Clinical trials: Chronic Spinal Paralysis
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
Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
Spinal Stimulation and Mobility Devices
This research study will combine non-invasive spinal stimulation with an ankle exoskeleton to examine the acute impact of the stimulation on gait in children with cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Premature Birth, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- NCT05520359
- Testing
- Mobility Device, Spinal Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Stroke
High Intensity Exercise and Improving Physical Activity Among People With Neurologic Dysfunction
The Hawks in Motion (HIM) High Intensity Exercise program is designed to implement the American Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines and American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for exercise for people with…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06945835
- Testing
- Participate in high intensity exercise of at least 20 minutes in 60 minutes session of RPE greater than 6.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hartford
Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis
A Randomized Exercise Trial for Wheelchair Users
People with mobility disabilities are at greater risk than the general population for incurring health problems. Many of these conditions are preventable through behavior and lifestyle changes such as exercise and physical…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT00866112
- Testing
- Educational session to promote physical activity, Minimal contact
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Combined Therapeutic Air Mixture and Electrical Stimulation to Improve Breathing and Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether people with paralysis due to a spinal cord injury can benefit from breathing short intermittent bouts of air with low oxygen (O2) combined with slightly higher levels of…
- Trial name
- AIHH+tSCS (NCT06101199)
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypercapnic Hypoxia, Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this clinical trial is to help understand spinal cord excitability in children with cerebral palsy compared to neurologically typical children.
- Trial name
- NCT07516067
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Martin Piazza
Cerebral Palsy, Arthrogryposis
Effects of Power Mobility on Young Children With Severe Motor Impairments
The purpose this study is to determine the effects of power mobility on the development and function of young children of young children whose severe physical disabilities limit their exploratory behaviors and may unnecessarily…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Arthrogryposis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Other Central Nervous System or Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01028833
- Testing
- Power mobility
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Pilot Study of Galantamine to Treat Metabolic Syndrome in People With Chronic Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The purpose of this research study is to measure the tolerability and preliminary efficacy of a drug, galantamine, to treat metabolic syndrome (MetS) by reducing circulating inflammation in people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia and Tetraplegia, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07625332
- Testing
- Galantamine Hydrobromide Extended Release
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Combined rTMS and tSCS for Upper Limb Recovery in Cervical SCI
This clinical trial investigates whether combining cortical and spinal neuromodulation can improve upper limb motor recovery in adults with chronic incomplete cervical spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT07586644
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
This study will assess the benefits of using mobile health system designed for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions (such as those with Spinal Cord Injury,Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Dysraphism, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02592291
- Testing
- MHealth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Flaccid Paresis, Spastic Paresis
Comparing Digitally and Traditionally Made Ankle Foot Orthoses
The research is being done to compare two methods of creating AFOs: 1. The traditional method, which involves manually creating a mold from a plaster cast of the client's limb. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive; and 2.
- Conditions
- Flaccid Paresis, Spastic Paresis, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT06828653
- Testing
- Part A First Wear Period: Traditional AFO(s), Part A First Wear Period: Digital AFO(s), Part A Second Wear Period: Traditional AFO(s)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injuries
The LETS Study: A Longitudinal Evaluation of Transition Services
This project will describe and evaluate the impact of a unique partnership model designed to coordinate transfer of care by formally linking pediatric and adult heath care services.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injuries, Spinal Dysraphism
- Trial name
- LETS (NCT00975338)
- Testing
- LIFEspan, Non-LIFEspan
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The Use of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Treatment in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Patients
The purpose of this study is to further establish safety and efficacy of the BQ EMF treatment of chronic SCI subjects who demonstrate stability in The Graded and Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension…
- Trial name
- NCT04050696
- Testing
- BQ 1.2
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- BrainQ Technologies Ltd.
Idiopathic Toe Walking, Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Targeting the Plantaris Muscle-tendon in Surgical Correction of Ankle Equinus in Children
Tight ankle muscles can produce ankle equinus (limited ability to pull the foot upward) and occur often in children, significantly impacting their ability to walk.
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Toe Walking, Cerebral Palsy, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- Plantaris Sx (NCT07090057)
- Testing
- Tendoachilles (TA) lengthening or gastrocnemius (GN) recession, then Plantaris tenotomy, Plantaris tenotomy, then Tendoachilles (TA) lengthening or gastrocnemius (GN) recession
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Cerebral Palsy, Scoliosis
Effects of Neuromuscular Scoliosis Surgery on Nutritional Metabolism
Cerebral palsy is the primary cause of disability in France. It is a non-progressive condition leading to movement and posture troubles, but also to cognitive and sensory problems.
- Trial name
- SORONOUS (NCT07255495)
- Testing
- Absorptiometry and indirect calorimetry, Questionnaires
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Spinal Cord Injury
Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplantation in Thoracolumbar Chronic and Complete Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and efficacy of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in patients with thoracolumbar chronic and complete spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02574585
- Testing
- Autologous mesenchymal cells transplantation
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Sao Rafael
Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Clinical Investigation to Validate the Safety and Performance of the ABLE Kids Device in Pediatric Patients With Neurological Gait Disorders in a Clinical Setting
The primary objective of the study is to validate the safety and clinical performance of the ABLE Kids device in pediatric patients with neurological gait disorders or muscular weakness during a 10-session gait training program…
- Conditions
- Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD), Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Trial name
- NCT07745712
- Testing
- ABLE Kids
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- ABLE Human Motion S.L.
Osteoporosis, Bone Loss
Romosozumab in Women With Chronic SCI
This two-year open-label pilot clinical trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of romosozumab to treat bone loss in females with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) and osteoporosis (OP).
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04708886
- Testing
- Romosozumab, Alendronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegia
Spinal Mobility in Children With Cerebral Palsy: NDT-Bobath and Exergaming
The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in spinal mobility in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions in children with cerebral palsy aged 10-15 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07421505
- Testing
- NDT-Bobath Therapy, Sitting Exergaming, Standing Exergaming
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis
Measuring Signatures in the Fluid Surrounding the Spinal Cord in Patients Who Have Problems With Intrathecal Drug Delivery
The purpose of this study is to record signatures from the fluid surrounding the spinal cord from people who have an implanted drug infusion system.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01117090
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro