Clinical trials: Sensation Disorders
Hearing Loss
N6 Input Processing in Traditional CI Recipients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the enhanced signal processing features of the Nucleus 6 Sound Processor on existing Nucleus cochlear implant recipients currently using the Nucleus 5 Sound Processor.
- Trial name
- NCT02239263
- Testing
- Nucleus 6 Sound Processor
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear
Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration
An Extension Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Brolucizumab in a Treat-to-Control Regimen in Patients With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration Who Have Completed the CRTH258A2303 (TALON) Study
The purpose of this extension study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of brolucizumab used in a Treat-to-Control-regimen for treatment of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration who have completed the…
- Trial name
- TALON Ext (NCT04597632)
- Testing
- brolucizumab
- Where
- 60 sites in United States, Australia and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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
Tinnitus
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Tinnitus
This study examined how useful it is to teach veterans coping skills for dealing with tinnitus, also called ringing in the ears.
- Trial name
- NCT00724152
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Tinnitus Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Dry Eye
Effects of Cataract Extraction Surgery and Limbal Relaxing Incision on Corneal Sensation and Dry Eye
This is a multicenter evaluation of the effects of the cataract extraction and limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) on corneal sensation and dry eye signs and symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT01161771
- Testing
- Cataract Surgery and Limbal relaxing incision
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Vision Disorders
Study of A New Contact Lens Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new investigational cleaning and disinfecting solution (Test) compared to Clear Care cleaning and disinfecting solution (Control) when used by contact lens…
- Trial name
- NCT01318577
- Testing
- Investigational Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution, Clear Care Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 444 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Hearing Loss
Validation of Novel BTE and SP Hearing Aid Models
Participants will wear one set of 2 different BTE hearing aid models based on the gain required by their hearing loss. The hearing aids will be programmed based on a prescriptive approach and participants will be sent out for…
- Trial name
- NCT04882787
- Testing
- BTE hearing aid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Sonova AG
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced
Hearing Loss Prevention for Veterans
Hearing loss is the most prevalent service-connected disability in the VA. It causes communication difficulties, which contribute to isolation, frustration and depression.
- Trial name
- HLPP (NCT01038336)
- Testing
- Multimedia Hearing Loss Prevention Program, Hearing Conservation Brochure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Effect of a Cannabinoid Agonist on Colonic Sensory Functions in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about 15% of the U.S. population. There are still no effective and safe medications approved for the treatment of abdominal pain associated with bowel symptoms in IBS.
- Trial name
- NCT01786109
- Testing
- Dronabinol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Camilleri
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab With or Without Laser in Comparison to Laser in Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
This study will generate comparative data for 0.5-mg ranibizumab using PRN dosing administered with or without adjunctive laser treatment versus laser photocoagulation (the current standard of care) up to Month 6 in patients with…
- Trial name
- BRIGHTER (NCT01599650)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab, Laser
- Where
- 82 sites in Australia, Canada and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 455 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Hearing Loss, Bilateral
Investigating Hearing Aid Frequency Response Curves 2
Internal research on the manufacturer's hearing aid products has idenitfied areas in which the investigators can improve the hearing aid frequency response curve.
- Trial name
- NCT05828017
- Testing
- Hearing Aid - Standard Curve under Program 1, Hearing Aid - Variation #1 under Program 1, Hearing Aid - Variation #2 under Program 5 - Streaming Only
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sonova AG
Meniere's Disease
Famvir for Treatment of Hearing in Unilateral Meniere's Disease
The specific aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of treatment with famciclovir in unilateral Meniere's Disease patients, specifically whether hearing can be improved.
- Trial name
- Famvir (NCT01526408)
- Testing
- Famciclovir
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- House Research Institute
Tinnitus
Cognitive Speed as an Objective Measure of Tinnitus
Tinnitus, commonly referred to as "ringing in the ears", affects 50 million people in the United States and is recognized as a major public health concern.
- Trial name
- COMeT (NCT01395368)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Olfactory Deficits and Donepezil Treatment in Cognitively Impaired Elderly
Olfactory identification deficits occur in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), are associated with disease severity, predict conversion from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to AD and are associated with healthy elderly…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01951118
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Tinnitus
Experimental Tinnitus Treatment With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
There are numerous conditions that may benefit from TMS but they lack definitive data from clinical trials with sufficient scientific rigor, which includes large, multi-site, randomized sham-controlled trials.
- Trial name
- NCT03699826
- Testing
- TMS for tinnitus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Aaron Boes
Hearing Loss
A Simplified Patient-Centered Educational Tool for Improved Hearing-Aid Outcomes
Hearing loss is the second most prevalent service-connected disability among Veterans. Hearing aids are the most common technological intervention for hearing loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01940705
- Testing
- Hearing-Aid Informational Guide, Hearing-Aid DVD, Teach-back Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Deafness, Hearing Loss
Post-market Clinical Follow-up of a Magnetic Bone Conduction Implant (Cochlear Baha Attract System)
The rationale behind this post-market clinical follow-up investigation is to collect data regarding the usability and clinical performance of the Baha Attract System in subjects with hearing impairment that are candidates for…
- Conditions
- Deafness, Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, Conductive
- Trial name
- NCT02022085
- Testing
- Baha Attract System
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Netherlands and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions
Carotid Stenosis, Atherosclerosis
Revacept in Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis
Patients suffering from symptomatic carotid artery stenosis, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), amaurosis fugax or stroke receive either Revacept (single dose) plus antiplatelet monotherapy or monotherapy alone.
- Conditions
- Carotid Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Transient-ischaemic Attack
- Trial name
- RevaceptCS02 (NCT01645306)
- Testing
- Revacept
- Where
- 12 sites in Germany, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- AdvanceCor GmbH
Light Sensitivity
"Eye Protection After Mydriatic Use for ROP Screening: Impact on Vitals Signs and Pain Scores"
Pupillary dilation induced by mydriatic agents during Retinopathy of Prematurity exams can persist for hours. Despite regular use of eye protection for mydriatic-induced light sensitivity for infants, children and adults, eye…
- Trial name
- NCT01860534
- Testing
- eye covers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome Type 2
An Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate Safety & Tolerability of QR-421a in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa
PQ-421a-002 (Helia) is an open-label, extension study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of QR 421a (ultevursen) administered via intravitreal (IVT) injection in one or both eyes, in subjects ≥ 12 years of age with…
- Trial name
- HELIA (NCT05085964)
- Testing
- RNA antisense oligonucleotide for intravitreal injection
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Laboratoires Thea