Clinical trials: Trauma, Nervous System
Cardiovascular Surgery, Pain, Postoperative
Sternal Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine vs. Saline Prior to Incision in Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects (good and bad) that the study medicine called "liposomal bupivacaine" has on subjects that are undergoing a sternotomy.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Surgery, Pain, Postoperative, Block
- Trial name
- NCT04333095
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Normal Saline Flush, 0.9% Injectable Solution_#1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Brain Cancer
A Comparison of MRI Perfusion and FDG PET/CT to Distinguish Between Radiation Injury and Tumor Progression
This study will examine if MRI perfusion and PET/CT can tell growing tumor and radiation injury apart. MRI perfusion looks at the blood vessels in the tumor. PET/CT looks if the tumor cells are actively growing.
- Trial name
- NCT01604512
- Testing
- MRI perfusion and PET/CT scans
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Pressure Ulcers, Spinal Cord Injury
Comparison of HP011-101 to Standard Care for Stage I-II Pressure Ulcers in Subjects With Spinal Cord Injury
The trial will compare the effects of 14 days treatment with HP011 101 versus Standard Care in subjects with Stage I or II pressure ulcers as a complication of spinal cord injury, measured as change from baseline in composite…
- Trial name
- NCT01433159
- Testing
- HP011-101 (Xenaderm Ointment), Standard Care
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Healthpoint
Pain, Fracture
Single Shot Versus OnQ Pump in Extremity Fractures
Peripheral nerve blocks have been well studied in the literature with generally good results for controlling post operative pain following orthopaedic surgery. Regional anesthesia has many benefits.
- Trial name
- NCT02280291
- Testing
- Ankle SSB, Ankle OnQ, DR SSB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Acute Pain, Fractures
Comparing Ketamine and Morphine in the Treatment of Acute Fracture Pain
Opioid pain medications such as morphine and dilaudid are commonly used in emergency departments to treat pain in patients. Physicians are familiar with the side effects of these medications; the most concerning of which is…
- Trial name
- NCT02430818
- Testing
- ketamine, morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Spinal Cord Injury
Enhancing Indoor, Community, and Advanced Wheelchair Skills in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
We propose to test an evidence-based wheelchair skills training program to optimize wheelchair safety and performance in veterans with SCI.
- Trial name
- NCT00434018
- Testing
- Wheelchair Skills Training, Basic Health Education
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Traumatic Brain Injury
SmART-TBI: Supplementation With Amino Acid Rehabilitative Therapy in TBI
The most persistent and disabling postconcussive symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are sleep disturbances and cognitive dysfunction, with few tractable interventions currently available.
- Trial name
- SmART-TBI (NCT04603443)
- Testing
- Branched Chain Amino Acids, Protein Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Head Trauma
Pain in Traumatic Brain Injury - Basile, MD
The observation through a chart review of persistent pain on neuro psychological functioning and how it applies to the community integration with patients that had suffered traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01136486
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00452868
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Spinal Cord Injuries, Amputees
Understanding Quality and Equity in Wheelchairs for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides wheelchairs to about 42,000 Veterans with SCI and more than 40,000 Veterans with amputated limbs (AL).
- Trial name
- NCT01236170
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 497 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Facial Nerve Injuries, Facial Paresis Associated With Facial Nerve Dysfunction
Comparison of Three Botulinum Neuromodulators for Management of Facial Synkinesis
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of three commercially available botulinum toxin neuromodulators in the treatment of facial synkinesis using patient reported outcome measures.
- Conditions
- Facial Nerve Injuries, Facial Paresis Associated With Facial Nerve Dysfunction, Facial Asymmetry, Synkinesis
- Trial name
- NCT03048383
- Testing
- OnabotulinumtoxinA Injectable Product, AbobotulinumtoxinA Injectable Product, Incobotulinumtoxin A Injectable Product
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Improving Functions in MTBI Patients With Headache by rTMS
Due to recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the number of Veteran suffering from Mild traumatic brain(MTBI) injury and PTSD increases rapidly.
- Trial name
- NCT01948947
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Injuries, Spinal Cord
The WISE Trial - Walking Improvement for SCI With Exoskeleton
A randomized, controlled trial comparing exoskeleton gait training with standard gait training or no gait training in community-dwelling participants with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury
- Trial name
- WISE (NCT02943915)
- Testing
- Ekso GT Rehabilitation Therapy, Body Weight Supported (BWS) Treadmill Training
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Ekso Bionics
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Preoperative Gabapentine for Carpal Tunnel
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the postoperative analgesic effect of preoperative gabapentine for carpal tunnel syndrome surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01632215
- Testing
- Gabapentine, Sugar pill
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Spinal Cord Injury
Restoring Walking With a Powered Exoskeleton After Spinal Cord Injury
Powered exoskeletons have emerged recently, promising to offer walking to individuals with severe spinal cord injury who are unable to walk.
- Trial name
- NCT02322125
- Testing
- ReWalk
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Spinal Cord Injury
Testosterone and Long Pulse Stimulation After SCI
Denervation following spinal cord injury (SCI) limits beneficial application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). SCI with denervation results in extensive muscle atrophy that is accompanied with several…
- Trial name
- NCT03345576
- Testing
- Testosterone and LPWS, Testosterone and standard NMES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue
Treatment of Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (Post-TBI) Fatigue With Light Therapy
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of 4 weeks of daily light exposure in reducing Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fatigue immediately post-treatment and at a one-month follow up.
- Trial name
- NCT01725750
- Testing
- Bright White Light (BWL), Dim Red Light (DRL)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Carpal Tunnel, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Testing of a Tool to Elicit Patient Preferences for CTS
This study will complete a randomized controlled trial to quantitatively measure patient decisional conflict (Decisional Conflict Scale) in 150 patients treated for CTS with the tool compared to 150 patients treated with standard…
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Left, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Right
- Trial name
- NCT03532373
- Testing
- Preference Elicitation tool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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