Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Trauma
Spinal Cord Injuries
Investigation of Brain Functional MRI as an Early Biomarker of Recovery in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Early detection of response to therapeutic intervention is vital, as it will enable early termination of intervention in non-responding patients, prevent unnecessary financial burden, and allow for early changes to the…
- Trial name
- NCT03854214
- Testing
- Functional Electric Stimulation cycling, Passive cycling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
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
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
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 Injury
Zoledronic Acid in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Maintenance of bone mass following spinal cord injury (SCI) is essential to fracture prevention and the associated morbidity of bed rest and further secondary complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01642901
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid, normal saline 0.9%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies
Denosumab Compared to Zoledronic Acid in the Treatment of Bone Disease in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is non-inferior to zoledronic acid in the treatment of bone disease from multiple myeloma.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies, Multiple Myeloma, Oncology
- Trial name
- NCT01345019
- Testing
- Denosumab, Zoledronic acid, Denosumab (for the open-label treatment phase)
- Where
- 309 sites in United States, Australia and 27 more
- Volunteers
- 1,718 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Tetraplegia
Providing Brain Control of Extracorporeal Devices to Patients With Quadriplegia
This research study is being done to develop a brain controlled medical device, called a brain-machine interface or BMI, that will provide people with a spinal cord injury some ability to control an external device such as a…
- Trial name
- NCT01849822
- Testing
- Neural Prosthetic System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Richard A. Andersen, PhD
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
Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
A Two-week Open-label Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Study of Multiple Doses of a Darifenacin Liquid Oral Suspension in Children (2 - 15 Years) With Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
This study will evaluate the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of darifenacin liquid oral suspension in children, ages 2-15 years, with neurogenic detrusor overactivity.
- Trial name
- NCT00712322
- Testing
- Darifenacin
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Colombia
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Warner Chilcott
Spinal Cord Injuries, Pregnancy Related
Pilot Testing A Pregnancy Decision Making Tool for Women With Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The purpose of this project is to pilot test a decision-making tool that is tailored for women with SCI to support them in the decision-making process. Pilot testing focuses on feasibility and preliminary efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT04872569
- Testing
- Decision-making tool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Spinal Cord Injuries
Comparison of Low and High Tidal Volumes in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Objective: This study's primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of mechanical ventilation with high vs. low tidal volume (Vt) in people with acute spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT04912583
- Testing
- High tidal volume, Low tidal volume
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Tract Infection
Colonizing Neurogenic Bladders With Benign Flora
The purpose of the research is to determine whether we can get harmless bacteria to live in the bladders of persons with spinal cord injury who practice intermittent bladder catheterization.
- Trial name
- NCT00371631
- Testing
- Insertion of urinary catheters coated with E. coli 83972
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Female Sexual Dysfunction, Spinal Cord Injuries
Effect of Peripheral Neuromodulation on Vaginal Blood Flow
The researchers want to see if nerve stimulation interventions cause a change in vaginal blood flow. This intervention was performed in women who have neurogenic (spinal cord injury) or non-neurogenic sexual dysfunction and…
- Trial name
- NCT04384172
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - Tibial Nerve, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - Genital Nerve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Spinal Cord Injury
Powered Exoskeletons in Persons With SCI
Background Veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) have many adverse secondary medical and quality of life (QOL) changes as a result of immobilization.
- Trial name
- (PEPSCI) (NCT02658656)
- Testing
- ReWalk 6.0
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 424 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Disuse Osteoporosis
Zoledronic Acid Administration in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
In subjects with acute SCI: To compare the effects of parenteral zoledronic acid therapy on preservation of regional and total skeletal mass (DXA).
- Trial name
- NCT02042872
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury
Precision Versus Endurance Training to Improve Walking After Chronic Incomplete SCI
The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of two forms of physical therapy training, one emphasizing precise, visually guided walking over obstacles and on targets (Precision Training), the other emphasizing mass…
- Trial name
- NCT01765153
- Testing
- Endurance, Precision
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
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
Spinal Cord Injury
Enhancing STDP After Spinal Cord Injury
The overall goal is to develop new clinical approaches to restore limb function after spinal cord injury (SCI). Corticospinal tract (CST) axons are involved in controlling limb function.
- Trial name
- NCT02701777
- Testing
- STDP, Training, Multisite-STDP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Tetraplegia, Hypothermia
Thermoregulation and Cognition During Cool Ambient Exposure in Tetraplegia
The ability to maintain normal core body temperature (Tcore = 98.6°F) is impaired in persons with a cervical spinal cord injury (tetraplegia).
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Hypothermia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02379156
- Testing
- Midodrine Hydrochloride, Cool Temperature
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injuries
A Study of Blood Pressure and Blood Supply to the Brain in Persons With a Spinal Cord Injury.
The purpose of this study is to determine how blood pressure and blood flow are controlled during head-up tilt in a semi-upright position.
- Trial name
- NCT00248807
- Testing
- 1.25 mg enalaprilat IV, Head up tilt (HUT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development