Clinical trials: Injury Brain
Premature Birth, Brain Injury
Melatonin As A Novel Neuroprotectant In Preterm Infants- Dosage Study
Preterm babies are at risk of brain injury. Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone, may reduce this risk. The unborn baby receives melatonin from the mother but following premature delivery there maybe a period of prolonged…
- Trial name
- MIND (NCT00649961)
- Testing
- Melatonin injection
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Vestibular Diseases, Labyrinth Diseases
Evaluation of a Sensory Enrichment Multimodal Device (SEMD) on Physical Therapy Patients With Disequilibrium
Purpose of this study is to determine the efficiency and safety of a Sensory Enrichment Multimodal Device (SEMD) when applied in conjunction with usual care vestibular-balance physical therapy for rehabilitation of patients who…
- Conditions
- Vestibular Diseases, Labyrinth Diseases, Ear Diseases, Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
- Trial name
- SEMD (NCT01483937)
- Testing
- Usual care physical therapy plus SEMD, Usual care physical therapy only
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Karen L Atkins
Cerebral Palsy
Investigating the Effect of Stochastic Resonance Vibration on Gait and Balance and Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effects of wearable vibration devices for children with cerebral palsy and impaired arm function.
- Trial name
- NCT04388787
- Testing
- Stochastic resonance (SR) wraps
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue
Brain and Gut Plasticity in Mild TBI or Post-acute COVID Syndrome Following Growth Hormone Therapy
Patients with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or post acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) and abnormal growth hormone secretion, as measured by glucagon stimulation test, will be treated with replacement growth…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue, Cognitive Impairment, COVID-19
- Trial name
- NCT03554265
- Testing
- Somatropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Traumatic Brain Injury
Anterior Pituitary Hormone Replacement in Traumatic Brain Injury
Fifteen to twenty percent of adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that requires hospitalization and rehabilitation have been found to have growth hormone (GH) deficiency by GH stimulation testing.
- Trial name
- NCT00957671
- Testing
- Recombinant human growth hormone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Spasticity
Efficacy and Safety Study of MYOBLOC® in the Treatment of Adult Lower Limb Spasticity
Phase 2/3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-treatment, multicenter trial assessing the efficacy and safety of MYOBLOC for the treatment of lower limb spasticity, in adults followed by an open-label extension…
- Trial name
- NCT04099667
- Testing
- Phase 2; Low Dose MYOBLOC (15,000 Units), Phase 2; High Dose MYOBLOC (20,000 Units), Phase 3; MYOBLOC
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Hungary and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Solstice Neurosciences, LLC, a subsidiary of MDD US Operations, LLC
Brain Injury, Intracranial Pressure
Precedex Versus Propofol-Awakening for Reducing Brain Injury Expansion
The purpose of this study is to evaluate brain injury when two different drugs (propofol and precedex) are used to sedate patients who need a neurologic exam.
- Trial name
- PrePARE (NCT00538616)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Carmelo Graffagnino
Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Intervention to Treat Depression in Individuals With a Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is effective in reducing depression symptoms in individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00745940
- Testing
- MBCT for TBI
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Lakehead University
Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Treatment and Recovery Monitoring of Post TBI Symptoms
This proposal aims to investigate the effect of a promising treatment for persistent post Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) symptoms, and to monitor TBI patient's recovery by an objective technique along with standard clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT02426749
- Testing
- Active repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Managing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Related Headaches With Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Persistent headache is one of the most common debilitating symptoms in military personnel suffering from mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).
- Trial name
- NCT03314584
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Improving the Transition Experience
Each year, about 2.8 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States, and at least 25 percent of these injuries are classified as moderate to severe.
- Trial name
- BRITE (NCT03422276)
- Testing
- Rehabilitation Discharge Plan, Rehabilitation Transition Plan
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,555 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Cerebral Palsy, Physical Activity
Effects of Hippotherapy on Physical Fitness and Attention in Cerebral Palsy
This research analyzes whether hippotherapy improves the physical activity, cardiopulmonary fitness, and attention in children with cerebral palsy and whether this enhances their general health and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Physical Activity, Attention Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03870893
- Testing
- hippotherapy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury
ACTIVE: Activity Therapy to Increase Veteran Engagement
Depression is common after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and may have wide-ranging consequences. Post-TBI depression may impede reintegration into the family and community and lead to lower quality of life and heightened suicide…
- Trial name
- ACTIVE (NCT04976621)
- Testing
- Behavioral Activation, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Cerebral Palsy
Clinical Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of NT 201 Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Chronic Troublesome Drooling Associated With Neurological Disorders and/or Intellectual Disability
The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of NT 201 compared with placebo for the treatment of chronic troublesome sialorrhea associated with neurological disorders (e.g.
- Conditions
- Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- SIPEXI (NCT02270736)
- Testing
- NT 201
- Where
- 31 sites in Georgia, Hungary and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Post-Concussion Syndrome
The Effectiveness of Biofeedback for Individuals With Long-term Post-concussive Symptoms
Most concussions resolve within 7-10 days, but approximately 40% of individuals do not fully recover and suffer from persistent post-concussive symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT03338036
- Testing
- Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback, Neurofeedback
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Brain Injury
Training in Goal-directed Attention Regulation for Individuals With Brain Injury
Brain injuries affect the lives of numerous Veterans. This study examines how the brain is affected by injury and how rehabilitation training for attention dysfunction may change brain functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT01035606
- Testing
- training in goal-directed attention regulation, brain health education, computer-assisted training in goal-directed attention regulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
A Comparison of Propofol Versus Midazolam to Sedate Critically Brain Injury; Measurement of Cytokine Response and Assessment of Function
This is a prospective randomized controlled pilot study in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients who are sedated with either propofol or midazolam to compare the cytokine response and neuropsychological outcomes with and without…
- Trial name
- NCT01712477
- Testing
- Intravenous sedation using propofol, Intravenous sedation with midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Hypertension, Pure Autonomic Failure
Local Heat Stress in Autonomic Failure Patients With Supine Hypertension
Patients with autonomic failure are characterized by disabling orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), and at least half of them also have high blood pressure while lying down (supine hypertension).
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Pure Autonomic Failure, Multiple System Atrophy, Autonomic Failure
- Trial name
- NCT02417415
- Testing
- Passive heat stress, Control (non-heating)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
Improving SCI Rehabilitation Interventions by Retraining the Brain
The Long-term goal of this project is to develop upper limb rehabilitation interventions that can be utilized for cervical Spinal Cord Injury survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT03892746
- Testing
- Active tDCS + task oriented practice
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
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