Clinical trials: Impaired Health
Communication Disorders
Adaptive and Individualized AAC
This project will test the feasibility of developing a smart augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) system that is effective in delivering communication capabilities that automatically adapt to the users' physical…
- Trial name
- NCT04247828
- Testing
- Experimental AAC, Generic AAC
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Altec Inc.
Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Impairment
Homeless Care Management App
There is a significant revolving door of incarceration among homeless adults, a population with substantial health disparities. Homeless adults who receive the professional coordination of individualized care (i.e., case…
- Conditions
- Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Impairment, Health Behavior, Adherence, Patient
- Trial name
- Link2Care (NCT03399500)
- Testing
- In-Person Case Management at Homeless Recovery Program, Unlimited Smartphone, Smartphone Based Case Management (SPCM) app
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 403 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Elder Abuse, Elder Mistreatment
Feasibility of Elder Mistreatment VOICES-CI Screening Tool
The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of the VOICES Elder Abuse Intervention among older adults with cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- VOICES-CI (NCT05216081)
- Testing
- Virtual cOaching in making Informed Choices on Elder Mistreatment Self-Disclosure (VOICES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Serious Game-based Interventions in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment Outside the Clinic
This study will evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Neuro-World cognitive training games (Woorisoft, S. Korea) in patients with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT04920123
- Testing
- Neuro-World
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Stroke, Neurologic Disorder
Evaluation of Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) Touch Screen Technology to Improve Field Awareness
The Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) (Bioness Inc. Valencia, CA) Touch Screen is an FDA approved device comprised of an interactive touchscreen and diverse program options to challenge patients through the use of visual…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Neurologic Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04930822
- Testing
- Table Top Visual Intervention, Bioness Integrated Therapy System Visual Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Anxiety, Hypertension
Anxiety-mediated Impairments in Large Elastic Artery Function and the Autonomic Nervous System
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a short-term (4 weeks) pharmacological blockade of sympathetic nerve activity (clonidine) on anxiety symptoms, vascular function, inflammation, muscle sympathetic nerve…
- Trial name
- ATLAS (NCT03109795)
- Testing
- Clonidine Pill, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cognitive Impairments
The "Light for the Brain" Study
Cognitive impairment (such as memory problems) due to cancer and its treatment can interfere with quality of life and can linger long after treatment has ended, yet research examining cognitive rehabilitation approaches has…
- Conditions
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cognitive Impairments, Sleep, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT02677987
- Testing
- Intervention systematic light exposure, Comparison systematic light exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia
Randomized Trial of Hydrocortisone in Very Preterm High-Risk Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of very preterm infants at high-risk for lung and brain injury with low dose hydrocortisone results in improved pulmonary and neurologic outcomes.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT00167544
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment
Improving Aging in Place in Subsidized Housing
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an adapted version of the Function Focused Care intervention, delivered by telephone, for improving aging in place for older adults living in…
- Conditions
- Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT04212442
- Testing
- Independent Living Program for Affordable Housing.
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cognitive Impairment, Mild, Cognitive Decline
Efficacy of a Multimodal Brain Health Intervention for Older African Americans
This study tests the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a multimodal intervention (walking, social engagement, and reminiscence), including the use of wearable digital biomarkers, for cognitively healthy and mildly…
- Trial name
- SHARP (NCT04863378)
- Testing
- Walking conversational reminiscence
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Internet-based Conversational Engagement Clinical Trial
The study aims to randomize 320 (160 Caucasian, 160 African American) socially isolated adults 75+ years old (50:50 split between those with normal cognition and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)) recruited from the community to…
- Trial name
- I-CONECT (NCT02871921)
- Testing
- Conversational Engagement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Delirium, Cognitive Impairment
Family Automated Voice Reorientation Study
This randomized clinical trial tests a cognitive reorientation intervention to prevent delirium in the intensive care unit using scripted audio messages, recorded by the patient's family and played at hourly intervals during…
- Conditions
- Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Health, Subjective, Sleep
- Trial name
- FAVoR (NCT03128671)
- Testing
- FAVoR Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Polypharmacy, Dementia
Shared Decision Making About Medication Use for People With Multiple Health Problems
The Shared Decision Making about Medication Use for People with Multiple Health Problems study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of a deprescribing educational intervention in primary care for patients with mild…
- Conditions
- Polypharmacy, Dementia, Multiple Chronic Conditions, Deprescribing
- Trial name
- NCT05156073
- Testing
- Educational Materials
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Stroke
Targeted High-definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) for Reducing Post-stroke Movement Impairments
Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. The emergence of abnormal muscle synergies following a stroke presents a major limitation to the recovery of independent function.
- Trial name
- NCT05174949
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (high-definition)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Fear of Hypoglycemia
Effects of a Health Intervention on Fear of Hypoglycemia : a Pilot Study
The purpose of this study was to construct a Fear of Hypoglycemia(FoH) intervention program for type 2 diabetic patients based on the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) theory and to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Fear of Hypoglycemia, Health Education, Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT06197360
- Testing
- Based on BCW Theory of Health Education, General diabetes health education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Yangzhou University
Multimorbidity, Cognitive Impairments
Video-Enhanced Care Management for Medically Complex Veterans
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week care management program for medically complex Veterans with cognitive impairment, delivered via telephone or videoconferencing.
- Trial name
- NCT02962687
- Testing
- Care management via videoconference, Care management via telephone calls
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia
Rasagiline in the Treatment of Persistent Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
This is a study of a new medication for the treatment of cognitive impairments (thinking difficulties) and negative symptoms in people with schizophrenia. The new medication is rasagiline.
- Trial name
- NCT00492336
- Testing
- rasagiline (Pharmacodynamics)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Dementia Prevention, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Brain Health Support Program
The Canadian Therapeutic Platform Trial for Multidomain Interventions to Prevent Dementia (CAN-THUMBS UP, or CTU) is a comprehensive and innovative program aimed to develop, implement and evaluate an interactive and compelling…
- Conditions
- Dementia Prevention, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Subjective Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- CTU: BHSP (NCT05347966)
- Testing
- Brain Health PRO
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 354 people
- Sponsor
- Baycrest
Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders, Speech Disorders
MyoVoice to Restore Natural, Hands-free Communication to Individuals With Vocal Impairments
This study will evaluate the ability of MyoVoice to replace natural speech. Referred to generally as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device, MyoVoice uses electrical signals recorded non-invasively from speech…
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders, Speech Disorders, Speech, Alaryngeal, Communication Aids for Disabled
- Trial name
- NCT04762043
- Testing
- Experimental System: MyoVoice, Reference System: Electrolarynx
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Altec Inc.
Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
Functionally-tailored Oral Care Intervention for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia and Their Caregivers
The specific aims of this study are: Aim 1. Develop a staged and modifiable dyadic oral care intervention to provide functionally-tailored oral care rehabilitation for community-dwelling persons with dementia (PWD) and need-based…
- Trial name
- NCT04238520
- Testing
- Functionally Tailored Oral Care Intervention, Control Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Chen