Clinical trials: Spinal Disorder
Idiopathic Scoliosis, Transfusion Reaction
Changes in Cerebral Oxygenation During the Administration of Cell Saver Blood and Allogeneic Blood
A prospective study designed to evaluate changes in tissue and cerebral oxygenation before and following administration of blood for patients undergoing spinal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02607150
- Testing
- Cerebral Oxygenation Changes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Balance Assessment
Ultrasound Assessment of Neck Muscles and Balance in Male Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between ultrasonographic measurements of the cervical muscles and balance parameters in patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
- Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis, Balance Assessment, Balance, Spondylarthropathies; Spondylitis, Ankylosing
- Trial name
- NCT06967883
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic assessment of Cervical Multifidus and Longus Colli Muscle Thickness, Postural Balance and Limit of Stability using the balance platform,Cervical Flexion and Extension Strength
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Healthy, Osteopenia
Clinical Study to Predict the Risk of Bone Fractures With the POROUS Ultrasound Device
Osteoporosis is a widespread medical condition among older people. It causes the bones to weaken and become more likely to break.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- POROUS-preFX (NCT06567054)
- Testing
- Measurements with the POROUS R3C ultrasound device at the midshaft tibia, DXA measurement of the hip and lumbar spine, DXA-based Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA)
- Where
- 6 sites in Austria, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- POROUS GmbH
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial, Diphtheria
Concomitant Use of Gardasil (V501, Human Papillomavirus [Types 6, 11, 16, 18] Recombinant Vaccine) With Combined Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Poliomyelitis Vaccine in Adolescents (V501-024)(COMPLETED)
Data from this study are expected to demonstrate that Gardasil (V501, Human Papillomavirus [Types 6, 11, 16, 18] Recombinant Vaccine), when administered concomitantly with a combined diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and…
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough
- Trial name
- NCT00337428
- Testing
- Comparator: Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant (qHPV) Vaccine from Current Manufacturing Facility (CMF), Comparator: Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant (qHPV) Vaccine from Future Manufacturing Facility (FMF), Comparator: REPEVAX™ (Concomitant)
- Volunteers
- 843 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, GI Cancer
Trial of Ascertaining Individual Preferences for Loved One's Role in End-of-Life
Specific Aims and Hypotheses: Aim 1: To test the effect of the "Trial of Ascertaining Individual preferences for Loved Ones' Role in End-of-life Decisions" (TAILORED) Intervention on family decision-making self-efficacy at 8…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, GI Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01160367
- Testing
- TAILORED Patient Family Decision Making, standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 431 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
New Magnetic Resonance Imaging Biomarkers in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disabling and rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder. There is no treatment that significantly slows progression.
- Trial name
- IRM-SLA (NCT04691011)
- Testing
- Muscular MRI, Electrophysiological exam, Brain MRI
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Tuberculosis, Polio
Mobile Phone SMS Messages and Automated Calls in Improving Vaccine Coverage Among Children in Pakistan
Routine childhood immunization (RCI) in Pakistan is well below the recommended coverage of 90% with rates as low as 16% in certain regions (Pakistan DHS 2012-3).
- Conditions
- Tuberculosis, Polio, Diphtheria, Pertussis
- Trial name
- NCT03341195
- Testing
- SMS messages and automated calls
- Volunteers
- 3,850 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease
Clinical Decision-Making and Virtual Reality Exercise
Degenerative lumbar spine disease (DLSD) is common in elderly individuals and can result in pain, muscle weakness, and paresthesia.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Spondylolisthesis, Degenerative Intervertebral Discs
- Trial name
- NCT05375201
- Testing
- VR skateboarding training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries
Human-like Robotic Controllers for Enhanced Motor Learning
The purpose of this study is to develop a new paradigm to understand how humans physically interact with each other at a single and at multiple joints, with multiple contact points, so as to synthesize robot controllers that can…
- Trial name
- HRCEML (NCT04578665)
- Testing
- Behavioral Interaction Conditions, Haptic Impedance Level, Skill Level of Partner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 764 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis
Return of Bowel Function After One or Two Level Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Chewing Gum
Researchers are trying to identify is chewing gum improves bowel function after anterior lumbar interbody fusion
- Conditions
- Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Neurogenic Claudication, Foraminal Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT03945461
- Testing
- Chewing gum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Spinal Cord Injury, Psychosocial Problem
Effects of a Coping-oriented Supportive Programme (COSP) for People With Spinal Cord Injury During Inpatient Rehabilitation
The aim of this proposed PhD study is to test the effectiveness of a newly developed coping-oriented supportive programme (COSP) for Chinese people with SCI during their early period of inpatient rehabilitation in Xi'an, China.
- Trial name
- NCT02672670
- Testing
- Experimental: Intervention group---coping-oriented supportive programme, Active Comparator: Comparison group---a didactic talk (usual care)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Spine Disease
Availability of Spine Neuronavigation in Africa
In this study, the availability of spine neuronavigation in Africa was evaluated. Access to surgical equipment is an important goal of global surgery and global neurosurgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04927273
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Association of Future African Neurosurgeons, Yaounde, Cameroon
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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Biomarkers Study in the Immediate Postnatal Period of Development
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the leading genetic cause of death of infants. Strong preclinical evidence suggests that effective therapy must be delivered as early as possible to prevent progression of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01736553
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Scoliosis Idiopathic, Telerehabilitation
Telerehabilitation Support for Home Exercise in Mild AIS
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that affects postural alignment, function, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Scoliosis Idiopathic, Telerehabilitation, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07260383
- Testing
- home exercise, telerehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries
Natural History of Shoulder Pathology in Manual Wheelchair Users
Over 300,000 people in the United States have spinal cord injuries and many use manual wheelchairs for mobility. Most manual wheelchair users will develop shoulder injuries and pain that greatly affect quality of life and level…
- Conditions
- Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries, Shoulder Pain, Tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NHSSI (NCT02600910)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Prediabetes / Type 2 Diabetes
Neuromodulation for Metabolic Dysfunction
This study evaluates the use of noninvasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) to improve glucose regulation and metabolic function in individuals with and without spinal cord injury (SCI) across a spectrum of…
- Trial name
- NCT07597161
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rahul Sachdeva
Diphtheria, Tetanus
Study of the Safety, Immunogenicity and Lot Comparability of DAPTACEL When Administered With Other Recommended Vaccine
This study was designed to assess the lot comparability of DAPTACEL, as well as the safety and immunogenicity of DAPTACEL when co-administered with other recommended infant vaccines. Stage I Primary Objectives: 1.
- Conditions
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio
- Trial name
- NCT00662870
- Testing
- DAPTACEL® (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis vaccine), Pentacel: DTaP-IPV/Hib
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,941 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Kennedys Disease
Clinical, Molecular and Imaging Biomarkers in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA)
Background: SBMA is an inherited chronic disease. It affects males in mid to late adulthood. It causes slowly progressive weakness of muscles and hand tremors. Researchers want to learn more about the effects of SBMA.
- Conditions
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Kennedys Disease, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04944940
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Mapping Corticoreticulospinal Motor Control in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke
This study uses functional magnetic resonance imaging to map neural activity throughout the central nervous system during a shoulder abduction task to characterize what motor pathways are being used post-stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT06598150
- Testing
- Shoulder Abduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University