Clinical trials: Brain Vascular Function
Stroke, Brain Infarction
Critical Periods After Stroke Study (CPASS)
To perform an exploratory single center randomized study that will form the basis for a larger scale, more definitive randomized clinical trial to determine the optimal time after stroke for intensive motor training.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Brain Infarction, Brain Ischemia, Cerebral Infarction
- Trial name
- CPASS (NCT02235974)
- Testing
- Early Intensive upper extremity motor training, Sub-acute intensive upper extremity motor training, Chronic intensive upper extremity motor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MedStar National Rehabilitation Network
Stroke
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Functional Electrical Stimulation for Upper-limb Rehabilitation After Stroke
The aim of this study is to verify the effectiveness of tDCS combined with FES on upper limb rehabilitation of post-stroke subjects with moderate and severe compromise.
- Trial name
- NCT02818608
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), Combination of Transcranial direct brain stimulation (tDCS) and FES
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Stroke
Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation for Hand Function Recovery
tACS has the potential to directly induce cortical alterations in the intrinsic neural oscillation at specific frequencies, and the brain could mirror the induced frequencies of the external source of oscillations from the…
- Trial name
- NCT04638192
- Testing
- tACS
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Cerebrovascular Accident
Ischemic Nerve Block to Improve Hand Function in Stroke Patients
This study will determine whether impaired hand function due to stroke can be improved by blocking nerve impulses to the unaffected arm.
- Trial name
- NCT00056706
- Testing
- Transient deafferentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Stroke Syndrome, Balance; Distorted
Validity Reliability of The Dubousset Functional Test in Stroke Patients
Increased muscle tone, decreased normal range of motion, and functional impairments may result in decreased load on the affected limb, deviations in gait patterns, balance and coordination disorders in individuals with stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke Syndrome, Balance; Distorted, Walking, Difficulty
- Trial name
- NCT04627558
- Testing
- stroke patients, balance assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Migraine
Mechanistic Studies of Psilocybin in Headache Disorders
In previous clinical trial work, the investigators observed lasting reductions in headache burden after limited dosing of psilocybin. This purpose of this study is to examine potential sources for this observed effect.
- Trial name
- NCT06464367
- Testing
- Psilocybin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Stroke
High-definition Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
Upper limb hemiparesis is the most common sequelae in patients, severely impacting their independence and quality of life. Transcranial electrical stimulation (tCES) is a non-invasive and safe treatment, which uses a low direct…
- Trial name
- NCT06409143
- Testing
- HD-tES, UE rehabilitation, HD-tES (Bilateral)
- Where
- 3 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Stroke
Study on the Incremental Predictive Value of Early Resting-State EEG Phenotypes for Functional Prognosis and Risk Stratification in Acute Ischemic Stroke
This is a single-center, prospective, observational cohort study that plans to consecutively enroll 400 patients with acute ischemic stroke from July 2026 to July 2029.
- Trial name
- NCT07741669
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Stroke, Stroke with Hemiparesis
Study of Hemodynamic Markers of Upper Extremity Motor Dysfunction in Stroke Patients Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
The aim of the study was to explore potential pathways for recovery and adaptation of the motor cortex by examining cerebral blood flow characteristics and hemodynamic markers analyzed by functional near-infrared spectroscopy…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke with Hemiparesis, Stroke, Ischemic
- Trial name
- NCT06806397
- Testing
- Stimulus response task
- Where
- 2 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
Ischemic Conditioning Improves Walking Function Post Stroke
This innovative study will address scientific and clinical areas relatively unexplored in chronic stroke that could lead to greater recovery of walking.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke, Cardiovascular
- Trial name
- NCT04038697
- Testing
- Ischemic Conditioning, Treadmill Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease
ALA-enriched Nutrition for Prevention of Cognitive Decline in APOE4 Older Adults
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial will evaluate the effects of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) supplementation on cognitive function, blood-brain barrier integrity, and brain vascular health in older adults…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease, Blood-Brain Barrier, Apolipoprotein E, Deficiency or Defect of
- Trial name
- NCT07392723
- Testing
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (2.6 g/day)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michal Schnaider Beeri, Ph.D.
Stroke
Instrumental Gait Analysis on People With Stroke After Rehabilitation With a Synchronized FES and Cycle Ergometer System
Functional electrical stimulation is a modality of motor rehabilitation that consists of the programmed application of bursts of electrical current to the affected neuromuscular region that aims to improve muscle strength…
- Trial name
- NCT04473391
- Testing
- Cycle-ergometer training assisted by FES for lower extremities
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Corporación de Rehabilitación Club de Leones Cruz del Sur
Stroke
Reflexive Coughing Force in Severe Aspirators
To assess coughing force during reflex coughing test in those with severe dysphagia and severe aspiration and compare them to than those with stroke patients with no signs of dysphagia/aspiration.
- Trial name
- NCT02080988
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
Functional Disability, Dementia
Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly
ASPREE-XT is a post-treatment, longitudinal observational follow-up study of ASPREE participants [ASPREE Investigator Group, 2013; www.aspree.org; McNeil et al 2017].
- Conditions
- Functional Disability, Dementia, Heart Disease, Stroke
- Trial name
- ASPREE (NCT01038583)
- Testing
- 100 mg enteric-coated aspirin
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 19,114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Stroke
CNS Changes Following Stroke
The objective of this study is to better understand the structural and functional changes that the CNS undergoes following stroke and how these changes relate to clinical measures.
- Trial name
- NCT04059276
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Spinal Cord Injury
Impact of Age on Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Health in Spinal Cord Injury
As the spinal cord injured population ages, these individuals are being exposed to an increased prevalence of age-associated diseases, which coupled with the secondary complications of the injury may contribute to the reduced…
- Trial name
- NCT01984476
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Chronic Stroke
Combine Effects of Brunnstorm Movement Therapy and LLLT in Chronic Stroke Patient
The primary objective of this study is to determine the combined effects of Brunnstorm movement therapy and low level laser therapy on upper limb function in chronic stroke patient.
- Trial name
- NCT06292481
- Testing
- Brunnstorm movement therapy, Combined Brunnstorm Movement therapy and low level laser therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke, Respiratory Muscle
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Parasternal Intercostal Muscles in Stroke Patients
Ultrasonographic evaluation of parasternal intercostal muscles and to determine whether there is a correlation with PFT parameters in stroke patients
- Trial name
- UEPIMSP (NCT06572709)
- Testing
- Parasternal intercostal muscle thickness with ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Healthy Diet, Healthy Aging
Acute Effects of Added Sugar Intake on Cerebrovascular Function and Brain Integrity
This study will focus on acute effects of added sugars on brain health in a specific age group (30-64 years old). We will provide participants two meals (one meal containing 16 g of added sugars and the other containing 61 g of…
- Trial name
- NCT05408338
- Testing
- Low Added Sugar Meal, High Added Sugar Meal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Stroke
Alternative Therapies for Improving Physical Function in Individuals With Stroke
Neurological impairment is a devastating disease for patients and their families and a leading cause of adult disability. Traditional rehabilitative therapies can help regain motor function and ameliorate disability.
- Trial name
- NCT03869138
- Testing
- Virtual-reality based dance training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago