Clinical trials: Trauma, Nervous System
Spinal Cord Injuries
Study to Determine if a Reduction in Pain Can be Measured in Spinal Cord Injured Patients Using a New Study Design
The study is designed to assess if spinal cord injury patients have reduced pain after taking either pregabalin or placebo in a cross over design.
- Trial name
- NCT00978341
- Testing
- Pregabalin
- Where
- 4 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Comparison of Low and High Tidal Volumes in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Objective: This study's primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of mechanical ventilation with high vs. low tidal volume (Vt) in people with acute spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT04912583
- Testing
- High tidal volume, Low tidal volume
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Stroke, Brain Injury
Use of the Passy Muir Swallowing Self Trainer
The purpose of this study is to develop appropriate training methods and gather participant feedback on their use of the Passy Muir Swallowing Self-Training Device (PMSST).
- Conditions
- Stroke, Brain Injury, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02848664
- Testing
- Dysphagia retraining with device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- James Madison University
Wheelchair Users
Impact of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs on Mobility Among People With Tetraplegia
The purpose of this three phase study is to evaluate a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair (PAPAW). Phase I will examine whether the steady-state, metabolic energy efficiency for propelling a manual wheelchair with and…
- Trial name
- NCT00281463
- Testing
- Pushrim Activated Power Assist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Traumatic Brain Injury
A Pilot Study of NSICU Assessment of Seizure Prophylaxis With Lacosamide
Trial to determine if seizure prophylaxis with IV LCM in NSICU patients experiencing mental status changes due to severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) will result in improved short- and long-term outcomes and better immediate…
- Trial name
- NCT01110187
- Testing
- lacosamide, Fosphenytoin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Spinal Cord Injuries
Novel Intervention to Influence Muscle Plasticity in Veterans
The loss of muscle contraction (paralysis) removes an important stimulus for maintenance of overall health for individuals with complete spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT01093014
- Testing
- Low-force muscle stimulation, High-force muscle stimulation, Sequential low-force and high-force muscle stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis, Pseudoarthrosis
Dynesys Spinal System Post Market 522 Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and fusion rates following posterior lateral fusion with the Dynesys Spinal System used as an adjunct to fusion and compare to literature control.
- Trial name
- NCT01528072
- Testing
- Dynesys Spinal System
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
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
Burn Pain
Sublingual Fentanyl and Procedural Burn Pain
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy and safety of sublingual fentanyl spray (Subsys) for procedural pain (dressing changes/minor debridement) in patients with burn injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02241486
- Testing
- Sublingual Fentanyl Spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Acquired Brain Injury
Effects of Combined Spinal Direct Current Stimulation on Upper Limb Recovery in Acquired Brain Injury
This study will compare different polarities of transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation combined with robotic-assisted arm training (RAT) in adults with acquired brain injury (ABI).
- Trial name
- NCT03100370
- Testing
- tsDCS-Anodal Stimulation, tsDCS-Cathodal Stimulation, Robotic-assisted training of arm and hand functions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Consciousness Disorders, Brain Injuries
Thalamic Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Brain Injury
Few neurological conditions are as scientifically mysterious and clinically, legally, and ethically challenging as disorders of consciousness.
- Trial name
- LIFUP (NCT02522429)
- Testing
- Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
TBI, Brain Injury
Assessment of Dystussia in Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate coughing in people who have had a brain injury. It is hypothesized that individuals who have sustained a brain injury will demonstrate differences in cough waveform and…
- Trial name
- NCT02240329
- Testing
- Neuropsychological Testing and Measures of TBI severity, Respiratory measures, Capsaicin cough sensitivity testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Apnea, Sleep, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Sleep Disordered Breathing in Gulf War Illness and the Effect of Nasal CPAP Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine any sleep disordered breathing in veterans with Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) and compare it to healthy normal asymptomatic Gulf War veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT00252629
- Testing
- Nasal CPAP treatment during sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Ankle Fractures, Pain, Postoperative
Ropivacaine Versus Bupivacaine as Preemptive Analgesia in Surgical Site in Ankle Fracture Patients
Title: Ropivacaine versus Bupivacaine as Preventive Analgesia in Surgical Incision Site In Patients With Ankle Fracture Background: Ankle fractures are about 10% of the fractures associate to sports and with an incidence of 0.11…
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Pain, Postoperative, Local Infiltration
- Trial name
- NCT02949674
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Spinal Cord Injury
Effects of Salsalate on Prandial-Induced Vascular Inflammation After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The overall study objectives are to examine whether: 1. Persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) having elevated body mass are at greater cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk for fasting and postprandial lipidemia, glycemia, and…
- Trial name
- NCT01201759
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Alcohol Use Disorder, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Pilot rTMS for AUD+mTBI
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) for Veteran participants with alcohol use disorder co-occurring with mild traumatic brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- TMS_AUD+mTBI (NCT03995173)
- Testing
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Acute Orthopedic Injury
Toolkit for Optimal Recovery After Orthopedic Injury
This is a multi-site randomized feasibility trial of the Toolkit for Optimal Recovery after Orthopedic Injury (TOR), a mind-body program to prevent persistent pain and disability in at-risk patients with acute orthopedic injury…
- Trial name
- TOR (NCT04973696)
- Testing
- Toolkit for Optimal Recovery after Orthopedic Injury, Minimally Enhanced Usual Care (MEUC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Knee Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Slovenian Armed Forces
Physical readiness of military personnel is a cornerstone of any army, as soldiers are expected to meet high physical demands on a daily basis, and soldiers must complete one hour of physical conditioning each day.
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03415464
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
A Randomized Trial of CT Fluoroscopy-guided Targeted Autologous Blood and Fibrin Glue Patching for Treatment
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to compare the efficacy of CT fluoroscopy-guided targeted epidural patching for treatment of imaging-confirmed spinal CSF leaks to that of a simulated procedure without…
- Trial name
- NCT03276975
- Testing
- TISSEEL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Concussion, Blast Injuries
Metacognitive Training to Enhance Strategy Use in Blast-Related TBI
Enhanced Goal Management Training (GMT) is a 10-week group or individual therapy that teaches strategies to improve an individual's ability to complete everyday tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT00857207
- Testing
- Goal Management Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development