Clinical trials: Spinal Paralysis
Spinal Cord Injuries
Transformation of Paralysis to Stepping
The main goal of the project is to develop multiple noninvasive neuromodulatory strategies to facilitate full weight bearing stepping overground in people with paralysis.
- Trial name
- NCT04105114
- Testing
- Buspirone, Non-invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation, Overground stepping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Abdominal Functional Electrical Stimulation Training and Its Effect on Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation
Compromised respiratory function as a result of tetraplegia is a leading cause of rehospitalisation for the tetraplegic patient group.
- Trial name
- NCT01800409
- Testing
- AFES
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Spinal Cord Injury
Cethrin in Acute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase IIb/III study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Cethrin as a treatment for acute cervical spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02053883
- Testing
- Cethrin (BA-210)
- Sponsor
- BioAxone BioSciences, Inc.
Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries
Effect Of Magnetic Therapy In Bladder Dysfunction And Quality Of Life In Paraplegic Patients
Each study subject will undergo baseline urodynamic testing (UDS) at the beginning of the study to confirm the diagnosis of a neurogenic bladder with DSD and establish baseline bladder functions.
- Trial name
- NCT06169969
- Testing
- magnetic therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Training for Persons With Complete SCI for FES Cycling: a Case Series
The main objective of this study is to validate the effectivity of a simple home-based training for cycling with functional electrical stimulation (FES).
- Trial name
- NCT04412447
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Centre de Rééducation et Réadaptation Fonctionnelle La Châtaigneraie
Brainstem Stroke, ALS
Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia (BG-Tablet-01)
People with brainstem stroke, advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), or other disorders can become unable to move or speak despite being awake and alert.
- Conditions
- Brainstem Stroke, ALS, Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- BG-Tablet-01 (NCT06511934)
- Testing
- BrainGate Neural Interface System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.
Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Diseases
Nerve Transfers to Restore Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury
This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of nerve transfers in restoring hand function in patients with cervical spinal injuries.
- Conditions
- Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Diseases, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02861612
- Testing
- Nerve Transfer Surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
Evaluation of a Tongue Operated Assistive Technology for Individuals With Severe Paralysis
This study was intended to evaluate a new assistive neuro-technology, known as the Tongue Drive System (TDS), by its potential end-users, i.e.
- Conditions
- Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, ALS
- Trial name
- TDS-1 (NCT01124292)
- Testing
- Tongue Piercing, Usability assessment
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgia Institute of Technology
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia
Multimodal Exercises to Improve Leg Function After Spinal Cord Injury
Many people with spinal cord injury (SCI) retain at least some movement below their injury, but their muscles often have a 'mind of their own'.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Paraparesis
- Trial name
- NCT01740128
- Testing
- Robotic body weight supported treadmill training, Harness-supported multimodal balance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Quadriplegia
CAN-PRIME: Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface for the Control of External Devices
The CAN-PRIME Study is to test the safety and functionality of Neuralink's N1 Implant and R1 Robot in people who have difficulty moving their arms and legs (tetraparesis or tetraplegia).
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Quadriplegia, Quadriplegia/Tetraplegia, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- CAN-PRIME (NCT06700304)
- Testing
- N1 Implant, R1 Robot
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Neuralink Corp
Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia
Rehabilitation and Cortical Remodeling After Surgical Intervention for Spinal Cord Injury
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of rehabilitation on dexterous hand movements and cortical motor map changes in tetraplegic patients following nerve transfer surgery.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04041063
- Testing
- Upper limb robotic training, Nerve transfer surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Burke Medical Research Institute
Cerebral Palsy, Mobility Limitation
Robotic Walking for Children Who Cannot Walk
A common problem among children with nervous system disorders is difficulty walking on their own. This has impacts beyond mobility including short and long-term health conditions associated with physical inactivity and different…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Mobility Limitation, Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- RoWaCaWa (NCT05473676)
- Testing
- Robotic Training Period
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
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.
Quadriplegia, Amputations
A Study on the Safety and Functionality of the Implantable Wireless Brain-Computer Interfaces for Motor Rehabilitation
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive, wireless brain-machine interface system (WRS) in patients with paralysis (resulting from spinal cord injuries, brainstem strokes…
- Conditions
- Quadriplegia, Amputations, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Brainstem Stroke
- Trial name
- STAIR (NCT06944834)
- Testing
- Implant
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai StairMed Technology Co., Ltd.
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Comparing CPAP and BiPAP for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in People with Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries, with studies suggesting prevalence rates ranging from 27% to 62%.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), Sleep Apnea, Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
- Trial name
- NCT06818604
- Testing
- CPAP, BiPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
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
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Study of the Impact of the Use of a Corset on the Respiratory Function of Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
Corsets are often used in the management of patients with a spinal cord injury. They may help to rigidify the patients' trunk which might help some patients to sit upright; their use may also reduce the sensation of dyspnea some…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia, Paraplegia
- Trial name
- Garchoise (NCT01569360)
- Testing
- Corset
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Osteoarthritis, Osteosarcoma
Clinical Orthopaedic Data Bank (Acute and Chronic)
Data involving orthopaedic conditions and rehabilitation aspects of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders will be collected and stored as part of the normal clinical care of patients seen in the University of Florida (UF)…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Osteosarcoma, Scoliosis, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT00411060
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Neuromuscular Diseases, Obesity (Disorder)
Gait Analysis Parameter and Upper Limb Evaluation in Adult Patients With Neurological or Metabolic Pathology
The ActiLiège-Adult study is a prospective, longitudinal, observational study designed to collect natural history data on adult patients with neurological or metabolic diseases affecting movement.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Diseases, Obesity (Disorder), Myotonic Dystrophy 1, Myasthenic Syndrome
- Trial name
- Acti-Adult (NCT07136844)
- Testing
- Syde, Dynamometric measurements of muscle strength, The 6-minute walk test (6MWT)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
Cortical Recording and Stimulating Array Brain-Machine Interface
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of using two CRS Arrays (microelectrodes) for long-term recording of brain motor cortex activity and microstimulation of brain sensory cortex.
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brainstem Stroke, Brachial Plexus Injury
- Trial name
- CRS-BMI (NCT01894802)
- Testing
- Implantation of CRS Arrays
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Boninger