Clinical trials: Spinal Disorders/Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury
Palliative Strategies in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to muscle atrophy, hyperreflexia and spasticity, symptoms that decrease quality of life and prevent effective rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT00594178
- Testing
- Motorized bicycle exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Spinal Cord Injury
The Effect of FES on Children With Spinal Cord Injury
Regular exercise is strongly recommended to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, children and young adults with damaged spinal cords may not be able to exercise regularly.
- Trial name
- NCT00291317
- Testing
- RT 300-P FES Cycle
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Specialized Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Chronic SCI
The purpose of this study is to examine impact of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) treatment in persons with chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT02176928
- Testing
- AutoPAP
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Postural Stability in Cervical Spinal Myelopathy
Veterans are at heightened risk of developing cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) from rigors of military service. Balance and posturography are negatively affected in CSM, but require expensive equipment, and extensive…
- Trial name
- NCT03810781
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries, Enlarged Prostate With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Exploratory Study Investigating Urodynamic Parameters During Catheterisation
The objective of the study is to explore and understand how urodynamic parameters are affected when emptying the bladder with an intermittent catheter.
- Trial name
- NCT03337048
- Testing
- SpeediCath
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Coloplast A/S
Spinal Cord Injuries, Obesity
Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia (IH) on Metabolism and Dysglycemia, in Overweight/Obese Persons SCI
The purpose of this research is to examine changes in blood glucose control and metabolism in individuals with SCI and non injured controls at rest and during exercise after five days of exposure to IH.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Obesity, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT02973438
- Testing
- Intermittent Hypoxia (IH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
Safety and Efficacy of L-NAME and Midodrine to Increase MAP
After a spinal cord injury the brain is no longer completely in control of the body below the level of injury. This affects many organs and systems in the body, we are interested in understanding how a spinal cord injury affects…
- Trial name
- NCT00835224
- Testing
- L-NAME, Midodrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Spinal Cord Injuries
A Novel Cooling Vest to Protect Persons With SCI From Hyperthermia
Persons with higher levels of spinal cord injury (above the 6th thoracic vertebrae: Hi-SCI) are unable to maintain their core body temperature (Tcore) within the normal range (97.5-99.7 °F) when exposed to warm environments.
- Trial name
- NCT05441449
- Testing
- Cooling Vest
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
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
Wheelchair Users
Impact of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs on Mobility Among People With Tetraplegia
The purpose of this three phase study is to evaluate a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair (PAPAW). Phase I will examine whether the steady-state, metabolic energy efficiency for propelling a manual wheelchair with and…
- Trial name
- NCT00281463
- Testing
- Pushrim Activated Power Assist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pain
Use of On-Q Pump for Pain Post C-Section
The main purpose of this study is to examine if pain levels treated with intrathecal (IT) preservative-free morphine (PFM) after a cesarean section improve with the additional use of continuous subfascial wound infiltration with…
- Trial name
- NCT02579629
- Testing
- Ropivacaine 0.1%, Ropivacaine 0.2%, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Spinal Cord Injury
Developing a Home Telehealth Program to Manage Pressure Ulcers in SCI/D
The Veteran's Health Administration (VHA) is a national leader in using distance technology to monitor patients' self-care via an in-home messaging device with disease management protocols (DMPs).
- Trial name
- NCT00624806
- Testing
- Daily telephone calls, Weekly telephone calls
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
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
Spinal Cord Injury
Body Temperature in Persons With Tetraplegia When Exposed to Heat
The deleterious effects of hyperthermia are well appreciated in able-bodied persons. However, the consequences of impaired regulation of normal body temperature on cognitive performance of persons with tetraplegia is not known.
- Trial name
- NCT01890915
- Testing
- Heat Exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Neuromodulation After Spinal Cord Injury to Improve Limb Function
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for adult volunteers with and without spinal cord injuries for a study on hand movement.
- Trial name
- NCT06815601
- Testing
- rTMS, Motor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Hypotension, Orthostatic, Hypotension
Dose Response to the Norepinephrine Precursor Droxidopa in Hypotensive Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of the drug Droxidopa (Northera) in increasing blood pressure in subject with hypotension, low blood pressure, which is classified as blood pressure less than 110/70 in males…
- Conditions
- Hypotension, Orthostatic, Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03602014
- Testing
- Northera
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries
Non-invasive Cervical Electrical Stimulation for SCI
Most spinal cord injuries (SCI) are anatomically incomplete - some nerve circuits remain intact, even if the individual cannot feel or control them. Activating spared nerve circuits may improve functional recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT03414424
- Testing
- CES at rest, CES plus active hand or wrist movements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bronx VA Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries
Effects of Caffeine and Intermittent Hypoxia on Leg Function in Human Spinal Cord Injury
Accumulating evidence suggests that repeatedly breathing low oxygen levels for brief periods (termed intermittent hypoxia) is a safe and effective treatment strategy to promote meaningful functional recovery in persons with…
- Trial name
- NCT02323698
- Testing
- Caffeine, AIH
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital