Clinical trials: Central Spinal Cord Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injuries, Neuropathic Pain
Evaluation of Initiation Time on the Efficacy of Gabapentin in Treating Neuropathic Pain in SCI
Neuropathic pain is a common complaint in those with spinal cord injury (SCI) that has a significant negative effect on quality of life. Efficacy of various treatments, however, remains controversial.
- Trial name
- NCT04256603
- Testing
- Gabapentin, No gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries
Long Duration Activity and Metabolic Control After Spinal Cord Injury
Skeletal muscle is the largest endocrine organ in the body, playing an indispensable role in glucose homeostasis. Spinal cord injury (SCI) prevents skeletal muscle from carrying out this important function.
- Trial name
- NCT03139344
- Testing
- Low-frequency Exercise, High-frequency Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Richard K Shields
Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation, Walking
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Augment Activity Based Therapy
Involuntary muscle activity, often called spasticity, is a common problem following spinal cord injury (SCI) that can make it hard to move.
- Conditions
- Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation, Walking, Spasticity, Human
- Trial name
- NCT03240601
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Spinal Cord Injury
Biomechanical Validation of the Transfer Assessment Instrument (TAI)
The purpose of this research study is to further develop and refine the Transfer Assessment Instrument (TAI). The TAI is a clinical tool to be used by therapists to evaluate transfer techniques and performance.
- Trial name
- NCT01183546
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury
Precision Versus Endurance Training to Improve Walking After Chronic Incomplete SCI
The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of two forms of physical therapy training, one emphasizing precise, visually guided walking over obstacles and on targets (Precision Training), the other emphasizing mass…
- Trial name
- NCT01765153
- Testing
- Endurance, Precision
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Radiating Pain, Myelopathy
Interbody Fusion Devices in the Treatment of Cervicobrachial Syndrome
This study randomizes neck and arm pain patients being treated with discectomy and anterior interbody fusion into two groups: one to receive a new ceramic implant and a control group with a more traditional plastic implant.
- Conditions
- Radiating Pain, Myelopathy, Cervicobrachial Syndrome
- Trial name
- CASCADE (NCT01511445)
- Testing
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with PEEK Cage, Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with a Valeo CSC Cage
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Amedica Corporation
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Eculizumab in AQP4 Antibody-positive Participants With NMO (PREVENT Study)
The objectives of this time-to-event study were to assess the efficacy and safety of eculizumab as compared with placebo in participants with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who were anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4)…
- Trial name
- NCT01892345
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Argentina and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Study to Determine if a Reduction in Pain Can be Measured in Spinal Cord Injured Patients Using a New Study Design
The study is designed to assess if spinal cord injury patients have reduced pain after taking either pregabalin or placebo in a cross over design.
- Trial name
- NCT00978341
- Testing
- Pregabalin
- Where
- 4 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Urinary Tract Infection
Efficacy of Micro-Patterned Foley Catheter to Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
The purpose of this study is to determine if the study Foley catheter with its patterned external surface can delay the time to the onset of urinary tract infection in spinal cord injury patients who are dependent on a Foley…
- Trial name
- NCT02198833
- Testing
- Urine Culture, Foley Catheter Tip Culture, Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cardiometabolic Diseases
High Intensity Interval Exercise SCI
This study will determine if the implementation of a home-based telehealth high intensity interval exercise-training (HIIT)program can significantly improve cardiometabolic health and physical function in a cohort of individuals…
- Trial name
- NCT04940598
- Testing
- high intensity interval exercise, No-exercise control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Spinal Cord Injury
Development of Low Cost Devices to Increase Access to Treadmill Training
The goals of this Model System Program are to expand upon and advance the findings and outcomes of previous and current Model Systems clinical research, to continue to develop and study the effectiveness of innovative treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT02560506
- Testing
- Elastic assisted treadmill walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Cord Injuries
Effects of Caffeine and Intermittent Hypoxia on Leg Function in Human Spinal Cord Injury
Accumulating evidence suggests that repeatedly breathing low oxygen levels for brief periods (termed intermittent hypoxia) is a safe and effective treatment strategy to promote meaningful functional recovery in persons with…
- Trial name
- NCT02323698
- Testing
- Caffeine, AIH
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy
Arm Motor Control on Bi and Uni ADLs
This study is being performed to assess how certain chronic disabilities - stroke, upper extremity (UE) amputation, spinal cord injuries (SCI), cerebral palsy (CP) - differ from healthy subjects in their ability to perform ADLs.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- BiAs (NCT02778529)
- Testing
- Bilateral assessment robots (BiAS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Spinal Cord Injuries
Effects of Robotic Versus Manually-Assisted Locomotor Training for Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to collect data comparing two means of providing locomotor training: manual and robotic and the possible differential effects it may have on walking ability for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- DE (NCT00127439)
- Testing
- Manually Assisted Locomotor Training, Robotic Assisted Locomotor Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries
Improving Ventilatory Capacity in Those With Chronic High Level SCI
The purpose of this study is to find out if taking the drug Buspar will increase breathing capacity in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05041322
- Testing
- Buspirone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies
Denosumab Compared to Zoledronic Acid in the Treatment of Bone Disease in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is non-inferior to zoledronic acid in the treatment of bone disease from multiple myeloma.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies, Multiple Myeloma, Oncology
- Trial name
- NCT01345019
- Testing
- Denosumab, Zoledronic acid, Denosumab (for the open-label treatment phase)
- Where
- 309 sites in United States, Australia and 27 more
- Volunteers
- 1,718 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Spinal Cord Injury, Muscle Spasticity
Safety and Efficacy of Oral Fampridine-SR for the Treatment of Spasticity Resulting From Spinal Cord Injury
Normally, nerve fibers carry electrical impulses through the spinal cord, providing communication between the brain and the arms and legs.
- Trial name
- NCT00041717
- Testing
- Fampridine-SR
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Acorda Therapeutics
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, Spine Injury
Dose Escalation Study of AST-OPC1 in Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of cross sequential escalating doses of AST-OPC1 administered among 5 cohorts at a single time-point between 21 and 42 days post injury, inclusively, to subjects with subacute…
- Conditions
- Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, Spine Injury, Spinal Cord Trauma
- Trial name
- NCT02302157
- Testing
- AST-OPC1
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
Post-polio Syndrome, Physical Activity
Glutathione and Health With Post-Polio Syndrome
In this study, people who have symptoms of post polio will take oral glutathione supplements for three months. Their levels of fatigue, physical activity and sleep efficiency will be assessed.
- Conditions
- Post-polio Syndrome, Physical Activity, Depression, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01402570
- Testing
- Glutathione
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Laminectomy, Post-laminectomy Syndrome
Spinal Cord Stimulation in Patients With Post-Laminectomy Syndrome in Testing Phase
Traditionally, pain relief through spinal cord stimulation has been associated with the appearance of paresthesia in the affected area.
- Conditions
- Laminectomy, Post-laminectomy Syndrome, Spinal Cord Syndrome, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03702010
- Testing
- spinal cord stimulation conventional, spinal cord stimulation experimental
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Instituto de Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla y León