Clinical trials: Neurological Health
Chronic Pain
Connected Health to Decrease Opioid Use in Patients With Chronic Pain
The objective of this pilot study to evaluate if behavioral incentives applied at the VA Medical Center can appreciably increase participation in activities that promote mobility, and subsequently reduce pain severity and opioid…
- Trial name
- NCT04013529
- Testing
- Regret lottery, Way to Health technology enhanced care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Chronic Pain, Stress Disorders, Posttraumatic
Compassion Meditation vs. Health Education for Veterans
Chronic pain (CP) is a major health problem for military Veterans, and CP is often associated with comorbid mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Stress Disorders, Posttraumatic, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT04651296
- Testing
- compassion meditation, health education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
PTSD, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Mission Reconnect-Veterans and Their Partners to Manage Pain and PTSD (MR)
This project is responsive to Rehabilitation Research and Development's (RR\&D) current special areas of interest for non-pharmacological activity-based interventions for chronic pain impacting pain reduction, function and…
- Trial name
- MR (NCT03593772)
- Testing
- Mission Reconnect
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 730 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Down Syndrome, Health, Subjective
Developing a Down Syndrome Health Instrument
Although over 200,000 individuals with DS live in the United States, studies to date have focused on outcomes apart from health.
- Trial name
- NCT04631237
- Testing
- Observational, no intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 758 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Sleep Disorder, Circadian Dysregulation
Implementing and Sustaining a Sleep Treatment to Improve Community Mental Part 1: Implementation Health Outcomes
The sleep disturbance commonly experienced by individuals with a severe mental illness (SMI) reduces these individuals' capacity to function and contributes to key symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04154631
- Testing
- Standard Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C), Adapted Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C), Usual Care Delayed Treatment
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 489 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Berkeley
Healthy Aging
Improving Neurological Health in Aging Via Neuroplasticity-based Computerized Exercise
This study is a validation study to evaluate efficacy of a neuroplasticity-based, computerized cognitive training program INHANCE (Improving Neurological Health in Aging via Neuroplasticity-based Computerized Exercise) to improve…
- Trial name
- INHANCE (NCT04149457)
- Testing
- Computerized Plasticity-Based Adaptive Cognitive Training, Commercially available computerized training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Posit Science Corporation
Low Back Pain, Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Veterans Response to Dosage in Chiropractic Therapy
This study evaluates how Veterans with chronic low back pain (cLBP) respond to varying doses of chiropractic therapy and how health services utilization are impacted as a result. There are 2 phases in this study.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Veterans Health
- Trial name
- VERDICT (NCT04087291)
- Testing
- Chiropractic Care
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 766 people
- Sponsor
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity
Study of the Long-term Effects of Exercise on Heath Indicators in Older People
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent the most frequent cause of death among the elderly population. Hypertension, unfavorable lipid profile, obesity and physical inactivity are among the main risk factors for CVD.
- Conditions
- Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT01874132
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Delirium, Cognitive Impairment
Family Automated Voice Reorientation Study
This randomized clinical trial tests a cognitive reorientation intervention to prevent delirium in the intensive care unit using scripted audio messages, recorded by the patient's family and played at hourly intervals during…
- Conditions
- Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Health, Subjective, Sleep
- Trial name
- FAVoR (NCT03128671)
- Testing
- FAVoR Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Fractures, Bone, Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative
Quality of Recovery After Dexamethasone, Ondansetron or Placebo Intrathecal Morphine Administration
The aim of this study is to evaluate not only the occurrence of side effects, but the quality of the recovery (QoR-40 Questionnaire) of patients submitted to spinal anesthesia with administration of low doses (0.1 mg) of…
- Conditions
- Fractures, Bone, Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative, Pruritus, Morphine Adverse Reaction
- Trial name
- NCT03035942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Ondansetron, Saline
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo
Chronic Pain
EMPOWER: Randomized Trial of Online Chronic Pain Management Program to Reduce Reliance on Opioid Analgesic Medications
This is a 10-month internet-based randomized controlled trial to evaluate whether an online chronic pain management program ("E-Health") can assist with reduced opioid reliance in chronic pain patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03308188
- Testing
- E-health program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 402 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Nutramax Joint Health Formulation Biochemical Response Study
The Nutramax test article is a nutritional supplement that contains several ingredients shown to potentially provide benefit to patients suffering from a painful and sometimes debilitating condition of the knee called…
- Trial name
- NCT02614274
- Testing
- Nutraceutical joint health formulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Strain
Occupational Therapy's Role in Promoting Community Wellness Utilizing Sit-Stand Workstations
The aim of this study is to combat the growing global health issue of sedentary behavior and the associated health consequences of prolonged sitting in the workplace.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Strain, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- NCT03052426
- Testing
- Ergotron WorkFit - TL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Hearing Loss
A Simplified Patient-Centered Educational Tool for Improved Hearing-Aid Outcomes
Hearing loss is the second most prevalent service-connected disability among Veterans. Hearing aids are the most common technological intervention for hearing loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01940705
- Testing
- Hearing-Aid Informational Guide, Hearing-Aid DVD, Teach-back Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids and Adenomyosis
Effectiveness of IV Acetaminophen and IV Ibuprofen in Reducing Post Procedural Pain in the UFE Procedure
The uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) procedure is a treatment option for abnormal heavy menstrual bleeding and/or bulk symptoms associated with uterine fibroids and adenomyosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02227316
- Testing
- IV Ibuprofen, IV Acetaminophen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Smoking Cessation, Pain
Project HOPES: Healthy Options for Pain and Ending Smoking. A Program for Cancer Survivors.
The proposed pilot study will develop and test feasibility, acceptability, and signal for efficacy of a smoking cessation and pain management intervention for 20 cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT06029907
- Testing
- Smoking cessation and pain management intervention, Varenicline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Insomnia, Sleep Disorders
Treating Sleep Problems in VA Adult Day Health Care
The Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act (Millennium Act) of 1999 mandated the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide non-institutional long-term care to veterans.
- Trial name
- HERO-ADHC (NCT01259401)
- Testing
- Sleep Intervention Program, Sleep Education control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Pain, Postoperative, Medication Adherence
Evaluation of an Interactive Opioid Risk Education Program (STOMP) for Parents
Millions of children and adolescents are prescribed opioid pain relievers each year, placing them at risk for serious adverse events and misuse in the home setting.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Medication Adherence, Opioid Use, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Trial name
- STOMP (NCT03287622)
- Testing
- Educational Intervention, Nudge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 712 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Neurologic Disorders
The Impact of Environmental Controls on Mental Health
Within the UK there are over 15 million people who live with at least one long term condition. Of these people, over 4 million suffer from mental health problems.
- Trial name
- EC-MH (NCT07049419)
- Testing
- Provision of an environmental control system
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Lothian
Dementia, Memory Disorders
Identifying Patients With Dementia in Primary Care
Veterans who completed GEMS-Phase 1 will be asked to participate in GEMS-Phase 2 to determine the accuracy of methods used to assess mild memory problems.
- Trial name
- GEMS (NCT00289471)
- Testing
- No intervention delivered.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 630 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs