Clinical trials: Head Trauma Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Evaluation of VA's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Clinical Reminder and Comprehensive TBI Evaluation (CTBIE)
The purpose of the proposed study is to determine the clinical validity and reliability of the VA's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Clinical Reminder Screen and the Comprehensive TBI Evaluation used to screen for mild traumatic…
- Trial name
- TBI (NCT00852527)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 456 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
18F-AV-1451 and Florbetapir F 18 PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Imaging in Subjects at Risk for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
This study will explore the use of flortaucipir as a biomarker for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and examine the relationship between clinical presentation and tau deposition.
- Trial name
- NCT02079766
- Testing
- florbetapir F 18, Flortaucipir F18
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Avid Radiopharmaceuticals
Neurobehavioral Disinhibition
Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of AVP-786 for the Treatment of Neurobehavioral Disinhibition Including Aggression, Agitation, and Irritability in Participants With Traumatic Brain Injury
This is a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled study to evaluate AVP-786 for the treatment of neurobehavioral disinhibition including aggression, agitation, and irritability in participants with traumatic brain injury…
- Trial name
- NCT03095066
- Testing
- AVP-786-28, AVP-786-42.63
- Where
- 54 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Impaired Social Functioning
Effects of Animal-assisted Therapy on Brain-injured Patients
The purpose is to investigate whether animal-assisted therapy has positive biopsychosocial effects on patients with brain injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT02599766
- Testing
- animal assisted therapy, standard therapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Assess Safety and Efficacy of Levetiracetam(LEV;Keppra)for Seizure Prevention
To show that the use of intravenous levetiracetam(LEV;Keppra)for seizure prevention in patients in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit will result in fewer side effects compared to the current standard of care anticonvulsant and…
- Trial name
- Keppra (NCT00618436)
- Testing
- Levetiracetam, Phenytoin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Surgical Complication, Paresthesia
Trial of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Induced Paresthesia Using Ultrasonic vs. Reciprocating Saw Instrumentation
The aim of this prospective study is to analyze the postoperative paresthesias experienced in patients who undergo bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO) using an ultrasonic saw, versus a reciprocating saw.
- Conditions
- Surgical Complication, Paresthesia, Fracture, Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05205616
- Testing
- Sonopet ultrasonic saw, Reciprocating saw
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Brain Injury
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Memory/Attention in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant public health problem, with 1.5-2.0 million Americans injured each year. Cognitive deficits, particularly in the domains of memory and attention are frequently the source of lingering…
- Trial name
- NCT00453921
- Testing
- Methylphenidate, Memory and Attention Training
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Hearing Impairment, Hearing Aid Fitting
Blast Exposed Veterans With Auditory Complaints
The purpose of this study is to study blast-exposed Veterans who report hearing handicap but show normal or near normal results on standard audiometric testing.
- Trial name
- NCT02122458
- Testing
- mild-gain hearing aids with high-frequency emphasis over 6-months
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 363 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms
Bright Light Therapy for Treatment of Sleep Problems Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of the research study is to understand the effectiveness of a six-week course of light exposure on cognitive functioning, mood, activity, and sleep in people that have suffered a head injury leading to a concussion.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms, Sleep Problems
- Trial name
- NCT02374918
- Testing
- mTBI wavelength-1 bright light, mTBI wavelength-2 bright light, HC wavelength-1 bright light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Feasibility of Improving Sleep Apnea Treatment Adherence After Brain Injury
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder common among Veterans with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- FISATABI (NCT04221009)
- Testing
- MI and CBT 4-session manualized intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury, Headaches Posttraumatic
Adjunct VR Pain Management in Acute Brain Injury
Severe and refractory pain after acute injury is a known-risk factor for chronic opioid use disorder. In this study, the investigators will use Virtual Reality (VR) immersion as a non-pharmacological adjunct to treat pain…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Headaches Posttraumatic, Trauma, Pain, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT04356963
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Session (VR Blu), Tablet-based Session (Tablet Blu), Use of Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display without Content (VR Blank)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Traumatic Brain Injury
A Pilot Study of NSICU Assessment of Seizure Prophylaxis With Lacosamide
Trial to determine if seizure prophylaxis with IV LCM in NSICU patients experiencing mental status changes due to severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) will result in improved short- and long-term outcomes and better immediate…
- Trial name
- NCT01110187
- Testing
- lacosamide, Fosphenytoin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Traumatic Brain Injury
Prospective, Interventional Study Evaluating the Feasibility and Safety of the Esophageal Cooling Device
The aim of this prospective, interventional study is to assess the feasibility and safety of the Esophageal Cooling Device in patients from suffering from traumatic brain injury who the treating physician is treating with…
- Trial name
- NCT02420639
- Testing
- Esophageal Cooling Device (ECD), manufactured by Advanced Cooling Therapy, Inc.
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Cooling Therapy, Inc., d/b/a Attune Medical
Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms
Effects of Bright Light Therapy in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or "concussions" are an increasingly prevalent injury in our society. Patients with post-concussion syndrome have been shown to have deficits on tests of short term memory, divided attention…
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms, Sleep Problems
- Trial name
- NCT01747811
- Testing
- wavelength-1 bright light, wavelength-2 bright light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer
Study of CryoSpray Ablation(TM)to Determine Treatment Effect, Depth of Injury, and Side Effects in the Esophagus.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the treatment effect, depth of injury, and side effects using technology involving the spray of liquid nitrogen through a catheter (CryoSpray AblationTM, "CSA" or "cryospray therapy") onto…
- Trial name
- ESODOI (NCT00754468)
- Testing
- Cryo Spray Ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- CSA Medical, Inc.
Traumatic Brain Injury
rTMS to Improve Cognitive Function in TBI
This project will study 40 Veterans identified with symptoms understood to characterize mild to moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- rTMSTBI (NCT02152540)
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Concussion, mTBI
Neurofeedback Impact on Veterans With mTBI
This study will evaluate neurofeedback (NFB) training as a low risk, non-invasive, effective treatment for Veterans diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and experiencing chronic post-concussive symptoms (PCSs).
- Conditions
- Concussion, mTBI, Post-Concussive Symptoms, Chronic Headache
- Trial name
- NFBVETmTBI (NCT04195685)
- Testing
- Neurofeedback (NFB)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Post Traumatic Headache
Naratriptan for the Treatment of Post Traumatic Headache Associated With Cognitive Dysfunction
The purpose of this study is to determine whether naratriptan, a medication approved for treatment of migraine, is effective in the treatment of post traumatic headache associated with cognitive dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT00487578
- Testing
- naratriptan HCl
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cady, Roger, M.D.
Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI
TWILIGHT Study: Effect of Light Exposure During Acute Rehabilitation on Sleep After TBI
This study proposes to investigate how well Bright White Light Therapy will work in the acute inpatient rehabilitation units for people whom have experienced a traumatic brain injury for the purpose of treating sleep disruption.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Sleep
- Trial name
- TWILIGHT (NCT02214212)
- Testing
- Bright White Light (BWL), Red Light (RL)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington