Clinical trials: Sensation Disorders
Tinnitus
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Tinnitus
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for reducing the loudness or severity of chronic tinnitus.
- Trial name
- NCT01104207
- Testing
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hearing Loss
CHANGE Feasibility Study
The purpose of the feasibility study is to examine audiological outcomes (audiometry and speech perception) and safety (adverse events and adverse device effects) with the Nucleus CI532 cochlear implant in group of adult subjects…
- Trial name
- CLTD5626 (NCT02671032)
- Testing
- Nucleus CI532 cochlear implant
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear
Hearing Loss
Collection and Characterization of Objective Measures to Explore the Specificity of Algorithms
The aim of this descriptive study is to collect and describe the characteristics of objective measures to explore the specificity of algorithms.
- Trial name
- NCT03294681
- Testing
- Objective measures with CSEP
- Where
- 6 sites in Australia, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear
Sensory Disorders
Sensory Effects of Rapidly-Changing Magnetic Fields
This study is being conducted to improve magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans by reducing the time required for imaging. Experience has shown that unpleasant side-effects from magnetic pulses used in MRI (for example, tingling…
- Trial name
- NCT01632800
- Testing
- High pulsed magnetic fields
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weinberg Medical Physics LLC
Myopia, Pathological
VEGF Trap-Eye in Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Pathologic Myopia (mCNV)
VEGF Trap-Eye will be tested for safety and efficacy in patients with vision loss due to choroidal neovascularization secondary to pathologic myopia. This will be a placebo-controlled trial.
- Trial name
- Myrror (NCT01249664)
- Testing
- VEGF Trap-Eye (BAY86-5321), No Drug
- Where
- 20 sites in Hong Kong, Japan and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Blindness
Computer Vision System for the Blind Veteran
This is a feasibility study involving a small number of blind subject to evaluate the effectiveness of using a software and associated hardware components to assist the blind in identifying and locating objects of interests and…
- Trial name
- NCT00920231
- Testing
- initial system, modified system
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hearing Loss
Observation of Benefits for Patients Implanted With a Hearing Implant of the Company Cochlear
The purpose of this study is to collect patient related benefit data following treatment for permanent hearing loss with a hearing implant from the company Cochlear over a period of 2 years post treatment.
- Trial name
- IROS (NCT02004353)
- Testing
- Cochlear® Hearing Implants
- Where
- 77 sites in Argentina, Austria and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 1,518 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear
Opioid Overdose, Opioid-use Disorder
User Acceptability of a Device-Based Opioid Overdose Intervention
This pilot study evaluates the needs of opioid users for a device-based intervention for opioid overdoses. The results of this one-time short questionnaire will inform development of a novel naloxone delivery device.
- Conditions
- Opioid Overdose, Opioid-use Disorder, Substance Use Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04530591
- Testing
- Survey, Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Hearing Impairment
Evaluation of Carina Microphone Sensitivity and Maximum Stable Gain in Adult Recipients
This investigation is a single-centre, prospective, single-arm, post-market, non-interventional, pilot clinical investigation designed to characterize microphone sensitivity and maximum stable gain of the Cochlear Carina System.
- Trial name
- CAMSEN (NCT04271761)
- Testing
- Non-interventional, post-market, pilot study of Carina Cochlear System
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear
Hemianopia, Hemianopsia
Collision Warning Device for Blind and Visually Impaired
This study evaluates a novel collision warning device to help people with severe vision impairment or blindness avoid collisions with obstacles.
- Conditions
- Hemianopia, Hemianopsia, Peripheral Visual Field Defect, Blindness
- Trial name
- NCT03057496
- Testing
- Collision warning device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced
Does Sound Conditioning Protect Against Temporary Hearing Damage
This research project will contribute to the research surrounding the effect on the ear after noise exposure. This ever-growing field of research has never been more applicable than now with the increase of recreational noise…
- Trial name
- NCT03878875
- Testing
- Session One Test Battery, Session Two Test Battery, Session Three Test Battery
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Migraine
Acute Treatment Trial in Adult Subjects With Migraines
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of three different intranasal dose levels of zavegepant (BHV-3500), relative to placebo, in the acute treatment of moderate to severe migraine.
- Trial name
- NCT03872453
- Testing
- Zavegepant, Intranasal Aptar Pharma Unit Dose System
- Where
- 82 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,154 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Sensitivity
Effects of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia on Sensory Function in Healthy Adults
Exposure to acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) can facilitate of motor output but no studies of sensory effects has been reported.
- Trial name
- SensoryFLO (NCT03283072)
- Testing
- Intervention 1, Intervention 2, Intervention 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Tinnitus
A Comparison of Three Psychoeducational Group Interventions for Veterans With Tinnitus
Tinnitus (i.e., ringing in the ears) is currently the most prevalent disability among Veterans. A range of clinical interventions has been created to systematically address the range of issues caused by tinnitus.
- Trial name
- NCT02293512
- Testing
- Coping Effectiveness Training, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Multiple Sclerosis
Isokinetic Exercises in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
The investigators evaluated the effects of isokinetic muscle strengthening exercises of the quadriceps and hamstring on muscle strength, joint position sense, pain, kinesiophobia and quality of life in patients with multiple…
- Trial name
- NCT03779724
- Testing
- exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital
Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Hearing Loss
North Carolina Newborn Exome Sequencing for Universal Screening
The NC NEXUS research study is exploring the utility of next generation sequencing in newborn screening and parental decision making.
- Conditions
- Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Hearing Loss, Hereditary Disease
- Trial name
- NC_NEXUS (NCT02826694)
- Testing
- Well infant, whole exome sequencing, Diagnosed, whole exome sequencing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Stroke, Neurologic Disorder
Evaluation of Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) Touch Screen Technology to Improve Field Awareness
The Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) (Bioness Inc. Valencia, CA) Touch Screen is an FDA approved device comprised of an interactive touchscreen and diverse program options to challenge patients through the use of visual…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Neurologic Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04930822
- Testing
- Table Top Visual Intervention, Bioness Integrated Therapy System Visual Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Meniere's Disease
Clinical Trial of Traditional Chinese Diaoshi Jifa Therapy of Meniere's Disease
The hypothesis of this study is that DiaoShi Jifa reduces the symptoms, such as dizziness in patients with Meniere's disease.
- Trial name
- TCDMD (NCT01454726)
- Testing
- Diaoshi Jifa therapy plus the Western medical treatment., drug
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Bureau
Amblyopia
Levodopa for the Treatment of Residual Amblyopia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral levodopa and patching versus oral placebo and patching as treatment for residual amblyopia in children 7 to <13 years old with visual acuity of 20/50 to…
- Trial name
- ATS17 (NCT01190813)
- Testing
- Levodopa/Carbidopa, Patching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Extension Study to Compare Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab Intravitreal Injections Versus Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant in Patients With RVO
The study is intended to characterize the clinical benefit regarding safety and efficacy of a long term treatment with Lucentis in comparison with Ozurdex over an additional 6 months and a 3-month follow-up period, following the…
- Trial name
- NCT01580020
- Testing
- RFB002, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 37 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals