Clinical trials: Spinal Diseases
Chronic Pain, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Sensory Testing of Multiple Forms of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain
Doctors sometimes treat chronic pain with devices that send mild electrical currents into the spinal cord. This type of treatment is referred to as neurostimulation.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndromes, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04732325
- Testing
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Pregnancy, Pain
A Trial Comparing Combined Spinal- Epidural Dosing Strategies for External Cephalic Version
We plan to conduct a prospective, single blinded, randomized clinical trial to assess the impact of combined spinal-epidural dosing on the success rate of, and patient satisfaction during, external version for breech fetal…
- Trial name
- NCT01991743
- Testing
- Group 2.5, Group 5, Group 7.5
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Spino-Cerebellar Ataxia
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) refers to a family of genetic diseases that cause progressive problems with gait and balance, as well as other debilitating symptoms.
- Trial name
- TMS (NCT01975909)
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
T Cells and TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor): The Impact of TNF Blockade
We aim to translate these findings into patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions treated with anti-TNF (anti-tumor necrosis factor) therapy, such as psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT01060098
- Testing
- anti-TNF therapy (etanercept or adalimumab)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Phase 3 Study of Dexpramipexole in ALS
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dexpramipexole (150 mg twice daily) is safe and effective in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT01281189)
- Testing
- Dexpramipexole
- Where
- 82 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 942 people
- Sponsor
- Knopp Biosciences
Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Prevalence of Psoriatic Arthritis in Adults With Psoriasis: An Estimate From Dermatology Practice
This is a phase 4, multicenter, randomized, non-therapeutic interventional trial in subjects with psoriasis looking for the prevalence of psoriatic arthritis.
- Trial name
- PREPARE (NCT01147874)
- Testing
- lab draws and imaging
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Belgium and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 1,013 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Tai Chi
Could Tai-chi Help Maintain Balance of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Patients
Spinocerebellar atrophy is the most common autosomal dominant inherited ataxia. There are over thirty subtypes, which characterize neurologic features differently.
- Trial name
- NCT03687190
- Testing
- Tai chi, conventional medicine
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury, Muscle Spasticity
Safety and Efficacy of Oral Fampridine-SR for the Treatment of Spasticity Resulting From Spinal Cord Injury
Normally, nerve fibers carry electrical impulses through the spinal cord, providing communication between the brain and the arms and legs.
- Trial name
- NCT00041717
- Testing
- Fampridine-SR
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Acorda Therapeutics
Pre-eclampsia
Phenylephrine Versus Ephedrine in Pre-eclampsia
Phenylephrine administration is associated with reductions in CO and SctO2 compared with ephedrine when used for blood pressure management in women with pre-eclampsia undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT02025426
- Testing
- Phenylephrine, Ephedrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Seating System for Scoliosis in Non-ambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of a modular seating system on coronal and sagittal balance of the spine and pelvic obliquity in children with non-ambulatory (Gross Motor Function Classification System Level IV-V) and scoliosis The hypothesis in our…
- Trial name
- NCT03862625
- Testing
- a modular adaptive seating system, home exercise program for scoliosis
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Merve Damla Korkmaz
Disc Herniation, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
CT Guided Injection for Low Back Radiculopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Herniated disc sometimes cause back pain radiating down to a leg. This pain can be so severe that it is functionally disabling. The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine if corticosteroid medication, delivered…
- Trial name
- NCT01267825
- Testing
- CT-guided corticosteroid+ bupivicaine, Standard medical care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Muscle Spasticity
Intrathecal (IT) Baclofen Drug Distribution
The goal of this pilot study to determine whether there is a significant therapeutic advantage to place the ITB catheter within the cervical, thoracic or lumbar region of the spine.
- Trial name
- ITB (NCT02903823)
- Testing
- Baclofen bolus injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Metastatic Lesions in Vertebral Bodies
Evaluation of t-RFA and RF-TVA Prior to/Following Radiation Therapy to Treat Painful Metastatic Vertebral Body Tumor(s)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate treating painful metastatic lesions in vertebral bodies with pathologic fractures with targeted radiofrequency ablation (t-RFA) and vertebral augmentation (VA) prior to or following…
- Trial name
- STARRT (NCT02225223)
- Testing
- STAR™ Tumor Ablation System, StabiliT® Vertebral Augmentation System
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries, Neuropathic Pain
Capsaicin 8% Patch for Spinal Cord Injury Neuropathic Pain
A prospective case control study to determine the effectiveness and longevity of 8% capsaicin patch(es) in treating neuropathic pain in persons with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- Capsaicin (NCT02441660)
- Testing
- Capsaicin 8% Patch, Low Dose Capsaicin 0.025% Well Patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Prevalence and Incidence of Articular Symptoms and Signs Related to Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients With Psoriasis Severe or Moderate With Adalimumab Treatment
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a comorbidity that affects a significant proportion of participants with moderate or severe psoriasis.
- Trial name
- TOGETHER (NCT01316224)
- Where
- 15 sites in Colombia
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Spinal Tumors
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Tumors Near the Spinal Cord
The purpose of this research study is to determine if Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is a good way to treat tumors near the spinal cord.
- Trial name
- NCT00631670
- Testing
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Central Neuropathic Pain, Allodynia
Clinical Neuropharmacology of Pain in Spinal Cord Injury- Dextromethorphan/Lidocaine Combination Clinical Trial
This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind 4x4 crossover clinical trial was part of a larger NIH-funded study to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of multiple dose-combinations of chronic oral (PO) dextromethorphan and…
- Conditions
- Central Neuropathic Pain, Allodynia, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02218203
- Testing
- Dextromethorphan, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Exercise Therapy Program in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients
Mobility exercises are used in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) patients to preserve and restore axial mobility, but there are no data regarding a specific rehabilitation program that includes flexibility alone and its association…
- Trial name
- NCT01690273
- Testing
- mobility exercise, mobility and elastic resistance exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Spinal Diseases
Observational Clinical Study to Plan, Position and Check Instrument Placement for Spine Surgery Interventions
There is a clear need in spine surgery to place pedicle screws in the right place in the spine with good accuracy to avoid damage to important structures (spinal cord, nerve roots or vertebral arteries).
- Trial name
- NCT03015142
- Testing
- New image-guidance software
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Psoriatic Arthritis
Efficacy of Secukinumab Compared to Adalimumab in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
This was a randomized, double-blind, active controlled, multicenter, parallel-group study evaluating secukinumab monotherapy and adalimumab monotherapy in approximately 850 patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who are…
- Trial name
- EXCEED 1 (NCT02745080)
- Testing
- Secukinumab, Adalimumab
- Where
- 156 sites in United States, Australia and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 853 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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