Clinical trials: Head Injury, open to volunteers
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Post Concussive Syndrome, Chronic
Effect of Mental Imagery in Patients With Persistent Post-concussion Symptoms
Background: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) often results in persistent emotional, cognitive, and somatic symptoms-such as headaches and dizziness.
- Conditions
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Post Concussive Syndrome, Chronic, Post Traumatic Headache
- Trial name
- NCT07166536
- Testing
- Provocation Test for Symptoms Using Mental Imagery
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital
Chronic Subdural Hematomas
PHIL™ Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for First-Line Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma IDE Trial
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label, blinded endpoint (PROBE) clinical investigation in which patients with non-emergent chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) requiring treatment will be randomized (1:1) to…
- Trial name
- PHILFIRST (NCT07576998)
- Testing
- PHIL™ (Precipitating Hydrophobic Injectable Liquid), Surgical evacuation
- Volunteers
- 475 people
- Sponsor
- Microvention-Terumo, Inc.
Photophobia, Traumatic Brain Injury
Objectively Diagnose and Monitor Treatment of Light Sensitivity
The purpose of this project is to provide a new framework for diagnosing and monitoring treatment of light sensitivity and headache by objective measurement of facial features, pupil responses, retinal electrical responses and…
- Conditions
- Photophobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Migraine
- Trial name
- NCT03694626
- Testing
- Pupillography, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT), Wrist-watch sensor device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Randy Kardon
Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Impact of a Paced Breathing Exercise Intervention on Autonomic Nervous System Function After Pediatric Concussion (Acute Phase)
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of administering a paced breathing exercise intervention program to children and adolescents in the acute period after concussion.
- Trial name
- Breathe - PED (NCT07572734)
- Testing
- Paced breathing exercises
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Laryngeal Nerve Injuries, Thyroidectomy
Effectiveness of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring of External Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve in Thyroid Surgery
The frequent occurrence of impaired function in the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerves following thyroid surgery is recognized as a prevalent complication leading to a diminished quality of life.
- Conditions
- Laryngeal Nerve Injuries, Thyroidectomy, Voice Change
- Trial name
- NCT06002984
- Testing
- Using Neuromonitoring to find EBSLN
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Acquired Brain Injury
The Parkwood Pacing and Planning™ App
In efforts to assist people who have had a concussion (mild traumatic brain injury), the Parkwood Pacing and Planning™ app has been developed and tested and will be released to the public.
- Trial name
- NCT03957343
- Testing
- Pacing and Planning App
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
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
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
Locked-in Syndrome, Neuromuscular Diseases
Investigation on the Cortical Communication System
The goal of this clinical trial is to demonstrate communication through a brain implant in people in locked-in state, i.e. people with severe paralysis and communication problems.
- Conditions
- Locked-in Syndrome, Neuromuscular Diseases, Brainstem Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- CortiCom (NCT06207591)
- Testing
- ECoG (electrocorticography) sensing
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Head and Neck Cancer
Home-Based Photo-Biomodulation for Management of Lymphoedema and Radiation Fibrosis in Patients After Head and Neck Cancer: A Single-Arm Feasibility Trial
This feasibility trial will test the use of photo-biomodulation (PBM) therapy, predominantly self-delivered in the patient's home for 12-weeks, following completion of radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- HOME-PBM (NCT07139782)
- Testing
- Riancorp LTU-904 Laser and Handycure® (Medical Quant)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia
Mandible Fracture
z Mini-plate With Lingual Extension Versus Conventional 2 Mini Plates
The collected patients according to the eligibility criteria will be randomly distributed into one of these groups: Group I : 10 patients suffering class III mandibular fracture will be managed by patient specific Z shape…
- Trial name
- NCT06898710
- Testing
- z mini plate with lingual extension, conventional 2 mini plates
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Fayoum University
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Morning Bright Light to Improve Sleep Quality in Veterans
One of the principal complicating factors associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is sleep-wake disturbances (e.g., insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and circadian rhythm sleep disorders).
- Trial name
- NCT03578003
- Testing
- Morning Bright Light Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Portland VA Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
This study will assess the benefits of using mobile health system designed for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions (such as those with Spinal Cord Injury,Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Dysraphism, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02592291
- Testing
- MHealth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Cerebral Palsy, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Early Virtual Intervention for Infants With CP Following HIE Diagnosis
This will be a five year study that will be a prospective, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to assess the effect of a virtual early intervention care delivery model in the provision of therapy to enhance the neurodevelopmental…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, Brain Injuries, Perinatal Hypoxia
- Trial name
- RECOVER (NCT04913324)
- Testing
- Virtual Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Brain Injuries
The Gut-Brain Axis During Neurorehabilitation; Prebiotic Treatment to Alter the Gut Microbiome and Neurologic Symptoms
The aim of this study is to characterize the microbiome of patients undergoing post-acute residential neurorehabilitation compared to community controls and to determine if a dietary fiber, Inulin, can create a shift in the…
- Trial name
- NCT06607523
- Testing
- Inulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Brain Injuries
The HOME Study (Healthy Options Made Easy): Telehealth Nutrition Sessions for People Living With Brain Injury
Brain injury is a leading cause of disability in the United States. When survivors of brain injury recover from the initial injury and return home to live in the community, they often face chronic health conditions that warrant…
- Trial name
- HOME (NCT05965947)
- Testing
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Traumatic Brain Injury, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Effect of Graded Aerobic Exercise in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
There is a paucity of knowledge about mechanisms behind mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) subgroup's sustained problems, and effective interventions that can alleviate this disabling condition.
- Trial name
- NCT06177509
- Testing
- Graded Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury
Improving Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Care With Comm Health Services: a Research Project Within the TBI Model System
TBI rehabilitation care transitions refer to the processes of preparing patients, families, and community-based healthcare providers for the patient's passage from inpatient rehabilitation to the home and community or to another…
- Trial name
- NCT06188364
- Testing
- Standard of Care, Experimental
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization, Chronic Subdural Hematomas
Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization in Patients With Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Primary : to evaluate the efficacy of MMAE on resolution and recurrence of hematoma in patients with CSDH. Secondary : evaluate the effect of MMAE on functional outcome, radiological changes, the need to repeat surgery, duration…
- Trial name
- NCT07806552
- Testing
- middle meningeal artery embolization
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Traumatic Brain Injury
Diagnostic Accuracy of Bedside Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Ultrasonography for Detecting Raised Intracranial Pressure Compared With Brain CT Findings in Children With Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children globally, with an estimated incidence ranging from 47 to 280 cases per 100,000 children (1).
- Trial name
- NCT07780279
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University