Clinical trials: Spinal Paralysis
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Skills on Wheels
Manual wheelchairs (MWCs) are widely used by children with physical disabilities, yet many of these children are unable to use their wheelchair independently. Instead, they depend on others to push them.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05339932
- Testing
- Manual Wheelchair Skills Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Use of Neural Functional Electrical Stimulation for the Recovery of Grasping Movements for Patient With Quadriplegia.
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has been used for decades in rehabilitation centers. Having demonstrated efficacy for prevention of muscle atrophy following spinal cord injury (SCI), FES can also be considered for…
- Trial name
- NCT03721861
- Testing
- Intra-operative neural cuff stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Clinique Beau Soleil
Paralysis, Spinal Cord Injury
Restoring Arm and Hand Function With Non-invasive Spinal Stimulation
This study is to determine if non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can help improve hand and arm function in people with paralysis who suffered a cervical spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01906424
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroEnabling Technologies, Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Upper Limb Function
Investigating the Upper Limb During the First 6 Months After Sustaining a Cervical Spinal Cord Injury,
The goal of this observational study is to investigate and describe the injury patterns, secondary complications, and biomechanical properties of the upper limb during the initial 6 months post-SCI.
- Trial name
- In Ul 6 SCI (NCT06740279)
- Testing
- Assessment of upper limb function
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Nerve Transfer
Nerve Transfers for Restoration of Hand Function in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Effects and Influencing Factors
The goal of this observational study is to learn about influencing factors on the clinical outcomes of nerve transfers used to restore hand function in patients with cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06596629
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Roessingh Research and Development
Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease
Biomarkers in Neural Disorders
This study seeks to establish the sensitivity and specificity of what appears to be a unique brainstem biomarker of Parkinson's Disease (PD) - an electrically induced olygosynaptic nasotrigeminal reflex response - in…
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Essential Tremor
- Trial name
- NCT02761707
- Testing
- Electrical Brainstem Responses, Olfactory Tests, Visual Deprivation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Quadriplegia
Study of Combined Intercostal and Diaphragm Pacing for Artificial Respiration in Quadriplegic Patients
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine whether combined intercostal muscle and diaphragm pacing can maintain full-time ventilatory support in patients with ventilatory dependent quadriplegia who are not candidates for phrenic nerve pacing…
- Trial name
- NCT00004415
- Testing
- Medlink spinal cord electrode
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Neurologic Disorders, Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Stem Cell Treatment Study
This is a human clinical study involving the isolation of autologous bone marrow derived stem cells (BMSC) and transfer to the vascular system and inferior 1/3 of the nasal passages in order to determine if such a treatment will…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorders, Nervous System Diseases, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neurological Disorders
- Trial name
- NEST (NCT02795052)
- Testing
- Intravenous and Intranasal BMSC
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- MD Stem Cells
Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Self-balancing Personal Exoskeleton for SCI (WINY)
This study aims to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the personal exoskeleton in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT07222033
- Testing
- Hands-free exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wandercraft
Spinal Cord Infarction, Spinal Cord Stroke
Descriptive Study of Acute Spontaneous Spinal Cord Infarction
Acute spontaneous Spinal Cord Infarctions (SCI) are an uncommon cause of myelopathy (5%), but their prognostic is heterogeneous and frequently severe. Positive diagnosis is difficult, one quarter of initial MRIs are normal.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Infarction, Spinal Cord Stroke, Vascular Myelopathy
- Trial name
- EDMIAS (NCT04372758)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Stimulation and Gait Training to Improve Mobility in TBI
The purpose of this research study is to assess the effects of receiving transcutaneous spinal stimulation while performing walking exercises compared to completing walking exercises without spinal stimulation for individuals…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- DOD SS (NCT06886152)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Neurologic Disorder, Paralysis
SWITCH II Early Feasibility Study: Implantable BCI to Control a Digital Device for People With Paralysis
The Synchron Motor Neuroprosthesis (MNP) is intended to be used in subjects with severe motor impairment, unresponsive to medical or rehabilitative therapy and a persistent functioning motor cortex.
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorder, Paralysis, Paralysis; Stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT05041114
- Testing
- Motor Neuroprosthesis
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia
- Sponsor
- Synchron Medical, Inc.
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Efficacy of a Brain-Computer Interface Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury Neurorehabilitation
The study's main goal is to determine the efficacy of a therapy with brain-computer interface controlled functional electrical stimulation for neurorehabilitation of spinal cord injury patients' upper limbs.
- Trial name
- NCT05343130
- Testing
- Brain-Computer Interface
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitacion
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Abdominal Functional Electrical Stimulation (AFES) to Assist Ventilator Weaning in Tetraplegia
Compromised respiratory function as a result of tetraplegia leads to many tetraplegics requiring mechanical ventilation during the acute phase of injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02200393
- Testing
- Abdominal FES
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
PatientSpot Formerly Known as ArthritisPower
Patient Power is a patient research network and database (registry) to collect prospective information about demographics, self-reported diagnoses and medications, and willingness to participate in research from participants with…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, Gout
- Trial name
- NCT03840928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Healthy Living Foundation
Spinal Cord Injuries
Clinical Investigation on the Impact on Safety, Feasibility and Usability of the Design Changes Performed on ABLE Exoskeleton Device With Spinal Cord Injured Patients in a Hospital Setting
The loss of the ability to walk and the associated restriction of mobility presents a major challenge to people with spinal cord injury in an everyday environment designed for pedestrians.
- Trial name
- NCT05590065
- Testing
- ABLE Exoskeleton
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- ABLE Human Motion S.L.
Cerebral Palsy
Noninvasive Spinal Neuromodulation Enables Locomotor Recovery in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy
Assessing the effects of noninvasive spinal cord neuromodulation on improving function in individuals with cerebral palsy
- Trial name
- NCT04882592
- Testing
- SCiP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SpineX Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia
Influence of Upper Extremity Vibration on Spasticity and Function in Persons With Tetraplegia
Vibration therapy is a possible alternative to drug-based treatments for spasticity following SCI. Research indicates that it may provide temporary relief from spasticity, but many interventions under investigation are not…
- Trial name
- NCT04020770
- Testing
- Vibrating ball
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Stroke
Telehealth Implementation of Brain-Computer Interface
Determine if Telehealth intervention can allow/empower a caregiver (who is untrained) to effectively implement and utilize a Brain-Computer Interface for communication with a participant who is "Locked in" following progression…
- Trial name
- NCT05951556
- Testing
- Use of BCI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury at C5-C7 Level
Neuromodulation With Spinal Stimulation Methods
This is a pilot research study to test the protocols needed for transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation in persons living with spinal cord injury (SCI). Up to 24 participants will be enrolled.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury at C5-C7 Level, Paraplegia, Spinal, Paraplegia, Incomplete
- Trial name
- NCT06272279
- Testing
- spinal stimulation-DCS, spinal stimulation-EPS
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba