Clinical trials: Trauma, Nervous System
Acute Pain, Hyperalgesia
IV Acetaminophen as an Adjunct Analgesic in Cardiac Surgery
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery experience significant postoperative pain, which may impact postoperative outcomes. The aim of this single center, double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial is to determine if…
- Trial name
- CarDolMev (NCT01544062)
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Bone Blood Flow Regulation
Exploration of Blood Flow Regulation to Bone in Humans
Without blood flow, bone cannot maintain its integrity. Bone blood flow responds to various local and systemic factors, however, bone perfusion in humans remains relatively unstudied.
- Trial name
- NCT04083794
- Testing
- Laboratory based assessments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Cognitively Augmented Behavioral Activation for Veterans With Comorbid TBI/PTSD
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Cognitively Augmented Behavioral Activation (CABA), a new hybrid treatment for Veterans diagnosed with comorbid mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and…
- Trial name
- CABA (NCT02391402)
- Testing
- Cognitively Augmented Behavioral Activation, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Combining Attention and Metacognitive Training to Improve Goal Directed Behavior in Veterans With TBI
Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury continue to deal with symptoms that interfere with their ability to engage in productive activities.
- Trial name
- NCT04044456
- Testing
- Goal Management Training, Attention Training, Brain Health Workshop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Maxillofacial Injuries
Advanced Visuohaptic Surgical Planning for Trauma Surgery
This study proposes to develop a computer-based software tool that will allow surgeons to plan and simulate surgery for patients with jaw trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT01056302
- Testing
- Surgical repair of mandibular fractures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Neuralgia
P4 (Pregabalin for Peripheral Posttraumatic Pain)
To evaluate the efficacy of pregabalin compared to placebo in the treatment of posttraumatic peripheral neuropathic pain
- Trial name
- P4 (NCT00292188)
- Testing
- pregabalin
- Where
- 44 sites in Belgium, Canada and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 255 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Approaches to Auditory Rehabilitation for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Many soldiers returning from their recent service in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) were exposed to blasts during combat.
- Trial name
- mTBI (NCT00930774)
- Testing
- FM system, Auditory training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Hearing Loss, Conductive
Wide Frequency Band Test of Hearing in Veterans
The accurate assessment of auditory status is critical for planning treatment for Veterans with hearing loss to include medical and audiological management.
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Hearing Loss, Conductive, Hearing Loss, Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural, Otosclerosis
- Trial name
- CWTBAFV (NCT02019888)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Trauma Injury, Pain
Ketamine for Acute Pain Management After Trauma
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Ketamine drip along with usual care and usual care alone on trauma patients and to longitudinally quantify the pain experience of patients during hospitalization.
- Conditions
- Trauma Injury, Pain, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- KAPT (NCT04129086)
- Testing
- Ketamine plus usual care, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, PTSD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Increase CPAP Adherence in Veterans With PTSD
Approximately 20 million Americans suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) creating risks for major health problems, including dementia, heart attack, and stroke.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, PTSD, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02641496
- Testing
- CBT-OSA, Sleep Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
Efficacy and Safety of FS VH S/D 500 S-apr (Tisseel) as an Adjunct to Sutured Dural Repair in Cranial Surgery
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of FS VH S/D 500 s-apr for use as an adjunct to sutured dural repair in cranial surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02891070
- Testing
- FS VH S/D 500 s-apr, DuraSeal Dural Sealant
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Czechia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Brain Injuries, Post-Traumatic Headache
Amitriptyline to Prevent Headache After Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators propose to conduct a 2-arm, open-label pilot study to determine if early treatment with amitriptyline will decrease the frequency and severity of headaches after mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- NCT01856270
- Testing
- Amitriptyline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Study Protocol for CTS and Keyboard Controlled Randomized Trial
The study hypothesis is that there is a relationship between the keyboard layout and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Specifically, use of the standard QWERTY keyboard increases the risk of symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02101294
- Testing
- Interossei Lumbricals Neuro Interface, Standard QWERTY keyboard
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Finger Relief
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cardiometabolic Diseases
High Intensity Interval Exercise SCI
This study will determine if the implementation of a home-based telehealth high intensity interval exercise-training (HIIT)program can significantly improve cardiometabolic health and physical function in a cohort of individuals…
- Trial name
- NCT04940598
- Testing
- high intensity interval exercise, No-exercise control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, Brain Injury
Prospective Research in Infants With Mild Encephalopathy
A multicenter observational pilot study will be conducted to determine the natural history of infants with early diagnosis (≤ 6 hrs of age) of mild neonatal encephalopathy (NE) who are not qualified for therapeutic hypothermia.
- Conditions
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, Brain Injury, Neonatal Seizure
- Trial name
- PRIME (NCT01747863)
- Testing
- Neurologic examination
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Traumatic Brain Injury
CENTER-TBI: Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in TBI
The research aims of the CENTER-TBI study are to: 1. better characterize Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a disease and describe it in a European context, and 2. identify the most effective clinical interventions for managing TBI.
- Trial name
- CENTER-TBI (NCT02210221)
- Where
- 65 sites in Austria, Belgium and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 4,559 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic
Role of Dexamethasone in the Conservative Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Current opinion regarding the use of steroids in the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas are mostly based on observational studies.
- Trial name
- NCT02362321
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Comparison of Two Techniques for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The main objective of this study is to compare the complete section of the transverse carpal ligament with another median nerve release technique and to determine if the incidence of post-surgical pillar pain is lower for either…
- Trial name
- STCCOT (NCT05468814)
- Testing
- Z-plasty, Conventional
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia de Cordoba
Traumatic Brain Injury With Brief Loss of Consciousness, Post-Concussion Syndrome
mTBI Mechanisms of Action of HBO2 for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms
Purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanisms of action of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for persistent post-concussive symptoms after mild tramatic brain injury
- Trial name
- BIMA (NCT01611194)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) at 1.5 atms
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Comparison Study Using APAP With and Without SensAwake in Patients With OSA and PTSD
The purpose of this research is to examine the application of AutoCPAP with and without SensAwake in subjects with OSA and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and evaluate whether patients achieve better sleep quality and…
- Trial name
- NCT02549508
- Testing
- AutoCPAP with SensAwake On, AutoCPAP with SensAwake Off
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Fisher and Paykel Healthcare