Clinical trials: Brain Concussion
Brain Injury
Assessment and Rehabilitation of Central Sensory Impairments for Balance in mTBI
Our central hypothesis is that chronic balance deficits after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) result from impairments in central sensorimotor integration (CSMI) that may be helped by rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT02748109
- Testing
- Vestibular Rehabilitation + audio biofeedback, Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Craniosacral Therapy for Concussion Symptoms
This study investigated the utilization of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) in patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) and capture patient-reported perceptions of their lived experiences of treatment effect upon their symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04820192
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Special Therapies, Inc.
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-concussion Syndrome
Measure of Cerebrovascular Dysfunction After TBI With fNIRS
The goal of this project is to determine if it is possible to assess Cerebrovascular Reactivity (CVR) to hypercapnia with functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS).
- Trial name
- NCT01789164
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Post Concussion Syndrome, Head Injury
Evaluation of Two Treatments for Chronic Post Concussion Syndrome
This study is designed to investigate factors that are associated with prolonged recovery from mild head injury. The investigators are particularly interested in defining the impact of anxiety related variables, such as health…
- Trial name
- NCT00871884
- Testing
- Psychoeducation, Relaxation Training, Interoceptive Exposure
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Simon Fraser University
Concussion, Mild
Return to Learn Implementation Bundle for Schools (RISE) After Youth Concussion
Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, as our overarching conceptual framework, this translational 2 ½ year pragmatic RCT uses a clustered, stepped wedge design to test the effectiveness of a school-based…
- Trial name
- NCT04635475
- Testing
- RISE Bundle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-concussive Syndrome
Sildenafil for Cerebrovascular Dysfunction in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether sildenafil (Viagra®) is effective in improving cerebral blood flow and cerebrovascular reactivity inpatients who have persistent symptoms at least 6 months after a traumatic brain…
- Trial name
- NCT01762475
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Traumatic Brain Injury
Early Digital, Analyte and Neurologic Biomarkers of Acute and Chronic Brain Injury and Recovery in CQT Instructors
Repetitive blast exposure has been shown to lead to more severe neurobehavioral impairments versus a single exposure. Blast-induced Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can lead to short- and long-term adverse outcomes Even mild brain…
- Trial name
- NCT05917665
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Intermediate
Assessment of the Effects of Concussion on Adolescent Rugby Union Players
200 adolescent rugby players (aged 15-19) from the Senior Cup Teams of 5 Rugby Playing schools (Members of Irish Schools Rugby) will be invited to enroll for inclusion in the study.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Intermediate, Concussion, Severe
- Trial name
- NCT03624634
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 211 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry, Dublin
Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms
Bright Light Therapy for Treatment of Sleep Problems Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of the research study is to understand the effectiveness of a six-week course of light exposure on cognitive functioning, mood, activity, and sleep in people that have suffered a head injury leading to a concussion.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms, Sleep Problems
- Trial name
- NCT02374918
- Testing
- mTBI wavelength-1 bright light, mTBI wavelength-2 bright light, HC wavelength-1 bright light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Post-Concussion Syndrome, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Cervico-vestibular Rehabilitation for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Neck pain, dizziness and headache are common symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The efficacy of cervical spine and vestibular-ocular system impairments intervention need to be determined.
- Conditions
- Post-Concussion Syndrome, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Vestibular Disorder, Whiplash Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03677661
- Testing
- Conventional approach, Personalized rehabilitation program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Elucidate the Mechanisms, Development and Effectiveness of Balance Control and Gait Strategy After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Develop Innovative Design of Computerized Dual-task Balance Module
The purpose of this study is to innovatively design and develop computerized dual-task balance training modules and home modules, and conduct proactive clinical verification to focus on the effectiveness of balance control and…
- Trial name
- NCT05638659
- Testing
- Computerized dual-task balance and home program, Medical consultation and traditional balance training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Concussion, Mild
Brain Dynamics in Response to Jugular Vein Compression
Clinical trials have suggested that this device is effective in mitigating changes in brain structure and function in athlete populations.
- Trial name
- NCT03236389
- Testing
- Q Collar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion Post Syndrome
Treatment for Patients With Chronic Post-Concussion Symptoms
The current project will examine the effect of a brief psychological intervention on post-concussion symptoms, neurocognitive function, cerebral blood flow (CBF), and psychophysiological and salivary cortisol markers of autonomic…
- Trial name
- NCT03759808
- Testing
- Psychological Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
A Community Support Network Intervention in SOAR Project Intimate Partner Violence-Related Traumatic Brain Injury
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) comprises physical, sexual and emotional abuse and controlling behaviors imposed by an intimate partner.
- Trial name
- SOAR-CSNI (NCT04890925)
- Testing
- Community Support Network (CSN) intervention, Usual care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Post Concussive Syndrome, Chronic
Eye-Tracking Rapid Attention Computation
The purpose of this study is to validate and refine a diagnostic device that can detect attention and memory deficits that result from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
- Trial name
- Eye-TRAC (NCT00743821)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 426 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brain Trauma Foundation
Concussion
Protection Against Potential Brain Injury During Competitive Football
Significant morbidity, mortality, and related costs are caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI). An externally-worn medical device that applies mild jugular compression according to the principle of the Queckenstedt Maneuver (the…
- Trial name
- NCT02696200
- Testing
- Q Collar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
BRAINI-2 Elderly Mild TBI European Study
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is one of the most frequent emergencies in the elderly population. Despite most mTBI are managed with cranial computed tomography (CT), only 10% of CTs show lesions, determining CT overuse.
- Trial name
- BRAINI2ELDER (NCT05425251)
- Testing
- GFAP and UCH-L1
- Where
- 7 sites in France, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,297 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Internet Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Persons With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Background: Individuals with neurological conditions (stemming from brain injury or stroke) can experience high levels of emotional distress leading to decreased quality of life and increased health care costs.
- Conditions
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT04561011
- Testing
- Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(ICBT)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Concussion, Brain
Making Football Safer for Women: Implementing an Injury Prevention Program
The aim of this study is to determine how we can best support coaches to implement an injury prevention (IP) program (Prep-to-Play) in female community Australian Football.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Concussion, Brain, Musculoskeletal Injury
- Trial name
- Prep-to-Play (NCT04856241)
- Testing
- Coaching, Peer support, Educational materials
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 2,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- La Trobe University
Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms
Effects of Bright Light Therapy in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or "concussions" are an increasingly prevalent injury in our society. Patients with post-concussion syndrome have been shown to have deficits on tests of short term memory, divided attention…
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms, Sleep Problems
- Trial name
- NCT01747811
- Testing
- wavelength-1 bright light, wavelength-2 bright light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona