Clinical trials: Brain Stroke
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
Microelectrode Brain-Machine Interface for Individuals With Tetraplegia
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of using two NeuroPort Arrays (electrodes) for long-term recording of brain activity.
- Trial name
- NCT01364480
- Testing
- Implantation of NeuroPort Arrays in the motor cortex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Boninger
Fever, Ischemic Stroke
Impact of Fever Prevention in Brain Injured Patients
This study will assess the impact of fever prevention on fever burden and short- and long-term neurologic outcomes in brain injured patients.
- Conditions
- Fever, Ischemic Stroke, Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- INTREPID (NCT02996266)
- Testing
- Targeted Temperature Management, Standard Care
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 686 people
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
Stroke, Sensorimotor Impairment
Learning in Stroke
After a stroke, plasticity occurs in the brain from microscopic to network level with positive but also negative consequences for functional recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT05511467
- Testing
- Visuomotor learning task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Stroke, Healthy Adult
Tracking Post-stroke Walking Improvements From the Clinic Into the Home
The purpose of this proposal is to use novel video-based movement tracking technology to measure gait quality after stroke - in the home.
- Trial name
- NCT05454007
- Testing
- Step length asymmetry training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University of Health Sciences
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
Stroke
Forearm Rotation Orthosis for Stroke
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a forearm rotation orthosis combined with the occupational therapy task-oriented approach on functional performance for persons with a hemiparetic arm.
- Trial name
- NCT01987414
- Testing
- occupational therapy task-oriented approach, Forearm rotation orthosis, No treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Stroke
Moderate-Intensity Exercise Versus High-Intensity Interval Training to Recover Walking Post-Stroke
The objective of this study is to determine the optimal training intensity and the minimum training duration needed to maximize immediate improvements in walking capacity in chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03760016
- Testing
- Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Training, High-Intensity Interval Training
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Stroke
Sleep Apnea Treatment After Stroke (SATS)
The purpose of this study is to determine if treating stroke patients who have obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure will improve symptoms caused by the stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00282815
- Testing
- continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Stroke
Powered Orthotic Exoskeleton Training in Stroke
Veterans who suffer strokes often have disturbances in the ability to walk that reduces independence and quality of life. Alterations in gait combined with general decreased activity are associated with reduced muscle strength of…
- Trial name
- POETS (NCT04241848)
- Testing
- Keeogo, Ambulation training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Dextroamphetamine and tDCS to Improve the Fluency
The proposed study aims to evaluate safety and efficacy of combined dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with melodic intonation therapy (MIT) for treatment of aphasia after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02514044
- Testing
- Dexedrine, Active tDCS, Speech Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Cerebrovascular Accident
Robotics For Rehabilitation Therapy: Functional Versus Individual Joint Training
The purpose of this study is to develop an upper extremity robotic training system for use by people with stroke to practice arm and hand movement in the clinic.
- Trial name
- NCT01050231
- Testing
- Functional/ Multi-joints activities, Individual Joint Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Cerebrovascular Stroke
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation to Evaluate Neural Plasticity After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to examine how different areas in the brain interact with each other and how using brain imaging and brain stimulation approaches can influence these interactions.
- Trial name
- NCT02465034
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Traditional Paired Associative Stimulation, Median Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Reperfuse Ischemic Vessels With Endovascular Recanalization Device in JAPAN (RIVER JAPAN)
The main objective of this study is to document that the thrombectomy catheter (Rev-01) is effective and safe when used for revascularization in subjects with acute ischemic stroke within 8 hours of symptom onset who are…
- Trial name
- NCT01895634
- Testing
- Rev-01
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson K.K. Medical Company
Stroke, Carotid Stenosis
Effects of Carotid Stent Design on Cerebral Embolization
The goal of the proposed study is to contrast the relative efficacy of closed-cell stents versus open-cell stents in preventing periprocedural cerebral embolization in high-risk patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic…
- Trial name
- NCT00830232
- Testing
- closed-cell stent (Xact stent), Open-cell stent (Acculink carotid)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dallas VA Medical Center
Ischemic Stroke
Randomized Trial Evaluating Performance of the Trevo Retriever Versus the Merci Retriever in Acute Ischemic Stroke
To determine if the Trevo Retriever is as good or better than the Merci Retriever in restoring blood flow to the brain of a patient experiencing an acute ischemic stroke in a large vessel.
- Trial name
- TREVO2 (NCT01270867)
- Testing
- Mechanical Thrombectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Neurovascular
Ischemic Stroke
Adjunctive Intra-arterial Tenecteplase Following Mechanical Thrombectomy Pilot Trial
Prospective, single center, non-randomized, pilot study to assess the feasibility of IA TNK following standard of care mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in patients with AIS.
- Trial name
- ALLY (NCT05172934)
- Testing
- intra-arterial tenecteplase
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- ProMedica Health System
Fabry Disease
Dosing Study of Replagal in Patients With Fabry Disease
This study will determine the safety and effectiveness of increasing Replagal infusions in certain patients with Fabry disease. Replagal is a genetically engineered form of Alpha-galactosidase A, an enzyme that normally breaks…
- Trial name
- NCT00068107
- Testing
- Replagal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Stroke
Multifocal Brain Magnetic Stimulation in Chronic Ischemic Stroke
Transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke upper-body motor deficits.
- Trial name
- NCT02817087
- Testing
- repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation -On, repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation -Off
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- David Chiu, MD
Ischemic Stroke, Intracranial Hematoma
Investigation of Clot in Ischemic Stroke and Hematoma Evacuation
The aim of the study is to collect and analyze specimen from ischemic stroke patients undergoing thrombectomy procedures and from patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery for intracranial hematoma evacuation.
- Trial name
- INSIGHT (NCT04693767)
- Testing
- Mechanical thrombectomy, Minimally invasive surgery
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Penumbra Inc.
Stroke
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Improve Neuropsychological Functioning in Acquired Brain Injury
Thousands of Veterans suffer a stroke every year, and these individuals often suffer emotional and cognitive changes that negatively affect their quality of life as well as their ability to recover.
- Trial name
- NCT03969563
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Brain Health Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development