Clinical trials: Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Spinal Cord Injuries
Effects of Breathing Mild Bouts of Low Oxygen on Limb Mobility After Spinal Injury
Accumulating evidence suggests that repeatedly breathing low oxygen levels for brief periods (termed intermittent hypoxia) is a safe and effective treatment strategy to promote meaningful functional recovery in persons with…
- Trial name
- NCT02323945
- Testing
- AIH, Walk, Strength
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries
Effect of Vibration Therapy on Bone in Persons With Sub-acute Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effect of mechanical vibrations on bones of persons with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00886145
- Testing
- Vibration: Right Leg and No Vibration: Left Leg.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- William A. Bauman, M.D.
Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries
Spasticity and Functional Recovery After SCI
Spasticity is one of the most common symptoms manifested in humans with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the neural mechanisms underlying the development of spasticity over time after an acute SCI are not yet understood.
- Trial name
- NCT06030531
- Testing
- Measures of spasticity, connectivity and analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms and biomarkers of inflammation, Analysis of biomarkers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Cord Injury
Hybrid-FES Exercise to Prevent Cardiovascular Declines in Acute SCI
Each year, 11,000 people suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI) in the U.S. Within the first year, there are profound declines in physiologic function, forming the underlying substrate for future cardiovascular disease .
- Trial name
- NCT02139436
- Testing
- FES-row-training, Arms-only-row training, Time Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
SCI Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Non-Invasive Spinal Stimulation Combined With Gait Training
This is a single blind, sham controlled crossover trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of acute intermittent hypoxia therapy (AIH) combined with transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation on gait and balance…
- Trial name
- NCT03922802
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia + Non Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation + Gait Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Guided Laminectomy With Augmented Duroplasty for Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether expansile duraplasty can improve neurological recovery in adult patients with acute severe traumatic spinal cord injury, as well as evaluate the safety of this surgical…
- Trial name
- GLAD (NCT07733401)
- Testing
- Expansile duraplasty
- Where
- 13 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Orthostatic Hypotension, Dysautonomic
Cardiovascular Function and Response to Stimulation Within the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury
The study aims to explore how cardiovascular function changes in the first year after a spinal cord injury, and to see how different treatments, like spinal stimulation through the skin (transcutaneous spinal stimulation), affect…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Orthostatic Hypotension, Dysautonomic, Cardiovascular, Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT06841198
- Testing
- spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation, Ice testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
Spinal Cord Transcutaneous Stimulation Effect on Blood Pressure in Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on blood pressure in individuals with an acute spinal cord injury (within 30 days of injury).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases, Trauma, Nervous System, Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- SCI (NCT05731986)
- Testing
- Orthostatic challenge, Biostim-5 transcutaneous spinal stimulation - Mapping, Biostim-5 transcutaneous spinal stimulation - "Optimal" testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Spasticity in SCI Following Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
This study aims to observe the effects of administration of a breathing intervention (Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH)) on spasticity (tightness) in individuals with incomplete Spinal Cord Injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07583498
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Zev Rymer
Spinal Cord Injury
Neurofeedback for Treatment of Central Neuropathic Pain (CNP) in Sub-acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) affects a person's ability to move and feel sensation in the body. SCI is also an indirect cause of a persistent pain, called Central Neuropathic Pain (CNP).
- Trial name
- NCT02178917
- Testing
- Neurofeedback therapy, No neurofeedback therapy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Spinal Cord Injuries, Physical Inactivity
An Online Rehabilitation Programme for People with SCI
The goal of this feasibility study is to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of a 12-week online rehabilitation programme in people with Spinal Cord Injury during the transition from hospital to home.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Physical Inactivity, Spinal Cord Injury, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT06583538
- Testing
- Giraffe Healthcare
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Spinal Cord Injury at C4 Level With Complete Lesion
Safety and Exploratory Efficacy of Transplantation Therapy Using PSA-NCAM(+) NPC in AIS-A Level of Sub-acute SCI
This study intends to evaluate the safety and exploratory efficacy of transplantation therapy using neural precursor cells (PSA-NCAM(+) NPC) derived from the human embryonic stem cell line for the treatment of paralysis and other…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Spinal Cord Injury at C4 Level With Complete Lesion, Spinal Cord Injury at C5-C7 Level With Complete Lesion
- Trial name
- SB-SCI-001 (NCT04812431)
- Testing
- Neural precursor cells derived from human embryonic stem cell line
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- S.Biomedics Co., Ltd.
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Initial Encounter
Duraplasty for Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a procedure called "expansile duraplasty" can improve recovery in adults who have experienced an acute traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Initial Encounter, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
- Trial name
- DATSCI (NCT07280351)
- Testing
- Expansile duraplasty
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Spinal Cord Injuries
Pairing Intermittent Hypoxia and Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation to Promote Arm Use After Cervical SCI
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of mild breathing bouts of low oxygen (intermittent hypoxia) combined with transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation on restoring hand function in persons with chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT04854057
- Testing
- AIH - Intermittent Hypoxia - hypoxia air mixture, TESS - Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation + Functional Task Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries
Optical Monitoring With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Spinal Cord Injury Trial
The study involves the 'first-in-human' evaluation of a novel optical sensor which uses near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology to assess oxygenation and hemodynamics of the injured spinal cord.
- Trial name
- NCT04811235
- Testing
- Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) Sensor
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Autonomic Recovery in Inpatient Rehabilitation After Acute SCI
This study is a randomized, single-blind, two-arm sham-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) over the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spinal cord segments…
- Trial name
- NCT06540859
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury
Cardiocentric Inotropic Optimization in Spinal Cord Injury
The first hours-to-day following acute traumatic cervical SCI represent a critical period of time to optimize hemodynamic management. After a spinal cord injury, cardiovascular function is affected.
- Trial name
- CARDIO-SCI (NCT07871643)
- Testing
- Dobutamine crossover
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
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 Injury, Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Prevention of Bone Loss After Acute SCI by Zoledronic Acid
The overall objective of this study is to define an effective therapeutic approach, using currently available medication, to prevent or mitigate the loss of bone mass and bone strength that occurs after acute spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT02325414
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University