Clinical trials: Spinal Paralysis
Spinal Cord Injury
Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplantation in Thoracolumbar Chronic and Complete Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and efficacy of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in patients with thoracolumbar chronic and complete spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02574585
- Testing
- Autologous mesenchymal cells transplantation
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Sao Rafael
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
Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia
Exoskeletal-assisted Walking to Improve Mobility, Bowel Function and Cardio-Metabolic Profiles in Persons With SCI
The primary objective of this study is to achieve successful walking skills using exoskeletal walking devices over the course of 36 sessions in 3 months at specific velocities and distances in people with chronic SCI who are…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia, Tetraplegia
- Trial name
- EAWSCI (NCT02314221)
- Testing
- Exoskeletal-assisted walking (ReWalk, Ekso)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia
Gait Training for Individuals With Paraplegia Using the H-MEX Exoskeleton
This study evaluates the feasibility and effects of H-MEX powered exoskeleton in individuals with paraplegia as a result of spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT04055610
- Testing
- Gait training using H-MEX exoskeleton
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Hanyang University Seoul Hospital
Neurologic Disorder, Paralysis
EMPOWER Early Feasibility Study: Non-invasive BCI to Control a Wheelchair for People With Paralysis
Neuralis is an innovative assistive technology designed for individuals with severe neuromuscular conditions, enabling wheelchair control through EEG signals.
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorder, Paralysis, Paralysis; Stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT06169696
- Testing
- Intervention/Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Synaptrix Labs Inc.
Upper Extremity Impairments, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Obi Medical Robot: Evaluating Effectiveness Related to Usability
This mixed-methods usability study evaluates the effectiveness of the Obi Gen 3 robotic feeding device in meeting user needs among providers, caregivers, and patients.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Impairments, Cerebral Palsy (CP), ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Rett Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07151950
- Testing
- One-week trial of Obi Medical device, which provides robotic assistance with feeding to persons with upper extremity impairments who are unable to self-feed in the traditional manner using utensils
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Desin LLC
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Safety Study of Human Spinal Cord-derived Neural Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Chronic SCI
This is a safety study of human spinal cord-derived neural stem cell (HSSC) transplantation for the treatment of chronic spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- SCI (NCT01772810)
- Testing
- Human spinal cord stem cells.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Neuralstem Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Clinical Investigation on Feasibility and Usability of the ABLE Exoskeleton Device for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury to Perform Skills for Home and Community Environments
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
- NCT05643313
- Testing
- ABLE Exoskeleton
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany, Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- ABLE Human Motion S.L.
Respiratory Paralysis, Diaphragmatic Paralysis
Diaphragmatic Pacemaker in Tetraplegic Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries
Permanent dependency of breathing apparatus due to spinal cord injury is traditionally treated with different types of mechanical ventilation.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Paralysis, Diaphragmatic Paralysis, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01385384
- Testing
- NeuRx RA/4 diaphragmatic pacemaker
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
SMA II, Cerebral Palsy
Paracetamol Study in Patients With Low Muscle Mass
To investigate the safety and toxicity related to paracetamol treatment in children and adults with respectively SMA and CP.
- Trial name
- NCT03648658
- Testing
- Paracetamol 120Mg/5mL Oral Suspension
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mette Cathrine Oerngreen
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
Children and Teens in Charge of Their Health
This three year study explores the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a full randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a promising coaching intervention for improving and sustaining physical activity (PA) and healthy dietary…
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Health Behavior
- Trial name
- CATCH (NCT03523806)
- Testing
- Solution-Focused Coaching in Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
The Impact of Community-based Wellness Programs on The Triple Aim
People with disabilities experience a staggering incidence of secondary conditions that can result in death or negatively impact their health, participation in the community, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02938130
- Testing
- Wellness Programs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Cerebral Palsy
Modulation of Sagittal Spinal Geometry in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study will be to evaluate the the effect of Thera Togs soft orthotic undergarment on modulation of the spinal geometry and mobility in sagittal plan in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT04271618
- Testing
- TheraTogs Orthotic Undergarment
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Children With Cerebral Palsy
Remote Ischemic Conditioning and Spinal Reflex Modulation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) is a clinically feasible intervention involving brief, sublethal periods of ischemia followed by reperfusion that has been shown to enhance motor performance, strength, and balance when combined…
- Trial name
- NCT07390760
- Testing
- Remote Ischemic Condtioning (RIC), Balance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
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
Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder, Stroke
Electrical Stimulation Exercise for Individuals With Lower Limb Paralysis
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise training intervention (24-36 sessions) to improve muscle strength and endurance in the lower limbs of individuals with paralysis.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07768761
- Testing
- Exercise with Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
The Swedish BioFINDER 2 Study
The Swedish BioFINDER 2 study is a new study that will launch in 2017 and extends the previous cohorts of BioFINDER 1 study (www.biofinder.se). BioFINDER 1 is used e.g.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- BioFINDER2 (NCT03174938)
- Testing
- Flutemetamol F18 Injection, [18F]-RO6958948, Elecsys (Roche) Abeta42, Ttau and Ptau
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 2,950 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida
Downstream Effects of Personalized 'Top-down' Participation-based Interventions Among Youth With Physical Disabilities
Participation in community-based activities is essential to the health and well-being of youth with physical disabilities; yet, it is extremely restricted.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida, Musculoskeletal Disorder, Juvenile Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05784285
- Testing
- Engagement in a 8-week community-based activity program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Myelomeningocele, Spinal Cord Injury
Reciprocating Gait Orthoses for Paraplegia Patients
Ambulation would bring many physiological and psychological benefits and getting up and walking has been a dream for paraplegia patients.The reciprocating gait orthoses (RGOs) for paraplegics particularly draws research…
- Conditions
- Myelomeningocele, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- UPGO (NCT02227407)
- Testing
- RGOs(reciprocating gait orthoses)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Spinal
Modeling, Optimization, and Control Methods for a Personalized Hybrid Walking Exoskeleton
The central objective of this study is to validate new algorithms that coordinate between functional electrical stimulation (FES) and the exoskeleton during sitting-to-standing, walking, and standing-to-sitting movements.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Spinal, Paraplegia, Incomplete
- Trial name
- NCT04453943
- Testing
- Exoskeleton Walking - with or without FES, Exoskeleton Sitting to Standing - with or without FES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University