Clinical trials: Neurological Rehabilitation
Neuropathic Back Pain, Spinal Cord Injury
Injecting Botulinum Toxin A Underneath the Skin to Treat Spinal Cord Pain in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
Back pain is a common secondary condition of both acute and chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Current existing treatment including both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic are limited by marginal efficacy or intolerable side…
- Trial name
- NCT02736890
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Phantom Limb Pain, Amputation, Traumatic
Optimizing Rehabilitation for Phantom Limb Pain Using Mirror Therapy and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
This is a two-site study that explores the effects of mirror therapy and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS, Soterix ©) in a randomized factorial controlled trial in which patients will be assigned to one of four…
- Trial name
- NCT02487966
- Testing
- transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): active (Soterix ©), Mirror Therapy: active
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Brazil
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Vestibular Diseases
Computerized Vestibular Rehabilitation
Disorders of vestibular function and balance are an important component of many conditions that commonly affect veterans, such as inner ear diseases, diabetes, and traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03589859
- Testing
- VOR Test, Computer Game, Nausea Scale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Sarcopenia
VR-based Rehabilitation in the Treatment and Prevention of Sarcopenia of Older Residents
Background: Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and decline of muscle function associated with aging. The prevalence of sarcopenia among people older than 65 years old in Taiwan is over 20%.
- Trial name
- NCT03809104
- Testing
- Virtual reality-based rehabilitation programs
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Cishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Deafness, Blindness
Workshops for Veterans With Vision and Hearing Loss
This is a pilot study of workshops to help Veterans with both vision and hearing loss live a happier, fuller and less stressful life. The results will be used to guide the development of a large scale clinical trial.
- Trial name
- DSLW (NCT01109576)
- Testing
- DSL Workshop
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Cerebrovascular Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Pivotal Study of VNS During Rehab After Stroke (VNS-REHAB)
This is a pivotal phase study of up to 120 subjects and 15 clinical sites. All subjects are implanted with the Vivistim System® and then randomized to either study treatment or active-control treatment.
- Trial name
- VNS-REHAB (NCT03131960)
- Testing
- Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Rehabilitation
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- MicroTransponder Inc.
Stroke, Hemiplegia, Spastic
Condensed and Distributed Robotic Therapy in Spastic Stroke Post Botulinum Toxin Injection
The purpose of this project is to examine and compare the immediate and long-term effects of combined Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injection between condensed and distributed robot-assisted training (RT) programs in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT03321097
- Testing
- condensed RT group, distributed RT group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Chronic Stroke
Brain Stimulation and Robotics in Chronic Stroke Motor Recovery
Motor skill training and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have separately been shown to alter cortical excitability and enhance motor function in humans.
- Trial name
- NCT03562663
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation, Upper extremity robotics
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Burke Medical Research Institute
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
Passive Tactile Stimulation for Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke can lead to weakness and spasticity in the arm or hand. The purpose of this study is to optimize the design of gentle vibratory stimulation delivered to the hands of individuals with chronic stroke, and explore the effect…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
- Trial name
- PTS (NCT03814889)
- Testing
- Vibration pattern, No vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Child, Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness
Clinical Effectiveness of the "PICU Up!" Multifaceted Early Mobility Intervention for Critically Ill Children
While mortality in U.S. pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) is improving, surviving children frequently develop persistent physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments.
- Conditions
- Child, Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness, Critical Illness, Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcer
- Trial name
- PICU Up! (NCT04989790)
- Testing
- PICU Up!
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,470 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Dizziness
Vestibular Rehabilitation and Otolith Dysfunction
Recent studies suggest that otolith dysfunction is a common finding in individuals with a history of head trauma/blast exposure and/or noise-induced hearing loss.
- Trial name
- NCT02652442
- Testing
- Centrifugation Distance, Centrifugation Duration, Centrifugation Schedule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effectiveness of Amantadine Hydrochloride for Treatment of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This is a controlled trial of amantadine to improve level of function following severe traumatic brain injury. The purpose of this study is: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00970944
- Testing
- Amantadine Hydrochloride
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Denmark and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- JFK Medical Center
Chronic Pain
Pain, Psychiatric Disorders, and Disability Among Veterans With and Without Polytrauma
We believe information to be obtained from this proposed study will prove critical for planning future VA healthcare strategies and developing effective and efficient treatments targeting pain and emotional adjustment…
- Trial name
- NCT00645970
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 359 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Seated Treadmill Training, Treadmill Locomotor-based Training
Ankle Robotics Training After Stroke
Veterans and other Americans who survive stroke often face disabling motor impairments that impede performance of activities of daily living and limit free-living activity.
- Conditions
- Seated Treadmill Training, Treadmill Locomotor-based Training, Treadmill Only
- Trial name
- NCT01337960
- Testing
- Seated Robot Training (SRT), Treadmill Locomotor-based Training (TMR), Treadmill Only (TMO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
Aphasia, CVA
Treatment Intensity - Apraxia of Speech
A growing neurorehabilitation literature suggests that intense treatment may be desired to maximize the effects of therapy following neurologic injury.
- Conditions
- Aphasia, CVA, Apraxia of Speech
- Trial name
- NCT02332915
- Testing
- Sound Production Treatment (SPT)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Does More Practice Improve Arm Movement After Stroke?
Arm weakness happens a lot after a stroke. People often get physical or occupational therapy after their stroke to learn how to use their arm again.
- Trial name
- NCT01146379
- Testing
- Intensive task-specific upper extremity rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Traumatic Brain Injury
Approaches to Auditory Rehabilitation for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Many soldiers returning from their recent service in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) were exposed to blasts during combat.
- Trial name
- mTBI (NCT00930774)
- Testing
- FM system, Auditory training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Blindness
Virtual Reality Mobility Training System for Veterans With Vision Loss
This is a two-year proof-of-concept study to evaluate a new Virtual Reality (VR) "holographic" sound system for use as an audiological Orientation and Mobility (O\&M) training tool
- Trial name
- NCT00333879
- Testing
- Virtual Sound System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Acute Coronary Syndrome
Improving Cardiac Rehabilitation Outcomes Through Mobile Case Management (iCARE)
The purpose of this research is to find out if doing cardiac rehab at home, or a mix of cardiac rehab at home and in the clinic, is as effective as coming in to the clinic for cardiac rehab.
- Conditions
- Acute Myocardial Infarction, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Stable Angina Pectoris, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Trial name
- iCARE (NCT04938661)
- Testing
- Center-Based Cardiac Rehab, mHealth, Home-Based Cardiac Rehab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic