Clinical trials: Traumatic Brain Injury
Mild Concussion, Brain Concussion
High Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Sport Related Concussions
Concussions are defined as a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. Currently the standard of care in the treatment for concussions is cognitive and physical rest until…
- Conditions
- Mild Concussion, Brain Concussion, Cerebral Concussion
- Trial name
- NCT01814527
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Cognitively Augmented Behavioral Activation for Veterans With Comorbid TBI/PTSD
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Cognitively Augmented Behavioral Activation (CABA), a new hybrid treatment for Veterans diagnosed with comorbid mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and…
- Trial name
- CABA (NCT02391402)
- Testing
- Cognitively Augmented Behavioral Activation, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Improving the Transition Experience
Each year, about 2.8 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States, and at least 25 percent of these injuries are classified as moderate to severe.
- Trial name
- BRITE (NCT03422276)
- Testing
- Rehabilitation Discharge Plan, Rehabilitation Transition Plan
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,555 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Vascular System Injuries, Concussion, Brain
Sildenafil Treatment for Mild TBI
About 300,000 people are hospitalized for traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. After TBI, secondary brain injury escalates due in part to heightened levels of oxidant injury, inflammation, and vascular injury.
- Conditions
- Vascular System Injuries, Concussion, Brain, Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03598140
- Testing
- Sildenafil Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Ischemic Stroke, Acute
MEXIDOL® in the Rehabilitation Treatment of Patients With Acute Cerebral Failure
The use of metabolic modulators creates prospects for increasing the efficiency of the rehabilitation treatment of patients with acute cerebral failure
- Trial name
- NCT06221826
- Testing
- Mexidol
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Pharmasoft
Brain Injuries
CDP-Choline and Working Memory After TBI: A Neuroimaging Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an investigational drug, called "CDP-Choline", improves memory in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- NCT00727246
- Testing
- CDP-Choline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Patricia M. Arenth
Traumatic Brain Injury
A Culturally Sensitive Intervention for TBI Caregivers in Latin America
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients in Latin America experience high levels of disability and extremely poor functional outcomes, and their informal caregivers play a key role in their rehabilitation and care.
- Trial name
- NCT02207803
- Testing
- Transition Assistance Program
- Where
- 3 sites in Colombia, Mexico
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Sleeplessness
AcuSleep in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Objective: To evaluate real acupuncture, as compare to sham acupuncture, in improving persistent sleep difficulties in veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) Design: Randomized, blinded, sham-controlled clinical trial…
- Trial name
- AcuTBI (NCT01162317)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) for Sensory Deficits in Complex Traumatic Brain Injury
Aim 1: To use magnetoencephalography (MEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in Veterans and civilians with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and sensory postconcussive symptoms (PCS) to demonstrate the mechanism of…
- Trial name
- NAVIGATE-TBI (NCT03799458)
- Testing
- Active High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Brain Injuries, Growth Hormone Deficiency
Treatment Of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency After Traumatic Brain Injury
To establish the effects of genotropin replacement on cognitive function in patients with severe growth hormone deficiency after traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00555009
- Testing
- Genotropin
- Where
- 9 sites in France, Italy and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Alcoholism
Valproate for Mood Swings and Alcohol Use Following Head Injury
Successful treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI)-induced mood lability may reduce or eliminate drinking behaviors in persons with alcohol abuse/dependence (AA/D) and affective lability following TBI.
- Trial name
- NCT01760785
- Testing
- divalproex sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Concussion, Brain
Developing an Implementation Strategy for Post-concussion Communication With Low Health Literacy Parents in the Emergency Department
Investigators will conduct a hybrid implementation-effectiveness evaluation of an educational intervention that supports communication with families post-concussion in the emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT04112914
- Testing
- Post-concussion education for families
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke
Myoelectric Upper Limb Orthosis Use by Persons With TBI and Stroke
The objective of this study was to document longitudinal outcomes in persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke using the myoelectric upper limb orthosis with powered elbow and grasp in conjunction with motor…
- Trial name
- NCT03215771
- Testing
- MyoPro Motion-G, Motor Learning-Based Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic
Role of Dexamethasone in the Conservative Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Current opinion regarding the use of steroids in the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas are mostly based on observational studies.
- Trial name
- NCT02362321
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Interventions for Parent Caregivers of Injured Military/Veteran Personnel
This randomized clinical trial will test a behavioral caregiving intervention that has been used successfully for dementia and spinal cord injury caregivers to provide services to stressed and burdened parent caregivers of post…
- Trial name
- NCT03309046
- Testing
- REACH Individual Session, Education Webinar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 163 people
- Sponsor
- Memphis VA Medical Center
Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain
The Effects of a Sub-maximal Exercise Program on Adolescents Who Sustained a Concussion
Patients who sustain a concussion will undergo a sub-maximal exercise protocol throughout their recovery. Cerebrovascular function, heart rate, and symptom severity, and exercise volume will be monitored throughout.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain, Concussion, Severe, Exertion; Excess
- Trial name
- NCT03170856
- Testing
- Sub-maximal exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
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
Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI
TWILIGHT Study: Effect of Light Exposure During Acute Rehabilitation on Sleep After TBI
This study proposes to investigate how well Bright White Light Therapy will work in the acute inpatient rehabilitation units for people whom have experienced a traumatic brain injury for the purpose of treating sleep disruption.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Sleep
- Trial name
- TWILIGHT (NCT02214212)
- Testing
- Bright White Light (BWL), Red Light (RL)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Traumatic Brain Injury
Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Armodafinil as Treatment for Patients With Excessive Sleepiness Associated With Mild or Moderate Closed Traumatic Brain Injury
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of long-term (12 months) armodafinil treatment in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with mild or moderate closed traumatic brain injury…
- Trial name
- NCT00983437
- Testing
- Armodafinil
- Where
- 61 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Cephalon, Inc.
Brain Concussion, Brain Injuries
Screening Brain MRI in High School Football: Does the Guardian Cap Reduce the Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury
Screening Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with Fluid-attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR) and Susceptibility Weighted Imaging (SWI) sequences will be performed pre and post season on high school football players.
- Conditions
- Brain Concussion, Brain Injuries, Diffuse Axonal Injury, Athletic Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02757053
- Testing
- Guardian Cap
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mosaic Life Care