Clinical trials: Neuronal Plasticity, open to volunteers
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Innovative Methodologies for Neuroplasticity in Developmental Age With the Use of Virtual Reality
Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Cerebral Palsy (CP), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), are complex conditions that affect various aspects of children's development.
- Trial name
- NCT07426315
- Testing
- CAREN therapy, Conventional interventions
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
Depression, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
Comparing Outcomes of Theta Burst Stimulation in Depression Using Advanced PET Imaging
The proposed project will investigate the neurobiological mechanisms of accelerated intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) in major depressive disorder (MDD) using an advanced multimodal imaging approach.
- Conditions
- Depression, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Depressive Episode, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Trial name
- NCT07620288
- Testing
- repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Stroke Acute
IVR ON UPPER-LIMB REHABILITATION IN STROKE PATIENTS: A CLINICAL TRIAL
Stroke is the leading cause of acquired disability in adults. Neurorehabilitation aims to recover the affected function by stimulating neuroplasticity.
- Trial name
- REVICTUS (NCT07609966)
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta
Aphasia, Language
Neuroplasticity Biomarkers in Aphasia
Patients with stroke frequently suffer from aphasia, a disorder of expressive and/or receptive language, that can lead to serious health consequences, including social isolation, depression, reduced quality of life, and increased…
- Conditions
- Aphasia, Language, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT06471127
- Testing
- Pseudoword learning paradigm task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Neurostimulation for Respiratory Function After Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the connections between the brain, nerves, and diaphragm after experiencing a cervical spinal cord injury (SCI).The main question it aims to answer is: Changes in…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, Respiratory Function Impaired
- Trial name
- NCT05756894
- Testing
- Neurostimulation, Repiratory training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spasticity, Stroke
Early Botulinum Toxin for Muscle Stiffness Reduction in First-Time Stroke Patients: Improving Recovery and Independence
This study examines the early use of botulinum toxin in patients recovering from their first stroke to help reduce muscle stiffness and improve mobility.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Stroke, Neurological Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- EARLY BOT-SPAS (NCT06811142)
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Chronic Stroke
Spinal Cord Stimulation Combined With Motor Imagery Brain-Computer Interface for Chronic Post-Stroke Upper Limb Motor Dysfunction
This clinical study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of spinal cord stimulation combined with non-invasive motor imagery brain-computer interface rehabilitation training in patients with upper limb motor dysfunction after…
- Trial name
- NCT07686822
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Stimulation, Motor Imagery Brain-Computer Interface Rehabilitation Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
Brain Function, Cerebral Palsy
7T Anatomo-functional Characterization of Structures in the Action Observation Network
The goal of this study is to explore the anatomical-functional characteristics of the AON circuit (with particular interest for subcortical areas and the cerebellum), and the cortico-subcortical connectivity of the nodes of the…
- Trial name
- 7T-ATHENA (NCT06826287)
- Testing
- 7T MR exam, clinical assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Chronic
fMRI and IVCM Cornea Microscopy of CXL in Keratoconus
Evaluation of neuroplasticity of pain pathways and corneal afferent nerve regeneration following corneal crosslinking (CXL) in keratoconus patients using fMRI and corneal In Vivo Confocal Microscopy (IVCM).
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Chronic, Pain, Acute, Surgical Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04439552
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health
Investigating the Combined Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia and Exercise on Cognitive and Cerebral Function in Middle-Aged Adults
This study investigates whether intermittent hypoxia (IH) and physical activity (PA), either alone or in combination (simultaneously or sequentially), can improve cognitive function and brain health in middle-aged adults (50-65…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health, Cerebral Oxygenation
- Trial name
- HYPOX-AGE (NCT06874387)
- Testing
- Hypoxia, intermittent, physical exercise
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayoub Boulares
Down Syndrome
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Improve Language in Down Syndrome.
Down syndrome (DS) is associated with cognitive deficits, caused by alterations in neuroplasticity and synaptic transmission. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can…
- Trial name
- NCT07044804
- Testing
- Active Group (Active Anodal tDCS to the left IFG or Cathodal tDCS to the left IFG)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Floriana Costanzo
Treatment-resistant Depression
The Mechanisms of Underlying Accelerated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment-resistant Depression
In this project, the investigators evaluate an accelerated schedule of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
- Trial name
- NCT05607654
- Testing
- active iTBS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
TACS to Engage Theta-Gamma Coupling and Enhance Working Memory in Patients With MCI (tACS-MCI)
This study is looking at a new non-invasive brain stimulation methods called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to see if it can improve working memory and thinking processes in people with Mild Cognitive…
- Trial name
- tACS-MCI (NCT06783283)
- Testing
- Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Spinal Cord Injuries, Neurological Injury
Operant Conditioning of Spinal Reflexes Training System--Reflex Operant Down Conditioning
The purpose of this study is to validate the capacity of a reflex training system to change the size of the targeted reflex. For this, the researchers are recruiting 25 individuals with chronic incomplete SCI who have spasticity…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Neurological Injury, Paralysis, Spasticity, Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT05094362
- Testing
- Spinal Reflex Operant Down Conditioning
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Ischemic Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitaion
Neurological Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity After Ischemic Stroke
This observational study evaluates the effects of neurological rehabilitation on biological markers associated with neuroplasticity and neurotransmitter profiles in patients after ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT07899710
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Lodz
Non-fluent Aphasia
Combined Intervention Program for Non-fluent Aphasia Based on Neuroplasticity
Sequentially applying Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) during the subacute phase, followed by Constraint-Induced Aphasia Therapy (CIAT) during the chronic phase
- Trial name
- CIPAN (NCT07759375)
- Testing
- CIPAN = MIT + CIAT, MIT + MIT, CIAT + CIAT
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Perinatal Brain Injury
Neuro-MoD: Neuroplasticity With Motor Development
This study is for infants and toddlers between 8 and 24 months old who use one arm and/or hand differently following a perinatal brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07738432
- Testing
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Cognitive Training
Cognitive Training and Neuroplasticity in Mild Cognitive Impairment: COGIT-2 Trial
Effective, clinically meaningful treatments are lacking for patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is associated with increased risk of transition to dementia.
- Trial name
- COGIT-2 (NCT06601933)
- Testing
- Cognitive Training
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Multiple Sclerosis
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programme in People With Multiple Sclerosis: The RECONNECT-MS Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a comprehensive rehabilitation programme can improve physical function, reduce fatigue, and raise quality of life in adults aged 18-65 with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- RECONNECT-MS (NCT07666958)
- Testing
- Individual Physiotherapy, Group Movement Awareness, Group Psychotherapy
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Stroke
Effects of Trans-Auricular Vagal Stimulation on Neuromotor Recovery in Subacute Stroke During Technological and Traditional Training
This randomized pilot clinical study aims to investigate the effects of trans-auricular vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) on neuromotor recovery in patients in the subacute phase after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT07254390
- Testing
- Active trans-auricular vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS), Khymeia robotic upper limb rehabilitation, Traditional Rehabilitation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA