Clinical trials: Paralysis; Stroke
Stroke, Acute, Stroke
Treatments for Recovery of Hand Function in Acute Stroke Survivors
Impaired hand function is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether two different types of treatment improve recovery of hand function after stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Acute, Stroke, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00565045
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy
Arm Motor Control on Bi and Uni ADLs
This study is being performed to assess how certain chronic disabilities - stroke, upper extremity (UE) amputation, spinal cord injuries (SCI), cerebral palsy (CP) - differ from healthy subjects in their ability to perform ADLs.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- BiAs (NCT02778529)
- Testing
- Bilateral assessment robots (BiAS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Stroke
Effect of Constraint-Induced Gaming Therapy in an Acute Care Setting
Current protocols for therapy on a rehabilitation unit call for intensive rehabilitation composed of high intensity, long duration therapy.
- Trial name
- CIT (NCT03578536)
- Testing
- Recovery Rapids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Ankle Dorsiflexion in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Ankle dorsiflexor weakness (paresis) is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this exploratory study is to compare two different treatments -- Contralaterally Controlled Neuromuscular…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Lower Extremity Paresis
- Trial name
- NCT01029912
- Testing
- Electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Cerebral Stroke, Hemiplegia, Spastic
Compensatory Kinematic Movements in Various Directions After Stroke
This is cross-sectional study. By comparing kinematic analysis between stroke and healthy subjects in various directions, this investigation analyzes the compensatory kinematic movement for reaching task in stroke survivors
- Trial name
- NCT05683158
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Muscle Spasticity
Intrathecal (IT) Baclofen Drug Distribution
The goal of this pilot study to determine whether there is a significant therapeutic advantage to place the ITB catheter within the cervical, thoracic or lumbar region of the spine.
- Trial name
- ITB (NCT02903823)
- Testing
- Baclofen bolus injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
ECoG Direct Brain Interface for Individuals With Upper Limb Paralysis
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate that individuals with upper limb paralysis due to spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and brain stem stroke can successfully achieve…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT01393444
- Testing
- Implantation of ECoG sensors on the brain surface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
Microelectrode Brain-Machine Interface for Individuals With Tetraplegia
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of using two NeuroPort Arrays (electrodes) for long-term recording of brain activity.
- Trial name
- NCT01364480
- Testing
- Implantation of NeuroPort Arrays in the motor cortex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Boninger
Stroke, Ischemic, Motor Activity
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Post-stroke Motor Recovery
This research study is to find out if brain stimulation at different dosage level combined with an efficacy-proven rehabilitation therapy can improve arm function.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Motor Activity, Upper Extremity Paralysis
- Trial name
- TRANSPORT 2 (NCT03826030)
- Testing
- Low dose tDCS, High dose tDCS, mCIMT
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Stroke
Evaluating the Indego Exoskeleton for Persons With Hemiplegia Due to CVA
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Indego exoskeleton as a gait training tool for individuals with hemiplegia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA).
- Conditions
- Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Stroke, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT03054064
- Testing
- Indego Exoskeleton
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Parker Hannifin Corporation
Pediatrics, Muscle Spasticity
BOTOX® Open-Label Treatment in Pediatric Upper Limb Spasticity
This study will evaluate the long-term safety of BOTOX® (botulinum toxin Type A) for the treatment of pediatric upper limb spasticity.
- Conditions
- Pediatrics, Muscle Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT01603615
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A
- Where
- 48 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Functional Electrical Stimulation for Footdrop in Hemiparesis
The objective of this research is to determine if electrical stimulation can improve the strength and coordination of the lower limb muscles, and the walking ability of stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT00148343
- Testing
- Odstock Dropped-Foot Stimulator (ODFS), Conventional Standard of Care, Traditional Physical Therapy Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Usability Testing of Affordable Haptic Robots for Stroke Therapy
Stroke survivors with hemiplegia will be evaluated by rehabilitation professionals and asked to perform a battery of assessments to test the viability and usability of a force-feedback robot that adapts to each individual…
- Trial name
- Theradrive (NCT02772809)
- Testing
- Haptic Robot Therapy with Games
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Hemiplegia, Stroke, Acute
Effects Of Sensory Training and Electrical Stimulation on Sole of The Foot Sensations in Patients With Acute Hemiplegia
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the sole of foot sensory education and electrical stimulation on proprioceptive and cortical senses in patients with acute hemiplegia.
- Conditions
- Hemiplegia, Stroke, Acute, Sensory Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04252092
- Testing
- Sensory training, Electrical stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Spasticity
Efficacy and Safety Study of MYOBLOC® in the Treatment of Adult Lower Limb Spasticity
Phase 2/3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-treatment, multicenter trial assessing the efficacy and safety of MYOBLOC for the treatment of lower limb spasticity, in adults followed by an open-label extension…
- Trial name
- NCT04099667
- Testing
- Phase 2; Low Dose MYOBLOC (15,000 Units), Phase 2; High Dose MYOBLOC (20,000 Units), Phase 3; MYOBLOC
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Hungary and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Solstice Neurosciences, LLC, a subsidiary of MDD US Operations, LLC
Stroke, Hemiplegic Gait
An Exploratory Clinical Study on a Variable Speed and Sensing Treadmill System (VASST) for Hemiparetic Gait Rehabilitation
To conduct a feasibility clinical trial to test a novel patient sensing automated treadmill device devised by local engineers for subacute hemiplegic stroke patients for gait rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- VASST (NCT01811680)
- Testing
- Variable Speed and Sensing Treadmill
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
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
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Contralaterally Controlled FES of Arm & Hand for Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation
Impaired arm and hand function is one of the most disabling and most common consequences of stroke. The Investigators have developed Contralaterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES), an innovative…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT01688856
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
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
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Therapies for Recovery of Hand Function After Stroke
After a stroke, it is very common to lose the ability to open the affected hand. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of three different therapies on recovery of hand function after stroke and determine if any one…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT03574623
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulator, Occupational Therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center