Clinical trials: Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
The DIAGNOSE-CTE Research Project
This is a study to develop methods of diagnosing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) during life, as well as to examine possible risk factors for this neurodegenerative disease.
- Trial name
- DIAGNOSE-CTE (NCT02798185)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-concussive Syndrome
Sildenafil for Cerebrovascular Dysfunction in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether sildenafil (Viagra®) is effective in improving cerebral blood flow and cerebrovascular reactivity inpatients who have persistent symptoms at least 6 months after a traumatic brain…
- Trial name
- NCT01762475
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Brain Disease, Brain Mapping
PET Imaging in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Background: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain disease caused in part by head injury. The brain changes from CTE can only be seen at autopsy.
- Trial name
- NCT02211820
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Disorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain Injury, Disorders of Consciousness
fNIRS for Disorders of Consciousness
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can measure brain activity in healthy adults and in people with disorders of consciousness (DoC) in the neuro-intensive care…
- Conditions
- Disorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain Injury, Disorders of Consciousness, Coma, Minimally Conscious State
- Trial name
- NCT07485361
- Testing
- Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Post-Concussion Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Headache
Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training Effects on Postconcussive Symptomology
The purpose of this study is to compare a 4-week, moderately intensive, lab and home-based aerobic exercise program versus exercise plus cognitive training.
- Conditions
- Post-Concussion Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Headache, Post-Concussive Syndrome, Chronic, Head Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03674398
- Testing
- Exercise+CT, Exercise only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
Association of Amino Acid Prevalence and Chronic Brain Injury
Years after a suffering a brain injury, individuals remain in a physically and cognitively impaired state. The investigators believe that the concentrations of amino acids in the blood are chronically altered and yield negative…
- Trial name
- NCT02113124
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brent Masel
Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy
Walking Dynamic Among Children With Brain Damge
The goal of the present study was to look at the effect of changing walking parameters on the dynamic walking characteristics among children post severe traumatic brain injury, children with cerebral palsy and typically developed…
- Trial name
- NCT02839369
- Testing
- walking under varies conditions
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alyn Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury, Hyperalgesia, Secondary
MR Spectroscopy as a Diagnostic and Outcome Measure in Pain and SCI
The goal of this study is to compare the changes that occur in sensation and chemical properties of the brain following SCI between individuals that experience chronic pain and those that do not, and between those with SCI and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Hyperalgesia, Secondary, Hyperalgesic Sensations
- Trial name
- MRS (NCT00561782)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Concussion, Mild
The Combined Effect of Chronic Cannabis Use and Subconcussive Head Impacts on Brain Health
The purpose of this pilot study is to better understand the effects of chronic cannabis (THC) use on the neural responses to subconcussive head impacts, as a form of repetitive soccer headings.
- Trial name
- NCT04641832
- Testing
- Soccer heading
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Epilepsy, Migraine
Clinical Applications of High-Frequency Oscillations
The objective of this study is to utilize high-frequency brain signals (HFBS) to localize functional brain areas and characterize HFBS in epilepsy, migraine, and other brain disorders.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Migraine, Headache, Pain
- Trial name
- HFOs (NCT00600717)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Syndrome
Outcomes Mandate National Integration With Cannabis as Medicine
This will be a multistate, multicenter clinical study to determine the efficacy and safety of medical cannabis for a wide variety of chronic medical conditions.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain Due to Injury, Chronic Pain Due to Trauma
- Trial name
- OMNI-Can (NCT03944447)
- Testing
- Cannabis, Medical, RYAH-Medtech Inhaler
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OMNI Medical Services, LLC
Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic
The Role of Meningeal Lymphatic Vessels in the Absorption of Chronic Subdural Hematoma and Its Injury Mechanism
Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a very common hemorrhagic disease of the nervous system, accounting for about 10% of hemorrhagic strokes.
- Trial name
- NCT05426889
- Testing
- subdural hematoma burr hole drainage, drug conservative treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes, Fibromyalgia
Virtual Environment Rehabilitation for Patients With Motor Neglect Trial
Motor neglect describes a loss of function without a loss of strength, reflexes or sensation. Motor neglect has been described in patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke and chronic pain conditions, e.g.
- Conditions
- Complex Regional Pain Syndromes, Fibromyalgia, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- VERMONT (NCT03887962)
- Testing
- Virtual Environment Biofeedback, Treadmill walking with no Virtual Environment Biofeedback
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pressure Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Electrical Stimulation for Clinical and Psychosocial Outcomes in Chronic Pressure Injuries
Pressure injuries are chronic wounds that frequently occur in immobilized patients and are associated with delayed healing, reduced quality of life, and significant psychological burden.
- Conditions
- Pressure Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07493889
- Testing
- High-Voltage Monophasic Pulsed Current Electrical Stimulation, Standard Wound Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Brain Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Post-concussion Headaches
This study aims to examine the long-term effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, on chronic headaches following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
- Conditions
- Brain Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Headache, Post-Concussion Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT06112093
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Injuries, Spinal Cord, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Transitioning to a Valve-Gated Intrathecal Drug Delivery System (IDDS)
Comparing the efficacy of Intracthecal Baclofen dose between the Prometra II and Medtronic SynchroMed II for patients with spasticity and with current a current SyncroMed II pump needing replacement.
- Conditions
- Injuries, Spinal Cord, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Traumatic Brain Injury, MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
- Trial name
- NCT04530955
- Testing
- Prometra II Programmable Pump - Flowonix Medical
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Culicchia Neurological Clinic
Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Clinical Characteristics of Dementias That Occur Remotely After Traumatic Brain Injury in Retired Military Personnel
The objective of this study is to measure the frequency and clinical types of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia that occur among up to 150 military retirees with and without a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI)…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
- Trial name
- NCT01891383
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy
Validity and Reliability of Perceived Exertion Rating Scale in Children With Brain Damage
The purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of the rating of perceived exertion scale in children post severe traumatic brain injury during treadmill exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT01840644
- Testing
- Walking on treadmill, different velocities and incline
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alyn Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Hospital
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome
Early Check: Expanded Screening in Newborns
Early Check provides voluntary screening of newborns for a selected panel of conditions. The study has three main objectives: 1) develop and implement an approach to identify affected infants, 2) address the impact on infants and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile X - Premutation, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT03655223
- Testing
- Confirmatory Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI International