Clinical trials: Spinal
Spinal Cord Injury
Study Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia on Restoring Hand Function Following SCI
The goal of the study is to examine the effects of repeated breathing episodes of mild intermittent hypoxia (reduced oxygen) training on hand strength and grasping ability following cervical spinal injury, and to determine…
- Trial name
- NCT01272336
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis
COVID-19 Infection in Vulnerable Patients With Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
The trial is a prospective, observational study aiming to identify risk factors for serious COVID-19 infection by evaluating clinical measures and biomarkers of inflammation in patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Trial name
- NCT04335747
- Testing
- COVID-19 infection
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salome Kristensen
Spinal Cord Injury
Testosterone and Neural Function in Men With Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts the nerves controlling movement, along with those that regulate functions like heart rate and blood pressure (known as the autonomic nervous system, or ANS).
- Trial name
- NCT06130449
- Testing
- Natesto testosterone intranasal gel, Ayr Saline Nasal Gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Back Pain
Muscle Activation Characteristics During Spinal Manipulation in Healthy and Low Back Pain Participants
To characterize muscle activity through electromyography (EMG) of the lumbar spine during high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation according to parameters of practitioner contact (location, applied force) in…
- Trial name
- NCT03483714
- Testing
- Spinal Manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Denver
Lumbar Fusion, Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
Clinical and Biomechanics Research in Core Muscles After Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Lumbar fusion has been widely used for spinal disorders when conservative treatment has failed. However, a number of studies have reported that the rate of re-operation is high for lumbar fusion surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01703338
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Spina Bifida
The Study Aims to Improve the Accuracy of Detecting Spina Bifida During Early Ultrasound Scans. to Achieve This, an AI Model Has Been Developed to Provide Feedback About the Presence of Spina Bifida. a RCT Has Been Designed to Compare the Effectiveness of AI Feedback with No AI Feedback.
The study aims to improve the accuracy of detecting spina bifida during early ultrasound scans. To achieve this, an AI model has been developed to provide feedback about the presence of spina bifida.
- Trial name
- NCT06566014
- Testing
- Evaluation of XAI-assisted spina bifida diagnosis
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation
Low Back Pain
Kinesiotape and Core Exercises in Federated Boxers
Introduction. Nonspecific lumbar pain is a very common cause of sports decline in boxers, possibly due to the repetitive movements of flexion and rotation in their sport, so the investigators believe it is interesting to seek an…
- Trial name
- NCT03865784
- Testing
- Experimental, Control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Spinocerebellar Ataxia 3
Clinical Effects of Oral Trehalose In Patients With Spinocerebellar Ataxia 3
There are no clinically established treatments which have been proven to delay the disease progression in spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) 3.
- Trial name
- NCT04426149
- Testing
- trehalose
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Malaysia
Disc Herniation
Silent Lumbar Disc Herniation Syndrome
LDH is a common phenomenon that is often described in association with various pathological processes affecting the neuromuscular and locomotor systems.
- Trial name
- NCT06453499
- Testing
- Physical therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Noha Khaled Shoukry
Endotracheal Intubation
Intubation During Spinal Immobilization
The aim was to evaluate the performance of the C-MAC compared with Macintosh when performed in patients with immobilized cervical spine by unexperienced physicians.
- Trial name
- NCT02733536
- Testing
- Standard endotracheal tube, C-MAC
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy
Experimental Evaluation of Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic Arms
Researchers from the University of South Florida's Rehabilitation Engineering program are looking for volunteers to participate in a research study for experimental evaluation of wheelchair-mounted robotic arms (WMRAs).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- HRI (NCT01652352)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Spinal Cord
Establishing Daily Applicable Parameters for Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Spinal Cord
To learn if MRS can effectively assess spinal cord lesions.
- Trial name
- NCT06548776
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pressure Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Electrical Stimulation for Clinical and Psychosocial Outcomes in Chronic Pressure Injuries
Pressure injuries are chronic wounds that frequently occur in immobilized patients and are associated with delayed healing, reduced quality of life, and significant psychological burden.
- Conditions
- Pressure Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07493889
- Testing
- High-Voltage Monophasic Pulsed Current Electrical Stimulation, Standard Wound Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury
Synchronous Tele-Resistance Training to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
This study investigated the effects of resistive exercises applied with synchronized telerehabilitation on upper extremity functions in patients with SCI who use wheelchairs.
- Trial name
- TELERES-SCI (NCT07115693)
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation-Based Resistance Exercise Program, Home Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacer Önen Tekin
Low Back Pain
Comparison of Spinal Kinematics Between Asymptomatic Subjects and Patients With Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is a complex and common problem with major societal repercussions. Clinical evaluations, and especially functional assessments, are necessary for proper diagnosis and decisions on the most appropriate…
- Trial name
- NCT02278549
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud
Lumbar Disc Herniation
A Biomechanical Study of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc by Lever Positioning Manipulation
Purpose of Study: The purpose of this clinical trial is the clinical efficacy of different trigger modes of lever positioning manipulation (LPM) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
- Trial name
- NCT06872918
- Testing
- Lever positioning manipulation, Cluster of pseudo-manipulators, Mechanics and kinematics data acquisition of unilateral wrenching patterns in lever positioning manipulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Diphtheria, Tetanus
To Evaluate the Immunogenicity and Safety of DTaP-IPV Vaccine Administered as a Boosting Dose to Healthy Children of 4-6 Years
The study objective is to assess the immunogenicity and safety of DTaP-IPV combination vaccine administered as a boosting dose to healthy 4 to 6-year-old children who received three doses of primary immunization against…
- Conditions
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Poliomyelitis
- Trial name
- Aladdin (NCT04618640)
- Testing
- DTaP-IPV combination vaccine
- Where
- 26 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 249 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boryung Biopharma Co., Ltd.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
mGluR5 Imaging in ALS Using PET
In ALS models, it was shown that receptors, that bind an important messenger substance (glutamate) in the brain, are increased. In this research project, the investigators want to use a specific radioactive substance to find out…
- Trial name
- NCT05340660
- Testing
- [ 18 F]PSS232
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nathalie Braun
Pain, Postoperative
The Effect of IV Dexamethasone on the Duration of Analgesia of Spinal Anaesthesia for C-Sections at a Jamaican Hospital
Dexamethasone is one of many adjuncts tested to prolong the duration of spinal anesthesia and its analgesic effect. The intent of this, a single-site, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial, is to determine if a single…
- Trial name
- NCT04624360
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Motor Activity
Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation in Healthy Subjects to Activate Central Pattern Generator
The purpose of this study is to determinate whether the application of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation produce changes in the excitability of alpha moto neurone in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT04241406
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha