Clinical trials: Near-infrared Spectroscopy
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
MGH Trauma-related Nightmares SDI Study
Interested individuals will first complete a telephone screening followed by a series of structured clinical interviews to diagnose PTSD and comorbid psychiatric disorders, confirm initial inclusion criteria, rule out exclusion…
- Trial name
- NM (NCT05195684)
- Testing
- imaginal probe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cervical Disc Disease, Cervical Stenosis
Is There a Risk of Perioperative Stroke Due to the Retraction Used During Anterior Cervical Discectomy?
In anterior cervical disc surgery, head and neck extansion position and, surgical retraction used while reaching the anterior surface of the cervical vertebra can be affect the carotid blood flow and constituting a risk for…
- Conditions
- Cervical Disc Disease, Cervical Stenosis, Cervical Disc Herniation
- Trial name
- NCT05717010
- Testing
- Near infrared spectroscopy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Samsun University
Stroke
Augmenting Cerebral Blood Flow in Acute Ischemic Stroke
The most common type of stroke is ischemic (lack of blood flow to the brain due to a clot blocking a blood vessel). Time is brain and an average of 1.9 million brain nerve cells per minute are destroyed in patients experiencing a…
- Trial name
- NCT06911385
- Testing
- Arm Remote Ischemic Conditioning plus Pneumatic Compression lower limb
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysmal
Continuous Assessment of Brain Blood Perfusion in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
The goal of this observational study is to continuously assess cerebral autoregulation in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) using cerebral oximetry index (COx) and hemoglobin volume reactivity index (HVx).
- Trial name
- NCT06932640
- Testing
- - Non-Invasive Near-infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) device (HEM1 with Foresight Elite Sensor)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease
Study of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Combination Coronary Catheter
This study is designed to evaluate the technical performance and clinical handling of a coronary catheter that includes two imaging techniques.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- SAVOIR (NCT00901446)
- Testing
- Intravascular ultrasound and spectroscopy
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Infraredx
Liver Transplant; Complications
Influence of Hyperbilirubinaemia on Two Different Near Infrared Spectroscopy Devices
Protocol Near infrared spectroscopy liver transplants: comparison of two monitoring of Near infrared spectroscopy in pediatric liver transplant.
- Trial name
- NIRS_GREFFE (NCT03945942)
- Testing
- Near infrared spectroscopy with INVOS device, Near infrared spectroscopy with Foresight device
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Depression, Postpartum
Cerebral Synchronization Between Mothers and Their Newborns During Breastfeeding
Different reciprocal positions of mother and newborn during breastfeeding may be adopted. Other than the one derived from UNICEF guidelines, or standard position, an approach called biological nurturing has been recently…
- Trial name
- NCT05821569
- Testing
- Standard approach, Biological nurturing
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Burlo Garofolo
Hypotension
Avoiding Hypotension in Preterm Neonates
Objectives Firstly to examine in preterm neonates, whether it is possible to reduce number of hypotensive episodes and use of catecholamines by applying cerebral/peripheral near infrared spectroscopy in combination with…
- Trial name
- AHIP (NCT01910467)
- Testing
- NIRS visible and predefined interventions, NIRS not visible and treatment as usual
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Disease
Near-infrared Spectroscopy Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
The aim of this study is to investigate whether near-infrared guided percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute myocardial infarction provides improved stent strut coverage at six months compared to conventionally…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Ischemia, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT04460482
- Testing
- Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), Angiography
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Within 12 Hrs of Head Injury
An Evaluation of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Intracranial Hematoma Detection of Head Trauma Patients in the Emergency Department.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for intracranial hematoma detection of head trauma patients
- Trial name
- NCT02222597
- Testing
- infrascanner
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Nerve Block, Lumbar Plexus
Evaluation of Lumbar Plexus Block Success With Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
Tests such as the pin-prick test, cold application or the Bromage scale are currently used to measure the success of nerve blocks and are considered subjective assessments as they require verbal consent from the patient.
- Conditions
- Nerve Block, Lumbar Plexus, Near Infrared Spectroscopy
- Trial name
- NCT06126133
- Testing
- Near Infrared Spectroscopy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome, Post Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury
Cerebral Oximetry in Management of Post Cardiac Arrest
Resuscitation from a cardiac arrest is a common reason for admission to an intensive care unit (ICU). Because the brain is highly vulnerable to oxygen deprivation, severe brain damage often occurs during a cardiac arrest.
- Conditions
- Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome, Post Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury, Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- COMPACT (NCT07829887)
- Testing
- Cerebral oximetry-guided treatment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Near Infrared Spectroscopy Imaging of Change in Tissue Oxygenation to Assess Peripheral Artery Disease
This is a proof-of-concept study with exploratory objective to assess whether superficial tissue oxygenation patterns measured by Snapshot NIRS, in conjunction with the Provocative Elevation Maneuver of the Lower Extremity…
- Trial name
- NCT07397494
- Testing
- Observational study only.
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Kent Imaging Inc
Hemorrhage, Premature Infants
NIRS Monitoring in Premature Infants
This study uses frequency domain near-infrared spectroscopy coupled with diffuse correlation spectroscopy (FDNIRS-DCS) technology for monitoring cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral oxygen metabolism (CMRO2) at the bedside for…
- Conditions
- Hemorrhage, Premature Infants, Newborn, Hydrocephalus
- Trial name
- NCT02601339
- Testing
- ETV/CPC
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Healthy
De-stressing the Brain: Can Eating Grapes During Periods of Mental Stress Protect Brain and Vascular Health in Young Adults
The main aim of the current study is to investigate whether consuming grapes rich in flavonoids just before mental stress can protect cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular function, mood and cognition, from the negative effects…
- Trial name
- NCT06923722
- Testing
- High-flavonoid grape intervention, Low-flavonoid grape intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Tissue Oxygenation
Postspinal Headache and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
Evaluation of the relationship between postspinal headache and near infrared spectroscopy in cesarean section patients
- Trial name
- NCT04187846
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Hakan Tapar
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal, Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Cerebral Physiology of NOWS
This study will use a new device to measure blood flow and oxygen levels in the brains of newborn infants who have had exposure to opioid medications in the womb, compared to newborns who have not had any exposure.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal, Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, Opioid Use Disorder, Intrauterine Exposure
- Trial name
- NIRS for NOWS (NCT07610746)
- Testing
- FD-NIRS and DCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Healthy, Brain Stimulation
Effects of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation on Task Performance in Healthy Adults
The objective of this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, crossover study is to evaluate the effects of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) on complex cognitive task performance in healthy adult volunteers.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Brain Stimulation, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Cognition
- Trial name
- BRAIN-STIM (NCT06995560)
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Healthy Participants
Prefrontal Hemodynamics and Working Memory After Exhaustive Aquatic Exercise
This study compared prefrontal cortex hemodynamics and working memory performance following exhaustive aquatic exercise between endurance athletes and physically active individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07837661
- Testing
- Incremental Exhaustive Aquatic Stepping Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Coronary Artery Disease, Aortic Stenosis, Severe
NIRS-IVUS to Improve Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease Severity in Patients Referred for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
The aim of the IMPACTavi prospective cohort study is to test feasibility and safety of clinically indicated intravascular coronary imaging with NIRS-IVUS in addition to routine coronary angiography in patients scheduled for TAVI…
- Trial name
- IMPACTavi (NCT04976062)
- Testing
- Combined near-infrared spectroscopy and intravascular ultrasound imaging (NIRS-IVUS)
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen