Clinical trials: Sensation Disorders
Hemianopia
Multisensory Rehabilitation of Hemianopia
The current proposal is to generate "proof of concept" evidence that hemianopia can be successfully rehabilitated in humans when this multisensory rehabilitation paradigm is used.
- Trial name
- NCT04963075
- Testing
- multisensory rehabilitation paradigm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Bilateral Hearing Loss for Causes Other Than Tumors
Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) in Adult Non-Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Subjects
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) can improve hearing in persons who are deaf in both ears and are not candidates for cochlear implants.
- Trial name
- NCT01736267
- Testing
- Nucleus 24 (discontinued) and ABI541 Auditory Brainstem Implants (ABI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Olfactory Disorder, Anosmia
Smell Changes & Efficacy of Nasal Theophylline
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of nasal theophylline irrigation in treating smell loss related to a viral respiratory infection.
- Conditions
- Olfactory Disorder, Anosmia, Viral Infection, Theophylline Causing Adverse Effects in Therapeutic Use
- Trial name
- SCENT (NCT03990766)
- Testing
- Theophylline, Saline Nasal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Low Vision, Orientation
SmartHMD for Improved Mobility
The National Eye Institute estimated about 3 million people over age 40 in the US had low vision in 2010 and projects an increase to nearly 5 million in 2030 and 9 million in 2050.
- Conditions
- Low Vision, Orientation, Mobility Limitation, Navigation, Spatial
- Trial name
- NCT03781583
- Testing
- SmartHMD version 1, SmartHMD version 2, SmartHMD version 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James Weiland
Implants, Cochlear, Child
Iowa Cochlear Implant Clinical Research Center Hybrid L24 and Standard Cochlear Implants in Profoundly Deaf Infants
The purpose of this feasibility study is to evaluate whether implantation of one Nucleus L24 electrode array and one FDA approved standard-length device in the contralateral ear can provide useful binaural hearing in pediatric…
- Conditions
- Implants, Cochlear, Child, Hearing Loss, Bilateral
- Trial name
- NCT03156465
- Testing
- Hybrid L24
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
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
Amblyopia
Increasing Patching for Amblyopia in Children 3 to < 8 Years Old
This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of increasing prescribed patching treatment from 2 to 6 daily hours after visual acuity has stabilized with initial treatment and amblyopia is still present.
- Trial name
- ATS15 (NCT00945100)
- Testing
- Eye Patch
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
Hearing Loss
fNIRS, Listening Effort, and Motivation
The purpose of the current study is to measure oxygenation in the PFC using fNIRS in a sample of older adults with hearing loss.
- Trial name
- NCT05893992
- Testing
- Hearing aids with noise management features for listening in noise, Hearing aid for listening in quiet environments
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sonova AG
Cmv Congenital, CMV
Randomized Controlled Trial of Valganciclovir for Cytomegalovirus Infected Hearing Impaired Infants
The overall goal of this study is to determine the clinical benefit and safety of antiviral therapy for asymptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infected hearing-impaired infants.
- Conditions
- Cmv Congenital, CMV, Congenital Cmv, SNHL
- Trial name
- ValEAR (NCT03107871)
- Testing
- Valganciclovir, Simple Syrup
- Where
- 30 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Park
Tinnitus
Evaluation of Auditory Mirror-therapy for Tinnitus
The investigators will evaluate the effects of wearing auditory mirror earmuffs on tinnitus and on audiometry.The auditory mirror earmuffs is a device that re-routes auditory input from the left side of the head to the right ear…
- Trial name
- NCT05710172
- Testing
- Auditory Mirror Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Visual Impairment, Macular Edema
Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab Intravitreal Injections Versus Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant in Patients With Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO)
This clinical trial is designed to compare ranibizumab in comparison with Dexamethasone implant after 6 months of treatment. In the study arm Ranibizumab will be given monthly in a pro re nata scheme whereas the comparator…
- Conditions
- Visual Impairment, Macular Edema, Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Trial name
- COMRADE-B (NCT01396057)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab, Dexamethasone Implant
- Where
- 66 sites in Czechia, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Sting
Trial to Test if Antibiotic Ointments & Cream Will Sting After Application on a Minor Wound After Tape Stripping Injury
The purpose of this study is to have subjects report whether or not several antibiotic products sting when they are applied to minor wounds created on the inner arms.
- Trial name
- NCT02320695
- Testing
- Saline, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pain Relieving Cream
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
Evaluation of Speech-in-noise Performance in Cochlear Implant Recipients With a CROS Device on the Contralateral Ear
Speech understanding in noise remains the greatest challenge for people using cochlear implants, particularly when the speech of interest comes from the side of the head opposite to the implant.
- Trial name
- NCT03867396
- Testing
- CROS, Hearing Aid, Cochlear Implant Alone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Dizziness, Equilibrium; Disorder, Labyrinth
Interactive Rehabilitation for Adults With Unilateral Vestibular Weakness
People that have difficulty with balance, such as those with damage to their inner ear, have a higher risk of falling, which may lead to anxiety and reduced quality of life.
- Conditions
- Dizziness, Equilibrium; Disorder, Labyrinth, Inner Ear Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04875013
- Testing
- Vestibular rehabilitation with dynamic posturography
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Eytan A. David
Diabetic Macular Edema, Visual Impairment
Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab (Intravitreal Injections) Versus Laser Treatment in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular Edema
This study will assess the efficacy and safety of ranibizumab (intravitreal injections) versus laser treatment in patients with visual impairment due to diabetic macular edema.
- Trial name
- RED-ES (NCT00901186)
- Testing
- RFB002, Laser photocoagulation
- Where
- 17 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Bilateral Hearing Loss for Causes Other Than Tumors
Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) in Pediatric Non-Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Subjects
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) can improve hearing in children who are deaf and cannot receive a cochlear implants.
- Trial name
- ABI (NCT01864291)
- Testing
- Nucleus 24 (discontinued) and ABI541 Auditory Brainstem Implants (ABI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Burning Pain, Impaired Balance
Feasibility Study of New Method of Diagnostic and Prediction of Painful CIPN
This clinical trial studies how well Diode laser fiber type Selective Stimulator (DLss) works in predicting pain development in patients with ovarian cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Burning Pain, Impaired Balance, Malignant Ovarian Neoplasm, Numbness
- Trial name
- NCT03206216
- Testing
- Diode Laser fiber type Selective Stimulator (DLss)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Non-significant Risk Study of a Cochlear Implant Headpiece
This study aims to evaluate a cochlear implant headpiece.
- Trial name
- NCT05488535
- Testing
- cochlear implant headpiece
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Bionics
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Dysarthria
Application of Ideal Binary Masking to Disordered Speech
Dysarthria and hearing loss are communication disorders that can substantially reduce intelligibility of speech and the addition of background noise adds a further challenge.
- Trial name
- NCT05244603
- Testing
- Ideal binary mask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 435 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Utah State University
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