Clinical trials: Electrical Stimulation of the Brain
Spinal Cord Injuries
Motor Conditioning to Enhance the Effect of Physical Therapy
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) affects person's ability to move and feel sensation from the body. About half of patients with tetraplegia (high level SCI) have an incomplete injury, i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT04367623
- Testing
- Brain computer interface based therapy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Spasticity, Muscle, Stroke
Effects of Using the Electrodress Mollii on Spasticity
Spasticity is a common manifestation of lesions of central motor pathways, such as after stroke, traumatic brain or spinal cord injury and in cerebral palsy and is associated with increased impairments and disabilities.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Muscle, Stroke, Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT04076878
- Testing
- Mollii
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Danderyd Hospital
Stroke, Complication, Parkinson's Disease
Innovative Treatments for Neurogenic Dysphagia
This study aims to evaluate different non-invasive and neuromuscular stimulation treatments for neurogenic dysphagia in post-stroke and Parkinson's disease patients. The study is divided into three sub-studies: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07152899
- Testing
- Unilateral anodal tDCS, Bihemispheric anodal tDCS, NMES + swallowing therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation
Stroke
Efficacy Study of FES Controlled by Electromyographic Signal for the Treatment of Upper Limb in Post-stroke Patients
Goal of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of Myoelectrically-controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (MeCFES) for the rehabilitation of upper limb in post-stroke patients.
- Trial name
- RiSES (NCT03019744)
- Testing
- MeCFES-assisted task-oriented upper limb rehabilitation, Usual Care task-oriented upper limb rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Cerebrovascular Accident
Use of the BrainPort® Balance Device to Improve Balance in Adults With Balance Deficits Due to Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the BrainPort balance device in improving balance in people with balance deficits due to stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00567944
- Testing
- BrainPort Balance Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Wicab
Hemiparesis, Stroke
Functional Electrical Stimulation for Children With Upper Limb Weakness Post Stroke
A new technology system called MyndMove has been developed by MyndTec Inc. (Missisauga Canada) to administer FES. The purpose of this technology is to improve voluntary upper limb (hand and arm) function (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT03147794
- Testing
- MyndMove
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Multiple Sclerosis
Fighting Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: TMS vs. tDCS Efficacy.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease impacting 2.8 million individuals globally, with fatigue being its most debilitating symptom, reported by 75% of patients.
- Trial name
- NIBS_MSf (NCT07842302)
- Testing
- TMS, tDCS
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism
Mechanism and Application of DBS in the Treatment of PD
Project name: The mechanism and application of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson's disease Objective: To test the hypothesis that electrical stimulation of substantia nigra regulates cognitive dysfunction in…
- Trial name
- NCT06400017
- Testing
- microelectrode stimulation of DBS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Hemiparesis, Ischemic Stroke
Dynamic Stabilometry Combined With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Balance and Motor Recovery After Ischemic Stroke
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if balance training on a moving (dynamic) platform with visual and sound feedback, combined with weak electrical brain stimulation, helps people recover balance and movement after an…
- Conditions
- Hemiparesis, Ischemic Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- STAB-tDCS (NCT07912151)
- Testing
- Dynamic Stabilometry With Biofeedback, Static Stabilometry, Anodal tDCS
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Samara State Medical University
Stroke
Combined NMES,FEES and Traditional Swallowing Rehabilitation in the Treatment of Stroke-related Dysphagia
The investigators aimed to evaluate effects of combined NMES, FEES and traditional swallowing rehabilitation in stroke patients with moderate-to-severe dysphagia.
- Trial name
- NCT01731847
- Testing
- the combination group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
STROKE
The Immediate Effect of Electrical Stimulation Transcranial Direct Current (tDCS) Associated With the Use of FES, in Muscle Activity of the Tibialis Anterior Muscle, Balance and Plantar Pressure Distribution of Individuals With Hemiparesis Due to Stroke
Background: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is currently considered a beneficial method for patients with neurological problems due to the modulation of cortex activity as well as the enhancement and prolongation…
- Trial name
- NCT02389608
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), Functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Stroke, Dysphagia
Electrical Pharyngeal Stimulation for Dysphagia Therapy in Tracheostomized Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether electrical pharyngeal stimulation in addition to standard care can enhance short-term swallow recovery in tracheostomized dysphagic stroke patients and thereby facilitate earlier…
- Trial name
- NCT01956175
- Testing
- Electrical pharyngeal stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Upper Motor Neuron Disease
Efficiency of Spatially Distributed Sequential Stimulation (Sdss) for Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) of Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome (UMR) Patients
To determine whether Spatially Distributed Sequential Functional Electrical Stimulation is more effective than Standard Electrical Stimulation During Functional Electrical Stimulation in Upper Motor Neuron Patients
- Trial name
- SDSS_UMS (NCT06421753)
- Testing
- SDSS, Standard Electrical Stimulation During Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- UGECAM Rhône-Alpes
Cerebral Palsy
Efficacy of New Protocols in the Treatment of Upper Limb Dysfunctions in Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood motor disability. Weakness, spasticity, and loss of dexterity are the major problems in patients with CP.
- Trial name
- NCT02039284
- Testing
- SES, VCT, VRCIT
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Healthy
Maximizing the Impact of Neuroplasticity Using Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Study 1
Non-invasive neuromodulation, such as transcranial direct current stimulation ( tDCS) , is emerging as an important therapeutic tool with documented effects on brain circuitry, yet little is understood about h ow it changes…
- Trial name
- MINUTES (NCT03896425)
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Medication Refractory Epilepsy Patients With Electrodes Already Implanted Based on Clinical Criteria for Standard Monitoring
Model-based Electrical Brain Stimulation
Neuropsychiatric disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide with depressive disorders being one of the most disabling among them.
- Trial name
- NCT05327387
- Testing
- model-based electrical brain stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Epilepsy (treatment Refractory)
Thalamic Ventral Intermediate Electrical Stimulation for Refractory Familial Cortical Myoclonus with Epilepsy
The primary objective of this research is to study the efficacy and safety of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of Thalamic Ventral Intermediate as adjunctive therapy for alleviating symptoms in refractory familial cortical myoclonus…
- Trial name
- NCT06593444
- Testing
- Thalamic Ventral Intermediate-DBS
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Depression
The Safety and Efficacy of Nexalin Trans-cranial Electrical Stimulation Stimulation for the Treatment of Depression
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether Nexalin Trans-Cranial Electrical Stimulation (TES) is an effective treatment for depression among patients who are candidates for ECT.
- Trial name
- TES (NCT03277846)
- Testing
- Nexalin Based Trans-Cranial Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Parkinson Disease
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Treat Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
This study will examine the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on gait (walking) problems and rigidity in patients with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00082342
- Testing
- Phoressor II (IOMED)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Cognitive Change
Cerebral Excitability and Cognitive Performance
This study investigates the perceptual and cognitive influences of low-intensity electrical brain stimulation (transcranial direct current stimulation; tDCS), versus control (sham) conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT03807934
- Testing
- Stimulation via Soterix Medical or Neuroelectrics noninvasive brain stimulation systems
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University