Clinical trials: Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effect of Namenda on Short Term Memory and Attention in Patients With Mild to Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine whether memantine (Namenda) improves memory and attention in patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00462228
- Testing
- Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Disorder of Consciousness, Traumatic Brain Injury
Validity and Feasibility of the CRSR-FAST
The CRS-R is a standardized and validated bedside assessment of conscious awareness. It is used routinely for diagnosis and prognosis of patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) as well as in research settings.
- Trial name
- CRSR-FAST (NCT03549572)
- Testing
- Coma Recovery Scale-Revised
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
18F-AV-1451 and Florbetapir F 18 PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Imaging in Subjects at Risk for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
This study will explore the use of flortaucipir as a biomarker for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and examine the relationship between clinical presentation and tau deposition.
- Trial name
- NCT02079766
- Testing
- florbetapir F 18, Flortaucipir F18
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Avid Radiopharmaceuticals
Stiff Knee Gait, Brain Injuries
Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Injections in the Rectus Femoris to Treat Stiff Knee Gait Following Acquired Brain Injury
Stiff knee gait is a common gait dysfunction following acquired brain injury. This gait deviation is characterized by reduced knee flexion during swing phase of the gait cycle and adversely impacts safe foot clearance.
- Trial name
- NCT00900666
- Testing
- botulinum toxin A (BTX-A)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Concussion
Q-collar and Brain Injury Biomarkers
Significant morbidity, mortality, and related costs are caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI). A simple, effective, and lightweight device worn by athletes or war fighters in the field, designed to mitigate TBI resulting from…
- Trial name
- NCT02271451
- Testing
- Q collar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Cognition Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder
Dopamine Receptor Imaging to Predict Response to Stimulant Therapy in Chronic TBI
Deficits in memory, attention, cognitive, and executive functions are the most common disabilities after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Conditions
- Cognition Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- DAPET-TBI (NCT02225106)
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Alcohol Dependence
Treatment Strategy for Alcohol Use Disorders in Veterans With TBI
The purpose of this research study is to understand the effectiveness of valproate (a common mood stabilizer) to further reduce alcohol misuse when given in addition to attending an alcohol rehabilitation program as well as the…
- Trial name
- AUD (NCT01342549)
- Testing
- Valproate, Naltrexone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
ACTIVE: Activity Therapy to Increase Veteran Engagement
Depression is common after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and may have wide-ranging consequences. Post-TBI depression may impede reintegration into the family and community and lead to lower quality of life and heightened suicide…
- Trial name
- ACTIVE (NCT04976621)
- Testing
- Behavioral Activation, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Human Subjects With PTSD Receiving an Exposure-based, Behavioral Therapy
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and psychological and physiological treatment benefits of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a noninvasive brain stimulation technique, when…
- Trial name
- NCT05419999
- Testing
- Soterix 1x1 tDCS mini CT, Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Leg Spasticity
Dysport® Adult Lower Limb Spasticity Study
The purpose of this research study is to assess the efficacy of Dysport® compared to placebo in improving muscle tone in hemiparetic subjects with lower limb spasticity due to stroke or traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01249404
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- 62 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 388 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Clinical Trial of a Rehabilitation Game - SuperBetter
Today's hospitals need innovative solutions to help patients transition from our care to self-management at home. The vast majority of the patients seen in Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital and associated clinics leave our care with…
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- SuperBetter (NCT01398566)
- Testing
- SuperBetter play
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Stroke, Neurologic Disorder
Evaluation of Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) Touch Screen Technology to Improve Field Awareness
The Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) (Bioness Inc. Valencia, CA) Touch Screen is an FDA approved device comprised of an interactive touchscreen and diverse program options to challenge patients through the use of visual…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Neurologic Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04930822
- Testing
- Table Top Visual Intervention, Bioness Integrated Therapy System Visual Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Subdural Hematoma
A Study on the Safety of Tranexamic Acid for the Chronic Subdural Hematoma Population
This is a single center single arm study of 50 patients to 1) determine the safety of tranexamic acid in the chronic subdural hematoma population following surgical drainage of chronic subdural hematomas and 2) determine if the…
- Trial name
- TXA in CSDH (NCT02618382)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Traumatic Brain Injury
Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in TBI Pilot
The global aim of this proposal is to test and refine Common Data Elements (CDEs), neuroimaging standards, and best practices for genetics and proteomics in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) studies.
- Trial name
- NCT01565551
- Testing
- N/A (Observational Study)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 650 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
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.
Post-concussive Symptoms, Traumatic Brain Injury
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO2) for Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
This is a Phase II randomized trial designed to describe the magnitude of change between baseline and follow-up outcomes for symptom surveys and a battery of neuropsychological tests administered at time points corresponding…
- Trial name
- HOPPS (NCT01306968)
- Testing
- hyperbaric oxygen
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command
Traumatic Brain Injury
Safety and Feasibility of Minocycline in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The purpose of this study is: 1. To assess the safety and feasibility of minocycline administration after TBI in a dose escalation study at two different doses over 7 days. 2.
- Trial name
- TBI (NCT01058395)
- Testing
- Minocycline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for mTBI
mTBI is a leading cause of sustained physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral deficits in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans and the general public.
- Trial name
- TESmTBI (NCT03244475)
- Testing
- TES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Training to Enhance Frontal Lobe Reasoning
This study is being done to improve the ability to diagnose and to achieve higher-levels of functional recovery in soldiers and civilians who have suffered either mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBIs) or moderate-to-severe TBIs at…
- Trial name
- NCT01552473
- Testing
- Brain Training Program 1, Brain Training Program 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas