Clinical trials: Head Trauma
Thoracic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Cerebral Autoregulation Monitoring During Cardiac Surgery
Neurological complications from cardiac surgery are an important source of operative mortality, prolonged hospitalization, health care expenditure, and impaired quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00981474
- Testing
- blood pressure maintenance based on cerebral blood flow autoregulation measurement, Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 460 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Traumatic Brain Injury
Study of Citicoline for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (COBRIT)
The Citicoline Brain Injury Treatment (COBRIT) is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, multi-center trial of the effects of 90 days of citicoline on functional outcome in patients with complicated mild, moderate and…
- Trial name
- COBRIT (NCT00545662)
- Testing
- citicoline
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,213 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
The Use of Bispectral Index Monitoring to Assess Depth of Sedation in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
An observational study to assess the BIS reported level of sedation of patients with traumatic brain injury in the ICU.
- Trial name
- BIS-TBI (NCT03575169)
- Testing
- BIS Monitor
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aberdeen
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral
GM-CSF Mouthwash for Preventing and Treating Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
GM-CSF may protect normal cells from the side effects, such as mucositis, of radiation therapy and may help damaged tissue heal faster after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral, Radiation Toxicity, Tongue Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00293462
- Testing
- sargramostim, oral salt and soda mouthwash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Marilyn Dodd
Drug Resistant Epilepsy, Drop Seizures
Novel Helmet Design in Patients With Seizures
This is a two-part study that aims to determine the reliability and safety of the use of the Hövding inflatable helmet in seizures, as evidenced by the deployment of the helmet during seizures, and qualitative patient reporting.
- Conditions
- Drug Resistant Epilepsy, Drop Seizures, Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizure, Complex Partial Seizure
- Trial name
- NCT03443388
- Testing
- Hövding inflatable helmet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael A. Gelfand, MD, PhD
Maxillofacial Injuries
Advanced Visuohaptic Surgical Planning for Trauma Surgery
This study proposes to develop a computer-based software tool that will allow surgeons to plan and simulate surgery for patients with jaw trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT01056302
- Testing
- Surgical repair of mandibular fractures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Head Injury, Intracranial Pathology
Effect of Intrathoracic Pressure Regulation on Decreased Cerebral Perfusion (4hour)
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the physiological response to application of the Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (ITPR) in patients with compromised cerebral circulation.
- Conditions
- Head Injury, Intracranial Pathology, Compromised Cerebral Perfusion
- Trial name
- NCT02388880
- Testing
- ITPR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Circulatory Systems
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Executive Functioning in TBI From Rehabilitation to Social Reintegration: COMPASS
Interventional, controlled clinical trial with two arms, 110 Veterans with TBI and PTSD
- Trial name
- COMPASS (NCT01816061)
- Testing
- Experimental - COMPASS, Control - COMPASS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Insomnia, Traumatic Brain Injury
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Veterans With TBI
Many Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn era Veterans have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), and now cope with multiple post-injury symptoms, including sleep disturbances (especially…
- Trial name
- NCT02658669
- Testing
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Sleep Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mandibular Fractures
Comparison of Operating Room Time Length With the Use of Virtual Surgical Planning Versus Conventional Treatment of Mandible Fractures
The purpose of this trial is to compare operating room time between conventional treatment techniques [without Virtual surgical Planning (VSP)] versus treatment with use of Virtual surgical Planning (VSP) in patients that undergo…
- Trial name
- NCT04283981
- Testing
- Control group without use of VSP, Treatment Group with use of VSP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia in Traumatic Brain Injury
This study is designed to answer questions related to safety and preliminary efficacy of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors.
- Trial name
- AIH (NCT04890639)
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Anosmia, Head Trauma
NAC for Head Trauma-induced Anosmia
This study will compare administration of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) versus placebo for the treatment of olfactory loss due to head injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03680911
- Testing
- N Acetyl Cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
Informal Caregivers ANSWERS-VA
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the ANSWERS- VA intervention (Acquiring New Skills While Enhancing Remaining Strengths for Veterans) while also determining it's cost effectiveness in the stroke and…
- Trial name
- NCT02398409
- Testing
- ANSWERS - Acquiring New Skills While Enhancing Remaining Strengths, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
Intervention to Promote Survivor Resilience and Adjustment: Efficacy and Sustainability
The aims of this traumatic brain injury (TBI) study are: 1. to evaluate the short and long-term efficacy of two structured outpatient intervention programs, Resilience and Adjustment Intervention (RAI) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT03421964
- Testing
- Resilience/Adjustment Counseling, Resilience/Adjustment Counseling with Booster Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury
Central Auditory Processing Disorders Associated With Blast Exposure
The incidence of central auditory dysfunction in war fighters who are exposed to high-explosive blasts while serving in combat have not been clearly determined.
- Conditions
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- NCT00554801
- Testing
- Audiological testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Parkinson's Disease
Clinical Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Two Dose Levels of NT 201 Versus Placebo in Treating Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea in Various Neurological Conditions
The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of two different dose levels of NT 201 (75 U or 100 U per cycle), compared with placebo, in reducing the salivary flow rate, and the severity and frequency of…
- Conditions
- Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Parkinson's Disease, Post-stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- SIAXI (NCT02091739)
- Testing
- IncobotulinumtoxinA (100 Units), IncobotulinumtoxinA (75 Units)
- Where
- 31 sites in Germany, Poland
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Osteoradionecrosis
Management of Mandibular ORN: PENTO as Medical Treatment
Mandibular osteoradionecrosis, despite its low incidence, remains being the most problematic and irreversible complication after head and neck radiotherapy with no medical treatment to limit or reduce symptoms.
- Trial name
- PENTO (NCT02368457)
- Testing
- Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Vall d'Hebron
Brain Injuries, Post-Traumatic Headache
Amitriptyline to Prevent Headache After Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators propose to conduct a 2-arm, open-label pilot study to determine if early treatment with amitriptyline will decrease the frequency and severity of headaches after mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- NCT01856270
- Testing
- Amitriptyline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment
Rivastigmine Patch in Veterans With Cognitive Impairment Following TBI
Difficulties with intellectual functioning, particularly memory functions, are common and source of long-term disability after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- RIVET (NCT01670526)
- Testing
- Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development