Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Injury(SCI)
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Self-balancing Personal Exoskeleton for SCI (Site 2)
This study aims to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the personal exoskeleton in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06814015
- Testing
- Hands-free exoskeleton
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wandercraft
Spinal Cord Injuries or Similar Neurological Weakness
EKSO Trial: Powered Exoskeleton for Ambulation in Subjects With Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
This study seeks to test the safety and efficacy of the Esko device in SCI population and in populations with similar neurological weakness to the SCI population.
- Trial name
- EKSO (NCT01701388)
- Testing
- Ekso exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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
Spinal Cord Injuries
SCI-Lynx: A Mobile Platform for Physical Activity Social Support for People With SCI Pilot Study
Physical activity is important to maintain health, fitness, and function in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and social support is one of the most effective ways to increase physical activity participation.
- Trial name
- NCT05764135
- Testing
- SCI-Lynx Mobile Application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
Spinal Cord Injury
Effects of 4-AP on Functional SCI Recovery
The purpose of this study is to test a strategy to potentiate functional recovery of lower limb motor function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The FDA approved drug, Dalfampridine (4-AP).
- Trial name
- NCT05447676
- Testing
- Dalfampridine, STDP stimulation, Exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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
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
Enhancing Indoor, Community, and Advanced Wheelchair Skills in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
We propose to test an evidence-based wheelchair skills training program to optimize wheelchair safety and performance in veterans with SCI.
- Trial name
- NCT00434018
- Testing
- Wheelchair Skills Training, Basic Health Education
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Spinal Cord Injuries, Obesity
Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) - Education Module
The purpose of this study is to find out if receiving education regarding increased risks of cardiometabolic disease helps subjects understand these risks and how these risks participants' health.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Obesity, Cardiometabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06003686
- Testing
- PVA Consumer Guide, WebMD
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Neurorehabilitation for Veterans With SCI
Chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating disorder in Veterans and the broader U.S. population that does not have a cure.
- Trial name
- NCT07222046
- Testing
- Neurophysiological and anatomical testing, Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D)
Caring Connections: A Program to Alleviate Social Isolation and Loneliness in Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injury
This study will use a randomized controlled design with an active attention control group to evaluate an intervention intended to reduce social isolation and loneliness in persons with SCI/D.
- Trial name
- NCT05295108
- Testing
- Caring Connections, Attention control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Chicago Association for Research and Education in Science
Spinal Cord Injuries
Locomotor Training With Exoskeleton EKSO-GT in Patients With Incomplete Motor Spinal Cord Injury in a Hospital Setting
The aim of this observational, non-controlled, non-profit study is to describe the responses to rehabilitative training with the robotic exoskeleton EKSO-GT in patients with incomplete motor Spinal Cord Injury (AIS C or D).
- Trial name
- NCT02600013
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute S.p.A.
Spinal Cord Injuries
SCI Thrive: Efficacy of a Peer-led Online Self-Management Program
SCI Thrive is a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of SCI Thrive (6 week Peer-Led Online Self-Management Program) to improve quality of life and self-efficacy for individuals with SCI.
- Trial name
- SCIThrive (NCT04059718)
- Testing
- SCI Thrive Peer-Led Online Self-Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Spinal Cord Injury, Constipation
Utility of an Animated Bowel Biofeedback Training Routine to Improve Bowel Function in Individuals With SCI
An injury to the spinal cord results in a number of secondary medical problems, including the inability to voluntarily control the bowels.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Constipation, Fecal Incontinence, Neurogenic Bowel
- Trial name
- NCT02406859
- Testing
- Bowel Biofeedback, Anorectal Manometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries, Pressure Injuries
Physical Therapy Wound Care Modalities in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
To examine the effects of Physical Therapist (PT) wound care modalities (pulsed wound irrigation (PWI) + electrical stimulation (ES), PWI only, and ES only) on wound healing in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
- Trial name
- (SCI) (NCT05458947)
- Testing
- pulsed wound irrigation (PWI), electrical stimulation (ES), electrical stimulation (ES) and pulsed wound irrigation (PWI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Comparing CPAP and BiPAP for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in People with Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries, with studies suggesting prevalence rates ranging from 27% to 62%.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), Sleep Apnea, Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
- Trial name
- NCT06818604
- Testing
- CPAP, BiPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pain, Spasticity, Muscle
Changes in Pain, Spasticity, and Quality of Life After Use of Counterstrain Treatment in Individuals With SCI
Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) often suffer from pain and spasticity. Traditional treatments for both of these conditions have been medications.
- Conditions
- Pain, Spasticity, Muscle, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05559255
- Testing
- Counterstrain manual manipulative treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- William Carey University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Anxiety Disorders
UK Prevalence of Mental Health After SCI
Mental health decline after Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is commonly reported but minimally investigated in the United Kingdom. The current study aims to explore the prevalence and impact of mental health challenges after SCI to…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, PTSD
- Trial name
- NCT06618404
- Testing
- No intervention - cross-sectional cohort analysis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 318 people
- Sponsor
- University of Reading