Clinical trials: Quadraplegia, open to volunteers
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
Spinal Cord Injury, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
Psilocybin to Treat Depression in Spinal Cord Injury
The main goal of this study is to determine if psilocybin is safe for use in people with SCI. The study will measure how people with SCI respond to three psilocybin doses: low (5mg), medium (10mg), and high (25mg).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Veteran
- Trial name
- STOP (NCT07251491)
- Testing
- Psilocybin (Usona Institute)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
Cortical Recording and Stimulating Array Brain-Machine Interface
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of using two CRS Arrays (microelectrodes) for long-term recording of brain motor cortex activity and microstimulation of brain sensory cortex.
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brainstem Stroke, Brachial Plexus Injury
- Trial name
- CRS-BMI (NCT01894802)
- Testing
- Implantation of CRS Arrays
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Boninger
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Combined rTMS and tSCS for Upper Limb Recovery in Cervical SCI
This clinical trial investigates whether combining cortical and spinal neuromodulation can improve upper limb motor recovery in adults with chronic incomplete cervical spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT07586644
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Quadriplegia
Visuomotor Prosthetic for Paralysis
The investigators objective is to run human clinical trials in which brain activity recorded through a "brain-chip" implanted in the human brain can be used to provide novel communication capabilities to severely paralyzed…
- Trial name
- NCT01958086
- Testing
- Neural Communication System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Richard A. Andersen, PhD
Complete or Incomplete Paraplegia/quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
Research on Wireless Brain Implant System for General Control of External Devices
The clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the minimally invasive, wireless brain-machine interface system (WRS) in enabling general brain control of external devices, such as a cursor and other assistive…
- Conditions
- Complete or Incomplete Paraplegia/quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brainstem Stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Trial name
- RISE (NCT06829212)
- Testing
- WRS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai StairMed Technology Co., Ltd.
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
Traumatic Tetraplegia with Cervical Cord Injury
Brain Computer Interface: Neuroprosthetic Control of a Motorized Exoskeleton
The BCI project falls within the very broad field of brain machine interfaces. Its multiple applications include the compensation of motor deficits.
- Trial name
- BCI (NCT02550522)
- Testing
- Brain-computer interface (BCI) platform including two implanted remotely powered ElectroCorticoGraph (ECoG) recording devices and an exoskeleton
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Tetraplegia, Locked-in Syndrome
Investigation on the Cortical Communication (CortiCom) System
The CortiCom system consists of 510(k)-cleared components: platinum PMT subdural cortical electrode grids, a Blackrock Microsystems patient pedestal, and an external NeuroPort Neural Signal Processor.
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Locked-in Syndrome, Brainstem Stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Trial name
- CortiCom (NCT03567213)
- Testing
- Surgical implantation of CortiCom system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Restoring Motor and Sensory Hand Function in Tetraplegia Using a Neural Bypass System
This is a single-cohort early feasibility trial to determine whether an investigational device called the Bidirectional Neural Bypass System can lead to the restoration of movement and sensation in the hand and wrist of up to…
- Trial name
- NCT03680872
- Testing
- Bidirectional Neural Bypass System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Chad Bouton
Paralysis; Quadriplegic, Quadraplegia
MindEx: A Novel, Multifocal, Cognitive Brain-Machine Interface System
This research study is being done to develop a novel brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that can enable severely paralyzed individuals to interact with the world through direct brain-control of a computer.
- Conditions
- Paralysis; Quadriplegic, Quadraplegia, Tetraplegia, Tetraplegic Motor Dysfunction Following Brainstem or Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05936619
- Testing
- Mind Extender (MindEx)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Nader Pouratian
Anarthria, Dysarthria
Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia
The purpose of this study is to obtain preliminary device safety information and demonstrate proof of principle (feasibility) of the ability of people with tetraplegia to control a computer cursor and other assistive devices with…
- Conditions
- Anarthria, Dysarthria, Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- BG-Speech-01 (NCT05724173)
- Testing
- BrainGate Neural Interface System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Spinal Cord Injury, Acute
Upper Limb Rehabilitation Using Non-invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation
The goal of this RCT study is to evaluate if combining activity-based therapy (ABT) with transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) can improve recovery of arm and hand movement in people with cervical spinal cord injury…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Spinal Cord Injury (Quadraplegia)
- Trial name
- CIME_upperlimb (NCT07361627)
- Testing
- Protocol 2: Combination of activity-based therapy and facilitatory transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal
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
Time-effect of FEST+TST in the Upper-extremity Rehabilitation of Individuals with Traumatic SCI
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the timing of delivery of functional electrical stimulation therapy in combination with task-specific training (FEST+TST) following spinal cord injury (SCI) influences…
- Trial name
- NCT04910204
- Testing
- FES Therapy combined with task-specific training (FEST+TST)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
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
Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Quadriplegia
UAE-PRIME: A Feasibility Study of a Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface for the Control of External Devices
The UAE-PRIME Study is a feasibility study designed to assess the initial clinical safety and functionality of the Neuralink N1 Implant and R1 Robot.
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Quadriplegia, Quadriplegia/Tetraplegia, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- UAE-PRIME (NCT06992596)
- Testing
- N1 Implant, R1 Robot
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Neuralink Corp
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.
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
tESCS for Upper Limb Rehab in Spinal Cord Injury
Regaining hand and arm function is an important step towards regaining independence following high-level spinal cord injury (tetraplegia).
- Trial name
- SCIRUS (NCT07208188)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tESCS) active group
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde