Clinical trials: Quadraplegia
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Effects of Exercise in People With Tetraplegia
This study is designed to assess the impact of exercise and supplementation on measures of fitness, function, and cardiovascular disease risk factors/modifiers in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT01202019
- Testing
- Circuit Resistance Training (CRT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Interfacing With NeuroTechnology to Expand Neural Throughput (INTENT)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of an implantable device that records and stimulates different areas of the brain to allow adults affected by disabling paralysis (see Eligibility…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Muscular Disorders, Atrophic, Brain Stem Stroke
- Trial name
- INTENT (NCT07521930)
- Testing
- INTENT Neural Interface System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
Implantable Wireless Brain-Computer Interface Systems in Patients With Tetraplegia
Objectives of Study: This trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an implantable wireless brain-computer interface system in patients with tetraplegia resulting from spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Trial name
- LEAP (NCT07784088)
- Testing
- IWBCIS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- BCIFlex Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
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
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Comparing CPAP and BiPAP for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in People with Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries, with studies suggesting prevalence rates ranging from 27% to 62%.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), Sleep Apnea, Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
- Trial name
- NCT06818604
- Testing
- CPAP, BiPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Fecal Incontinence
Acute Genital Nerve Stimulation for Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injury
Bowel issues occur in nearly all people after spinal cord injury (SCI) and one major complication is fecal incontinence (accidents).
- Trial name
- NCT05626816
- Testing
- Genital Nerve Stimulation, Clinical exam, Collection of SCI common data elements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
PAS for Lower Extremity Rehabilitation in Tetraplegic Patients
The investigators have recently shown in incomplete SCI patients that long-term paired associative stimulation is capable of restoring voluntary control over some paralyzed muscles and enhancing motor output in the weak muscles…
- Trial name
- NCT03459885
- Testing
- Paired associative stimulation (with eXimia magnetic stimulator and Dantec Keypoint® electroneuromyography device)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Effects of Transvertebral Direct Current Stimulation in Humans
This study will evaluate the effects of non-invasive stimulation of the spinal cord in people with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT04586777
- Testing
- transvertebral direct current stimulation (tvDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kentucky
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 Injuries, Tetraplegia
Rehabilitation and Cortical Remodeling After Surgical Intervention for Spinal Cord Injury
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of rehabilitation on dexterous hand movements and cortical motor map changes in tetraplegic patients following nerve transfer surgery.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04041063
- Testing
- Upper limb robotic training, Nerve transfer surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Burke Medical Research Institute
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute
NISCI - Nogo Inhibition in Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of the NISCI trial is to test if an antibody therapy can improve movement and quality of life of tetraplegic patients. A previous trial showed this treatment is safe and well accepted.
- Trial name
- NISCI (NCT03935321)
- Testing
- NG-101
- Where
- 13 sites in Czechia, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia
Study Testing Benefits of Ursolic Acid (UA) as a Countermeasure To Myopenia and Insulin Resistance in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
This study will evaluate if Ursolic Acid supplementation may be effective in reducing muscle loss and improving blood sugar control in the SCI community.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia, Paraplegia, Muscle Loss
- Trial name
- NCT05776862
- Testing
- Ursolic Acid, Strength Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Locked in Syndrome, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Evaluation of the Feasibility and Efficacy of a Chronic Brain-computer Interface for Speech Rehabilitation in Patients With Locked-in-syndrome (LIS)
Eighteen million people worldwide are affected by speech disorders. Locked-in syndrome (LIS) represents the most extreme form of communication disability resulting from motor impairment.
- Trial name
- SpeechBCI (NCT07698496)
- Testing
- Chronic speech BCI
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
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
Spinal Cord Injuries
Assessment of the Effects of Early Proprioceptive Stimulations in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
"Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a dramatic event resulting in a long-term handicap. Appropriate care from admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) is a key element not only for the survival of these patients but also to promote…
- Trial name
- Tetra-Mouv (NCT05094752)
- Testing
- Proprioceptive stimulations
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
NIBS Therapy in Subacute Spinal Cord Injury
No accepted clinical therapies exist for repair of motor pathways following spinal cord injury (SCI) in humans, leaving permanent disability and devastating personal and socioeconomic cost.
- Trial name
- NIBS-SCI1 (NCT06247904)
- Testing
- Active rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
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
Spinal Cord Injuries, Quadriplegia
Wrist Extensor MEP Up-conditioning for Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between common clinical assessments and measurements of the function of brain-spinal cord-muscle connections, and to examine the effects of training a brain-spinal…
- Trial name
- uMEP (NCT05321017)
- Testing
- MEP Operant Up-conditioning of the Wrist Extensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Hemiparesis, Paraparesis
Immediate Effects On Gait and Spasticity After The Use Of Passive Kinesiotherapy Equipment In The Lower Limbs Of Neurological Patients
Undergo assessment of muscle tone (Ashworth Scale), gait (BAIOBIT) and risk of falling (Timed Up and Go) before using the device; Use the device on the spastic lower limb(s) for 30 minutes; Go through the same assessment carried…
- Conditions
- Hemiparesis, Paraparesis, Tetraparesis, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT06696040
- Testing
- Passive mobilization using a device
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fernanda Trubian
Spastic Tetraplegia, Pain
ESWT for UE Pain in Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for upper extremity pain related to spasticity in patients with spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spastic Tetraplegia, Pain, Myelopathy Cervical
- Trial name
- NCT04319679
- Testing
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Bundang CHA Hospital