Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Injuries
Pain Management
Combined Peripheral (BreEStim) and Central Electrical Stimulation (tDCS) for Neuropathic Pain Management - Spinal Cord Injury
This study looks at the effect of combined breathing-controlled electrical stimulation (BreEStim) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury, amputation, or brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03302793
- Testing
- BreEStim, tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Spinal Cord Injury
High Frequency SARS for Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Emptying
The purpose of this study is to determine if bladder emptying can be achieved using stimulation of the sacral roots at certain frequencies. Neurogenic bladder dysfunction occurs after spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- SARS600 (NCT05214378)
- Testing
- Finetech-Brindley Sacral Anterior Roots Stimulation System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Hand Function for Tetraplegia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted stimulator for providing hand function to individuals with cervical level spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00890916
- Testing
- FIRSTHAND System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Melanoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Spine
Adaptive Staged Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Spinal Metastases That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This pilot clinical trial studies adaptive staged stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in treating patients with spinal metastases that cannot be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Spine, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT02527304
- Testing
- Image-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Spinal Cord Injury, Muscle Spasticity
Safety and Efficacy of Oral Fampridine-Sustained Release (SR) for the Treatment of Spasticity Resulting From Spinal Cord Injury
Normally, nerve fibers carry electrical impulses through the spinal cord, providing communication between the brain and the arms and legs.
- Trial name
- NCT01683838
- Testing
- Fampridine-SR
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Acorda Therapeutics
Spinal Cord Injury, Hypogonadism
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
It has long been recognized that co-morbidity associated with multiple metabolic syndrome, such as adverse body composition, insulin resistance and autonomic nervous system impairment, may lead to significant increase in…
- Trial name
- NCT00266864
- Testing
- Testosterone Transdermal System (Androderm 5 mg patch)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury
Precision Versus Endurance Training to Improve Walking After Chronic Incomplete SCI
The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of two forms of physical therapy training, one emphasizing precise, visually guided walking over obstacles and on targets (Precision Training), the other emphasizing mass…
- Trial name
- NCT01765153
- Testing
- Endurance, Precision
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Spinal Cord Injury at C4-C6 Level
High Definition Neuromuscular Stimulation in Tetraplegia
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate high definition non-invasive neuromuscular stimulation of an upper extremity in tetraplegic participants.
- Trial name
- NCT04075812
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic, Blood Pressure
Recovery of Bladder and Sexual Function After Human Spinal Cord Injury
This study will incorporate critical cross viscero-visceral intersystem interactions to investigate in a controlled laboratory setting the extent, severity, and frequency of occurrence of autonomic dysreflexia with respect to…
- Conditions
- Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic, Blood Pressure, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Bowel Incontinence
- Trial name
- NCT04193709
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Spinal Cord Injuries
Musculoskeletal Plasticity After Spinal Cord Injury
Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, pressure ulcers, and cardiovascular disease at far greater rates than the general population.
- Trial name
- NCT02622295
- Testing
- Single-session electrically induced exercise, Electrically-induced exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Richard K Shields
Neurogenic Overactive Bladder, Urinary Incontinence
Efficacy Study of Pudendal Neuromodulation for the Treatment of Neurogenic Overactive Bladder
The study is designed to demonstrate that treatment with low level stimulation of the bladder muscles reduces symptoms of urinary incontinence in comparison with no stimulation.
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Overactive Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Detrusor Overactivity
- Trial name
- ACCEPTANCE (NCT01023269)
- Testing
- InterStim Therapy
- Where
- 8 sites in Belgium, France and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro
Spinal Cord Injuries
The Effects of Spasticity on Glucose Metabolism in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Muscle atrophy may occur in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) as a result of diminished physical activity and alterations in glucose metabolism and body composition may be seen.
- Trial name
- NCT03859960
- Testing
- body composition, glucose, insulin, glycohemoglobin
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Sleep Disordered Breathing
Role of Mirtazapine in Ameliorating Sleep Disordered Breathing
The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of using Mirtazapine to target a specific pathway in the body, that relies on a natural chemical the body produces called 'serotonin', in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI)…
- Trial name
- NCT04799782
- Testing
- Mirtazapine
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Tetraplegia, Hypothermia
Thermoregulation and Cognition During Cool Ambient Exposure in Tetraplegia
The ability to maintain normal core body temperature (Tcore = 98.6°F) is impaired in persons with a cervical spinal cord injury (tetraplegia).
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Hypothermia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02379156
- Testing
- Midodrine Hydrochloride, Cool Temperature
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Implanted Myoelectric Control for Restoration of Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted stimulator and sensor for providing hand and arm function for individuals with cervical level spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00583804
- Testing
- IST-12
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury
Mobility and Therapeutic Benefits Resulting From Exoskeleton Use in a Clinical Setting (SC140121 Study 1 and 2)
The proposed study is intended to inform the hypotheses that (1) regular dosing of exoskeleton walking will provide health benefits to non-ambulatory and poorly-ambulatory individuals with SCI, including decreased pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT03082898
- Testing
- Indego Exoskeleton
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Integration Program (SCI-VIP)
This study involves research about how to help Veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) gain employment. During the first couple of years following SCI, many people are concentrating on their rehabilitation and are unable to afford…
- Trial name
- SCI-VIP (NCT00117806)
- Testing
- Arm 1, Arm 2
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries
Neural Facilitation of Movements in People With SCI
Spinal cord injury leads to long-lasting paralysis and impairment. Re-enabling movement of paralyzed areas is challenging and more information is needed about neurological recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT05354206
- Testing
- Electrophysiology assessment - corticospinal tract, Electrophysiology assessment - reticulospinal tract, Training with some stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Comparing Outcomes of Elbow Extension Tendon Transfers
Active elbow extension has significant functional benefits for individuals with tetraplegia. The proposed work will provide information to assess how effectively people are using their elbow extension tendon transfers, and…
- Trial name
- NCT01204736
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury
Blood Pressure, Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognition in Spinal Cord Injury
Following spinal cord injury autonomic regulation of the cardiovascular system is impaired, which results in a variety of measurable abnormalities in blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT02307565
- Testing
- Midodrine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center