Clinical trials: Concussion, Cerebral
Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury
Advanced MRI Applications for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury-Phase 2
This is an open-label, non-randomized, prospective, multi-site, parallel group (segment), hypothesis-generating study designed to collect data that will aid in future scientific and engineering exploration of correlations between…
- Trial name
- mTBI-phase2 (NCT02556177)
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 477 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Concussion
Smart Phone Application for Postconcussion Symptom Reduction
The proposed study will address a very important issue for the VA both currently and in the future -- the high percentage of OIF/OEF/OND Veterans who have been medically diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (mild TBI) and…
- Trial name
- NCT02501642
- Testing
- Concussion Coach, Treatment as usual
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 479 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury With Brief Loss of Consciousness, Post-Concussion Syndrome
mTBI Mechanisms of Action of HBO2 for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms
Purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanisms of action of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for persistent post-concussive symptoms after mild tramatic brain injury
- Trial name
- BIMA (NCT01611194)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) at 1.5 atms
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command
Mild Concussion, Brain Concussion
High Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Sport Related Concussions
Concussions are defined as a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. Currently the standard of care in the treatment for concussions is cognitive and physical rest until…
- Conditions
- Mild Concussion, Brain Concussion, Cerebral Concussion
- Trial name
- NCT01814527
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Vascular System Injuries, Concussion, Brain
Sildenafil Treatment for Mild TBI
About 300,000 people are hospitalized for traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. After TBI, secondary brain injury escalates due in part to heightened levels of oxidant injury, inflammation, and vascular injury.
- Conditions
- Vascular System Injuries, Concussion, Brain, Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03598140
- Testing
- Sildenafil Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Sleeplessness
AcuSleep in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Objective: To evaluate real acupuncture, as compare to sham acupuncture, in improving persistent sleep difficulties in veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) Design: Randomized, blinded, sham-controlled clinical trial…
- Trial name
- AcuTBI (NCT01162317)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) for Sensory Deficits in Complex Traumatic Brain Injury
Aim 1: To use magnetoencephalography (MEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in Veterans and civilians with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and sensory postconcussive symptoms (PCS) to demonstrate the mechanism of…
- Trial name
- NAVIGATE-TBI (NCT03799458)
- Testing
- Active High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Concussion, Brain
Developing an Implementation Strategy for Post-concussion Communication With Low Health Literacy Parents in the Emergency Department
Investigators will conduct a hybrid implementation-effectiveness evaluation of an educational intervention that supports communication with families post-concussion in the emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT04112914
- Testing
- Post-concussion education for families
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain
The Effects of a Sub-maximal Exercise Program on Adolescents Who Sustained a Concussion
Patients who sustain a concussion will undergo a sub-maximal exercise protocol throughout their recovery. Cerebrovascular function, heart rate, and symptom severity, and exercise volume will be monitored throughout.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain, Concussion, Severe, Exertion; Excess
- Trial name
- NCT03170856
- Testing
- Sub-maximal exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Vestibular Diseases, Labyrinth Diseases
Evaluation of a Sensory Enrichment Multimodal Device (SEMD) on Physical Therapy Patients With Disequilibrium
Purpose of this study is to determine the efficiency and safety of a Sensory Enrichment Multimodal Device (SEMD) when applied in conjunction with usual care vestibular-balance physical therapy for rehabilitation of patients who…
- Conditions
- Vestibular Diseases, Labyrinth Diseases, Ear Diseases, Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
- Trial name
- SEMD (NCT01483937)
- Testing
- Usual care physical therapy plus SEMD, Usual care physical therapy only
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Karen L Atkins
Brain Concussion, Brain Injuries
Screening Brain MRI in High School Football: Does the Guardian Cap Reduce the Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury
Screening Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with Fluid-attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR) and Susceptibility Weighted Imaging (SWI) sequences will be performed pre and post season on high school football players.
- Conditions
- Brain Concussion, Brain Injuries, Diffuse Axonal Injury, Athletic Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02757053
- Testing
- Guardian Cap
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mosaic Life Care
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Combining Attention and Metacognitive Training to Improve Goal Directed Behavior in Veterans With TBI
Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury continue to deal with symptoms that interfere with their ability to engage in productive activities.
- Trial name
- NCT04044456
- Testing
- Goal Management Training, Attention Training, Brain Health Workshop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
BCAA Supplementation for Concussion
This study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, therapeutic exploratory clinical trial of branched chain amino acids (BCAA's) in the treatment of concussion.
- Trial name
- HIT_HEADS (NCT01860404)
- Testing
- Branched Chain Amino Acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Concussion, Brain
Developing a Tool to Support Shared Decision Making Post-Concussion Between Adolescents, Parents and Clinicians
Investigators will conduct a pilot efficacy test of a decision aid about contact sport participation post-concussion.
- Trial name
- NCT04777864
- Testing
- Decision Aid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Memory in Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment and History of Brain Injury
The study will examine the efficacy of high definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) and its influence on episodic memory in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment and a history of Traumatic brain…
- Conditions
- Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04504630
- Testing
- High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
Multifamily Group to Reduce Marital Conflict and Disability in Veterans With mTBI
This project addresses the rehabilitation and mental health needs of married combat Veterans post-deployed from Iraq or Afghanistan with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and/or significant posttraumatic stress (PTS) or…
- Conditions
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Depression
- Trial name
- MFG-mTBI (NCT02057081)
- Testing
- Multifamily Group for mTBI for Couples, Group Health Education (GHE)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Remediation of Impaired Self-Regulation in Patients With Mild TBI
The ability to regulate impulses enables us to plan for the future, to maintain focus in the face of distractions (i.e. to encode memories), and to manage emotions.
- Trial name
- NCT02260570
- Testing
- Tolcapone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Managing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Related Headaches With Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Persistent headache is one of the most common debilitating symptoms in military personnel suffering from mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).
- Trial name
- NCT03314584
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Sports Concussion
Use of Resveratrol to Decrease Acute Secondary Brain Injury Following Sports-Related Concussions in Boxers
Sports-related concussions are a serious problem in football, boxing, and other full contact sports. After experiencing consecutive concussions, there is an increase in neurological deficits that can lead to long-term cognitive…
- Trial name
- REPAIR (NCT01321151)
- Testing
- Resveratrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center