Clinical trials: Injury Brain
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
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Remediation of Impaired Self-Regulation in Patients With Mild TBI
The ability to regulate impulses enables us to plan for the future, to maintain focus in the face of distractions (i.e. to encode memories), and to manage emotions.
- Trial name
- NCT02260570
- Testing
- Tolcapone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
This study involves the treatment of cognitive impairment secondary to moderate to severe brain injury using central thalamic deep brain stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT02881151
- Testing
- Deep brain stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Jaimie M. Henderson
Cerebral Palsy
A Pilot Study of Hand Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Intensive Neurophysiological Rehabilitation
The aim of the study is to observe the effects of Intensive Neurophysiological Rehabilitation System on hand function in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT03454412
- Testing
- Intensive Neurophysiological Rehabilitation
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- International Clinic of Rehabilitation, Ukraine
Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) as Transfusion Indicator in Neurocritical Patients
Neurocritical ill patients are frequently transfused. Red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) in these patients has been associated with deleterious effects, including higher rates of nosocomial infections, multi-organ failure, and…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT00566709
- Testing
- Red blood cells transfusion
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío
Chronic Post-traumatic Headache, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Acupuncture in Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of a low vs. high dose of acupuncture treatment in individuals with chronic post-traumatic headache (CPTH).
- Trial name
- AccuTBI (NCT04369911)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Post-traumatic Headache
Sumatriptan as Treatment for Post-traumatic Headache
This phase II evaluation of sumatriptan as a treatment for post traumatic headache (PTH) will examine the methods and approach necessary to take the next step to a phase III trial.
- Trial name
- TWIST (NCT01854385)
- Testing
- Sumatriptan 100 mg
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
TBI, Major Depression
Lexapro for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Depression & Other Psychiatric Conditions
This research is being done to see if a drug called escitalopram (Lexapro) is helpful to people who are suffering from depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Conditions
- TBI, Major Depression, Other Psychiatric Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01368432
- Testing
- Escitalopram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Traumatic Brain Injury
Hyperbaric Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This study is designed to test the hypothesis that patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)treated with Hyperbaric (HBO) will show improvement in function and an increased blood flow as evidenced by single-photon emission…
- Trial name
- TBI (NCT01847755)
- Testing
- Oxygen at 1.5 ATA (atmospheres absolute).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Barry Miskin, MD
Cerebral Palsy, Postural; Defect
The Effect of Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthosis (DEFO) on Sitting Balance and Gross Manuel Dexterity in Cerebral Palsy
To evaluate the effects and feasibility of lycra based compression garment called Stabilizing Pressure Input Orthosis (SPIO) vest on posture and balance during sitting and gross manuel dexterity, parent satisfaction with the…
- Trial name
- NCT03191552
- Testing
- SPIO, conventional exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability, with an estimated cost of 45 billion dollars a year in the United States alone.
- Trial name
- BOOST 2 (NCT00974259)
- Testing
- Management protocol based on pBrO2 and ICP values., Management protocol based on ICP values only.
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Brain Injury, Aggression
Amantadine for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury Irritability and Aggression: A Multi-site Study
The purpose of this study is to study the effect of amantadine on irritability and aggression caused by traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00779324
- Testing
- Amantadine Hydrochloride
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Concussion
Smart Phone Application for Postconcussion Symptom Reduction
The proposed study will address a very important issue for the VA both currently and in the future -- the high percentage of OIF/OEF/OND Veterans who have been medically diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (mild TBI) and…
- Trial name
- NCT02501642
- Testing
- Concussion Coach, Treatment as usual
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 479 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Rituximab, Methotrexate, Vincristine Sulfate, Procarbazine Hydrochloride, and Cytarabine With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them.
- Conditions
- Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Lymphoma, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01399372
- Testing
- Rituximab, Cytarabine, Methotrexate
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Traumatic Brain Injury
The Use of Bispectral Index Monitoring to Assess Depth of Sedation in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
An observational study to assess the BIS reported level of sedation of patients with traumatic brain injury in the ICU.
- Trial name
- BIS-TBI (NCT03575169)
- Testing
- BIS Monitor
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aberdeen
Brain Concussion, Blast Injuries
Metacognitive Training to Enhance Strategy Use in Blast-Related TBI
Enhanced Goal Management Training (GMT) is a 10-week group or individual therapy that teaches strategies to improve an individual's ability to complete everyday tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT00857207
- Testing
- Goal Management Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cerebral Palsy
Respiratory Exacerbation Plans for Action and Care Transitions for Children With Severe CP
This study will pilot test a just-in-time (JIT) adaptive intervention to reduce severe respiratory illness, for children with severe cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- RE-PACT (NCT05292365)
- Testing
- RE-PACT Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison