Clinical trials: Chronic Wounds
CTE, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Traumatic Brain Injury and Risk for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
This project was designed to determine brain imaging patterns using 2-(1-{6-[(2-fluorine 18-labeled fluoroethyl)methylamino]-2-naphthyl}ethylidene)malononitrile ([F-18]FDDNP) with positron emission tomography (PET) in…
- Trial name
- NCT02003183
- Testing
- [F-18]FDDNP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Spinal Cord Injury
Efficacy and Safety of Lithium Carbonate in the Treatment of Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries
This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial. Forty patients will be randomized into two groups. The subjects in the Treatment Group will be administered with lithium carbonate, while the Control Group will…
- Trial name
- NCT00750061
- Testing
- Lithium Carbonate
- Where
- 2 sites in China, Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- China Spinal Cord Injury Network
Insomnia, Traumatic Brain Injury
Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Insomnia in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this clinical trial is to assess the relative efficacy of two non-pharmacological interventions for insomnia in Veterans suffering from chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
- Trial name
- NCT03261674
- Testing
- CBT-I, ABT-I
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Deficiency of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Comparison of Three Methods for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine the difference in quality of life outcome at two years, in patients undergoing an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction procedure with either a patellar…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Deficiency of Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Chronic Instability of Knee, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00529958
- Testing
- Patellar Tendon, Hamstring Tendon, Double-Bundle
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Wound Debridement
Chitosan Dressings to Facilitate Safe Effective Debridement of Chronic Wounds & Minimize Wound Bacterial Re-colonization
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of HemCon chitosan-based dressings is effective to facilitate safe, effective debridement of chronic wounds in the operating room and inpatient ward settings and to minimize…
- Trial name
- NCT01035944
- Testing
- HemCon Dressings and HemCon ChitoGauze; chitosan-based., Gauze and saline dressings.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc
Pain
A Pilot Study of Switching From One Pain Medication to Another (Opioid Rotation)
The purpose of this study is to see if changing from one pain medication like morphine or oxycodone to another pain medication, oxymorphone (OPANA®), will be helpful to patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00580294
- Testing
- Oxymorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Healthy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
P300 Brain Computer Interface Keyboard to Operate Assistive Technology
The purpose of this research is to develop tools enable people who are paralyzed to operate technology and access computers. These tools are called brain computer interfaces (BCIs).
- Conditions
- Healthy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00860951
- Testing
- Brain Computer Interface Keyboard
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Brain Concussion
LED Therapy for the Treatment of Concussive Brain Injury
A double blind randomized trial of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy for patients suffering from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
- Trial name
- NCT02383472
- Testing
- MedX Health Console model 1100
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
PTSD, Depression
Impact of Modifiable Psychosocial Factors on Veterans' Long-term Trajectories of Functioning and Quality of Life
This study is Phase 3 of Project SERVE (Study Evaluating Returning Veterans' Experiences). Through two prior phases, SERVE has followed a cohort of post-9/11 Veterans since 2010 and has identified numerous risk and protective…
- Conditions
- PTSD, Depression, Chronic Pain, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Trial name
- SERVE:IMPACT (NCT03615222)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 377 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Symptomatic Neuroma, Morton's Neuroma
Study of AxoGuard® Nerve Cap and Neurectomy for Treatment of Symptomatic Neuroma & Prevention of Recurrent Neuroma Pain
Comparing safety, pain, user experience, healthcare economic costs, work productivity, impairment and quality of life outcomes between Axoguard® Nerve Cap and neurectomy in the treatment of symptomatic neuromas in the foot or…
- Conditions
- Symptomatic Neuroma, Morton's Neuroma, Chronic Nerve Pain
- Trial name
- REPOSE (NCT03940963)
- Testing
- AxoGuard® Nerve Cap, Standard Neurectomy
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Axogen Corporation
Spinal Cord Injury, Chronic Inflammation
Impact of Passive Heat on Metabolic, Inflammatory and Vascular Health in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
SCI results in higher incidence of heart disease and diabetes and heart disease is the most common cause of death. Chronic inflammation, deleterious changes in vascular structure and impaired glucose metabolism are risk factors…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Chronic Inflammation, Glucose Metabolism, Endothelial Function
- Trial name
- SCIPHS (NCT04971408)
- Testing
- passive heat stress, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Pain, Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Telehealth Pain Self-Management for Employed Adults
The E-TIPS trial will evaluate an evidence-based, telehealth pain self-management intervention compared to standard care (a waitlist) for chronic pain in adults with physical disabilities who are employed.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- E-TIPS (NCT04248725)
- Testing
- E-TIPS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD), Whiplash
Neuromuscular Mechanisms Underlying Poor Recovery From Whiplash Injuries
This study is investigating whether changes in the shape and size of bodily muscles and spinal cord anatomy can influence recovery rates following a motor vehicle collision (MVC).
- Trial name
- NCT02157038
- Testing
- Pedometer, MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Effectiveness of Three Different Psychotherapies for Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This study will examine whether interpersonal psychotherapy is as effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder as the established therapies of prolonged exposure and relaxation.
- Trial name
- NCT00739765
- Testing
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Relaxation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss
Effect of Teriparatide, Vibration and the Combination on Bone Mass and Bone Architecture in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in marked acute loss of bone. This study evaluates the effect of teriparatide (PTH) and the use of vibration as a form of mechanical stimulation on bone mass.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT01225055
- Testing
- Teriparatide, vibration
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas J. Schnitzer
Tennis Elbow
ITU Treatment for Chronic Epicondylitis Musculoskeletal Pain Reduction
This study evaluates the effectiveness, safety and patient tolerance for the use of Intense Therapeutic Ultrasound (ITU) for chronic, subcutaneous lateral Epicondylitis musculoskeletal tissue pain reduction began in July 2015 and…
- Trial name
- ITU (NCT03255733)
- Testing
- Intense Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Guided Therapy Systems
Organic Brain Syndrome, Nonpsychotic, Neurocognitive Disorders
Intranasal Inhalations of Bioactive Factors Produced by M2 Macrophages in Patients With Organic Brain Syndrome
The investigators have designed an innovative proof-of-concept trial designed to provide data as to whether the treatment/rehabilitation efficacy and functional outcome of patients with organic brain syndrome are improved with…
- Conditions
- Organic Brain Syndrome, Nonpsychotic, Neurocognitive Disorders, Mental Disorder, Organic, Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT02957123
- Testing
- Intranasal auto-M2-BFs
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Cerebral Palsy
Safety and Effectiveness of Banked Cord Blood or Bone Marrow Stem Cells in Children With Cerebral Palsy (CP).
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of two types of stem cells,(either banked cord blood or bone marrow), in children between the ages of 2 to 10 years with CP.
- Trial name
- ACT for CP (NCT01988584)
- Testing
- umbilical cord blood (hUCB) cells, bone marrow derived mononuclear cells (BMMNCs)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Posttraumatic Headache, Combat Disorders
Chronic Postconcussive Headache: A Placebo-Controlled Treatment Trial of Prazosin
The purpose of this study is to determine if prazosin is more effective than placebo in decreasing frequency, severity, disability, and other negative effects of headaches related to mild traumatic brain injury in Service Members…
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Headache, Combat Disorders, Post Concussion Syndrome, Headache
- Trial name
- NCT02266329
- Testing
- prazosin hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Head and Neck Cancer
The Use of Integra in Coverage of Radial Forearm Free Flap Donor Site Defect
The purpose of this research study is to compare the forearm free flap of patients with a traditional split thickness skin graft and those repaired with Integra (a skin substitute that helps to provide wound closure) and a split…
- Trial name
- NCT02980601
- Testing
- Integra plus STSG, STSG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences