Clinical trials: Trauma, Nervous System
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
Traumatic Brain Injury
A Comparison of Propofol Versus Midazolam to Sedate Critically Brain Injury; Measurement of Cytokine Response and Assessment of Function
This is a prospective randomized controlled pilot study in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients who are sedated with either propofol or midazolam to compare the cytokine response and neuropsychological outcomes with and without…
- Trial name
- NCT01712477
- Testing
- Intravenous sedation using propofol, Intravenous sedation with midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Nervous System Disorders
Dysport® Adult Upper Limb Spasticity Extension Study
The purpose of this research study is to assess the long term safety of Dysport® in hemiparetic subjects with upper limb spasticity due to stroke or traumatic brain injury over repeated treatment cycles.
- Trial name
- NCT01313312
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Traumatic Brain Injury
Hyperbaric Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This study is designed to test the hypothesis that patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)treated with Hyperbaric (HBO) will show improvement in function and an increased blood flow as evidenced by single-photon emission…
- Trial name
- TBI (NCT01847755)
- Testing
- Oxygen at 1.5 ATA (atmospheres absolute).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Barry Miskin, MD
Traumatic Brain Injury
A Study of Modified Stem Cells in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The primary purpose of the clinical study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of intracranial administration of SB623 cells on patients with chronic motor deficit from Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Trial name
- STEMTRA (NCT02416492)
- Testing
- SB623 cells
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Japan and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- SanBio, Inc.
Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation(PNS) for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome(SIS)
Shoulder pain accounts for 16% of all musculoskeletal complaints in the healthy adult population. Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most common cause of shoulder pain.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Tendinitis, Shoulder Bursitis
- Trial name
- NCT03752619
- Testing
- Contracting Producing Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Non Contracting Producing Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Physical Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effects of Huperzine A in Treatment of Moderate to Severe TBI
We will explore the use of Huperzine A in patients who have sustained a moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injury. We aim to determine whether Huperzine A, as compared with placebo, would have an effect on memory function after…
- Trial name
- NCT01676311
- Testing
- Huperzine A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury, Headaches Posttraumatic
Adjunct VR Pain Management in Acute Brain Injury
Severe and refractory pain after acute injury is a known-risk factor for chronic opioid use disorder. In this study, the investigators will use Virtual Reality (VR) immersion as a non-pharmacological adjunct to treat pain…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Headaches Posttraumatic, Trauma, Pain, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT04356963
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Session (VR Blu), Tablet-based Session (Tablet Blu), Use of Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display without Content (VR Blank)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Gulf War Syndrome
Assessing Neuroinflammation in GWI Using MRS
The primary aim of this study is to determine if Gulf War Illness (GWI) likely involves neuroinflammation. The investigators hypothesize that GWI involves neuroinflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT04638998
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging, Blood draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Schizophrenia, Traumatic Brain Injury
Neuroplasticity in TBI and Schizophrenia
This proposal will examine measures of neuroplasticity (the brain's ability to alter its function or structure in response to changes in the environment or novel experiences) in Veterans with schizophrenia or traumatic brain…
- Trial name
- NVEST (NCT03995368)
- Testing
- Electroencephalography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury, Critical Illness
Sleep Management And Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury in Kids: Pilot Intervention of Melatonin
Sleep wake disturbances compound recovery in over half of pediatric traumatic brain injury survivors, leading to impaired quality of life, and few effective interventions exist to treat this important morbidity.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Critical Illness, Sleep
- Trial name
- SMARTKids (NCT04932096)
- Testing
- melatonin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Impact Of Early Cognitive Rehabilitation On Functional Outcomes Following Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
Purpose of the study: This study aims to detect the impact of early cognitive rehabilitation on functional outcomes with patients following moderate traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT06981897
- Testing
- early cognitive therapy program in addition to selected physical therapy program (positioning, chest care exercise)., selected physical therapy program (Chest care exercise, passive movement of the four limbs) in addition to early cognitive therapy program, Control group
- Where
- 3 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Amany Saadallah Hassan Mobarez
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Remediation of Impaired Self-Regulation in Patients With Mild TBI
The ability to regulate impulses enables us to plan for the future, to maintain focus in the face of distractions (i.e. to encode memories), and to manage emotions.
- Trial name
- NCT02260570
- Testing
- Tolcapone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Concussion
Smart Phone Application for Postconcussion Symptom Reduction
The proposed study will address a very important issue for the VA both currently and in the future -- the high percentage of OIF/OEF/OND Veterans who have been medically diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (mild TBI) and…
- Trial name
- NCT02501642
- Testing
- Concussion Coach, Treatment as usual
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 479 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Epilepsy
Allopregnanolone for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
This study will provide initial data on the safety and effectiveness of allopregnanolone in improving neurobehavioral outcome and reducing mortality in adults with moderate and severe traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01673828
- Testing
- Allopregnanolone injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Michael A. Rogawski, MD, PhD
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Tau Imaging of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative brain disease with symptoms that include memory loss, problems with impulse control, and depression that can lead to suicide.
- Trial name
- NCT02191267
- Testing
- [F18]-T807, [F18]-Florbetapir, MRI/MRS
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Female Sexual Dysfunction, Spinal Cord Injuries
Effect of Peripheral Neuromodulation on Vaginal Blood Flow
The researchers want to see if nerve stimulation interventions cause a change in vaginal blood flow. This intervention was performed in women who have neurogenic (spinal cord injury) or non-neurogenic sexual dysfunction and…
- Trial name
- NCT04384172
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - Tibial Nerve, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - Genital Nerve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Traumatic Brain Injury
Anterior Pituitary Hormone Replacement in Traumatic Brain Injury
Fifteen to twenty percent of adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that requires hospitalization and rehabilitation have been found to have growth hormone (GH) deficiency by GH stimulation testing.
- Trial name
- NCT00957671
- Testing
- Recombinant human growth hormone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
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.
Pain
Impact of Local Anesthetic Wound Infiltration on Postoperative Pain Following Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to determine if the infusion of the local anesthetic ropivacaine (a numbing medicine) and the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ketorolac (a pain killer similar to ibuprofen) through a catheter…
- Trial name
- NCT02829944
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University