Clinical trials: Cerebral Concussion
Olfactory Disorder, Smell Disorder
Olfactory Training in Various Populations
To date, there is no validated pharmacotherapy for olfactory disorders. Interestingly, olfactory training - the intentional exposure to odorants for the purposes of retraining the sense of smell - has shown success with as many…
- Conditions
- Olfactory Disorder, Smell Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Brain
- Trial name
- NCT06115291
- Testing
- Smell Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Concussion, Brain
Salivary Biomarkers for Concussion Recovery
The overarching purpose of this proposed research is to determine whether BDNF and/or specific miRNAs can serve as biomarkers for recovery from a concussion during prescribed exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT05379920
- Testing
- High Volume Aerobic Exercise, Low Volume Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Post-Concussion Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to decrease symptom burden, improve cognitive function, and improve quality of life outcomes in subjects with mild TBI and persisting post-concussion syndrome using Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT05643482
- Testing
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Craniocerebral Trauma
The Acute Effect of Boxing on Balance, Neuropsychological, and Visual Functions
Prior research has investigated the effect of repetitive head trauma as it relates to physiological and psychological function. Boxing is one particular sport which predisposes athletes to a large amount of head impacts.
- Trial name
- NCT02442882
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
mTBI, Concussion
Quantification of Balance in Acutely Concussed Athletes
The purpose of this pilot project is to determine whether using inertial sensors placed on the waist during routine clinical balance testing (i.e.
- Conditions
- mTBI, Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01661075
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Cerebellar TDCS for SRPCS Treatment
This study is investigating the immediate and long-term effects of bilateral cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on cognition, balance, and symptom severity in people with sports-related post-concussion syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT04760899
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Trauma, Brain
Risk Assessment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Training
The SNIPER-TBI study aims to identify and quantify the risk of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in soldiers of the Czech Armed Forces during specific high-risk training activities, including parachute jumps, high-caliber…
- Trial name
- NCT06992570
- Testing
- Quantification of mild trauma brain injury risk, Biomechanical Analysis of Head Impact Forces
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Brain Concussion
Active Injury Management (AIM) After Pediatric Concussion
The proposed interventions of this study will determine the ideal discharge recommendations related to activity
- Trial name
- AIM (NCT03869970)
- Testing
- REST, ACTIVITY, mHEALTH
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 237 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Brain Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome
Feasibility Testing of Cognitive Strategy Training in Post-Concussive Syndrome
This study will evaluate the practicality (i.e. acceptability to stakeholders; outcome battery feasibility; recruitment, retention, and adherence rates) and the preliminary effect of a cognitive strategy training intervention in…
- Trial name
- NCT04681742
- Testing
- CO-OP Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Brain Injury Traumatic Mild, Brain Injuries
Screening Emotions in Adolescents at the Hospital for mTBI
The goal of this observational study is to develop and validate a clinical tool to predict which adolescents aged 11 to less than 18 years of age with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are at an increased risk for developing…
- Conditions
- Brain Injury Traumatic Mild, Brain Injuries, Brain Injuries, Acute, Head Injury With Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- SEARCH-mTBI (NCT06370520)
- Testing
- Validated Questionnaires, Questionnaires, Clinician / Medical Record Variables
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,592 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
MTBI - Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Validation of Clinical Outcome Measures Specific to mTBI-Related Oculomotor Disorders
The specific aim of this project is to validate clinical tests to be used as outcome measures in studies of mTBI-related vision problems.
- Trial name
- NCT07282691
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salus University
Concussion Injury of Cerebrum, Cranial Osteopathic Medicine
Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine as an Adjunct Treatment for Concussion
Patients who have concussions exhibit an array of symptoms, also known as post-concussive symptoms, including headaches, feeling slowed down or foggy and difficulty with concentration.
- Trial name
- NCT03225599
- Testing
- Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Concussion, Brain
Neck Strengthening Program for the Prevention or Mitigation of Sports Concussion
Study looks to determine effectiveness of neck strengthening to reduce the incident, duration, and severity of sports related concussion in student athletes.
- Trial name
- PCONS (NCT03237468)
- Testing
- Neck strengthening exercise to prevent concussion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CentraCare
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Deployment Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
The study will provide evidence on the long term outcomes of mTBI in service members returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. In addition, the study will provide evidence on mTBI incidence, and symptom patterns.
- Trial name
- NCT01847040
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
Concussion, Brain, Brain Injury Traumatic Mild
Concussion Health Improvement Program
More than 1 million U.S. youth sustain a concussion each year, and up to 30% report persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) lasting 1 month or more.
- Trial name
- CHIP (NCT06036147)
- Testing
- Concussion-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Parent skills training, Care management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
PET-MRI in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTBI)
Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (cTBI) symptoms exist in individuals who experienced previous traumatic brain injuries. There are 80-90 thousand individuals who are clinically diagnosed with cTBI, with estimated costs at greater…
- Trial name
- PET-MRIcTBI (NCT03241732)
- Testing
- Anti-inflammatory Diet, N-acetyl Cysteine, Neuro Emotive Technique
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Concussion, Mild
Cervicogenic Concussion Rehabilitation With TopSpin360
Concussions occur most frequently in adolescents and often result in significant disruption to daily living for prolonged periods of time.
- Trial name
- NCT04159298
- Testing
- Top Spin 360
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Insomnia, Concussion Post Syndrome
Post-Concussion Sleep and Brain-heart Functions
This project is designed as a randomized controlled trial (RCT), with an active control group. Sleep and heart rate will be monitored at home for 1 week before and after the intervention.
- Trial name
- CBT-pI (NCT07636408)
- Testing
- CBT-pI, Sleep Hygiene
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Concussion
Ondansetron for Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Background: Most patients suffering from mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) present persistent symptoms at one week post injury. A systematic review showed a paucity of studies for short term outcomes following mTBI.
- Trial name
- NCT01815125
- Testing
- Ondansetron
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Head Injury Trauma
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment RCT and Computational Modeling for Head Injuries in Mixed Martial Artists
The purpose is to test how osteopathic medicine (OMM) improves recovery after a hit to the head during Mixed Martials Arts (MMA).
- Trial name
- NCT06851234
- Testing
- osteopathic manipulative medicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology