Clinical trials: Brain Trauma
Post-concussive Symptoms, Traumatic Brain Injury
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO2) for Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
This is a Phase II randomized trial designed to describe the magnitude of change between baseline and follow-up outcomes for symptom surveys and a battery of neuropsychological tests administered at time points corresponding…
- Trial name
- HOPPS (NCT01306968)
- Testing
- hyperbaric oxygen
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command
Traumatic Brain Injury
Safety and Feasibility of Minocycline in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The purpose of this study is: 1. To assess the safety and feasibility of minocycline administration after TBI in a dose escalation study at two different doses over 7 days. 2.
- Trial name
- TBI (NCT01058395)
- Testing
- Minocycline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for mTBI
mTBI is a leading cause of sustained physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral deficits in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans and the general public.
- Trial name
- TESmTBI (NCT03244475)
- Testing
- TES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Training to Enhance Frontal Lobe Reasoning
This study is being done to improve the ability to diagnose and to achieve higher-levels of functional recovery in soldiers and civilians who have suffered either mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBIs) or moderate-to-severe TBIs at…
- Trial name
- NCT01552473
- Testing
- Brain Training Program 1, Brain Training Program 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Post-traumatic Headache, PTSD
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Posttraumatic Headache
The overall purpose of the study is to compare two talk therapies (Clinic-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy-Cognitive Only) for the treatment of posttraumatic headache (PTHA) and co-morbid…
- Trial name
- NCT02419131
- Testing
- Behavioral Headache Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
CTE, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Traumatic Brain Injury and Risk for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
This project was designed to determine brain imaging patterns using 2-(1-{6-[(2-fluorine 18-labeled fluoroethyl)methylamino]-2-naphthyl}ethylidene)malononitrile ([F-18]FDDNP) with positron emission tomography (PET) in…
- Trial name
- NCT02003183
- Testing
- [F-18]FDDNP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
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
Traumatic Brain INjury
Efficacy Study of Strattera for Treating Attention Disorders in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Atomoxetine is the only medication that is currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00702364
- Testing
- atomoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury
A Pilot Study of NSICU Assessment of Seizure Prophylaxis With Lacosamide
Trial to determine if seizure prophylaxis with IV LCM in NSICU patients experiencing mental status changes due to severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) will result in improved short- and long-term outcomes and better immediate…
- Trial name
- NCT01110187
- Testing
- lacosamide, Fosphenytoin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Traumatic Brain Injury
Functional Connectivity as a Biomarker of rTMS
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) damages the connections between brain cells. This can lead to problems like memory loss.
- Trial name
- NCT03050801
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Brain Injuries, Wounds and Injuries
Traumatic Injury Clinical Trial Evaluating Tranexamic Acid in Children: A Pilot and Feasibility Study
Trauma is the leading cause of death and disability in children in the United States. The long-term goal of this project is to evaluate the benefits and harms of tranexamic acid (TXA; a drug that stops bleeding) in severely…
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Wounds and Injuries, Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- TIC-TOC (NCT02840097)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Daniel Nishijima, MD, MAS
Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
Informal Caregivers ANSWERS-VA
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the ANSWERS- VA intervention (Acquiring New Skills While Enhancing Remaining Strengths for Veterans) while also determining it's cost effectiveness in the stroke and…
- Trial name
- NCT02398409
- Testing
- ANSWERS - Acquiring New Skills While Enhancing Remaining Strengths, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Acute Kidney Injury, Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain
Tissue Oxygenation During Treatment of Infant Congenital Heart Defects
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious postoperative complication in children with congenital heart disease.
- Conditions
- Acute Kidney Injury, Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain, Mesenteric Ischemia
- Trial name
- NCT03941015
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 245 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Anzhen Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effectiveness of Amantadine Hydrochloride for Treatment of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This is a controlled trial of amantadine to improve level of function following severe traumatic brain injury. The purpose of this study is: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00970944
- Testing
- Amantadine Hydrochloride
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Denmark and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- JFK Medical Center
Hearing Impairment, Hearing Aid Fitting
Blast Exposed Veterans With Auditory Complaints
The purpose of this study is to study blast-exposed Veterans who report hearing handicap but show normal or near normal results on standard audiometric testing.
- Trial name
- NCT02122458
- Testing
- mild-gain hearing aids with high-frequency emphasis over 6-months
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 363 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Pragmatic Trial (Trial 1)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasm
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04281784)
- Testing
- EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,512 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Traumatic Brain Injury
Recombinant Human Growth Hormone During Rehabilitation From Traumatic Brain Injury.
Growth Hormone (GH) deficiency, defined by insufficient GH response to a variety of stimulating compounds, is found in 20-35% of adults who suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) requiring inpatient rehabilitation1.
- Trial name
- Growth-TBI (NCT00766038)
- Testing
- Recombinant human Growth Hormone
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis
Facilitating Communication Study
This study is a randomized clinical trial of an intervention to improve outcomes for patients and their family by using ICU nurse facilitators to support, model, and teach communication strategies that enable patients and their…
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasm, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Trial name
- FCS2 (NCT03721952)
- Testing
- Facilitator-Based Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 977 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Healthy Athlete
Movement Assessment for Concussion Management
Previous work in the area of concussion management has focused heavily on neuro-cognitive testing. In addition to routine neuro-cognitive testing through Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT),this…
- Trial name
- NCT02776904
- Testing
- Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing, Gait with single and dual task, Y-Balance test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 327 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas