Clinical trials: Brain Stroke
Gait, Hemiplegic, Stroke
Innovative Biofeedback Interface for Enhancing Stroke Gait Rehabilitation
This study will conduct a preliminary evaluation of and obtain user data on a novel game-based visual interface for stroke gait training.
- Trial name
- NCT04013971
- Testing
- AGRF Biofeedback Game, Traditional Biofeedback Interface, Control Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Effect of Natalizumab on Infarct Volume in Acute Ischemic Stroke
The primary objective of the study is to determine whether one 300 mg dose of intravenous (IV) natalizumab reduces change in infarct volume from Baseline to Day 5 on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in participants with acute…
- Trial name
- ACTION (NCT01955707)
- Testing
- natalizumab
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Study (Reduction in Recurrent Major CV Disease Events)
Main Study (CACZ885M2301): The purpose of the pivotal phase of this trial was to test the hypothesis that canakinumab treatment of patients with myocardial infarction (MI) at least one month prior to study entry and elevated…
- Trial name
- CANTOS (NCT01327846)
- Testing
- Canakinumab, Standard of care
- Where
- 1,131 sites in United States, Argentina and 38 more
- Volunteers
- 10,066 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Stroke, Acute
Harmony Scapulohumeral Rhythm (SHR) Reliability and Efficacy Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, reliability, and efficacy of the use of the Harmony Scapulohumeral Rhythm (SHR) upper extremity robotic rehabilitation system for persons with impaired functional use of one or…
- Trial name
- NCT05251077
- Testing
- Harmony SHR, Traditional Occupational Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Ischemic Stroke
Thrombectomy REvascularization of Large Vessel Occlusions in Acute Ischemic Stroke (TREVO)
To determine the revascularization rate of the CE-marked Trevo device in large vessel occlusions in ischemic stroke patients. Revascularization, defined as at least TICI 2a in the vascular territory treated at end of the neuro…
- Trial name
- TREVO (NCT01088672)
- Testing
- Mechanical Thrombectomy
- Where
- 7 sites in Austria, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Neurovascular
Stroke, Stroke, Acute
Frequency vs Error Augmentation Training in Acute Physical Therapy Post Stroke
The Department of Physical Therapy in conjunction with the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks support for developing an evidence-based approach for the mobilization of patients…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Acute, Stroke, Ischemic
- Trial name
- FEAT (NCT06042179)
- Testing
- Frequent PT, Intense PT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Neuromodulation Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation Following Ischemic Stroke as Therapeutic Adjunct
This is a randomized open-label, with blinded outcome pilot study to evaluate the effect on inflammatory laboratory values and explore clinical outcomes in patients who present with ischemic strokes due to large vessel occlusions…
- Trial name
- NUVISTA (NCT05390580)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Stroke
Noninvasive Spinal Stimulation in Stroke
This is a randomized control trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation on gait and balance function for individuals with hemiplegia due to stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03714282
- Testing
- Noninvasive spinal stimulation with gait training, Conventional gait training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Hemiparesis, Stroke
A Brain Centered Neuroengineering Approach for Motor Recovery After Stroke: Combined rTMS and BCI Training
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the combination of low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and motor-imagery-based brain computer interface (BCI) training is effective for enhancing…
- Trial name
- NCT02132520
- Testing
- rTMS, BCI Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Tachyarrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Master Study of the BIOMONITOR III and Incision and Insertion Tool (FIT OneStep)
This study is a post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) study to identify and evaluate residual risks associated with the use of the BIOMONITOR III and BIOMONITOR IIIm that are discovered or remain even after risk analysis, risk…
- Conditions
- Tachyarrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Syncope, Cryptogenic Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT04025710
- Testing
- BIOMONITOR III and BIOMONITOR IIIm
- Where
- 27 sites in Australia, Austria and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- Biotronik SE & Co. KG
Cerebrovascular Diseases, Stroke
Computer-Aided Prevention System
Stroke is one of the most frequent and life-threatening diseases in Europe. About four stroke events occur per day in Luxembourg alone, and about 30% of these patients are affected by recurrent stroke within the following five…
- Conditions
- Cerebrovascular Diseases, Stroke, Cardiovascular Diseases, CVD Risk Factors
- Trial name
- CAPSYS (NCT02444715)
- Testing
- Standard care, CAPSYS
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Lübomira Spassova
Cerebrovascular Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Pivotal Study of VNS During Rehab After Stroke (VNS-REHAB)
This is a pivotal phase study of up to 120 subjects and 15 clinical sites. All subjects are implanted with the Vivistim System® and then randomized to either study treatment or active-control treatment.
- Trial name
- VNS-REHAB (NCT03131960)
- Testing
- Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Rehabilitation
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- MicroTransponder Inc.
Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack
Improving Coordination and Transitions of Care in Stroke Patients
This study will examine if the attending nurse model will enhance critical patient-centered elements of care that will in turn improve patient education and shared decision-making, medication adherence, stroke-related health…
- Trial name
- NCT02642744
- Testing
- Nursing care model
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 670 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Stroke, Plegia
Treatment of Chronic Stroke With AMES + EMG Biofeedback
The purpose of this study is to determine if individuals who had a stroke more than one year before entering the study and who remain unable to open their affected hand are better able to sense and move their affected arm after…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Plegia, Paresis, Cerebrovascular Accident
- Trial name
- AMES (NCT01116544)
- Testing
- AMES Therapy (assisted movement and enhanced sensation)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- AMES Technology
Carotid Stenosis, Atherosclerosis
Revacept in Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis
Patients suffering from symptomatic carotid artery stenosis, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), amaurosis fugax or stroke receive either Revacept (single dose) plus antiplatelet monotherapy or monotherapy alone.
- Conditions
- Carotid Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Transient-ischaemic Attack
- Trial name
- RevaceptCS02 (NCT01645306)
- Testing
- Revacept
- Where
- 12 sites in Germany, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- AdvanceCor GmbH
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities
The Effects of the Dietary Supplement CardioFlex Q10 on Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), primarily heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of death and prescription drug use in Canada.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities, Heart Attack, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03826914
- Testing
- CardioFlex Q10
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Ischemic Stroke
Safety of Intravenous Thrombolysis for Wake-up Stroke
The purpose is to demonstrate the safety of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) in ischemic stroke patients who present to the emergency department (ED) after awakening with the symptoms of suspected ischemic…
- Trial name
- Wake-Up Stroke (NCT01183533)
- Testing
- Alteplase (iv t-PA)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Acute Stroke
Beta-hCG + Erythropoietin in Acute Stroke
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of Beta-hCG + Erythropoietin in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- BETAS (NCT00362414)
- Testing
- Dual Growth Factor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Stroke
A Community Partnership to Treat Stroke
Getting to the hospital quickly is the key to treating stroke. African Americans suffer more strokes with worse outcomes and receive stroke treatments less often than European Americans.
- Trial name
- NCT01499173
- Testing
- Stroke Preparedness Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Stroke With Hemiparesis
Study of Botulinum Toxin and Recovery of Hand Function After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine whether injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as BOTOX®) into the affected hand of Stroke patients, while targeting the muscles controlling the hand, will lead to improved use of…
- Trial name
- NCT01422161
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin commonly known as BOTOX®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health