Clinical trials: Neurological Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injuries
High Intensity Training for Neurological Injury Using Overground Exoskeletons in Inpatient Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to see if it's possible to reach high cardiovascular intensity training parameters (exercise at a rate that elevates heart rate to the level recommended for improving strength and endurance) while…
- Trial name
- HIT Exo IP (NCT04973852)
- Testing
- Ekso
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Brain Machine Interface Control of an Robotic Exoskeleton in Training Upper Extremity Functions in Stroke
The purpose of this study is: 1. To augment the MAHI Exo-II, a physical human exoskeleton, with a non-invasive brain machine interface (BMI) to actively include patient in the control loop and thereby making the therapy 'active'.
- Trial name
- NCT01948739
- Testing
- MAHI EXO-II exoskeleton augmented with BMI system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
Self-efficacy-based Auditory Rehabilitation With Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
This goal of this study is to learn if a new audiology treatment process called the self-efficacy-based auditory rehabilitation (SEBAR) can improve confidence and success with over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
- Trial name
- NCT06560918
- Testing
- hearing aids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Vocal Cord Paralysis, Phonasthenia
A Novel Approach for Thyroplasty Type 1, With Prolene Mesh. A Prospective Study.
Larynx performs important functions of the aero-digestive tract, it has vital role in control of breathing, phonation, deglutition and protection of lower respiratory tract from aspiration.
- Conditions
- Vocal Cord Paralysis, Phonasthenia, Presbylarynges, Idiopathic Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT04458818
- Testing
- Prolene Mesh Vocal Cord Medialization Implant
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Rashid
Dizziness Chronic, Vertigo, Peripheral
Virtual Environments for Vestibular Rehabilitation
The specific aims of this pilot project are: Aim #1: Determine the extent to which sensory integration strategies differ between 28 individuals with unilateral vestibular hypofunction and 28 age-matched peers.
- Conditions
- Dizziness Chronic, Vertigo, Peripheral, Fall
- Trial name
- NCT04268745
- Testing
- Balance training, Traditional Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- New York University
Hearing Loss
Clinical Validation of the Lexie Lumen Hearing Aid
More than half a billion people globally have hearing loss. Most hearing loss is sensorineural, meaning that the hearing loss is irreversible and requires rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT05337748
- Testing
- Lexie Self Test and Fit Group, Lexie Professional Test and Fit Group
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- hearX Group
Stroke, Plegia
Treatment of Chronic Stroke With AMES + EMG Biofeedback
The purpose of this study is to determine if individuals who had a stroke more than one year before entering the study and who remain unable to open their affected hand are better able to sense and move their affected arm after…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Plegia, Paresis, Cerebrovascular Accident
- Trial name
- AMES (NCT01116544)
- Testing
- AMES Therapy (assisted movement and enhanced sensation)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- AMES Technology
Hip Injuries, Pain
Load Modification Versus Standard Exercise for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), or lateral hip pain, is associated with muscle weakness, altered movement patterns and painful daily activities.
- Conditions
- Hip Injuries, Pain, Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- GLAM (NCT03571971)
- Testing
- Load modification education, Standard exercise education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Traumatic Brain Injury
Improving Sleep in Veterans With TBI
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability in the Veteran population, often resulting in chronic pain and sleep disturbances, among other issues.
- Trial name
- SPTBI (NCT03785600)
- Testing
- Morning Bright Light Therapy, Negative Ion Generator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mobility Limitation, Cognitive Impairment
Combining tDCS and Neurorehabilitation to Treat Age-related Deficits of Mobility and Cognition: UPfront Walking Study
Loss of mobility and cognitive ability are serious conditions that threaten the independence of older adults. The objective of this study is to initiate a line of research to develop a novel therapeutic intervention to enhance…
- Trial name
- NCT03122236
- Testing
- Neurorehabilitation of Standard Walking, Neurorehabilitation of Complex Walking, Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (Active tDCS)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Peripheral Nerve Facial Nerve Paralysis, Facial Nerve Diseases
Study of a New Technique to Improve the Symptoms of Orofacial Discomfort in Patients With Peripheral Facial Paralysis
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Neuro Occlusal Rehabilitation (RNO) in patients with peripheral facial palsy (PFP) disease, noting the decrease in symptoms of masticatory dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Nerve Facial Nerve Paralysis, Facial Nerve Diseases, Orofacial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01327157
- Testing
- occlusal adjustment., Visual analog scale.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Stroke
Improving Stroke Rehabilitation: Spacing Effect and D-cycloserine
Each year 730,000 Americans experience a stroke. Forty percent are left with significant paralysis of one arm. Certain types of physical therapy, for example constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT), have been shown to be…
- Trial name
- NCT00720759
- Testing
- D-cycloserine + distributed treatment, D-cycloserine + condensed treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Aphasia, Language Disorders
Word-Retrieval Treatment for Aphasia: Semantic Feature Analysis
The purpose of this investigation is to further develop and test a treatment for word-finding problems in aphasia. The treatment is designed to strengthen meaning associations within categories of words (e.g., animals, tools…
- Conditions
- Aphasia, Language Disorders, Speech Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00125242
- Testing
- Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA)Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Scotoma, Central, Central Visual Impairment
Visuomotor Rehabilitation Training for Manual Task Deficits From Macular Scotomas
The research is aimed at developing and testing a new method of visual-motor rehabilitation of Veterans with macular degeneration by using inexpensive "tablet" computers at home.
- Trial name
- VRT (NCT01691027)
- Testing
- Visuo-motor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Upper Extremity Rehabilitation With the BURT Robotic Arm
The overall objective of the proposed study is to carry out usability and design-evaluation assessments of the BURT robotic device for delivering long-term intervention in stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT03965403
- Testing
- Arm motor function retraining with BURT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Weakness, Muscle, Delirium in Old Age
YOOMI: Effect of Gamified Physical Therapy Exercise Software on Inpatient Mobility
Patients admitted to the hospital often develop functional impairments due to being in bed most of the day. Each day of bedrest leads to significant muscle loss.
- Conditions
- Weakness, Muscle, Delirium in Old Age, Muscle Atrophy or Weakness, Muscle Loss
- Trial name
- YOOMI (NCT05815017)
- Testing
- Yoomi Physical Therapy Software
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Stroke
Robotic Training for Stroke Neurorehabilitation
The overall goal is to further develop a robotic exoskeleton for neurorehabilitation of arm function after stroke. The investigators previously developed a novel training protocol that combined the ARMin and HandSOME…
- Trial name
- NCT02639390
- Testing
- Robotic Therapy, Conventional Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Insomnia, Pain
Effectiveness of Healthy Habits for Hospitalized Older Adults to Optimize Rehabilitation
This study aims to evaluate behavioral interventions in conjunction with medical rehabilitation to promote functional health in patients recovering from orthopedic surgery.
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Pain, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip
- Trial name
- HH (NCT04269239)
- Testing
- Healthy Habits, Sleep Habits
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Aphasia
Exercise as an Adjuvant to Aphasia Therapy
The purpose of the study is to reveal if individuals who participate in aerobic activity demonstrate greater improvement in language abilities than patients who do not participate in aerobic activity.
- Trial name
- NCT01113879
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Meniscus Disorder, Meniscus, Torn Tibial
Blood Flow Restriction After Meniscus Repair
The purpose of this study is to evaluate post-operative outcomes after meniscus surgery in participants undergoing blood flow restriction training as a rehabilitative adjunct compared to those with standard rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Meniscus Disorder, Meniscus, Torn Tibial, Meniscus Lesion, Meniscus Tear, Tibial
- Trial name
- NCT04436523
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction (Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System), Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco