Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders
Spinal Cord Injuries
Acute and Chronic Repercussion of Spinal Cord Stimulation After Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this research is to learn about how the participant's body is able to balance changes in blood pressure, and how spinal cord stimulation affects these changes as well as immune \& cardiovascular function in…
- Trial name
- NCT07210411
- Testing
- Tests of sympathetic inhibition, Tests of above level sympathetic activation, Testing of below level sympathetic activation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Spinal Cord Injury
The Effect of FES on Children With Spinal Cord Injury
Regular exercise is strongly recommended to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, children and young adults with damaged spinal cords may not be able to exercise regularly.
- Trial name
- NCT00291317
- Testing
- RT 300-P FES Cycle
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Specialized Hospital
Calcitonin, Neuropathic Pain
Calcitonin Therapy on Incidence and Severity of Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
This prospective randomized double blinded study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of early pharmacologic intervention with calcitonin on the incidence or the severity of neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury
- Conditions
- Calcitonin, Neuropathic Pain, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05805683
- Testing
- Calcitonin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Neuropathic Pain, Depression
The Effect of Diet on Chronic Inflammation and Related Disorders Following Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord Injury (SCI) is a condition commonly associated with a state of chronic low-grade inflammation due to a variety of factors such heightened risk for infection and development of metabolic disorders.
- Conditions
- Neuropathic Pain, Depression, Cognitive Impairment, Somatic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT02099890
- Testing
- Omega-3, Vegetation Protein Powder, InflanNox
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brock University
Spinal Cord Injury
Can Vibration Stimulation of the Foot Sole Activate Leg Muscles?
Participants will be asked to complete three different tests (standing, stepping and assisted walking) and will experience three different experimental conditions during each test.
- Trial name
- NCT02043106
- Testing
- plantar vibration
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wilfrid Laurier University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Coaching for Caregivers of Children With Spinal Cord Injury
This pilot study has two aims. The first aim is to establish the feasibility of coaching for caregivers of youth with spinal cord injury, and the second aim is to establish methodological procedures for a future multi-center…
- Trial name
- NCT03898700
- Testing
- strength based coaching
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Motor Disorders, Healthy
Non-invasive BCI-controlled Assistive Devices
Injuries affecting the central nervous system may disrupt the cortical pathways to muscles causing loss of motor control. Nevertheless, the brain still exhibits sensorimotor rhythms (SMRs) during movement intents or motor imagery…
- Conditions
- Motor Disorders, Healthy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Muscular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05183152
- Testing
- NMES Feedback, Visual Feedback, TESS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Spinal Cord Injuries, Pressure Ulcers
Qualitative Study of Preventive Organization of the Pelvic Bedsores Injured Spinal Cord
The purpose of the Protocol is the prevention of pelvic pressure ulcers within a care network of SCI patients whose general organization refers to the medical literature and the recommendations of the ministerial circular of 18…
- Trial name
- QUALIPREPS (NCT02894437)
- Testing
- qualitative interviews
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries
The Effectiveness of the Wim Hof Method in People with Spinal Cord Injury
People with a spinal cord injury (SCI) often experience secondary medical complications. One of the methods that may help to prevent or deal with secondary complications in people with SCI is the Wim Hof Method (WHM).
- Trial name
- NCT05704322
- Testing
- Wim Hof Methode
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stichting Reade
Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Depression
Optimizing a Wellbeing Program for Care-partners of Those With SCI
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) have a devastating effect not only on individuals incurring the life changing event, but also on those who are involved in their care.
- Conditions
- Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06318832
- Testing
- ICBT
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Use of Interactive Gaming for Enhanced Function After Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether there are functional improvements in arm muscles and movments for spinal cord injured indviduals after performing video gaming.
- Trial name
- NCT01537978
- Testing
- Video gaming for enhanced function after spinal cord injury.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Disc Degenerative Disease, Spondylolisthesis
A Clinical Study of a Spine Fusion System in Vertebral Body Fusion Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that the efficacy and safety of Spine fusion system manufactured in China is no inferior than imported product.
- Conditions
- Disc Degenerative Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fracture, Spinal Deformity
- Trial name
- NCT02252185
- Testing
- Johnson&Johnson Medical Suzhou made Spine Fusion System, Imported EXPEDIUM screws and OPAL cage
- Where
- 8 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Medical (Suzhou) Ltd.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Repetitive Acute Intermittent Hypoxia for Spinal Cord Repair
Our goal is to enhance repeated exposure to acute intermittent hypoxia (rAIH)/training-induced aftereffects on upper and lower limb function recovery in humans with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT03433599
- Testing
- Repeated exposure to acute Intermittent Hypoxia (rAIH), Normal Room Air, Upper-limb Training by Research Staff
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spasticity, Muscle, Spinal Cord Injuries
Effects of Baclofen on Presynaptic Inhibition in Humans
This study examines the role of the GABA-B receptor in long-lasting presynaptic inhibition of primary afferents in human participants.
- Trial name
- NCT04471714
- Testing
- Baclofen
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spine Disease
Temporary Inactivation of Strong Muscle Sensation to Improve Rehabilitation Interventions in SCI
The investigators are conducting a research study to try to improve rehabilitation interventions for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spine Disease, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT05589402
- Testing
- Lidocaine Cream 5%, Rehabilitation Movement Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
Is the Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) a Useful Biomarker in Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injury (SCI) almost always affects bladder function as well. As a result of this bladder dysfunction, individuals with SCI have to undergo regular invasive examination of their bladder function (urodynamic…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity, Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT02138149
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Physical Exercise, Disability Physical
Functional Training Improves the Functional Capacity and Physical Fitness of People Whit Spinal Cord Injury
The aim of this study is to understand the effect of adapted functional training on the physical fitness, functionality and quality of life of individuals with SCI after social distancing due to COVID-19.
- Trial name
- NCT06391658
- Testing
- Functional Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
Spinal Cord Injuries
Can Brief Exposure to Hyperoxia Improve Function After Chronic Spinal Cord Injury?
This proof-of-principle study will determine if breathing an increased concentration of oxygen above the concentration in normal room air results in changes in the sensory and motor function in people with subacute or chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT05467215
- Testing
- Pure oxygen (99%) from Praxair, Edmonton, DIN# 02014408
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury
Effect of tSCS on Ankle Movement Training in Individuals With SCI
This clinical trial explores the effectiveness of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS), a non-invasive technique, in facilitating spinal circuitry adaptation in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06596174
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS), Short-term Machine-Assisted Ankle Movement Training with tSCS, Long-term Effects of Machine-Assisted Ankle Movement Training with tSCS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Neuropathic Pain
Identifying Body Awareness-related Brain Network Changes During Cognitive Multisensory Rehabilitation for Reduced Neuropathic Pain in People With Spinal Cord Injury
Many adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) suffer from long-term debilitating neuropathic pain. Available treatments, including opioids, are ineffective at eliminating this pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04706208
- Testing
- Cognitive Multisensory Therapy, Usual Care, Clinical Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota