Clinical trials: Closed Head Trauma
Brain Concussion
Enhanced Problem-Solving Training
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is among the most common injuries sustained by Veterans of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.
- Trial name
- E-PST (NCT03759223)
- Testing
- Enhanced Problem-Solving Training (E-PST), Healthy Living Messages (HLM), Enhanced Problem-Solving Training (E-PST) (non-randomized)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Brain Concussion, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Development of a Neurocognitive Screening Test
This research study will evaluate a standalone software application and is designed to standardize and validate new neurocognitive screening testing for children aged 6 through 11, and adolescents and adults ages 12 through 75.
- Trial name
- NCT02597504
- Testing
- Pen and paper neuropsychological test, Quick Test
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ImPACT Applications, Inc.
Brain Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury
Balance and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The purpose of this pilot project is to determine whether using one inertial sensor on the waist during routine clinical balance testing (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT01377454
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Post-Concussion Syndrome, COVID Long-Haul
Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of Auricular Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (a Neurostim device) on children with pain and Post Concussion symptoms.
- Conditions
- Post-Concussion Syndrome, COVID Long-Haul, COVID-19
- Trial name
- NCT04978571
- Testing
- percutaneous electrical nerve-field stimulation, PENFS, percutaneous electrical nerve-field stimulation, PENFS (COVID active device)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The Use of the VOMS Tool With Military Personnel to Track mTBI Recovery and RTD Status
The purpose of the proposed project is to determine if the VOMS is an effective screening tool to identify and track recovery of vestibular and ocular motor impairment and symptoms following mTBI, that corpsman-level medical…
- Trial name
- NCT02634944
- Testing
- Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening Tool (VOMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 452 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-concussion Syndrome
Measure of Cerebrovascular Dysfunction After TBI With fNIRS
The goal of this project is to determine if it is possible to assess Cerebrovascular Reactivity (CVR) to hypercapnia with functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS).
- Trial name
- NCT01789164
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Concussion, Eye
The Effects of Concussion on Gait and Posture in Individuals With Peripheral Vision Loss
Changes in gait and balance often occur in individuals who have suffered a concussion. In addition, a subset of concussed individuals also experience peripheral vision loss.
- Trial name
- NCT05948501
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Mild Concussion, Healthy Volunteers
A New Generation of Magnetoencephalographs for High Speed Functional Brain Imaging
The goal is to perform a first evaluation of the capabilities of a new generation of non-invasive magnetoencephalography whole head device using optically pumped magnetometers using Helium 4 as the sensitive element (OPM He4) to…
- Trial name
- DEMAGUS (NCT06244472)
- Testing
- Experiment 1: visual and auditory attention task, Experiment 2: language production and rest tasks, Experiment 3: visuo-motor task
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Post-Concussive Syndrome, Chronic, Post-Concussion Syndrome
Impact of Photobiomodulation on Objective, Physiological Measures of Brain Function in Individuals With Post-Concussion Syndrome
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) uses light to influence the mitochondria of cells. PBMT of the brain enhances the metabolic capacity of neurons and stimulates anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant responses, as…
- Conditions
- Post-Concussive Syndrome, Chronic, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05097222
- Testing
- BioFlex Dualport System
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Dr George Medvedev
Post Concussion Syndrome
Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Routine Physical Therapy in Athletes With Post Concussion Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial with a parallel design was conducted over six months at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital to compare the effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Routine Physical Therapy on stability, kinesiophobia…
- Trial name
- PCS BESS IPRRS (NCT07401706)
- Testing
- Intervention 1, Control Arm (Conventional Therapy)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Implementation Research
Emergency Department Implementation of the i-STAT Alinity Traumatic Brain Injury Whole Blood Test
The objective of this study is to identify determinants for implementing the i-STAT Alinity whole blood traumatic brain injury (TBI) test for its Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-indicated use and to evaluate other potential…
- Trial name
- EDI (NCT07373509)
- Testing
- i-STAT Alinity TBI test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 340 people
- Sponsor
- Shawn Eagle
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Concussion
Eyetracking and Neurovision Rehabilitation of Oculomotor Dysfunction in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this single center, longitudinal, pilot study is to provide evidence for the use of an eye tracking system as an objective tool to identify mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) related oculomotor dysfunction (OMD)…
- Conditions
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Concussion, Convergence Insufficiency, Accommodative Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03319966
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Sleep Disturbance, Traumatic Brain Injury
Mind-Body Rehabilitative Program for Veterans With mTBI (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury)
The broad aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the comprehensive benefit of a novel mind-body therapeutic intervention, Mind-Body Bridging (MBB), in Veterans who suffer from mTBI and sleep disturbance co-morbid with PTSD…
- Trial name
- NCT01975857
- Testing
- Mind-Body Bridging Program, Supportive Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Craniocerebral Trauma, Head Injury, Minor
Exercise in Patients With Post-Concussion Symptoms
Physical activity and exercise have traditionally not been much of a focus in treatment of postconcussion symptoms and posttraumatic headache.
- Conditions
- Craniocerebral Trauma, Head Injury, Minor, Postconcussion Syndrome, Posttraumatic Headache
- Trial name
- NCT04001192
- Testing
- aerobic exercise program
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital
Concussion, Mild, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Evaluating a Novel Method of EEG Evoked Response Potential Analysis in Concussion Assessment
mTBI is widely recognized as a major public health concern in the United States and worldwide. mTBI diagnosis remains a clinical challenge as no single test can diagnose every concussion.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03265912
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- ElMindA Ltd
MTBI - Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Dysfunction of Vestibular System
Use of Virtual and Augmented Reality Devices in Vestibular Physical Therapy for mTBI
Rapidly evolving virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are being incorporated by many large-scale industries, and the medical field is no exception.
- Trial name
- VR4VPT (NCT05326100)
- Testing
- Conventional Therapy (CPT), CAREN Therapy, Augmented Reality (AR) Therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Naval Health Research Center
Concussion, Mild, Concussion; Eye
EYE-SYNC Concussion Classification Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the sensitivity and specificity of an aid in assessment of concussion based on eye-tracking, in comparison to a clinical reference standard appropriate for sport-related concussion…
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Concussion; Eye, Concussion, Brain, Concussion, Severe
- Trial name
- NCT04381767
- Testing
- EYE-SYNC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,303 people
- Sponsor
- Sync-Think, Inc.
Concussion, Brain, Concussion Post Syndrome
Mindfulness Intervention in Young Adults With a Concussion History
Young adults (aged 18-30) with a concussion history (defined as experiencing a concussion within the past five years but not within the past month) will complete a six-week mindfulness intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT05399849
- Testing
- Mindfulness Exercises and Meditations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Concussion
Does Oral Micronized Progesterone Shorten Time of Symptoms From Concussion
Concussions are a common injury among athletes in the United States. The annual incidence of sports and recreational related traumatic brain injuries in the United States is 1.6 to 3.8 million, and the likelihood of an athlete in…
- Trial name
- NCT01809639
- Testing
- Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brain Concussion
Enhanced Screening for Early Treatment Targets After MTBI
The study will examine whether enhancing screening-informed follow-up letters will improve (i) family physician compliance with best practice guidelines for managing persistent symptoms following concussion, and (ii) clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT03221218
- Testing
- Enhanced screening-informed follow up letter
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia