Clinical trials: Neurologic Ambulation Disorder
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Stimulation to Enhance Walking Post-SCI
This pilot study will investigate the effects of transcutaneous direct current stimulation (tsDCS) on walking function in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03702842
- Testing
- Soterix Medical tsDCS stimulator, Locomotor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Multiple Sclerosis, Walking Impairment
A Safety and Efficacy Study of ADS-5102 in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Walking Impairment
This study assessed the long-term safety and tolerability of ADS-5102 in subjects with MS and walking impairment who had completed the double-blind, placebo-controlled study of ADS-5102 in subjects with MS (ADS-AMT-301).
- Trial name
- NCT03567057
- Testing
- ADS-5102, 274 mg
- Where
- 92 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 424 people
- Sponsor
- Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Multiple Sclerosis
Balance Training for People With Multiple Sclerosis Using Nintendo Wii Fit
The aim is to evaluate balance training using Nintendo Wii Fit. The hypothesis is that a period of training will increase balance capacity och self-efficacy. People with diagnosed multiple sclerosis are invited to participate.
- Trial name
- NCT01299025
- Testing
- Training using Nintendo Wii Fit
- Where
- 4 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Örebro County Council
Cord Compression
Pulsed Abraxane and Radiotherapy for Improving and Maintaining Ambulation After Cancer-Related Cord Compression
The purpose of this research study is to look at a combination treatment of radiation therapy and a drug called Abraxane to treat epidural spinal cord compression.
- Trial name
- NCT03655080
- Testing
- Radiation therapy, nab-Paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Spinal Cord Injury
Powered Exoskeletons in Persons With SCI
Background Veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) have many adverse secondary medical and quality of life (QOL) changes as a result of immobilization.
- Trial name
- (PEPSCI) (NCT02658656)
- Testing
- ReWalk 6.0
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 424 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscle Vibration in MS to Improve Walking
The primary goal of this pilot study is to explore the feasibility of cyclic vibration (CV) of the lower extremity muscles to improve walking in individuals with gait deficits from multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- NCT03403413
- Testing
- muscle vibration during walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Paraplegia
The ReWalk Exoskeletal Walking System for Persons With Paraplegia
It is well appreciated that an extreme sedentary lifestyle from paralysis, contributes to many secondary medical problems such as diabetes and insulin resistance, obesity, constipation, poor blood pressure regulation…
- Trial name
- VA_ReWalk (NCT01454570)
- Testing
- powered exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Multiple Sclerosis
Locomotor Training in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
Locomotor training is a new exercise modality that emphasizes task specificity to promote learning and neural plasticity. It has been reported to improve walking in patients with stroke, spinal cord injury and cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00607126
- Testing
- Lokomat, resistive training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Spinal Cord Injuries, Inpatient
Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking in SCI Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
The purpose of this research study is to test the effect of early exoskeletal-assisted walking (EAW) training (combined into regular acute inpatient rehabilitation (AIR)) on improving functional recovery and reducing pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT04221373
- Testing
- Ekso™ powered exoskeleton, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Spinal Cord Injuries, Brown Sequard
Effects of Breathing and Walking Treatments on Recovery Post-Spinal Cord Injury
Change to Reflect What Was Done and reason Changes Were Made. The purpose of this study is to determine (1) if a specific breathing treatment (intermittent hypoxia) can promote changes in breathing function and (2) if pairing…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Brown Sequard, Central Cord Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01272011
- Testing
- Intermittent Hypoxia, Locomotor Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Parkinson Disease
Walking and mHealth to Increase Participation in Parkinson Disease
Identifying effective ways to improve function, slow decline and reduce disability is a high priority for people living with Parkinson disease and other chronic conditions.
- Trial name
- WHIPPD (NCT03517371)
- Testing
- mHealth delivered exercise program, Exercise only
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Multiple Sclerosis
Methylphenidate to Improve Balance and Walking in MS
Methylphenidate is an amphetamine-like psychomotor stimulant drug currently approved for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), postural orthostasis tachycardia syndrome and narcolepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT01896700
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder
Clinical Study of the L300 Versus Ankle-foot Orthosis (AFO) on Post-Stroke Subjects With Foot Drop
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the NESS L300 (L300) in improving gait parameters, function, and quality of life among stroke subjects (greater than or equal to 3 months post stroke)with drop foot.
- Conditions
- Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder, Gait, Drop Foot, Poststroke Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- L300 (NCT01138995)
- Testing
- Ness L300, Ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Inc
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Amplify Gait to Improve Locomotor Engagement in Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects ~42,000 Veterans. The VA provides the single largest network of SCI care in the nation. The lifetime financial burden of SCI can exceed $3 million. A major cost of SCI is impaired mobility.
- Trial name
- AGILE SCI (NCT04340063)
- Testing
- Gait training performed on a treadmill, Gait training performed in a Movement Amplification Environment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Depression
Post-Stroke Optimization of Walking Using Explosive Resistance
The investigators will study the effects of a 12 week strength training program on individuals who have had a stroke and are depressed to see if this type of exercise training helps treat depression and improves walking function.
- Trial name
- POWER-D (NCT03826771)
- Testing
- Power training, Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Multiple Sclerosis
Study of Oral Fampridine-SR in Multiple Sclerosis
To assess the safety and efficacy of 10 milligram (mg) twice a day (b.i.d.) Fampridine-SR in patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study.
- Trial name
- NCT00127530
- Testing
- Fampridine-SR
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Acorda Therapeutics
Arthritis, Gout
Phone-Based Based Walk With Ease Program for Adults With Arthritis
The objective of this study is to examine the short-term (6-weeks and 6 months) and long-term (1 year) effects of a phone-based version of Walk With Ease intervention.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Gout, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05289544
- Testing
- Phone-Based Walk With Ease
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 267 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Stroke, Healthy Adult
Tracking Post-stroke Walking Improvements From the Clinic Into the Home
The purpose of this proposal is to use novel video-based movement tracking technology to measure gait quality after stroke - in the home.
- Trial name
- NCT05454007
- Testing
- Step length asymmetry training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University of Health Sciences
Parkinson Disease
Robotic Walking Device to Improve Mobility in Parkinson's Disease
This Phase II randomized controlled trial proposes to examine the impact of long-term use of a novel light-weight and wearable assistive robotic device, called the Honda Walking Assist (HWA) device, to improve mobility in the…
- Trial name
- NCT03751371
- Testing
- Training with HWA device, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Hemiplegia
Neural Prostheses and Gait Performance: Model-Based Strategies
The purpose of this research is to find the optimal patterns of functional electrical stimulation (FES) of muscles in the lower legs that will improve walking ability in those who have had a stroke and at the same time ensure…
- Trial name
- NCT00991406
- Testing
- FES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development