Clinical trials: Brain Injuries
Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Dexamethasone Versus Burr Hole Craniostomy for Symptomatic Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is condition where blood has slowly leaked out of small blood vessels surrounding the brain. Over time, the blood may cause a variety of symptoms including headache, confusion, limb weakness, and…
- Trial name
- DECS (NCT02111785)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Burr Hole Craniostomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hip Fractures, Hip Arthropathy
Optimizing Cerebral Autoregulation During Surgery
The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot trial to determine the feasibility, safety, and potential efficacy of targeting mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) within the limits of cerebral autoregulation during surgery…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Hip Arthropathy, Surgery, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT05308290
- Testing
- Blood pressure management according to cerebral autoregulation, Blood pressure management according to usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Adverse Effect of Radiation Therapy
Effect of Bevacizumab on Radiation-induced Brain Necrosis in Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Bevacizumab may have a better effect on brain necrosis caused by radiotherapy.This randomized trial aims to investigate whether bevacizumab may alleviate radiation-induced brain necrosis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- Conditions
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Adverse Effect of Radiation Therapy, Brain Necrosis
- Trial name
- BRAIN (NCT01621880)
- Testing
- bevacizumab, Corticosteroid
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Sepsis, Delirium
The MENDS2 Study, Maximizing the Efficacy of Sedation and Reducing Neurological Dysfunction and Mortality in Septic Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure
Ventilated ICU patients frequently have sepsis and the majority have delirium, a form of brain dysfunction that is an independent predictor of increased risk of dying, length of stay, costs, and prolonged cognitive impairment in…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Delirium, Impaired Cognition
- Trial name
- MENDS2 (NCT01739933)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 438 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Concussion
Concussion Testing: A Novel Non-invasive Concussion Detection Device
The purpose of this study is to establish and evaluate a distinctive signal for concussion.
- Trial name
- NCT02370914
- Testing
- Nautilus NeuroWaveTM System, SCAT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jan Medical, Inc.
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Safety and Tolerability of Dalfampridine in Subjects With Cerebral Palsy
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study in subjects with cerebral palsy (CP) to evaluate the safety and tolerability and the effect of dalfampridine extended release (ER) tablets on sensorimotor function
- Trial name
- NCT01468350
- Testing
- dalfampridine-ER 10mg
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Acorda Therapeutics
Concussion, Brain
Salivary Biomarkers for Concussion Recovery
The overarching purpose of this proposed research is to determine whether BDNF and/or specific miRNAs can serve as biomarkers for recovery from a concussion during prescribed exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT05379920
- Testing
- High Volume Aerobic Exercise, Low Volume Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Traumatic Brain Injury
Evaluation of VA's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Clinical Reminder and Comprehensive TBI Evaluation (CTBIE)
The purpose of the proposed study is to determine the clinical validity and reliability of the VA's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Clinical Reminder Screen and the Comprehensive TBI Evaluation used to screen for mild traumatic…
- Trial name
- TBI (NCT00852527)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 456 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Shoulder Pain Chronic
An Implantable Microneuromodulator for the Treatment of Chronic Shoulder Pain in Chronic Post-Stroke Subjects
The goal of this research study is to investigate safety and gather initial effectiveness data for a new implanted device designed to treat chronic shoulder pain in chronic post-stroke subjects.
- Trial name
- BBPM (NCT00567541)
- Testing
- Battery Powered Microneuromodulator (BBPM)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Inc
Sports Concussion
Use of Resveratrol to Decrease Acute Secondary Brain Injury Following Sports-Related Concussions in Boxers
Sports-related concussions are a serious problem in football, boxing, and other full contact sports. After experiencing consecutive concussions, there is an increase in neurological deficits that can lead to long-term cognitive…
- Trial name
- REPAIR (NCT01321151)
- Testing
- Resveratrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Sequelae of Perinatal Brain Injury
Efficacy and Safety Clinical Trial of Tenoten for Children Liquid Dosage Form Therapy in Infants With Sequelae of Perinatal Brain Injury
Purpose of the study: To assess the clinical efficacy of Tenoten for children liquid dosage form therapy (10 oral drops per day for 12 weeks) in Infants with Sequelae of Perinatal Brain Injury (mild-to-moderate cerebral…
- Trial name
- NCT03159611
- Testing
- Tenoten for children
- Where
- 10 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Materia Medica Holding
Nervous System Disorders
Dysport® Adult Upper Limb Spasticity
The purpose of this research study is to assess the efficacy of Dysport compared to placebo in improving muscle tone in hemiparetic subjects with upper limb spasticity due to stroke or traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01313299
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 243 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Spinal Cord Injury, Autonomic Dysreflexia
The Effects of Normalizing Blood Pressure on Cerebral Blood Flow in Hypotensive Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Dysregulation of blood pressure (BP), secondary to decentralized autonomic nervous system (ANS) control of the cardiovascular system, often results in chronic hypotension and orthostatic hypotension (OH) in persons with spinal…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Baroreceptor Integrity, Sympathetic Integrity
- Trial name
- NCT02893553
- Testing
- Midodrine Hydrochloride, Pyridostigmine Bromide, Mirabegron
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Disorder of Consciousness, Traumatic Brain Injury
Validity and Feasibility of the CRSR-FAST
The CRS-R is a standardized and validated bedside assessment of conscious awareness. It is used routinely for diagnosis and prognosis of patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) as well as in research settings.
- Trial name
- CRSR-FAST (NCT03549572)
- Testing
- Coma Recovery Scale-Revised
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Brain Concussion
LED Therapy for the Treatment of Concussive Brain Injury
A double blind randomized trial of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy for patients suffering from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
- Trial name
- NCT02383472
- Testing
- MedX Health Console model 1100
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Lesch-Nyhan Disease, Self-injurious Behavior
Ecopipam Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior in Subjects With Lesch-Nyhan Disease
The purpose of this research study is to gather scientific information about the effectiveness and safety of the study drug, Ecopipam (PSYRX 101), for the treatment of self-injurious behaviors when compared with the effectiveness…
- Trial name
- NCT01751802
- Testing
- Ecopipam
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Emalex Biosciences Inc.
Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study
The WHISH trial applies state-of-the science behavioral principles and currently available technologies to deliver a physical activity intervention without face-to-face contact to ~25,000 older U.S. women expected to consent.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Cardiovascular Mortality, Hip Fractures
- Trial name
- WHISH (NCT02425345)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 49,331 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injuries
A Study of Blood Pressure and Blood Supply to the Brain in Persons With a Spinal Cord Injury.
The purpose of this study is to determine how blood pressure and blood flow are controlled during head-up tilt in a semi-upright position.
- Trial name
- NCT00248807
- Testing
- 1.25 mg enalaprilat IV, Head up tilt (HUT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Cerebral Palsy
Intelligent and Adaptive Control Applied to Powered Walkers
The research is towards an advanced control and computer learning strategy that will intelligently drive a powered walker for people with walking disabilities.
- Trial name
- NCT05465239
- Testing
- SurePace Powered Walker User
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barron Associates, Inc.