Clinical trials: Brain Trauma
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI MR Study 3 Houston Methodist
This hypothesis-generating feasibility study to determine potential associations between a broad range of clinical neurological symptoms and Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI), data, and clinical findings involved in mild traumatic…
- Trial name
- NCT02218216
- Testing
- MRI Diagnostic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma
DASH After TBI Study: Decreasing Adrenergic or Sympathetic Hyperactivity After Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators intend to determine the effect of adrenergic blockade on 1) short-term physiology, behavior, and cognition and 2) long-term neuropsychological outcomes after severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma, Trauma, Nervous System, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01322048
- Testing
- IV Propranolol and Per Tube Clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Coma
The Efficacy of Familiar Voice Stimulation During Coma Recovery
The purpose of the study is to determine whether familiar vocal stimulation, provided during coma recovery, improves outcomes for persons who are unconscious after severe TBI.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Coma, Vegetative State, Minimally Conscious State
- Trial name
- FAST (NCT00557076)
- Testing
- Familiar Auditory Sensory Training
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
Test of Chamber Pressure to Divers and Chamber Attendants
SCUBA divers and chamber inside attendants will undergo a brief hyperbaric chamber excursion and will be asked to what chamber pressure they were compressed and what gas they breathed.
- Trial name
- TOP-DIVER (NCT01430325)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric Oxygen (1.5 atm abs)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Healthy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
P300 Brain Computer Interface Keyboard to Operate Assistive Technology
The purpose of this research is to develop tools enable people who are paralyzed to operate technology and access computers. These tools are called brain computer interfaces (BCIs).
- Conditions
- Healthy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00860951
- Testing
- Brain Computer Interface Keyboard
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Hazardous and Harmful Alcohol Use
Topiramate Treatment of Hazardous and Harmful Alcohol Use in Veterans With TBI
The goal of the proposed project is to improve the treatment of veterans with co-occurring traumatic brain injury (TBI) and hazardous or harmful alcohol use.
- Trial name
- VAT (NCT01750268)
- Testing
- Medical Management Counseling, Topiramate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Traumatic Brain Injury
Early Propranolol After Traumatic Brain Injury: Phase II
The primary objective of this study is to determine in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) the safe dosing of propranolol.
- Trial name
- EPAT: Phase II (NCT01202110)
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue
Treatment of Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (Post-TBI) Fatigue With Light Therapy
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of 4 weeks of daily light exposure in reducing Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fatigue immediately post-treatment and at a one-month follow up.
- Trial name
- NCT01725750
- Testing
- Bright White Light (BWL), Dim Red Light (DRL)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Stroke, Brain Injuries
Comparative Efficacy of Three Preparations of Botox-A in Treating Spasticity
The study seeks to compare the effectiveness of three preparations of BOTOX-A® in treating muscle tightness and spasms in the feet and ankles of people with stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Brain Injuries, Spasticity
- Trial name
- NCT00178646
- Testing
- Botox
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Traumatic Brain Injury
Using the Xbox Kinect for Chronic TBI
This study will evaluate the potential for improving balance for a single individual with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The participant will engage in supervised therapy using commercial games on the Xbox Kinect.
- Trial name
- NCT02889289
- Testing
- Xbox One Kinect Gaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion
Neurocognitive Evaluation of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Hospitalized Pediatric Population
Brain injuries from trauma are common in children, often resulting in death and disability. Most brain injuries are minor, yet their treatment can be challenging.
- Trial name
- NCT00715949
- Testing
- Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Traumatic Brain Injury, Hopelessness
Window to Hope-Evaluating a Psychological Treatment for Hopelessness Among Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this project is to provide further evidence regarding a groundbreaking psychological treatment for suicide prevention in individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), Window to Hope (WtoH).
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Hopelessness, Suicide
- Trial name
- WtoH (NCT01691378)
- Testing
- Window to Hope, Waitlist Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Lisa Brenner
Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI
TWILIGHT Study: Effect of Light Exposure During Acute Rehabilitation on Sleep After TBI
This study proposes to investigate how well Bright White Light Therapy will work in the acute inpatient rehabilitation units for people whom have experienced a traumatic brain injury for the purpose of treating sleep disruption.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Sleep
- Trial name
- TWILIGHT (NCT02214212)
- Testing
- Bright White Light (BWL), Red Light (RL)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Cerebral Edema
Fingolimod as a Treatment of Cerebral Edema After Intracerebral Hemorrhage
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a single dose of fingolimod in patients with primary spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
- Conditions
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Cerebral Edema, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Hypertensive
- Trial name
- FITCH (NCT04088630)
- Testing
- Fingolimod, Open-label Fingolimod
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Concussion, Brain
Developing an Implementation Strategy for Post-concussion Communication With Low Health Literacy Parents in the Emergency Department
Investigators will conduct a hybrid implementation-effectiveness evaluation of an educational intervention that supports communication with families post-concussion in the emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT04112914
- Testing
- Post-concussion education for families
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), Stroke
Safety, Tolerability and Effectiveness of Nuedexta in the Treatment of Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)
The objectives of the study are to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of NUEDEXTA capsules containing 20 mg DM (Dextromethorphan)/10 mg Q (Quinidine) for treatment of Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) in patients with…
- Conditions
- Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), Stroke, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Trial name
- PRISM II (NCT01799941)
- Testing
- Nuedexta (DM 20 mg/Q 10 mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 367 people
- Sponsor
- Avanir Pharmaceuticals
Post-operative Craniotomy Patients, Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenosis Patients
Effect of IV Acetaminophen on Patients in the Neurocritical Care Unit
To assess the efficacy of an intravenous nonnarcotic pain medication on controlling patient pain. To assess the effect of an intravenous nonnarcotic pain medication on patient sedation levels in neurocritically ill patients.
- Conditions
- Post-operative Craniotomy Patients, Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenosis Patients, Post-op Spine Patients Admitted to the NCCU, Endovascular Patients Undergoing Intracranial Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT01948505
- Testing
- Intravenous acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Caregivers
Improving Outcomes for Care Partners of Persons With Traumatic Brain Injury
Care partners of persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are often faced with considerable physical and emotional stress resulting from their caregiver role.
- Trial name
- NCT04570930
- Testing
- Just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI), Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Amblyopia
Increasing Patching for Amblyopia in Children 3 to < 8 Years Old
This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of increasing prescribed patching treatment from 2 to 6 daily hours after visual acuity has stabilized with initial treatment and amblyopia is still present.
- Trial name
- ATS15 (NCT00945100)
- Testing
- Eye Patch
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
Postdural Puncture Headache, Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache
Incidence of Headache Following an Unintentional Dural Puncture
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of intrathecal morphine administration following an unintentional dural puncture, to decrease the incidence of post dural puncture headaches (PDPH) in obstetric patients.
- Conditions
- Postdural Puncture Headache, Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
- Trial name
- NCT01977898
- Testing
- Morphine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University