Clinical trials: Head Trauma
Concussion, Mild, Convergence Insufficiency
Spectacles Lens in Concussed Kids
We will be looking at 3 treatment arms in the form of different type of glasses to see if one is superior to helping kids have sustained a concussion and are symptomatic.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Convergence Insufficiency, Accommodation; Insufficiency
- Trial name
- SLICK (NCT03123822)
- Testing
- Glasses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Traumatic Brain Injury
Carbamazepine for the Treatment of Chronic Post-Traumatic Brain Injury Irritability and Aggression
The purpose of this study is to determine if carbamazepine reduces irritability and aggression among individuals with traumatic brain injury
- Trial name
- NCT00621751
- Testing
- Carbamazepine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Head and Neck Cancer
Impact of Applying a Bandage Skin Hydrogel on the Pains of the Head and Neck in Patients With Cancer of Head and Neck Treated With Radiotherapy
The investigators hope to get by reduced and delayed acute radiodermatitis following the application of dressings to skin hydrogel Hydrosorb®, a reduction in head and neck pains and improved quality of life of patients with head…
- Trial name
- IPAC (NCT01520701)
- Testing
- bandage skin Hydrotac®, Ialuset®
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Francois Baclesse
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effects of Hypothermia Upon Outcomes After Acute Traumatic Brain Injury
Induction of hypothermia to < 35˚C by < 2.5 hours after severe traumatic brain injury, reaching 33˚C by 4 hours after injury and maintained for 48 hours in patients aged 16-45 will result in an increased number of patients with…
- Trial name
- NABIS:HIIR (NCT00178711)
- Testing
- Hypothermia
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Acquired Brain Injury
Effect of Telehealth Mindfulness on Sleep and Anxiety in Acquired Brain Injury Population
The goal of this study is to learn the effect of a telehealth mindfulness meditation program on sleep quality and anxiety in individuals with brain injury living in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT06717399
- Testing
- Mindfulness meditation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia
Corneal Abrasion
Bandage Contact Lens Application for the Management of Corneal Abrasion
The researchers are trying to understand if the application of a bandage contact lens results in better relief than usual treatment for a corneal abrasion.
- Trial name
- NCT04159714
- Testing
- Air Optix contact lens
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
CSF Leak
The Paediatric EVICEL® Neuro Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of EVICEL® when used for suture-line sealing in dura-mater closure in elective or urgent paediatric cranial neurosurgery to provide intraoperative watertight…
- Trial name
- NCT02309645
- Testing
- EVICEL® Fibrin Sealant, Sutures Only
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
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
Eye-tracking
EYE-TRAC Advance: Technology Verification (ETA-TV) Cohort 1
This study will assess the effects of exercise and non-concussive bodily contact on eye-tracking scores collected by the EYE-SYNC eye-tracking device.
- Trial name
- ETA-TV (NCT02844543)
- Testing
- EYE-SYNC eye-tracking device, SCAT-3, Desktop Eye-Tracker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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
Traumatic Brain Injury, Hopelessness
Window to Hope-Evaluating a Psychological Treatment for Hopelessness Among Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this project is to provide further evidence regarding a groundbreaking psychological treatment for suicide prevention in individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), Window to Hope (WtoH).
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Hopelessness, Suicide
- Trial name
- WtoH (NCT01691378)
- Testing
- Window to Hope, Waitlist Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Lisa Brenner
Facial Injuries, Adipose Tissue
A Study to Evaluate the Results of Facial Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Patients Who Have Suffered Traumatic Injury
Injuries resulting in facial trauma are common, and can have devastating consequences on your quality of life. While the facial bones can often be reconstructed, physicians strive to find better ways to accurately restore injured…
- Trial name
- BTI (NCT01345591)
- Testing
- Fat Grafting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
PTSD, Depression
Impact of Modifiable Psychosocial Factors on Veterans' Long-term Trajectories of Functioning and Quality of Life
This study is Phase 3 of Project SERVE (Study Evaluating Returning Veterans' Experiences). Through two prior phases, SERVE has followed a cohort of post-9/11 Veterans since 2010 and has identified numerous risk and protective…
- Conditions
- PTSD, Depression, Chronic Pain, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Trial name
- SERVE:IMPACT (NCT03615222)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 377 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Dermatitis
Study of KeraStat Cream for Radiation Dermatitis During Head and Neck Radiotherapy
This is a single site, randomized, open-label comparison pilot study to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of KeraStat Cream compared with routine skin care (RSC) in managing radiotherapy-induced early adverse skin reaction…
- Trial name
- NCT04173247
- Testing
- KeraStat Cream, Routine Skin Care - Commercially Available Agents
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Non-arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Optic Nerve Injuries
Safety and Efficacy Study of RPh201 Treatment of Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (ION).
The study objectives are to assess any changes in visual acuity and visual field observed following the administration of RPh201 during an overall treatment period of at least 13 consecutive weeks with an option to extended the…
- Trial name
- NCT02045212
- Testing
- RPh201
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Regenera Pharma Ltd
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effect of Namenda on Short Term Memory and Attention in Patients With Mild to Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine whether memantine (Namenda) improves memory and attention in patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00462228
- Testing
- Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury
Concussion Device Audiological Measures
Significant morbidity, mortality, and related costs are caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI). A simple, effective, and lightweight device worn by athletes or war fighters in the field, designed to mitigate TBI resulting from…
- Trial name
- NCT02262507
- Testing
- Device Wearing
- Volunteers
- 410 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Alcoholism
Valproate for Mood Swings and Alcohol Use Following Head Injury
Successful treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI)-induced mood lability may reduce or eliminate drinking behaviors in persons with alcohol abuse/dependence (AA/D) and affective lability following TBI.
- Trial name
- NCT01760785
- Testing
- divalproex sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Transitional Care
Enhancing the Transition From Hospital to Home for Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury and Families
Despite high risks of readmission and complex medical needs, there are no transitional care standards in the U.S. for patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) discharged home from acute hospital care without…
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Transitional Care, Family Members, Patients
- Trial name
- R03 (NCT04584554)
- Testing
- BETTER Transitional Care Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University