Clinical trials: Trauma, Nervous System
Hemianopia, Hemianopsia
Collision Warning Device for Blind and Visually Impaired
This study evaluates a novel collision warning device to help people with severe vision impairment or blindness avoid collisions with obstacles.
- Conditions
- Hemianopia, Hemianopsia, Peripheral Visual Field Defect, Blindness
- Trial name
- NCT03057496
- Testing
- Collision warning device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Bone Loss
Efficacy and Safety of Zoledronic Acid in Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Prevention of Bone Loss
This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of zoledronic acid, 5mg, to be administered intravenously to people who have suffered an acute spinal cord fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT00844480
- Testing
- zoledronic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas J. Schnitzer
Traumatic Brain Injury, Suicidality
Executive Dysfunction and Suicide in Psychiatric Outpatients and Inpatients
Those with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at increased risk for suicidal behavior, and suicidality is associated with executive dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT01043432
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 133 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Soft Active Back Exosuit to Reduce Workplace Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a wearable back exosuit can make it safer and easier for workers who bend, lift, and lower objects in an industrial setting.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Low Back Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05802914
- Testing
- Back Exosuit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyss Institute at Harvard University
Hypotension, Orthostatic, Hypotension
Dose Response to the Norepinephrine Precursor Droxidopa in Hypotensive Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of the drug Droxidopa (Northera) in increasing blood pressure in subject with hypotension, low blood pressure, which is classified as blood pressure less than 110/70 in males…
- Conditions
- Hypotension, Orthostatic, Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03602014
- Testing
- Northera
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid
Clinical Trial to Improve the Magnetic Levator Prosthesis
Blepharoptosis (incomplete opening of the eyelids) occurs because of a disruption in the normal agonist-antagonist neuro-muscular complex balance. An external device could restore eyelid movement.
- Conditions
- Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid, Myasthenia Gravis, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03818204
- Testing
- Magnetic Levator Prosthesis (MLP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
ECoG Direct Brain Interface for Individuals With Upper Limb Paralysis
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate that individuals with upper limb paralysis due to spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and brain stem stroke can successfully achieve…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT01393444
- Testing
- Implantation of ECoG sensors on the brain surface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Injuries, Spinal Cord
Clinical Trial to Evaluate One-to-one Peer Mentoring
The research will examine the effects of enhanced peer mentor interactions on facilitating a successful transition to community living following traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT02274649
- Testing
- one-to-one peer mentoring, general peer support
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Hemorrhagic Shock, Acute Blood Loss Anemia
Low-Titer O Positive Whole Blood Versus Component Therapy for Emergent Transfusion in Trauma Patients
Adult male patients brought to the emergency department as Level A trauma activations who are receiving emergency blood transfusion. Objectives 1.
- Conditions
- Hemorrhagic Shock, Acute Blood Loss Anemia, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05081063
- Testing
- Routine labs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Chronic Post-traumatic Headache, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Acupuncture in Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of a low vs. high dose of acupuncture treatment in individuals with chronic post-traumatic headache (CPTH).
- Trial name
- AccuTBI (NCT04369911)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Hallux Valgus
Continuous Wound Infiltration After Hallux Valgus Surgery
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of continuous wound infiltration with ropivacaine in comparison to standard pain management after elective distal metatarsal osteotomy for postoperative pain control.
- Trial name
- CWI-HVS (NCT02182999)
- Testing
- Wound infiltration catheter, NaCl 0.9%, Ropivacaine 0.2%
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University Innsbruck
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effects of LEDs on Memory in TBI Patients
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether transcranial, high-intensity LED placed on the scalp can improve working memory in people who have sustained a concussion with lingering effects or a mild brain injury.
- Trial name
- LED (NCT01598532)
- Testing
- MedX Health Phototherapy (light therapy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation, Walking
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Augment Activity Based Therapy
Involuntary muscle activity, often called spasticity, is a common problem following spinal cord injury (SCI) that can make it hard to move.
- Conditions
- Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation, Walking, Spasticity, Human
- Trial name
- NCT03240601
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury
Establishing Efficacy of a Functional-Restoration Based CAM Pain Management Program in Post-9/11 Veterans
This is a research study of an interdisciplinary pain management program for U.S. military veterans who served during the post-9/11 combat eras (e.g., Operations Iraqi Freedom [OIF], Enduring Freedom [OEF], New Dawn [OND])…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT02657317
- Testing
- FORT-A, VA Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Rib Fractures
Continuous Intercostal Nerve Blockade for Traumatic Rib Fractures
Rib fractures are common injuries in accident patients and can be associated with significant pain during recovery. If poorly controlled, pain from splinting due to rib fractures can result in difficulty in breathing leading to…
- Trial name
- NCT02604589
- Testing
- hydromorphone hydrochloride, Infusion catheter placement, bupivicaine 0.25%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Anthony Iacco
Spinal Cord Injuries
Active Powered Prosthesis (APEX) for Spinal Cord Injury
The Active Powered Prosthesis (APEX) (AbiliTech Medical Inc., Minneapolis, MN) is a proof-of-concept shoulder-elbow-wrist device intended to provide non-invasive active powered robotic assistive movement to upper extremities.
- Trial name
- NCT03696927
- Testing
- Active Powered Prosthesis (APEX) for Spinal Cord Injury
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- AbiliTech Medical Inc.
Arthralgia
Changes in Knee Articular Cartilage Volume in Women on Aromatase Inhibitors
Many women with breast cancer are treated with a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors (mainly letrozole or anastrozole), which lowers the amount of estrogen being produced in the body.
- Trial name
- NCT00111241
- Testing
- aromatase inhibitors (letrozole, anastrozole)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Monash University
Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Cervical Transcutaneous SCS for TBI
The goal of this study is to test the effects of non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, or tSCS) on arm and hand movement in people with motor impairments after a…
- Trial name
- NCT07147816
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the cervical spinal cord (tSCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Roberto de Freitas
Pain, Acute, Anesthesia, Local
Perineural Local Anesthetic Administration With a Continuous Infusion Versus Automatic Intermittent Boluses
This will be a randomized comparison of continuous local anesthetic infusion with patient controlled boluses (PCA) to automated boluses with PCA for continuous popliteal sciatic nerve blocks.
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Anesthesia, Local, Trauma Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04458467
- Testing
- Continuous Infusion, Automated Intermittent Boluses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
A Trial of Group Psychotherapy for Veterans and Military Personnel With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of group psychotherapy designed specifically for male veterans and active-duty personnel with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and with…
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Insomnia Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00984698
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Social Rhythm Group Therapy, Present Centered Group Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona