Clinical trials: Trauma, Nervous System
Knee Injuries
Femoral/Sciatic Block for Knee Surgery
Knee arthroplasty has a high potential for postoperative pain. This study compares analgesia and postoperative bleeding from intrathecal morphine with the continuous femoral and a single-shot sciatic nerve blockades.
- Trial name
- NCT02882152
- Testing
- femoral nerve blockade, morphine
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Cerebral Edema, Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Randomized Control Trial of Fluid Therapy for Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
The investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial comparing four different intravenous (IV) fluid treatment protocols for pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
- Trial name
- NCT01365793
- Testing
- 0.45% saline replacement fluid, 0.9% saline replacement fluid, 0.45% saline intravenous fluid
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,389 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Traumatic Injury, Muscle Injury
Musculotendinous Tissue Repair Unit and Reinforcement (MTURR)
The objective of the study is to assess mechanical strength and function in subjects undergoing Musculotendinous Tissue Unit Repair and Reinforcement (MTURR) with the use of biologic scaffolds for the restoration of both…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Injury, Muscle Injury, Tendon Injury, Soft Tissue Injury
- Trial name
- MTURR (NCT01292876)
- Testing
- Extracellular Matrix
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Traumatic Brain Injury
Using the Xbox Kinect for Chronic TBI
This study will evaluate the potential for improving balance for a single individual with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The participant will engage in supervised therapy using commercial games on the Xbox Kinect.
- Trial name
- NCT02889289
- Testing
- Xbox One Kinect Gaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Stress Disorders, Post-traumatic
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for Female Veterans With PTSD Who Experienced Military Sexual Trauma
In this study, we are evaluating the effectiveness of a yoga intervention to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its associated symptoms of chronic pain and insomnia, and biological and physiological responses to trauma…
- Trial name
- PSLII (NCT02640690)
- Testing
- Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Intervention (TCTSY), Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Spinal
Transspinal Stimulation Plus Locomotor Training for SCI
Locomotor training is often used with the aim to improve corticospinal function and walking ability in individuals with Spinal Cord Injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Spinal, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Paraplegia, Spastic
- Trial name
- NCT04807764
- Testing
- Standing transspinal stimulation followed by robotic gait training, Lying transspinal stimulation followed by robotic gait training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- City University of New York
Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury
Concussion Device Audiological Measures
Significant morbidity, mortality, and related costs are caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI). A simple, effective, and lightweight device worn by athletes or war fighters in the field, designed to mitigate TBI resulting from…
- Trial name
- NCT02262507
- Testing
- Device Wearing
- Volunteers
- 410 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Communication Disorders
Adaptive and Individualized AAC
This project will test the feasibility of developing a smart augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) system that is effective in delivering communication capabilities that automatically adapt to the users' physical…
- Trial name
- NCT04247828
- Testing
- Experimental AAC, Generic AAC
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Altec Inc.
Joint Dislocation, Perianal Abscess
Adjunctive Nitrous Oxide During Emergency Department Propofol Sedation in Adults
The purpose of this study is to describe the safety and efficacy of nitrous oxide administration for pain and anxiety before propofol in patients requiring any procedure under sedation in the Emergency Department.
- Conditions
- Joint Dislocation, Perianal Abscess, Abscess
- Trial name
- NCT02410707
- Testing
- Nitrous Oxide arm, Propofol, Oxygen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia
Peri-operative Use of a Pain Injection in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Pain management in pediatric patients presents a difficult challenge. Unlike adults, pediatric patients often cannot communicate their pain management needs clearly.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04074265
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection, normal saline
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Spinal Cord Injury, Paralysis
A Neuroprosthesis for Prolonged Standing After SCI Using Multi-Contact Peripheral Nerve Electrodes
The purpose of this study is to improve the performance of neuroprosthesis for standing after SCI by developing and testing new advanced methods that use multiple contact peripheral nerve electrodes to slow the onset of fatigue…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Paralysis, Tetraplegia, Paraplegia
- Trial name
- NCT01923662
- Testing
- IST-16 (16-Channel implanted stimulator-telemeter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Central Neuropathic Pain, Allodynia
Clinical Neuropharmacology of Pain in Spinal Cord Injury- Dextromethorphan/Lidocaine Combination Clinical Trial
This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind 4x4 crossover clinical trial was part of a larger NIH-funded study to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of multiple dose-combinations of chronic oral (PO) dextromethorphan and…
- Conditions
- Central Neuropathic Pain, Allodynia, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02218203
- Testing
- Dextromethorphan, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Premature Birth, Brain Injury
Melatonin As A Novel Neuroprotectant In Preterm Infants- Dosage Study
Preterm babies are at risk of brain injury. Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone, may reduce this risk. The unborn baby receives melatonin from the mother but following premature delivery there maybe a period of prolonged…
- Trial name
- MIND (NCT00649961)
- Testing
- Melatonin injection
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Head Trauma, Crushing Skull Injury
Detecting Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage With the InfraScanner 2500™ in Uganda
The goal of this study is to determine the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of the portable near-infrared-based device (portable NIR-based device), the InfraScanner 2500™, to detect…
- Conditions
- Head Trauma, Crushing Skull Injury, Head Injury, Head Injuries, Multiple
- Trial name
- NCT06491173
- Testing
- InfraScanner 2500™
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Vestibular Diseases, Labyrinth Diseases
Evaluation of a Sensory Enrichment Multimodal Device (SEMD) on Physical Therapy Patients With Disequilibrium
Purpose of this study is to determine the efficiency and safety of a Sensory Enrichment Multimodal Device (SEMD) when applied in conjunction with usual care vestibular-balance physical therapy for rehabilitation of patients who…
- Conditions
- Vestibular Diseases, Labyrinth Diseases, Ear Diseases, Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
- Trial name
- SEMD (NCT01483937)
- Testing
- Usual care physical therapy plus SEMD, Usual care physical therapy only
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Karen L Atkins
Children, Lacerations
Pain and Anxiety Management With Oral Narcotic for Pediatric Suture Repair
The purpose of this study is: To determine whether oral narcotic medication versus placebo improves the pain and anxiety scores for pediatric patients requiring laceration repair in the pediatric emergency department and…
- Conditions
- Children, Lacerations, Procedures, Child
- Trial name
- NCT01053637
- Testing
- hydrocodone/acetaminophen, Sugar water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Analgesics, Gabapentin
Pregabalin vs. Gabapentin on Reducing Opioid Usage
This is a single-center, randomized, open-label, Phase 4 clinical trial investigating the efficacy of multiple-dose administrations of Pregabalin or Gabapentin in combination with traditional opioid pain medications to decrease…
- Conditions
- Analgesics, Gabapentin, Injuries, Narcotics
- Trial name
- NCT04705480
- Testing
- Pregabalin 50mg, Gabapentin 300mg, Neither Pregabalin nor Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- CAMC Health System
Head Trauma, Image, Body
Rapid MRI for Acute Pediatric Head Trauma
Pediatric head trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality for children/adolescents. The current standard of care regarding imaging modality when concerned for an acute head injury is CT.
- Trial name
- NCT03291964
- Testing
- Rapid Brain MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release
Pain Outcomes of Intra-operative IV Tylenol and/or IV Toradol for Carpal Tunnel and Distal Radius Fracture Surgeries
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of intra-operative administration of IV tylenol and/or IV toradol in minimizing post-operative pain for carpal tunnel patients and distal radius fracture patients.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release, Distal Radius Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT02313675
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Fowler
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue
Brain and Gut Plasticity in Mild TBI or Post-acute COVID Syndrome Following Growth Hormone Therapy
Patients with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or post acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) and abnormal growth hormone secretion, as measured by glucagon stimulation test, will be treated with replacement growth…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue, Cognitive Impairment, COVID-19
- Trial name
- NCT03554265
- Testing
- Somatropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston