Clinical trials: Quadriplegia/Tetraplegia
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Spinal
Transspinal-Transcortical Paired Stimulation for Neuroplasticity and Recovery After SCI
People with spinal cord injury (SCI) have motor dysfunction that results in substantial social, personal, and economic costs. Uncontrolled muscle spasticity and motor dysfunction result in disabilities that significantly reduce…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Spinal, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
- Trial name
- NCT04624607
- Testing
- Transspinal-transcortical paired-associative stimiulation combined with robotic gait training, Transcortical-transspinal paired-associative stimiulation combined with robotic gait training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- College of Staten Island, the City University of New York
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Randomized Controlled Study on T-PEP Versus IPV Method for Lower Respiratory Airways Clearance in Tetraplegic Tracheotomized Spinal Cord Injured Patients
In tetraplegic patients with complete cervical spinal cord injury, respiratory complications are very frequent, especially in the sub-acute phase: the lungs often become obstructed due to the accumulation of secretions and the…
- Trial name
- T-PEP (NCT04142814)
- Testing
- T-PEP, IPV
- Where
- Italy
- Sponsor
- Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute S.p.A.
Spinal Cord Injury, Dyslipidemia
Fenofibrate Treatment in SCI
Cardiovascular disease-related morbidity in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs earlier in life, at a greater prevalence than that of the general population, and is the primary cause of death after the first year of…
- Trial name
- NCT02455336
- Testing
- Fenofibrate, No intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- 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
Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Use of Interactive Gaming for Enhanced Function After Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether there are functional improvements in arm muscles and movments for spinal cord injured indviduals after performing video gaming.
- Trial name
- NCT01537978
- Testing
- Video gaming for enhanced function after spinal cord injury.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
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
Motor Neuron Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Tetraplegia
NeuroCognitive Communicator: Safety Study
Individuals suffering from tetraplegia as a result of cervical spinal cord injury, brainstem stroke, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cannot independently perform tasks of daily living.
- Trial name
- NCC-1701 (NCT03100110)
- Testing
- NeuroCognitive Communicator
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia
The Safety of ahSC in Chronic SCI With Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of autologous human Schwann cell (ahSC) transplantation in participants with chronic SCI.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Tetraplegia
- Trial name
- NCT02354625
- Testing
- Autologous human Schwann cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- W. Dalton Dietrich
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Reconstructive Tetraplegia Hand and Arm Surgery
FES is a common and established method in the rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Some known effects of FES were investigated in several studies e.g.
- Trial name
- FES (NCT03048331)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Spinal Cord Injury at C5-C7 Level
Individual Patient Expanded Access IND of Hope Biosciences Autologous Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treatment of SCI
This study is expanded access to an Investigational New Drug (IND) for an individual patient with spinal cord injury (SCI) at cervical spine 5-6 (C 5-6) designed to provide access to autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem…
- Trial name
- NCT03925649
- Testing
- HB-adMSCs
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Hope Biosciences LLC
Cerebral Palsy, Quadriplegia
Effectiveness of Standing Frame on Constipation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Children with Cerebral Palsy and quadriplegia or severe diplegia suffer from highly reduced mobility and consequent constipation.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Quadriplegia, Diplegia, Constipation
- Trial name
- CP (NCT01911559)
- Testing
- standing-frame
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Stefania Costi
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
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries
Nerve Transfer After Spinal Cord Injury- Multi-center
Current treatment strategies of acute cervical spinal cord injuries remain limited. Treatment options that provide meaningful improvements in patient quality of like and long-term functional independence will provide a…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries, Quadriplegia Flaccid
- Trial name
- NCT04023591
- Testing
- Surgery/Occupational Therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Individuals With C6-C7 Tetraplegia (AIS A or B)
Grasping Rehabilitation Using Motor Imagery With or With no Neurofeedback After Tetraplegia
Motor imagery has shown promising results to optimize tenodesis grasp in individuals with C6-C7 tetraplegia. However, efficacy of using motor imagery to improve grasping after tetraplegia requires further study with higher level…
- Trial name
- TETRAMINF (NCT03190863)
- Testing
- Motor imagery combined with neurofeedback (MINF), Motor imagery (MI), Control (C)
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Diabetes Mellitus, Body Composition
Body Composition Assessment in Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this research is to evaluate different methods of measuring body composition (amount of fat, muscle, bone, and water in your body) and to determine relationships between body composition and other medical problems…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Body Composition, Tetraplegia, Paraplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00957762
- Testing
- Body composition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries, Metabolic Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury Exercise and Nutrition Conceptual Engagement
Evaluate and compare the health benefits of an at home exercise program using functional electrical stimulation (FES) for lower extremity exercise with diet versus a diet alone group in adults with spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Metabolic Syndrome, Dietary Modification, Paraplegia
- Trial name
- SCIENCE (NCT03495986)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Cycle Ergometry, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
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
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
Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Diseases
Nerve Transfers to Restore Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury
This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of nerve transfers in restoring hand function in patients with cervical spinal injuries.
- Conditions
- Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Diseases, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02861612
- Testing
- Nerve Transfer Surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute