Clinical trials: Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared
Healthy, Brain Stimulation
Effects of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation on Task Performance in Healthy Adults
The objective of this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, crossover study is to evaluate the effects of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) on complex cognitive task performance in healthy adult volunteers.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Brain Stimulation, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Cognition
- Trial name
- BRAIN-STIM (NCT06995560)
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Healthy
Comparison of Two Devices Using Near-infra Red Spectroscopy During a Vascular Occlusion Test
Tissue oxygen saturation is non-invasively measured using near-infrared spectroscopy, by two device, INVOS®(somanetics Corporation, USA ) and InSpectra™ (Hutchinson Technology, USA).
- Trial name
- NCT01848977
- Testing
- vascular occlusion test
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Motor Learning
Improving Locomotor Learning With Brain Stimulation
The primary goal of this research was to assess the practicality and initial effectiveness of a motor imagery (MI) intervention combined with elements of action observation (AO), alongside active or sham transcranial direct…
- Trial name
- ELLMITS (NCT06414213)
- Testing
- Motor Imagery (MI), Active tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Appalachian State University
Cognitive Function, Mood
Effects of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Healthy, Young Adults
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant catechin (sometimes referred to as tea flavonoids) in green tea extract. A review by Nagle et al (2006) identifies that a large amount of research indicates EGCG (amongst other…
- Trial name
- NCT00981292
- Testing
- EGCG
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Angina Pectoris, Angina, Unstable
SPECTACL: SPECTroscopic Assessment of Coronary Lipid
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy system that has been designed to identify the chemical composition of coronary artery plaques in patients undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention…
- Conditions
- Angina Pectoris, Angina, Unstable, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- SPECTACL (NCT00330928)
- Testing
- Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Imaging, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Infraredx
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
The Effects of Vyvanse(TM) on Brain Hemodynamics and Reading
This is a single-blind, Investigator Initiated study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Vyvanse™ and provide pilot data in two areas: (1) on the use of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to detect medication effects in children with…
- Trial name
- VBHR (NCT00733356)
- Testing
- Vyvanse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Kimberley Lakes
Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery
Predictive Value of the FORE-SIGHT™ Monitor for Hemodynamic Deterioration
The postoperative period after congenital heart surgery in children can be a very critical episode, where it is of utmost importance to closely monitor the circulation in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01706497
- Testing
- Cerebral tissue oxygen saturation monitoring, blinded
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Diabetes
UTLight-transcranial Doppler Assessment of Regional Cerebral Autoregulation
Cerebral autoregulation (CA) is a complex mechanism that serves the essential and vital purpose of controlling cerebral blood flow and metabolism. A stable and optimal brain blood flow is imperative for normal brain function.
- Trial name
- UTLight (NCT02178787)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
The Lipid-Rich Plaque Study
The purpose of this study is to enhance medical knowledge of the causes of future coronary problems. Many studies in patients who have already experienced a coronary problem point to the danger associated with plaques that are…
- Trial name
- LRP (NCT02033694)
- Testing
- NIRS-IVUS Imaging (TVC Imaging System)
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Italy and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 1,563 people
- Sponsor
- Infraredx
Anesthesia, Pain
Near Infrared Spectroscopy Cortical Response to Noxious and Auditory Stimuli in Subjects Under General Anesthesia
The primary aim is to utilize near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in patients under general anesthesia to measure changes in brain blood flow in the bilateral somatosensory cortices and the prefrontal cortices in response to…
- Trial name
- NCT02703090
- Testing
- Remifentanil, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Cerebral Ischemia
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Near-infrared Spectroscopy
The purpose of this study is to measure cerebral oxygenation and cardiac output of total shoulder replacement patients undergoing general anesthesia (GA) and positive-pressure ventilation (PPV).
- Trial name
- TSA NIRS (NCT02198183)
- Testing
- Casmed Fore-Sight Elite, Non-invasive Cardiac Output Monitor (NICOM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
A Multi-Center Study of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) for Hematoma Detection
The purposes of this study are: 1. To determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) measurements for identifying intracranial hematomas due to trauma. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00576147
- Testing
- Infrascanner
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 431 people
- Sponsor
- InfraScan, Inc.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Brain Oxygenation and Hemodynamics During Sleep in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sufferers
The goal of this trial is to assess the performance of the OxiplexTS-an absolute near-infrared oximeter-as an instrument to measure brain oxygenation and hemodynamics in sleep medicine as well as in the broader field of…
- Trial name
- NIRS-OSAS (NCT00591591)
- Testing
- OxiplexTS
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 309 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ISS, Inc.
Multiple Sclerosis
The Neural Mechanisms of Split-belt Treadmill Adaptation in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Majority of people with multiple sclerosis experience difficulty with balance and mobility, leading to an increased risk of falls.
- Trial name
- NCT05878873
- Testing
- Split-belt Treadmill, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Coronary Artery Disease
Evaluation of a Combined Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter for Detection of Lipid Rich Plaque
The purpose of this study is to learn more about lipid rich plaque using Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)/Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) imaging in patients who have had coronary artery stenting and Optical coherence tomography…
- Trial name
- NCT01506960
- Testing
- InfraReDx Lipiscan IVUS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Acute Kidney Injury, Premature Infant
NIRS Monitoring to Detect AKI in Preterm Infants
This study will examine the relationship of oxygen levels, using Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring, and kidney injury in infants born prematurely.
- Trial name
- nNIRS-AKI (NCT03384173)
- Testing
- Near Infrared Spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Cerebral Blood Flow During Propofol Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia often reduces blood pressure whereby blood flow to the brain and other vital organs may become insufficient. Thus, medicine is often administered during anaesthesia to maintain blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT02951273
- Testing
- Study of cerebral blood flow
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
ADHD
A Novel fNIRS Neurofeedback Intervention for Enhancement of Working Memory in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The proposed study is to test and validate a novel intervention that integrates computerized cognitive training with real-time neuromonitoring and neurofeedback to enhance working memory by probing the individualized neural…
- Trial name
- NCT04002167
- Testing
- Neurofeedback, Cognitive training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Acute Scrotum, Testicular Torsion
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Pediatric Acute Scrotum and Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion is the spontaneous twisting of the testis and its blood vessels, resulting in acute pain, vascular compromise and death of the testicle if unrelieved quickly.
- Trial name
- NIRS (NCT01812109)
- Testing
- Hutchison Technologies Inspectra StO2 SpotCheck Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Occult Bleeding, Hemorrhage
Trauma Study: Early Warning of Progression Toward Hemodynamic Deterioration After Trauma
This study is Phase 3 of a three-phase DOD CDMRP funded project for the development of a multi-technology poly-anatomic noninvasive system for early detection of occult hemorrhage.
- Trial name
- NCT04912232
- Testing
- Detection of Occult Hemorrhage in Trauma Patients
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center