Clinical trials: Injuries, Head
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Distress-based Psychopathology
One-Day Life Skills Workshop for Veterans With TBI, Pain and Psychopathology
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the signature wound of Veterans returning from the recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (i.e OIF/OEF/OND), with up to 20 percent experiencing persistent post-concussive symptoms.
- Conditions
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Distress-based Psychopathology, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02844946
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
The Effects of Fish Oil Supplementation on the Brain Health of Collegiate Football Athletes
Determine if the daily docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)/eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplement will reduce serum levels of biomarkers of sub-concussion injuries over a course of American football season among collegiate football…
- Trial name
- NCT04796207
- Testing
- Fish Oil (DPA+EPA 2:1 ratio) Capsules, High Oleic Safflower Oil Capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
Advancing Understanding of Transportation Options
This Stage II randomized, controlled, longitudinal trial seeks to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effects of a driving decision aid use among geriatric patients and providers.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Trial name
- AUTO (NCT04141891)
- Testing
- Driving Decision Aid, Older Drivers Website
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Traumatic Brain Injury
Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Brain Injury
This study will evaluate the changes in respiratory mechanics following traumatic brain injury and determine the effect of inhaled nitric oxide on gas exchange.
- Trial name
- NCT03260569
- Testing
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Mandible Fracture
Arch Bars vs. IMF (Intermaxillary Fixation) Screws: Cost Effectiveness Based on Time Duration of Device Placement.
Determining the cost effectiveness, based on the time duration of application, of two methods of wiring the jaws together during surgery to repair mandible fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT01876979
- Testing
- IMF Screws, Erich Arch Bars
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
Advanced MRI Applications for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
This feasibility study is being conducted to determine potential associations between a broad range of clinical neurological symptoms and magnetic resonance images (MRI), data, and clinical findings involved in mild traumatic…
- Trial name
- TBI (NCT02070588)
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vasopressin Versus Catecholamines for Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Control in Brain Injured Trauma Patients
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the leading causes of trauma death and disability in both civilian and military populations.
- Trial name
- AVP (NCT00795366)
- Testing
- arginine vasopressin, Standard catecholamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Neurobehavioral Program for Improving Functional Status After TBI
The specific aims of the proposed study are to 1) evaluate the efficacy of FANCI for improving functional status following treatment using the FIM, 2) examine the impact of FANCI on broader outcome measures of general emotional…
- Trial name
- NCT01166386
- Testing
- FANCI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Biceps Tendon Disorder, Tendinosis
Restoring the Anatomic Tension Relationship of the Long Head of the Biceps During Tenodesis
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the clinical impact of restoring the anatomic-tension relationship of the long head of the biceps (LHB) when performing a biceps tenotomy and tenodesis.
- Conditions
- Biceps Tendon Disorder, Tendinosis, Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06571695
- Testing
- Anatomic Long Head of Biceps Tensioning Technique, Traditional Long Head of Biceps Tensioning Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of Two Types of Treatment in Restoring Muscle After Hip or Knee Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two postoperative interventions designed to preserve muscle protein after major hip or knee surgery.
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis, Femur Head Necrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00393848
- Testing
- Essential amino acid supplement, Ketoconazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Traumatic Brain Injury
PC-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The investigators evaluated whether it was possible to improve the measurement of memory, attention, and executive function in patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury through the use of computer-based testing.
- Trial name
- NCT00927576
- Testing
- Digit span testing, Spatial span testing, Finger tapping
- Volunteers
- 265 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Bevacizumab in Reducing CNS Side Effects in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy to the Brain for Primary Brain Tumor, Meningioma, or Head and Neck Cancer
Bevacizumab may reduce CNS side effects caused by radiation therapy. This randomized phase II trial is studying how well bevacizumab works in reducing CNS side effects in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to the brain…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00492089
- Testing
- bevacizumab, magnetic resonance imaging, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION), Trauma
Electric Stimulation of the Eye to Improve Vision After Trauma
Transcorneal Electrical Stimulation (TES) using the "OkuStim®" device delivers electrical impulses to damaged and/or diseased photoreceptor cells.
- Conditions
- Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION), Trauma, Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Trial name
- TES (NCT02019927)
- Testing
- Transcorneal Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Wills Eye
Concussion, Headache
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Headache After Concussion
This clinical trial will enroll participants to evaluate the effects of SPG block on post-traumatic headache. The study hypothesizes that patients that receive a SPG block with lidocaine vs.
- Trial name
- NCT04650282
- Testing
- Lidocaine in SphenoCath device, Saline Solution in SphenoCath device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Ischemic Reperfusion Injury, Other Reconstructive Surgery
RIPC During Free Flap With Preoperative Radiotherapy
Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has shown organ-protective effects in many clinical settings including patients with ischemic heart disease.
- Conditions
- Ischemic Reperfusion Injury, Other Reconstructive Surgery, Radiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT03535623
- Testing
- remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
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
Occupational Therapy, Sexuality
Approach to Sexuality From Occupational Therapy in People With Acquired Brain Injury in Subacute Stage
Objectives: To analyse if people with acquired brain injury in sub-acute situation, as well as their relatives, and/or partners, consider relevant the approach to sexuality during their Occupational Therapy intervention.
- Conditions
- Occupational Therapy, Sexuality, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03911752
- Testing
- Semi-structured interviews, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Traumatic Brain Injury
Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Armodafinil as Treatment for Patients With Excessive Sleepiness Associated With Mild or Moderate Closed Traumatic Brain Injury
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of long-term (12 months) armodafinil treatment in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with mild or moderate closed traumatic brain injury…
- Trial name
- NCT00983437
- Testing
- Armodafinil
- Where
- 61 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Cephalon, Inc.
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
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion
Rehabilitation of Executive Functioning in Veterans With PTSD and Mild TBI
One of the most pressing concerns within the VA currently is the provision of interventions that address the cognitive as well as emotional problems faced by Veterans with concurrent mild TBI and PTSD.
- Trial name
- NCT01921179
- Testing
- GOALS (Goal-Oriented Attentional Regulation), EDU (Brain Health Education)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development