Clinical trials: Quadraplegia
Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Self-balancing Personal Exoskeleton for SCI (WINY)
This study aims to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the personal exoskeleton in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT07222033
- Testing
- Hands-free exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wandercraft
Tetraplegia, Asthma
Exhaled Breath Condensate Biomarkers of Inflammation in Individuals With Chronic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to obtain markers of airway inflammation from the exhaled breath condensate (the moisture in exhaled air) for comparison to blood based markers.
- Trial name
- NCT02235714
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury
Improving Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Interventions by Retraining the Brain With Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether combining a noninvasive method of brain stimulation, called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), enhances the effect of training of the affected upper limbs in…
- Trial name
- NCT01539109
- Testing
- Rehabilitation, Noninvasive brain stimulation: tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia
MyHand-SCI: An Active Hand Orthosis for Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand-SCI device to assist with hand function for individuals with C6-C7 spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT05553457
- Testing
- Testing of MyHand-SCI Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
Prevention of Low Blood Pressure in Persons With Tetraplegia
The aim of this investigation is to determine the blood pressure response to NOS inhibition, with L-NAME, in persons with tetraplegia compared to non-SCI control subjects and to establish if blood pressure can be increased while…
- Trial name
- NCT00237770
- Testing
- N-Nitro L-arginine-methylester (L-NAME), Head-up Tilt maneuver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Tetraplegia, Asthma
Exhaled Levels of Nitric Oxide
Previously it was observed that individuals with tetraplegia have reduced baseline airway caliber and exhibit non-specific airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR).
- Trial name
- NCT00753948
- Testing
- N-Nitro L-arginine-methylester (L-NAME)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Wheelchair Users
Impact of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs on Mobility Among People With Tetraplegia
The purpose of this three phase study is to evaluate a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair (PAPAW). Phase I will examine whether the steady-state, metabolic energy efficiency for propelling a manual wheelchair with and…
- Trial name
- NCT00281463
- Testing
- Pushrim Activated Power Assist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Quadraplegia
Robust Intelligent Keyboard for Quadraplegic Patients
This is multi-center prospective randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of a new brain-computer interface for communication of quadriplegic patients in a clinical context.
- Trial name
- PVCRoBIK (NCT01707498)
- Testing
- Scanning device, RoBIK Brain-Computer Interface
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre d'Investigation Clinique et Technologique 805
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Functional Recovery in Humans With Tetraplegia
In support of the long-term goal of developing new strategies to increase limb function after SCI, the objectives of this proposal are to: 1) Examine the behavioral and physiological effects of TESS on upper-limb muscles after…
- Trial name
- NCT05157282
- Testing
- TESS, Training, Motor Task
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Consciousness Disorders, Locked-In Syndrome
Feasibility of mindBEAGLE in Disorders of Consciousness or Locked-In Syndrome
The primary aims of this study are: 1. To determine the feasibility of deploying mindBEAGLE, a portable, bedside EEG-based system, in the Intensive Care Unit in patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) or locked-in syndrome…
- Trial name
- NCT02772302
- Testing
- mindBEAGLE EEG-based brain-computer interface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Insomnia, Spinal Cord Injury
Functional Melatonin Replacement for Sleep Disruptions in Individuals With Tetraplegia
The purpose of this study is to determine if replacing melatonin function with a melatonin agonist (ramelteon) in individuals that lack endogenous melatonin production (tetraplegia) helps to alleviate self-reported sleep…
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia, Sleep Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00507546
- Testing
- Ramelteon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Settings Word Prediction Software, Rehabilitation Program
Evaluation of the Efficiency of Word Prediction Software to Text Input Speed for Tetraplegia
Computers now play an important role in the lives of most individuals.Access to computers is crucial for people with disabilities and may improve their quality of life.
- Trial name
- Smartwrite (NCT01953666)
- Testing
- Rehabilitation program, Self - Training at home
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre d'Investigation Clinique et Technologique 805
Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
Safety and Efficacy of L-NAME and Midodrine to Increase MAP
After a spinal cord injury the brain is no longer completely in control of the body below the level of injury. This affects many organs and systems in the body, we are interested in understanding how a spinal cord injury affects…
- Trial name
- NCT00835224
- Testing
- L-NAME, Midodrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Self-balancing Personal Exoskeleton for SCI
This study aims to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Eve personal exoskeleton in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06777576
- Testing
- Hands-free exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wandercraft
Tetraplegia, Hypothermia
Effect of Heat Exposure on Cognition in Persons With Tetraplegia
The ability to maintain normal body temperature (Tcore) is impaired in persons with tetraplegia: subnormal Tcore and vulnerability to hypothermia (<95 F) have been documented in this population after exposure to even mild…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Hypothermia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02488824
- Testing
- Warm Temperature
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Tetraplegia C5-C6, Tetraplegia C6-C7
Motor Imagery for Reach-to-grasp Rehabilitation After Tetraplegia
Single center, pilot study, to evaluate the influence of Motor Imagery (MI) on functional rehabilitation and cerebral plasticity through the qualitative and quantitative mental practice approach.
- Trial name
- NCT02860403
- Testing
- motor imagery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
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
Spinal Cord Injured, Tetraplegia
The Role of Melatonin in the Regulation of Blood Coagulation
The main aim is to examine the influence of daylight and melatonin on the temporal variations of hemostatic factors with key roles in the hemostatic process and its regulation.
- Trial name
- COME (NCT01741389)
- Testing
- Melatonin ("Circadin")
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oslo
Spinal Cord Injury
Body Temperature in Persons With Tetraplegia When Exposed to Heat
The deleterious effects of hyperthermia are well appreciated in able-bodied persons. However, the consequences of impaired regulation of normal body temperature on cognitive performance of persons with tetraplegia is not known.
- Trial name
- NCT01890915
- Testing
- Heat Exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center