Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke
Investigating Techniques to Enhance the Sense of Embodiment in Immersive Virtual Reality
Embodiment is an important aspect of virtual reality because it affects how natural and engaging the experience feels and can influence performance and learning in VR-based applications, including rehabilitation [McAnally \&…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT07870044
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Embodiment Manipulations
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Spinal Cord Injury, Sexual Dysfunction Female
Vibratory Genital Nerve Stimulation (vGNS) to Treat Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if vibratory genital nerve stimulation (vGNS) can improve sexual function in women with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07870642
- Testing
- Vibratory genital nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Samuel Cramer
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury
Cardiocentric Inotropic Optimization in Spinal Cord Injury
The first hours-to-day following acute traumatic cervical SCI represent a critical period of time to optimize hemodynamic management. After a spinal cord injury, cardiovascular function is affected.
- Trial name
- CARDIO-SCI (NCT07871643)
- Testing
- Dobutamine crossover
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pressure Ulcer
CMAP Refinement for Pressure Injury Prevention
For Veterans with spinal cord injury who use a wheelchair, pressure injuries related to sitting are a significant daily threat to well-being.
- Trial name
- NCT04309864
- Testing
- Use of CMAP app for education (in-hospital), Use of CMAP app (in-home)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Interfacing With NeuroTechnology to Expand Neural Throughput (INTENT)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of an implantable device that records and stimulates different areas of the brain to allow adults affected by disabling paralysis (see Eligibility…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Muscular Disorders, Atrophic, Brain Stem Stroke
- Trial name
- INTENT (NCT07521930)
- Testing
- INTENT Neural Interface System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic Bowel
Time Comparison of Interventions on Bowel Programs in Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of the study is to find out which of three different options (a suppository, a mini enema, or a transanal irrigation device) takes the least amount of time for completing bowel program amongst those who have spinal cord…
- Trial name
- NCT07817199
- Testing
- Suppository, Enemeez, Peristeen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Stroke, Parkinson Disease
PhiCube for Bilateral Upper Limb Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation in Adults
This randomized controlled pilot trial evaluates the usability and safety of PhiCube, a compact, portable, bilateral end-effector robotic device for upper limb rehabilitation, and its impact on motor and cognitive function.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Parkinson Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- PhiCube-Adults (NCT07865260)
- Testing
- PhiCube, Conventional rehabilitation
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto di Sistemi e Tecnologie Industriali Intelligenti per il Manifatturiero Avanzato
Spinal Cord Injury
Patterns of Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury
Patients with spinal cord injuries typically achieve a level of independence that allows them to return to their daily lives through an acute-phase rehabilitation program.
- Trial name
- NCT07865338
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Incomplete Cervical SCI Without Instability
A multicenter, international, prospective, observational case series patient cohort with incomplete cervical SCI without instability will be enrolled to obtain information and data that could inform the feasibility of…
- Trial name
- NCT05653206
- Testing
- Nonsurgical treatment, Surgical treatment
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Brazil and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- AO Foundation, AO Spine
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
Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia
MyHand-SCI: An Active Hand Orthosis for Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand-SCI device to assist with hand function for individuals with C6-C7 spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT05553457
- Testing
- Testing of MyHand-SCI Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Neuropathic Pain
Virtual Walking Therapy for Neuropathic Pain Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine if playing a virtual reality walking game can help improve neuropathic pain in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT06330181
- Testing
- VR Game 1, VR Game 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Type 2 Diabetes
Glycemic and Weight Loss Effects of GLP-1R Agonist Therapy in Subjects With Spinal Cord Injury and Type 2 Diabetes
It is not known whether a new diabetes drug, semaglutide, is an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI), a population at higher risk for this condition.
- Trial name
- NCT06706284
- Testing
- Semaglutide Injectable Product
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Marzieh Salehi
Spasticity, Movement Disorders
Leg Stretching Using an Exoskeleton on Demand for People With Spasticity
The purpose of this research study is to develop a protocol using a fully wearable, portable lower-limb exoskeleton for improving leg and walking function in people with movement disorders.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Movement Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05926596
- Testing
- Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries
Brain-Controlled Spinal Stimulation Walking Therapy After Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The purpose of this research is to test the effectiveness of a new therapy, called Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)-Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (TSCS), for improving walking in people with an incomplete spinal cord…
- Trial name
- NCT06406855
- Testing
- Brain-Computer Interface-Triggered Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (BCI-tSCS) System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Spinal Cord Injury
Robot-Assisted Intensive Physiotherapy in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of robot-assisted intensive physiotherapy on trunk control, posture, and activities of daily living in individuals with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07849062
- Testing
- Robot-Assisted Physiotherapy, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Nuh Naci Yazgan University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Feasibility of Early Gabapentin as an Intervention for Neurorecovery
The objective of the proposed study is to conduct the first ever prospective, dose-exploration trial to test the feasibility of early administration of gabapentin as an intervention for neurorecovery.
- Trial name
- NCT05302999
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Fecal Incontinence
Acute Genital Nerve Stimulation for Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injury
Bowel issues occur in nearly all people after spinal cord injury (SCI) and one major complication is fecal incontinence (accidents).
- Trial name
- NCT05626816
- Testing
- Genital Nerve Stimulation, Clinical exam, Collection of SCI common data elements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Paralysis; Quadriplegic, Quadraplegia
MindEx: A Novel, Multifocal, Cognitive Brain-Machine Interface System
This research study is being done to develop a novel brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that can enable severely paralyzed individuals to interact with the world through direct brain-control of a computer.
- Conditions
- Paralysis; Quadriplegic, Quadraplegia, Tetraplegia, Tetraplegic Motor Dysfunction Following Brainstem or Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05936619
- Testing
- Mind Extender (MindEx)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Nader Pouratian
Spinal Cord Injuries, Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
NVG-291 in Spinal Cord Injury Subjects
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 1b/2a Study of NVG-291 in Spinal Cord Injury Subjects
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Chronic Spinal Cord Injury, Subacute Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05965700
- Testing
- NVG-291
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- NervGen Pharma