Clinical trials: Stroke Patient
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
The Role of Trans-spinal Direct Current Stimulation (tsDCS) in Treating Patients With Hand Spasticity After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if 5 consecutive sessions of PathMaker anodal DoubleStim treatment, which combines non-invasive stimulation of the spinal cord (tsDCS- trans-spinal direct current stimulation) and of the…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hemiparesis, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03080454
- Testing
- anodal Doublestim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Stroke, Muscle Spasticity
Safety Study of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Post-Upper Limb Stroke Patients With Reduced Lung Function
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of injections of botulinum toxin Type A in patients with reduced lung function and focal upper limb poststroke spasticity
- Conditions
- Stroke, Muscle Spasticity, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00076687
- Testing
- botulinum toxin Type A, saline
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Czechia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Stroke, Medication Adherence
Adherence to Medical Treatments for Telemedicine Patients
This study will test the feasibility of MedRem, a novel medication reminder and tracking system on wearable wrist devices, specifically with the Apple Watch 4.
- Trial name
- NCT04180475
- Testing
- MedRem application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Atherosclerosis, Adherence, Medication
Stroke Minimization Through Additive Anti-atherosclerotic Agents in Routine Treatment
The overarching objective of the Stroke Minimization through Additive Anti-atherosclerotic Agents in Routine Treatment (SMAART) trial is to assess whether a polypill containing fixed doses of (2/3) antihypertensives, a statin and…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Adherence, Medication, Tolerance
- Trial name
- NCT03329599
- Testing
- Polycap
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Northern California Institute of Research and Education
Muscle Spasticity, Stroke
OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment in Adult Patients With Upper Limb Spasticity
This is a safety and efficacy study of onabotulinumtoxinA in poststroke patients with upper limb spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT02145676
- Testing
- onabotulinumtoxinA
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Stroke, Ischemic Stroke
Patient-centered Research Into Outcomes Stroke Patients Prefer and Effectiveness Research
PROSPER (Patient-centered Research into Outcomes Stroke patients Prefer and Effectiveness Research) is a three year research project to create a national, sustainable model to improve decision-making and patient-centered stroke…
- Trial name
- PROSPER (NCT02146274)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,877 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Stenosis
The Gore SCAFFOLD Clinical Study
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the GORE® Carotid Stent for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis in patients at increased risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy
- Trial name
- NCT01901874
- Testing
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 312 people
- Sponsor
- W.L.Gore & Associates
Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia Detection In Obstructive Sleep Apnea (ADIOS)
The purpose of this research study is to learn about arrhythmia detection in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). For several years patients with OSA have an increased likelihood of having irregular heartbeats.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmia, Stroke, Cardiovascular
- Trial name
- ADIOS (NCT02743520)
- Testing
- The Lifestar Act III
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Stroke
Effects of Oropharyngeal Strengthening on Dysphagia in Patients Post-stroke
The overall goal of this randomized controlled pilot study is to characterize effects of SwallowSTRONG® Device-Facilitated Isometric Progressive Resistance Oropharyngeal (DF I-PRO) therapy in a dose response framework on…
- Trial name
- StrokeStrong (NCT02322411)
- Testing
- Isometric Progressive Resistance Oropharyngeal Therapy, Compensatory approaches
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Occupational Therapy, Virtual Reality
Glove Rehabilitation Application for Stroke Patients
The University of Virginia (UVA) Director of Neurorehabilitation will lead GRASP randomized, controlled efficacy trials. The study will involve employment of the GRASP system in three one-hour sessions per week over eight weeks…
- Trial name
- GRASP (NCT03872466)
- Testing
- GRASP HEP, Usual Care Treatment (UCT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Barron Associates, Inc.
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Disorders
Long-term Telerehabilitation for Patients With Stroke
The aim of the current protocol is to study 40 patients, each for 12 weeks, to address hypotheses related to the ability of a telerehabilitation system to (a) improve motor status and disability, (b) collect various forms of…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Brain Diseases, Central Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03460587
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Thromboembolism, Hemolysis
Lavare Cycle in Patients Receiving HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist Device
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients remain at risk for pump thrombus and thromboembolic events through multiple mechanisms.
- Conditions
- Thromboembolism, Hemolysis, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT04199793
- Testing
- Lavare On, Lavare Off
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Cerebrovascular Accident, Sleep Disorder
Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) as Treatment for Insomnia in Patients With Subacute Stroke
This will be a double blinded randomized clinical trial carried out at Zale-Lipshy and Parkland Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities.
- Trial name
- NCT03344562
- Testing
- CES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Stroke
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Alteplase in Participants With Mild Stroke
PRISMS is a double-blind, multicenter, randomized, Phase IIIb study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) alteplase in participants with mild acute ischemic strokes that do not appear to be clearly disabling.
- Trial name
- PRISMS (NCT02072226)
- Testing
- Alteplase, Aspirin
- Where
- 88 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 313 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Stroke, Hyperglycemia
Glucose Regulation in Acute Stroke Patients (GRASP) Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, safety and preliminary efficacy of the use of insulin infusions as treatment for hyperglycemic acute ischemic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00282867
- Testing
- IV glucose insulin and potassium, GIK, standard care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Ischemic Stroke, Acute Stroke
The Imperative Trial: Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke With the Zoom Reperfusion System
The trial is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of using the Zoom Reperfusion System in subjects diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke and undergoing a thrombectomy procedure within 8 hours of last known well.
- Trial name
- NCT04129125
- Testing
- Zoom Reperfusion System
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- Imperative Care, Inc.
Muscle Spasticity
BOTOX® Treatment in Adult Patients With Post-Stroke Lower Limb Spasticity
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of BOTOX® in the treatment of adult post-stroke lower limb spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT01575054
- Testing
- botulinum toxin Type A, Normal Saline
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 468 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Stroke
Effect of Intensified Physical Activity for Patients With Stroke - a Combined Physical and Behavioural Approach
Chronic conditions such as stroke are associated with physical disability and an economic burden for the family and the society.
- Trial name
- NCT01161329
- Testing
- High-Intensity Functional Exercise Programmes (HIFE)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Acute Ischemic Stroke
A Safety and Dose Finding Study of Plasmin (Human) Administered Into the Middle Cerebral Artery of Stroke Patients
This study tests the drug, Plasmin (Human), in patients with a stroke due to a clot in the middle cerebral artery (MCA). Plasmin is an enzyme that causes clot lysis by cleaving a clot component, fibrin.
- Trial name
- NCT01014975
- Testing
- Plasmin (Human)
- Where
- 23 sites in Australia, Austria and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Grifols Therapeutics LLC
Stroke, Secondary Prevention
Dabigatran Etexilate for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients With Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (RE-SPECT ESUS)
This trial will enroll approximately 6,000 patients with recent embolic stroke of unknown source (ESUS). Patients will be randomized to dabigatran or acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA) (1:1 ratio) and have visits every three months.
- Trial name
- NCT02239120
- Testing
- optional ASA as comedication, ASA 100 mg
- Where
- 569 sites in United States, Argentina and 40 more
- Volunteers
- 5,390 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim