCS to the left IFG or Cathodal tDCS to the left IFG)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Floriana Costanzo
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of HABIT-ILE on the Body Function and Structures of Children With Cerebral Palsy
There is strong evidence that recent intensive interventions based on motor skill learning principles are efficient on functional and neuroplastic changes of children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- NCT04403490
- Testing
- HABIT-ILE, Conventional intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Cerebral Palsy
Intensive Activities-based Locomotor Training Program in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of the proposed work is to investigate the impact of an intensive 3-week activities-based locomotor training (AB-LT) program on activity capacity, activity performance, and participation in children with cerebral palsy…
- Trial name
- NCT05867628
- Testing
- Activities-based locomotor training (physical therapy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Parkinson´s Disease
The Effect of High-Volume Walking With Visual Cues (VC) in Parkinson´s Disease (PD)
People with disease (PD) tend to walk with short steps, decreased velocity, and increased stride time variability. Short steps and increased variability are related to greater fall risk.
- Trial name
- NCT01391741
- Testing
- Visual Cues, Walking without visual cues
- Where
- Iceland
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iceland
Stroke, Dysphagia
Role of Genetic Polymorphism in Neuroplasticity Involved in Dysphagia Recovery
The purpose of this study is to assess the association of genetic polymorphism such as the Brain-derived Neurotrophic factor (BDNF), in neurogenic dysphagia in those with brain lesion.
- Trial name
- NCT03577444
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
Cerebral Palsy
BeFAST or BeSTRONG: Brain Change After Fun Athletic Sports-skill Training or Brain Change After Strength TRaining Focusing ON Gait
The purpose of this study is to compare a motor learning (ML)-based gait-related training intervention to a functional lower limb strength training intervention, with a concurrent evaluation of functional, neural and…
- Trial name
- NCT02754128
- Testing
- BeFAST, BeSTRONG
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Online Neuroplasticity Training for Remediation of ADHD in Adolescent Children (ONTRAC)
This project shall rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of a novel, neuroplasticity-based internet-deliverable cognitive training program, which specifically targets the treatment of core cognitive dysfunctions observed in…
- Trial name
- NCT01772485
- Testing
- Cognitive Training, Active Control
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Posit Science Corporation