Clinical trials: Injuries, Head
Posttraumatic Headache, Combat Disorders
Chronic Postconcussive Headache: A Placebo-Controlled Treatment Trial of Prazosin
The purpose of this study is to determine if prazosin is more effective than placebo in decreasing frequency, severity, disability, and other negative effects of headaches related to mild traumatic brain injury in Service Members…
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Headache, Combat Disorders, Post Concussion Syndrome, Headache
- Trial name
- NCT02266329
- Testing
- prazosin hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Vascular System Injuries, Concussion, Brain
Sildenafil Treatment for Mild TBI
About 300,000 people are hospitalized for traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. After TBI, secondary brain injury escalates due in part to heightened levels of oxidant injury, inflammation, and vascular injury.
- Conditions
- Vascular System Injuries, Concussion, Brain, Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03598140
- Testing
- Sildenafil Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury
Using the Xbox Kinect for Chronic TBI
This study will evaluate the potential for improving balance for a single individual with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The participant will engage in supervised therapy using commercial games on the Xbox Kinect.
- Trial name
- NCT02889289
- Testing
- Xbox One Kinect Gaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Dexamethasone Versus Burr Hole Craniostomy for Symptomatic Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is condition where blood has slowly leaked out of small blood vessels surrounding the brain. Over time, the blood may cause a variety of symptoms including headache, confusion, limb weakness, and…
- Trial name
- DECS (NCT02111785)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Burr Hole Craniostomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
OPTIMA-TBI Pilot Study
This is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the effect of omega-3 fatty acid versus placebo on blood biomarkers of brain injury, inflammation and neurogenesis.
- Trial name
- OPTIMA (NCT03345550)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Screening Instruments
Goal: The ultimate goal of this research program is to improve the health and quality of life for wounded warriors from Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) through screening, risk assessment, and outcome…
- Trial name
- NCT00875329
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma
DASH After TBI Study: Decreasing Adrenergic or Sympathetic Hyperactivity After Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators intend to determine the effect of adrenergic blockade on 1) short-term physiology, behavior, and cognition and 2) long-term neuropsychological outcomes after severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma, Trauma, Nervous System, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01322048
- Testing
- IV Propranolol and Per Tube Clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
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
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease
Behavioral and Neuroimaging Changes After Cognitive Rehab in Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Memory deficits are common after traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and are characteristic of various forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease and its common precursor mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00714571
- Testing
- Mnemonic strategy training (MST), Repeated exposure (XP), Subtracting Cues training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Brain Injuries, Traumatic
INTRuST Structured Assessment For Evaluation of TBI (SAFE-TBI)
The current study will evaluate the initial reliability and validity of a new instrument, the INTRuST Structured Assessment for Evaluation of TBI (SAFE-TBI), in three samples of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi…
- Trial name
- SAFE-TBI (NCT01554891)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- INTRuST, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Consortium
Brain Concussion
Enhanced Problem-Solving Training
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is among the most common injuries sustained by Veterans of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.
- Trial name
- E-PST (NCT03759223)
- Testing
- Enhanced Problem-Solving Training (E-PST), Healthy Living Messages (HLM), Enhanced Problem-Solving Training (E-PST) (non-randomized)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Dysphagia, Head and Neck Cancer
Chemo/XRT +/- Amifostine to Assess Outcomes Related to Xerostomia, Mucositis, & Dysphagia
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- NCT00503776
- Testing
- exercise intervention, amifostine trihydrate, therapeutic dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Concussion, Brain, Traumatic Brain Injury
Ghrelin (OXE--103) for Acute Concussion Management
Concussions are the leading form of mild traumatic brain injury. Management of concussions and mild traumatic brain injury is a high priority medical focus, social concern, and research topic.
- Trial name
- NCT04558346
- Testing
- Ghrelin (OXE-103)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Rippee
Concussion, Headache
Use of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen for Treatment of Acute Headache Post Concussion in Children
Concussions and headache are a significant problem for children and athletes. While headache generally resolves within 7-10 days; a significant proportion of children, 72-93% experience prolonged headache as a symptom of Post…
- Trial name
- NCT02268058
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster Children's Hospital
Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency
Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency (LSCD) Treatment With Cultivated Stem Cell (CALEC) Graft
The main aim of the study is to determine the safety and feasibility of a cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cell (CALEC) transplantation in the treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency.
- Trial name
- CALEC (NCT02592330)
- Testing
- Biopsy to collect limbal epithelial stem cells that will be cultivated into a graft, Cultivation of Limbal epithelial cells into a graft, CALEC Transplant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Brain Injuries
Efficacy and Safety Study of Intravenous Progesterone in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
The SyNAPSe trial will study if giving intravenous (i.v.) progesterone within 8 hours of the injury for a total of 120 hours to severe traumatic brain injury patients improves their recovery.
- Trial name
- SyNAPSe (NCT01143064)
- Testing
- Progesterone, Lipid emulsion without progesterone
- Where
- 156 sites in United States, Argentina and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 1,195 people
- Sponsor
- BHR Pharma, LLC
Traumatic Brain INjury
Efficacy Study of Strattera for Treating Attention Disorders in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Atomoxetine is the only medication that is currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00702364
- Testing
- atomoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
Trauma Survivors Outcomes and Support Study IV
After traumatic injuries some people have difficulty returning to the routine of their everyday activities and may experience physical and emotional pain.
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Suicide, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- TSOS IV (NCT01625416)
- Testing
- Stepped Care Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
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
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Biological Signatures, Probiotic Among Those With mTBI and PTSD
Exaggerated inflammation in the body and brain is thought to play a role in the vulnerability to and aggravation and perpetuation of adverse consequences among those with co-occurring mild TBI (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress…
- Trial name
- NCT02723344
- Testing
- of Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri; DSM 17938), Sunflower and medium chain triglyceride oils
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development