Clinical trials: Paralysis
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
SmarToyGym: Smart Detection of Atypical Toy-oriented Actions in At-risk Infants
The study aims to develop a SmarToyGym where sensitized, wireless toys are strategically hung and placed within reach of infants to elicit toy-oriented body and arm/hand movements.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Stroke, Fine Motor Delay
- Trial name
- NCT02813889
- Testing
- SmarToyGym
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Eye Diseases Hereditary, Retinal Disease
Inherited Retinal Degenerative Disease Registry
The My Retina Tracker® Registry is sponsored by the Foundation Fighting Blindness and is for people affected by one of the rare inherited retinal degenerative diseases studied by the Foundation.
- Conditions
- Eye Diseases Hereditary, Retinal Disease, Achromatopsia, Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
- Trial name
- MRTR (NCT02435940)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation Fighting Blindness
Spinal Cord Injuries
Postprandial Lipid Tracer and Exercise in Spinal Cord Injury
This study investigates the effect of upper extremity exercise on postprandial lipemia (PPL) in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- PPLT (NCT03691532)
- Testing
- Seated control (CON), Arm cycle exercise (ACE), Liquid meal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance
Study of Niacin and Rosiglitazone in Dysmetabolic Dyslipidemia
Lipid abnormalities in people with the Metabolic Syndrome (the Insulin Resistance Syndrome) are characterized by elevations in triglycerides and LDL cholesterol; low levels of HDL cholesterol; and small, dense LDL particles.
- Trial name
- NCT00304993
- Testing
- fenofibrate, niacin, rosiglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation Research, Florida
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Gastric Pathophysiology in Diabetes
This is a comprehensive pathophysiological study assessing various gastric functions in patients with diabetes mellitus. The investigators aim to examine the stomach with various measurement devices to gain information about its…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Functional Dyspepsia, Gastroparesis
- Trial name
- DiaFLIP (NCT06068114)
- Where
- 5 sites in Czechia, Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Cerebral Palsy
Balance Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study is to investigate how sensory information processing affects balance ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- NCT02456376
- Testing
- Sensory Integration Testing, SR stimulation & Sensory integration testing
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Tetraplegia, Hypothermia
Body Temperature in Persons With Tetraplegia When Exposed to Cold
The ability to maintain normal body core temperature (Tcore = 98.6°F) is impaired in persons with tetraplegia. Despite the known challenges to the ability of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) to maintain Tcore, and the…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Hypothermia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT01822535
- Testing
- Midodrine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy
Modulation of Sagittal Spinal Geometry in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study will be to evaluate the the effect of Thera Togs soft orthotic undergarment on modulation of the spinal geometry and mobility in sagittal plan in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT04271618
- Testing
- TheraTogs Orthotic Undergarment
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Sensory Perceptual Training on Activities of Daily Living and Hand Functions
Many risk factors can come to the fore in CP. With the new studies on CP, new risk factors are defined and existing risks are better understood.
- Trial name
- NCT06554990
- Testing
- physical therapy excersies, sensory perceptual motor exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Badr University
Cerebral Palsy
Muscle Activity With the Use of Ankle Foot Orthoses in Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study is to investigate the change in muscle activity during gait with the use of ankle foot orthoses in children diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00462085
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital Basel
Developmental Disability, Chronic Disease
QoL and Stress in Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities and Chronic Disease
The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the level of stress and quality of life in parents of children with developmental disabilities (Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorder…
- Conditions
- Developmental Disability, Chronic Disease, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03602378
- Testing
- salivary cortisol, Holter Medilog AR12 Plus, Polar V800
- Where
- 2 sites in Croatia
- Volunteers
- 592 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Split, School of Medicine
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Association Between Extremity Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether upper and lower extremity muscle strength is a factor in activity, participation and quality of life parameters in school-age children with CP and to reveal the difference in upper…
- Trial name
- NCT07448207
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Gastroparesis
Determination of the Characteristics of Isometric Gastric Motility Measurement in Healthy Volunteers
There is a clear need for a novel method that can readily assess gastric motility in daily clinical practice. Isometric determination of the stomach motility would avoid the use of a large flaccid balloon while still being…
- Trial name
- ANTERO-AC-2 (NCT03441230)
- Testing
- Balloon characteristics
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof Dr Jan Tack
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Self-balancing Personal Exoskeleton for SCI (Site 2)
This study aims to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the personal exoskeleton in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06814015
- Testing
- Hands-free exoskeleton
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wandercraft
Facial Paralysis, Peripheral, Bell Palsy
The Relationship Between Idiopathic Acute Peripheral Facial Paralysis and Homocysteine Level in Adult Patients
In the etıology of Idıopathıc Acute Perıpheral Facıal Palsy, known as bell palsy, many causes have been descrıbed, such as specıfıc ımmune, ıchemıc, ınfectıous and heredıal factors.
- Trial name
- NCT06742580
- Where
- 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Murat Akın
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Comparison of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy and Mirror Therapy
Hemiplegia in infants and children is a type of Cerebral Palsy that results from damage to the part (hemisphere) of the brain that controls muscle movements. This damage may occur before, during or shortly after birth.
- Trial name
- NCT06294444
- Testing
- Constraint Induced Movement Therapy, Mirror therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Congenital Hemiparesis
Comparing the Location of the Motor Cortex in Children Using Two Methods
Hypothesis: In typically developing children (TDC), use of conventional EEG landmarks to determine the brain area that controls hand function will not differ from TMS-guided determination of individual motor hotspots.
- Trial name
- NCT02015338
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries
Natural History of Shoulder Pathology in Manual Wheelchair Users
Over 300,000 people in the United States have spinal cord injuries and many use manual wheelchairs for mobility. Most manual wheelchair users will develop shoulder injuries and pain that greatly affect quality of life and level…
- Conditions
- Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries, Shoulder Pain, Tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NHSSI (NCT02600910)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Exercise Training on Musculoskeletal Health in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder and is the most common childhood disability. CP is characterized by abnormal development, impaired motor function, and muscular and skeletal abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT05070117
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Jose State University
Stroke
Brain Stimulation-aided Stroke Rehabilitation: Neural Mechanisms of Recovery
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether benefits of training the affected hand in patients with stroke can be improved by combining training with a painless, noninvasive technique called Transcranial Direct Current…
- Trial name
- NCT01539096
- Testing
- tDCS: noninvasive brain stimulation, Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic