Clinical trials: Stroke Spinal Cord
Locked-in Syndrome, Neuromuscular Diseases
Investigation on the Cortical Communication System
The goal of this clinical trial is to demonstrate communication through a brain implant in people in locked-in state, i.e. people with severe paralysis and communication problems.
- Conditions
- Locked-in Syndrome, Neuromuscular Diseases, Brainstem Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- CortiCom (NCT06207591)
- Testing
- ECoG (electrocorticography) sensing
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Brain-controlled Spinal Cord Stimulation in Participants With Chronic Stroke for Lower and Upper Limb Rehabilitation
The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the preliminary safety and effectiveness of using a cortical recording device (ECoG) combined with cervical and lumbar targeted epidural electrical stimulation (EES) of the spinal…
- Trial name
- Stroke-BSI (NCT07610850)
- Testing
- ARC-BSI Stroke system
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Laughter Therapy Effects on Mood, Stress and Self-efficacy in People With Neurological Diseases.
This is a prospective investigation of the effects of Laughter therapy (LT) on perceived stress, self-efficacy, mood and other wellness measures in people with the following neurological conditions: Alzheimer's disease…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Brain Injury, Huntington's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02750982
- Testing
- Laughter Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Brown, Theodore R., M.D., MPH
Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury
ArmeoSenso - Home Therapy and Assessment for Patients With Arm Impairments Based on Wearable Movement Sensors
stroke, spinal cord injury, rehabilitation, home therapy, upper limb, arm, virtual reality, interia sensor, Trial with medical device
- Trial name
- NCT02098135
- Testing
- ArmeoSenso
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Spasticity, Muscle, Spinal Cord Injuries
Long-term Efficacy of Spasticity-correcting Surgery and Botulinum Toxin Injections for Upper Limb Spasticity Treatment
Spasticity - a variety of motor over-activity and part of the upper motor neuron syndrome - is a common cause of impaired motor function after brain injuries of different etiologies.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Muscle, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03910101
- Testing
- Hand surgery and intensive rehabilitation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Stroke Sequelae, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Efficacy of Trans-spinal Magnetic Stimulation on Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if trans-spinal magnetic stimulation works to treat gait disorders in chronic stroke adults. It will also learn about the safety of trans-spinal magnetic stimulation.
- Conditions
- Stroke Sequelae, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT06593184
- Testing
- Trans-spinal magnetic stimulation
- Where
- 3 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Spinal Cord Injury
Improving Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Interventions by Retraining the Brain With Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether combining a noninvasive method of brain stimulation, called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), enhances the effect of training of the affected upper limbs in…
- Trial name
- NCT01539109
- Testing
- Rehabilitation, Noninvasive brain stimulation: tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
ZEPU-AI5 Strength Training Study (ZEPUAI5RCT)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if robot-assisted lower-limb strength and gait training can improve safety, feasibility, and functional recovery in adults aged 18-60 years with lower-limb motor dysfunction due to…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, Gait Impairment Following Orthopedic Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07735702
- Testing
- Robotic lower-limb gait training (ZEPU-AI5), Standard-of-care rehabilitation (conventional physiotherapy)
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Shoulder Kinematics and Acute Ultrasonographic Changes in Manual Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury
People who lose function of the lower limb due to spinal cord injury (SCI) need to use their arms for activities of daily life especially during weight-bearing tasks, such as transfers, and manual wheelchair (MWC) propulsion in…
- Trial name
- NCT04712188
- Testing
- Musculoskeletal ultrasonography, Wheelchair propelling test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Neurologic Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury
Reliability and Validity of the PReFS
This study is testing the psychometric properties of a new tool to determine recommendations for pressure relief frequency in wheelchair users.
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- PReFS (NCT07280923)
- Testing
- Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy
Arm Motor Control on Bi and Uni ADLs
This study is being performed to assess how certain chronic disabilities - stroke, upper extremity (UE) amputation, spinal cord injuries (SCI), cerebral palsy (CP) - differ from healthy subjects in their ability to perform ADLs.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- BiAs (NCT02778529)
- Testing
- Bilateral assessment robots (BiAS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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
Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury
Synergistic Effect of Non-invasive Brain and Spinal Cord Stimulation
The goal of this clinical study is to investigate the potential synergy between non-invasive brain and spinal cord stimulation administered during a cognitive-motor task, in terms of their immediate effects on sensorimotor and…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Able Bodied
- Trial name
- BrainSpineStim (NCT07334977)
- Testing
- tDCS, tSCS, Cognitive-Motor Task
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France
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 Injuries, Stroke
Motion Sensor and Feedback System Efficacy to Refine Movements After Injury
The purpose of these case studies is to determine the efficacy of the Kinesthetic Awareness Training (KAT) device in facilitating the restoration of desired movement patterns when people with acquired central nervous system…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury, Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT05032378
- Testing
- Kinesthetic Awareness Training, Provision of KAT-assisted physical or occupational therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- PantherTec
Dysphagia
The Safety and Efficacy of the 4 Channel NMES on Swallowing
This study is a pilot study to prepare clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of 4-channel electric stimulation therapy devices as a newly developed function for the treatment of dysphagia disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT03670498
- Testing
- 4 channel Electrical Stimulation Device, 2 channel Electrical Stimulation Device
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
LEAP a New Overground Body Weight Support Robot: Usability Trial
People with central nervous system disorders such as spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc… often have impaired lower extremity function that limits activities of daily life and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- LEAP (NCT03458169)
- Testing
- Therapist LEAP session feedback, Participant LEAP session feedback, LEAP risk control validation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinique Romande de Readaptation
Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries (Complete and Incomplete)
EMG-Directed Virtual-Reality Training for Motor Stroke Rehabilitation
This study is testing whether rehabilitation using muscle activity signals can help improve arm and hand movement in people after stroke or spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07705256
- Testing
- Visual EMG feedback with vibrotactile feedback, Visual EMG feedback
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Myasthenia Gravis
Innovative Measures of Speech and Swallowing Dysfunction in Neurological Disorders
This study is evaluating the use of two painless, non-invasive technologies in the assessment of muscle health over time in both healthy volunteers and patients who have diseases that affect the nervous system.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Myasthenia Gravis, Myopathies, Stroke
- Trial name
- QUESST (NCT02118805)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease
Connect-One: Early Feasibility Study of Connexus® Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
The Connect-One Study is an early feasibility study to obtain preliminary device safety information for the Connexus Brain-Computer Interface (BCI).
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, Stroke, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
- Trial name
- CONNECT-ONE (NCT07357428)
- Testing
- Connexus Brain-Computer Interface
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Paradromics