Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Spinal Cord Injuries
Multimodality Intervention for Function and Metabolism in SCI
The proposed phase 2 trial a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group trial in persons with cervical or thoracic SCI, AIS grade A, B, C, or D, 6 months or later after injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03576001
- Testing
- Testosterone Undecanoate, hybrid exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cardiometabolic Diseases
High Intensity Interval Exercise SCI
This study will determine if the implementation of a home-based telehealth high intensity interval exercise-training (HIIT)program can significantly improve cardiometabolic health and physical function in a cohort of individuals…
- Trial name
- NCT04940598
- Testing
- high intensity interval exercise, No-exercise control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Paraplegia, Tetraplegia
Short-Term Transcutaneous or Epidural Spinal Stimulation for Enabling Motor Function in Humans With SCI
A study comparing short-term delivery of epidural spinal stimulation versus transcutaneous spinal stimulation.
- Conditions
- Paraplegia, Tetraplegia, Paralysis, Quadraplegia
- Trial name
- NCT05095454
- Testing
- Percutaneous epidural electrical spinal stimulation, Transcutaneous electrical spinal stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Kristin Zhao, PhD
Injuries, Spinal Cord
The WISE Trial - Walking Improvement for SCI With Exoskeleton
A randomized, controlled trial comparing exoskeleton gait training with standard gait training or no gait training in community-dwelling participants with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury
- Trial name
- WISE (NCT02943915)
- Testing
- Ekso GT Rehabilitation Therapy, Body Weight Supported (BWS) Treadmill Training
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Ekso Bionics
Spinal Cord Injury
Combining tsDCS and Exoskeleton Gait Training on Spinal Excitability in SCI
The purpose of the study is to determine whether transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) is safe for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). tsDCS is an electrical current applied to the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT02862080
- Testing
- cathode tsDCS, Ekso, anode tsDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Osteoporosis
FES-Rowing Versus Zoledronic Acid to Improve Bone Health in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
This is a research study to determine the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) rowing and a drug called zoledronic acid in bone health.
- Trial name
- NCT01426555
- Testing
- FES-Rowing, Zoledronic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Antonio Lazzari
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Stimulation to Enhance Walking Post-SCI
This pilot study will investigate the effects of transcutaneous direct current stimulation (tsDCS) on walking function in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03702842
- Testing
- Soterix Medical tsDCS stimulator, Locomotor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
A Dose Response Trial Using 5 and 10 Mg of Midodrine Hydrochloride
With upright postures, there is an immediate redistribution of blood to the dependent circulation; venous return and central venous filling pressure are reduced, resulting in diminution of cardiac output and blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT00426842
- Testing
- Midodrine Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury
Effects of Salsalate on Prandial-Induced Vascular Inflammation After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The overall study objectives are to examine whether: 1. Persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) having elevated body mass are at greater cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk for fasting and postprandial lipidemia, glycemia, and…
- Trial name
- NCT01201759
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
SCI Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Non-Invasive Spinal Stimulation Combined With Gait Training
This is a single blind, sham controlled crossover trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of acute intermittent hypoxia therapy (AIH) combined with transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation on gait and balance…
- Trial name
- NCT03922802
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia + Non Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation + Gait Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Impact of Probiotics on Urinary Symptoms in Spinal Cord Injury SCI and SB
As a collaborative effort between MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH), Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) Department of Urology, Children's Research Institute (CRI) Center for Genetic Medicine Research…
- Trial name
- NCT02748356
- Testing
- Lactobacillus
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
Spinal Cord Injuries, Hand Weakness
Cognitive-based Prosthetics to Improve Grasp and Reaching After SCI
Rehabilitation of functional movements after spinal cord injury (SCI) requires commitment and engagement to the processes of physical therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT04577573
- Testing
- Cognition glove, Sensory brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury
Biomechanics of Wheelchair Transfers
This is a laboratory-based study to evaluate the risk of shoulder injury associated with transfers between wheelchair and vehicle in persons with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00645567
- Testing
- Unassisted Manual Transfer, Standard Transfer Board, Glide n' Go
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Neuropathic Pain
Effects of Bodily Illusion and tDCS on SCI-related Neuropathic Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a combination of two procedures: (1) Bodily Illusion (BI) and (2) Transcranial direct electrical stimulation (tDCS) on neuropathic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04578574
- Testing
- Bodily Illusions (BI) Procedure, Transcranial direct electrical stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Incontinence
Two Devices for Reflex Voiding Following Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate methods in spinal cord injured individuals to improve reflex urination. Anal dilation will be investigated to reduce high urethral resistance and a vibrator on the patient's bottom…
- Trial name
- NCT00662207
- Testing
- Vibrator, Anal dilator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Spinal Cord Injuries, Neuropathic Pain
Evaluation of Initiation Time on the Efficacy of Gabapentin in Treating Neuropathic Pain in SCI
Neuropathic pain is a common complaint in those with spinal cord injury (SCI) that has a significant negative effect on quality of life. Efficacy of various treatments, however, remains controversial.
- Trial name
- NCT04256603
- Testing
- Gabapentin, No gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Acute Spinal Cord Injury
AC105 in Patients With Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
The principal aim of this study was to establish the feasibility of rapid administration, safety, and tolerability of AC105 in patients with acute spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- AC105 (NCT01750684)
- Testing
- AC105
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Acorda Therapeutics
Spinal Cord Injuries
ProACTIVE SCI Physical Activity Intervention
This study will employ a randomized, wait-list controlled trial. A total of 30 participants (15 experimental, 15 wait-list control) between 18-65 years of age who have chronic SCI ≥ 1 year prior will be recruited.
- Trial name
- NCT03111030
- Testing
- ProacTive SCI
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Spinal Cord Injury
Subarachnoid Administrations of Adults Autologous Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in SCI
The study goes on 24 months, with recruiting, treatment and follow period for all patients. The first day for each patient will be the first cellular administration. 3 doses will be administrated every 3 months from first dose.
- Trial name
- NCT02165904
- Testing
- Adult Autologous Mesenchymal Bone Marrow Cell
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Puerta de Hierro University Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury
Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression Symptoms in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
This study was initially designed to test the efficacy of Venlafaxine HCl in reducing incidence of the onset of major depression after a new spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT00735670
- Testing
- Venlafaxine HCl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan