Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders
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 Injury
Self-Catheterization Mirror System for Female Patients
The purpose of this study is to test a modified mirror system for female patients to use during self-catheterization.
- Trial name
- NCT05406258
- Testing
- Modified Self-Catheterization Mirror, Standard Self-Catheterization Mirror
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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
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
Tetraplegia, Hypothermia
Body Temperature in Persons With Tetraplegia When Exposed to Cold
The ability to maintain normal body core temperature (Tcore = 98.6°F) is impaired in persons with tetraplegia. Despite the known challenges to the ability of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) to maintain Tcore, and the…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Hypothermia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT01822535
- Testing
- Midodrine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury, Autonomic Dysreflexia
The Effects of Normalizing Blood Pressure on Cerebral Blood Flow in Hypotensive Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Dysregulation of blood pressure (BP), secondary to decentralized autonomic nervous system (ANS) control of the cardiovascular system, often results in chronic hypotension and orthostatic hypotension (OH) in persons with spinal…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Baroreceptor Integrity, Sympathetic Integrity
- Trial name
- NCT02893553
- Testing
- Midodrine Hydrochloride, Pyridostigmine Bromide, Mirabegron
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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
Spinal Cord Injuries
Efficacy Study of the Music Glove Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries
Investigators are trying to determine the therapeutic effect of the music glove and conventional hand exercise program to patients with spinal cord injuries. All participants will be randomized into two groups: AB and BA.
- Trial name
- NCT02473614
- Testing
- Music Glove, Conventional Hand Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia
Epidural and Dorsal Root Stimulation in Humans With Spinal Cord Injury
A study to compare electrophysiologic activity of epidural stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation, as well as quantify changes in motor performance with both types of stimulation over the course of 10 rehabilitation…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Tetraplegia, Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT04736849
- Testing
- Percutaneous epidural and dorsal root stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Peter J. Grahn, Ph.D.
Immobilization
Time Performance of Scoop Stretcher Versus Vacuum Mattress for Prehospital Spinal Stabilization
A simulation-based randomized controlled trial was designed with the objective to assess the time needed to achieve spinal stabilization using a scoop stretcher compared to a vacuum mattress.
- Trial name
- NCT04904770
- Testing
- Scoop stretcher, Vacuum mattress
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stuby Loric
Bone Loss
Efficacy and Safety of Zoledronic Acid in Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Prevention of Bone Loss
This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of zoledronic acid, 5mg, to be administered intravenously to people who have suffered an acute spinal cord fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT00844480
- Testing
- zoledronic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas J. Schnitzer
Spinal Cord Injury
Randomized Trial of Early Hemodynamic Management of Patients Following Acute Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how participants heal from acute spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- TEMPLE (NCT02878850)
- Testing
- Augmented Blood Pressure
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Spinal Cord Injury, Quadriplegia
Electrical Activation of The Diaphragm for Ventilatory Assist
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study are to test the Diaphragm Pacing Stimulation (DPS) System for treating chronic ventilatory insufficiency in persons with respiratory muscle paralysis.
- Trial name
- NCT00010374
- Testing
- NeuRx DPS
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Synapse Biomedical
Urinary Tract Infections, Spinal Cord Injuries
Gentamicin Bladder Instillations to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
A non-randomized study evaluating the efficacy of intravesical gentamicin on the occurrence rate of urinary tract infections and bladder complications in patients after spinal cord injury (SCI), and to assess its effectiveness in…
- Conditions
- Urinary Tract Infections, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases, Neurogenic Bladder
- Trial name
- NCT03503513
- Testing
- Gentamicin Sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Spinal Cord Injury
Resistance Training and Testosterone After Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this proposal is to investigate the efficacy of a complimentary approach of evoked resistance training and testosterone replacement therapy on the changes in body composition and metabolic profile after SCI.
- Trial name
- NCT01652040
- Testing
- Resistance Training and Testosterone Patches, Testosterone Patches
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Restore Cough
The purpose of this trial is to determine the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation to produce an effective cough in patients with spinal cord injuries.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases, Paralysis, Central Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00116337
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Stimulation to restore cough, Expiratory Muscle Stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
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
Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
Advancing Understanding of Transportation Options
This Stage II randomized, controlled, longitudinal trial seeks to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effects of a driving decision aid use among geriatric patients and providers.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Trial name
- AUTO (NCT04141891)
- Testing
- Driving Decision Aid, Older Drivers Website
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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