Clinical trials: Concussive Injury
Brain Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The Role of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in the Management of Concussion
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of a Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) examination in identifying participants diagnosed with concussion who display a directional preference compared to who don't display a…
- Trial name
- NCT05859815
- Testing
- Physical Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Concussion Symptoms
Brain Stimulation for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine the early effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in patients with mild traumatic brain injury and persistent post concussion syndrome(PPCS) with cognitive deficits in…
- Trial name
- tDCS/PPCS (NCT02292589)
- Testing
- Frontal Stimulation, Temporal Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Concussion, Brain
The Role of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in Recovery From Concussions
This project aims to study whether adding osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to usual care of concussed patients will enhance their recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT04932278
- Testing
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment, Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebrovascular Reactivity in American Football Players
Investigators will measure cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during the chronic phase after repetitive mild traumatic brain injury (rmTBI) as…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03417492
- Testing
- Sildenafil Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Brain Injury, Acute
Health Outcomes for Acute Concussion
The primary purpose of this prospective observational trial is to validate the Brain Gauge device as an objective tool for concussion assessment and treatment in order to determine if a method that has proven successful in 18-22…
- Trial name
- HOAC (NCT04087434)
- Testing
- Brain Gauge Prospective and Healthy Control
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Kendra Jorgensen-Wagers
Concussion, Head Injury Trauma
Detection and Prevention of Concussive Injuries With Smart Technology.
Concussions are consequences of inopportune interactions between an impact force and the head that causes the head (and brain) to move too rapidly. This project involves two parts. 1.
- Trial name
- NCT04946747
- Testing
- Modern microelectrical mechanical systems (MEMS) head-impact sensors, Virtual Reality (VR) Goggle Use with consistent timing of Conditioned Stimulus and Unconditioned Stimulus, Virtual Reality (VR) Goggle Use with inconsistent timing of Conditioned Stimulus and Unconditioned Stimulus
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Chi-Ming Huang
Brain Injury Traumatic Mild, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Brain Health & Wellness Classes for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury
This study is testing the usefulness of two types of Brain Health \& Wellness classes for Veterans with a history of concussion to improve mental health.
- Trial name
- NCT06150196
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction class, Brain Health Education class
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- East Bay Institute for Research and Education
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Functional Neurological Disorder
Rehabilitation for Functional Memory Symptoms After Concussion
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of novel cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based intervention designed to improve functional memory symptoms after concussion.
- Trial name
- NCT05581810
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Where
- 10 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Concussion, Mild
Novel Protection Against Potential Brain, Hearing and Vision Injury During Blast Wave Exposure
The purpose of the study is to monitor changes in brain structure and function between the pre-training and post-training, in a population of tactical team members wearing the Device and compared to a similar population not…
- Trial name
- BLAST (NCT03017924)
- Testing
- Q collar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Post-concussion Syndrome, Post-concussive Symptoms
PLAY GAME: Post-concussion Syndrome in Youth - Assessing the GABAergic Effects of Melatonin
PURPOSE: The long-term goal of this line of research is to develop rational, biologically based evidence for the treatment of post-concussion syndrome (PCS) in children.
- Conditions
- Post-concussion Syndrome, Post-concussive Symptoms, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion
- Trial name
- PLAYGAME (NCT01874847)
- Testing
- Melatonin, Sugar pill
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Persisting Symptoms After Concussion
Treatment of Persisting Symptoms After Concussion With Psilocybin Assisted Therapy
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of psilocybin assisted therapy as an intervention to reduce symptom burden in adult patients (aged 18-65) with persisting symptoms…
- Trial name
- PatACT (NCT06615908)
- Testing
- Psilocybin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
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
Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
IVF in Pediatric Concussion
Children with concussion may improve with intravenous fluids.
- Trial name
- NCT02214316
- Testing
- Hypertonic Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Improving Cognitive Rehabilitation Outcomes
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild TBI (mTBI) frequently co-occur in post-9/11 Veterans, and together are associated with worse cognitive performance, mental health, everyday functioning, community integration, quality…
- Trial name
- NCT07055633
- Testing
- CCT+MBLT, CCT+ION
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Interventions--Teen Online Problem Solving Study
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an Internet-based psychosocial treatment in improving problem-solving, communication skills, stress management strategies, and coping among teens who have had a traumatic brain injury…
- Trial name
- RRTC--TOPS (NCT01042899)
- Testing
- Teen Online Problem Solving (TOPS), Teen Online Problem Solving--Teen Only (TOPS-TO), Internet Resources Comparison (IRC)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy in Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether growth hormone replacement therapy (GHRT) is effective versus placebo in the improvement of Quality of Life in patients with adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) and mild…
- Trial name
- GRIT (NCT04867317)
- Testing
- Somatropin
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Brain Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome
Investigating the Physiological, Cognitive, and Psychological Effects of a Cognitive-Based Intervention
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a brief mindfulness-based intervention for targeting chronic physiological underarousal and post-concussive symptoms following a mild head injury (MHI), as…
- Trial name
- IPCPE-Mind (NCT02906449)
- Testing
- Meditation Technique
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brock University
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
Insomnia Disorder, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Sleep MAPP in the Polytrauma/TBI System of Care
This pilot implementation trial will evaluate the Sleep Disorder Management Assistance for Providers and Patients (Sleep MAPP) Care Pathway in one Veterans Health Administration Polytrauma/TBI System of Care clinic.
- Trial name
- Sleep MAPP (NCT07886398)
- Testing
- Sleep MAPP Care Pathway
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Brain Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Utilizing Electronic Clinical Decision Support to Enhance mTBI Care at the Primary Care Point of Entry
Six primary care practices within a large Philadelphia pediatric care network will use an electronic Clinical Decision Support (eCDS) tool as standard care for concussion evaluation.
- Trial name
- NCT06693778
- Testing
- electronic Clinical Decision Support tool for risk stratification of pediatric patients with mTBI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia