Clinical trials: Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Disuse Osteoporosis
Zoledronic Acid Administration in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
In subjects with acute SCI: To compare the effects of parenteral zoledronic acid therapy on preservation of regional and total skeletal mass (DXA).
- Trial name
- NCT02042872
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Combined Therapeutic Air Mixture and Electrical Stimulation to Improve Breathing and Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether people with paralysis due to a spinal cord injury can benefit from breathing short intermittent bouts of air with low oxygen (O2) combined with slightly higher levels of…
- Trial name
- AIHH+tSCS (NCT06101199)
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypercapnic Hypoxia, Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Spinal Cord Injury, Respiratory Insufficiency
A Comparison of High vs. Low Tidal Volumes in Ventilator Weaning for Individuals With Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
The study will compare outcomes between individuals with sub-acute, ventilator-dependent tetraplegia using high (20 cc/kg) vs. low (10 cc/kg) tidal volumes during mechanical ventilator support.
- Trial name
- NCT00412308
- Testing
- Tidal volume used in mechanical ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Wound Healing, Leg and Foot Ulcers, Macrocirculation, Microcirculation
The Effects of Intermittent Negative Pressure on Wound Healing and Peripheral Circulation in Spinal Cord Injured Subjects
This is a pilot study to evaluate the treatment effect of INP on wound healing and tissue perfusion for a larger randomized controlled trial (RCT).
- Trial name
- NCT02866708
- Testing
- Intermittent negative pressure device
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury
Lithium, Cord Blood Cells and the Combination in the Treatment of Acute & Sub-acute Spinal Cord Injury
The trial is to investigate the safety and efficacy of oral lithium, intraspinal umbilical cord blood mononuclear cell transplant, and the combination in the treatment of acute and subacute spinal cord injury
- Trial name
- NCT01471613
- Testing
- Conventional Treatment, Lithium Carbonate Tablet, Cord Blood Cell
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- China Spinal Cord Injury Network
Acute Stroke, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Motor Recovery Training for Hand and Digits in Stroke and SCI
This study will use evaluate a hand therapy device training isolated finger control with engaging video gaming technology to facilitate hand and digit recovery in patients with acute stroke and cervical spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT04688229
- Testing
- Hummingbird hand training device plus standard of care rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Tract Infection
Effect of Cranberry Capsules on Urinary Infection Rates in Spinal Cord Injured Patients During Post Acute Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to establish whether cranberry capsules reduce rates of urinary tract infections during initial rehabilitation immediately after spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Tract Infection, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT01079169
- Testing
- Cranberry capsules
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Active tDCS Versus Sham tDCS for Upper Limb Recovery in Incomplete Tetraplegic Patients
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) at the cervical level results in motor and sensory impairment below the lesion level and may determine a consistent loss of the use of the upper limbs, with a substantial impact on daily life activities.
- Trial name
- NCT05390853
- Testing
- Active tDCS
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute S.p.A.
SCI
AIH for Spinal Cord Repair
Contusive cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI) impairs upper limb function (reach-and-grasp) which limits daily-life activities and thus decreases the quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03780829
- Testing
- hypoxia, D-cycloserine, exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries
Acute Mechanisms of Cervical Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation of the Spinal Cord
The purpose of this study is to examine how delivery of subthreshold electrical stimulation of the spinal cord alters the excitability of neural pathways and consequently movement performance in healthy and spinal cord injured…
- Trial name
- NCT04843137
- Testing
- Cervical Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Spinal Cord Injuries, Urinary Bladder, Overactive
Prevention of Bladder Dysfunction in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
This study is a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial to explore the effect of early treatment with Onabotulinumtoxin A in patients with acute complete motor spinal cord injury (SCI) on the development of neurogenic…
- Trial name
- BOT-SCI (NCT01698138)
- Testing
- Onabotulinumtoxin A
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Early Pharmacological Treatment of Acute Spasticity After Spinal Cord Injury
The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate if early detection of spasticity and immediate treatment with oral baclofen during acute care prevents problematic spasticity and improves neurofunctional recovery after tSCI.
- Trial name
- NCT06564714
- Testing
- Early baclofen Intervention, Usual routine care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal
Autonomic Nervous System Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries
The Effects of an Acute High-intensity Exercise on Heart and Brain Function in People With Spinal Cord Injury
The heart and brain are regulated by the autonomic nervous system. Control of these organs can be disrupted in people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Autonomic Nervous System Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT06274658
- Testing
- High-intensity interval exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Spinal Cord Injuries
Posttraumatic Changes in Energy Expenditure and Body Composition in Patients With Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Severe trauma induces massive metabolic changes that are characterized by hypermetabolism with increased energy expenditure and catabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT01980784
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Spinal Cord Injuries
Epidural Decompression Surgery Within 24 Hours After Acute Spinal Cord Injury Improves Spinal Nerve Function
To compare the effects of early (within 24 hours) and delayed (exceed 24 hours) epidural decompression surgery on the recovery of spinal nerve function in patients with acute spinal cord injury (complete and incomplete) at…
- Trial name
- NCT03103516
- Testing
- early epidural decompression group, delayed epidural decompression group
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's Hospital
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury
Combining Wearable Robotic Orthosis With Visual and Haptic Feedback to Enhance the Recovery of Upper Extremity Motor Function and ADL in Persons With Acute SCI
This randomized clinical trial (RCT) is evaluating the usefulness of combining MyoMo robotic orthosis with visual and haptic feedback in ameliorating wrist/hand/UE movement capability, and increasing ADL and quality of life in…
- Trial name
- NCT05386537
- Testing
- MyoMo orthosis and VR games, MyoPro robot only, Games only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Spinal Cord Injuries, Incomplete
Protocol for Rapid Onset of Mobilization in Patients With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury III (PROMPT-SCI III) Trial
This longitudinal cohort study will investigate the clinical benefits of early acute exercise therapy after mild spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- PROMPT-SCI III (NCT07798310)
- Testing
- Cycling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal
Spinal Cord Injuries
Acute Cardiac Responses to Spinal Cord Injury
The immediate period after spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the only opportunities that clinicians and care-givers have to make a real difference to patient outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT03143179
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic Bladder
The Effects Upon the Bladder of Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation in Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects upon the bladder of electric stimulation of the leg's tibial nerve in people with acute spinal cord injury with an intervention called transcutaneous tibial nerve…
- Trial name
- NCT02573402
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Spinal Cord Injury
Methylprednisolone Given by 24-Hour or 48-Hour Infusion Versus Tirilazad for Acute Spinal Cord Injury
OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the efficacy and safety of 24- versus 48-hour infusion of methylprednisolone (MePRDL) versus tirilazad for patients with acute spinal cord injury. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00004759
- Testing
- methylprednisolone, tirilazad
- Volunteers
- 497 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)