Clinical trials: Occupational Diseases
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Unspecified
Feasibility Pilot of Bright Light in the Intensive Care Unit
To evaluate the feasibility of providing daytime bright light in the ICU in a pilot randomized controlled trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03568045
- Testing
- standard light, 10,000 lux bright light, 4 hours, 10,000 lux bright light, 8 hours
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia
Constraint-induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (HABIT) in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
A randomized control trial of bimanual training. The protocols have been developed at Columbia University to be child friendly and draws upon our experience since 1997 with constraint-induced movement therapy in children with…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Children, Pediatric
- Trial name
- NCT00305006
- Testing
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Teachers College, Columbia University
Fibromyalgia, Persian Gulf Syndrome
Effects of Low Dose Naltrexone in Fibromyalgia
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been reported anecdotally to reduce the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, a Chronic Multisystem Illness. The drug may work by regulating natural pain-reducing systems.
- Trial name
- NCT00568555
- Testing
- Low Dose Naltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Efficacy of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate for Promoting Occupational Success in Young Adults With ADHD
There has been little research on the third area of impairment noted in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - "occupational functioning." Individuals with ADHD experience job-related impairments including a…
- Trial name
- NCT03446885
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate 40 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Gregory Fabiano
Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Shift-Work Related Sleep Disturbance
Sleep and Circadian Treatments for Shift Workers
There are three components to this study: a Field Trial, a Shift Worker Survey, and Focus Groups. The Investigators will study the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of an 8-h sleep intervention in older night workers…
- Trial name
- NCT03813654
- Testing
- 8-h Afternoon-Evening Sleep, 8-h Free Sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm, Insomnia
Actigraphic Analysis of Treatment Response
The study examines and illustrates the utility of utilizing actigraphic measurements to assess treatment response.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm, Insomnia, Psychomotor Agitation
- Trial name
- NCT00723580
- Testing
- risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Child Psychopharmacology Institute
Persian Gulf Syndrome, Chronic Sinusitis
Gulf War Illness Nasal Irrigation Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nasal irrigation with Xylitol or saline are effective in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis and fatigue symptoms associated with Gulf War Illness.
- Conditions
- Persian Gulf Syndrome, Chronic Sinusitis, Fatigue, Acute Sinusitis
- Trial name
- GWINIS (NCT01700725)
- Testing
- Nasal Irrigation - Saline, Nasal Irrigation - Xylitol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Burnout, Professional, Anxiety
Feasibility of a Yoga- and Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Resident Physicians
The investigators aim to initiate and complete the first investigation of the effect of a yoga-based program on resident physicians' psychological health using a randomized controlled trial to assess feasibility of the program in…
- Conditions
- Burnout, Professional, Anxiety, Depression, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT03687450
- Testing
- RISE yoga-based program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cerebral Palsy
Contralaterally Controlled FES for Hand Opening in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial of an intervention to improve arm function in children ages 6 to 17 with cerebral palsy and upper limb hemiparesis.
- Trial name
- NCT02925455
- Testing
- Contralaterally-controlled functional electrical stimulation, Hand therapy video games
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Preliminary Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Integrating Horses on Self-regulation in Youth With Autism
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about occupational therapy integrating horses for autistic youth. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does occupational therapy integrating horses improve self-regulation in…
- Trial name
- NCT05846932
- Testing
- OTEE HORS, OT Clinic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
HIV Infections
HIV Non Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
This study will evaluate how safe and tolerable a combination of taking three-drugs will be for the purpose of preventing HIV transmission after a high-risk sexual contact exposure in HIV uninfected adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00594646
- Testing
- TRUVADA + Raltegravir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenway Community Health
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
Stroke
Metacognitive-Strategy Training in Sub-Acute Stroke
The long-term goal of this research is to improve activity performance and reduce motor impairment in individuals with stroke. Contemporary stroke rehabilitation focuses on remediation of post-stroke impairments with a false…
- Trial name
- NCT04099511
- Testing
- Usual Care Occupational Therapy-Outpatient, Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Parkinson Disease
Feasibility and Effect of a Strategy-Based Cognitive Intervention for Parkinson Disease
Parkinson disease (PD) affects over 1 million Americans and causes considerable personal and socioeconomic costs (>$34 billion/year in the US) that are expected to rise as the population ages.
- Trial name
- NCT04048122
- Testing
- MultiContext for PD Strategy Training, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Virtual Reality, Occupational Therapy
Motivating Occupational Virtual Experiences In Therapy for Kids
A rater-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to compare the efficacy of MOVE-IT use in a remotely supervised home exercise program (HEP) to usual care for recovery of upper extremity (UE) function in…
- Trial name
- MOVE-IT (NCT04510857)
- Testing
- MOVE-IT Intervention, UCT Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Barron Associates, Inc.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Critical Illness
Animal Assisted Interactions With Animal Robot in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
The purpose of this study is to: 1. Establish the feasibility and acceptability of a therapeutic robot, Paro, for critically ill patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 2.
- Conditions
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Critical Illness, Physical Therapy Modalities, Occupational Therapy
- Trial name
- PARO (NCT05075395)
- Testing
- PARO therapy seal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Apnea, Sleep, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Sleep Disordered Breathing in Gulf War Illness and the Effect of Nasal CPAP Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine any sleep disordered breathing in veterans with Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) and compare it to healthy normal asymptomatic Gulf War veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT00252629
- Testing
- Nasal CPAP treatment during sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm, Cognitive Dysfunction
Feasibility Study on the Use of Redormin®500 on Day-time Cognition
Randomized, double-blind, parallel groups, placebo-controlled, baseline/run-in period of 21 days followed by trial period of 21 days, digital phenotyping (sleep, cognitive/psychological parameters and HRV).
- Trial name
- NCT05684523
- Testing
- Valerian-Hop Extract
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Max Zeller Soehne AG
Occupational Therapy, Sexuality
Approach to Sexuality From Occupational Therapy in People With Acquired Brain Injury in Subacute Stage
Objectives: To analyse if people with acquired brain injury in sub-acute situation, as well as their relatives, and/or partners, consider relevant the approach to sexuality during their Occupational Therapy intervention.
- Conditions
- Occupational Therapy, Sexuality, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03911752
- Testing
- Semi-structured interviews, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Obesity, Childhood, Feeding Behavior
Family Empowerment for Enhanced Development
This study evaluates the feasibility and preliminary effects of offering the Mealtime PREP intervention to low-income families with young children.
- Trial name
- Project FEED (NCT03641716)
- Testing
- Mealtime PREP Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh