Clinical trials: Traumatic Encephalopathy
Anemia, Traumatic Brain Injury
Effects of Erythropoietin on Cerebral Vascular Dysfunction and Anemia in Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of early administration of recombinant human erythropoietin on long-term neurological outcome after severe traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00313716
- Testing
- recombinant human erythropoietin, rhEpo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Claudia Sue Robertson
Traumatic Brain Injury
Team Based Initiative Support
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been called the signature injury of the Iraq War. This pilot study investigated family needs of 6 rural families caring for a Veteran with TBI.
- Trial name
- NCT00771277
- Testing
- Support Teams
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Persistent Post Traumatic Headache, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Remotely Supervised tDCS for Persistent Post-traumatic Headache
This pilot study is designed to provide preliminary data for a large scale, randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of remotely administrated at home transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) with real-time…
- Trial name
- tDCS for PTH (NCT04012853)
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Concussion, Mild
Meditation in Veterans With PTSD and Mild TBI
The goal of this study is to learn more about how Inner Resources for Veterans (IRV), a mindfulness and mantra therapy, helps Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
- Trial name
- NCT02280304
- Testing
- Inner Resources for Veterans (IRV), Essential Skills therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Head Injury
Effect of Intrathoracic Pressure Regulation on Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate proof of clinical concept that application of the Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (ITPR) will result in an increase in Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) and a decrease in Intracranial…
- Trial name
- NCT01824589
- Testing
- -7 cm H2O ITPR, -12cm H2O ITPR
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Circulatory Systems
Blast Injuries, Brain Injuries
Central Auditory Processing Deficits Associated With Blast Exposure
The current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq have resulted in unprecedented rates of exposure to high-intensity blasts and resulting brain injury.
- Conditions
- Blast Injuries, Brain Injuries, Age Factors
- Trial name
- NCT01567020
- Testing
- Diagnostic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Tinnitus
Telephone Tinnitus Education for Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This study continues the investigators' efforts to develop tinnitus management protocols for Veterans. More specifically, this study developed and evaluated an adaptation of Progressive Tinnitus Management (PTM) for use as a…
- Trial name
- NCT01129141
- Testing
- Tele-PTM, Wait List Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 205 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Coma, Traumatic Brain Injury
Continuous Quantified EEG in NeuroIntensive Care
To evaluate the ability of NICU (NeuroIntensive Care Unit) staff to interpret, before and after a training period, symmetry, sedation level, seizures activities and artefact on continuous cEEG/qEEG (continuous…
- Conditions
- Coma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke
- Trial name
- CrazyEEG (NCT02901262)
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo di Monza
Acute Concussion Syndrome
Pilot Clinical Investigation Evaluating the Safety and Performance of RGn550 in Treating Sportspeople Suffering From Acute Concussion Syndrome
This is a controlled investigation, with randomization of the patients, which aims at evaluating the safety and performance of device RGn550 in treating sportspeople suffering from acute concussion syndrome.
- Trial name
- RECOVERY (NCT05647304)
- Testing
- RGn550 5 Hz-PWM, RGn550 10 Hz-PWM
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- REGEnLIFE SAS
Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury
Central Auditory Processing Disorders Associated With Blast Exposure
The incidence of central auditory dysfunction in war fighters who are exposed to high-explosive blasts while serving in combat have not been clearly determined.
- Conditions
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- NCT00554801
- Testing
- Audiological testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
A Multi-Center Study of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) for Hematoma Detection
The purposes of this study are: 1. To determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) measurements for identifying intracranial hematomas due to trauma. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00576147
- Testing
- Infrascanner
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 431 people
- Sponsor
- InfraScan, Inc.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Test of Chamber Pressure to Divers and Chamber Attendants
SCUBA divers and chamber inside attendants will undergo a brief hyperbaric chamber excursion and will be asked to what chamber pressure they were compressed and what gas they breathed.
- Trial name
- TOP-DIVER (NCT01430325)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric Oxygen (1.5 atm abs)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Armodafinil as Treatment for Patients With Excessive Sleepiness Associated With Mild or Moderate Closed Traumatic Brain Injury
The primary objective of the study is to determine whether armodafinil treatment is more effective than placebo treatment in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with mild or moderate closed traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- NCT00893789
- Testing
- Armodafinil
- Where
- 73 sites in United States, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Cephalon, Inc.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Distress-based Psychopathology
One-Day Life Skills Workshop for Veterans With TBI, Pain and Psychopathology
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the signature wound of Veterans returning from the recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (i.e OIF/OEF/OND), with up to 20 percent experiencing persistent post-concussive symptoms.
- Conditions
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Distress-based Psychopathology, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02844946
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Pediatric Guideline Adherence and Outcomes- Argentina
Pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading killer of children worldwide but effective treatments for TBI are limited.
- Trial name
- PEGASUS (NCT03896789)
- Testing
- PEGASUS Program for Care
- Where
- 16 sites in Argentina, Chile and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 505 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Traumatic Brain Injury
Prospective Analysis of the Use of N-Acetylcysteine and Vitamins in the Treatment of TBI in Geriatric Patients
This study will evaluate the administration of N-Acetyl-cysteine in combination with multi-vitamins/minerals in geriatric population (>60 years of age) who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT04291066
- Testing
- N-Acetyl cysteine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- HonorHealth Research Institute
PTSD, Depression
Impact of Modifiable Psychosocial Factors on Veterans' Long-term Trajectories of Functioning and Quality of Life
This study is Phase 3 of Project SERVE (Study Evaluating Returning Veterans' Experiences). Through two prior phases, SERVE has followed a cohort of post-9/11 Veterans since 2010 and has identified numerous risk and protective…
- Conditions
- PTSD, Depression, Chronic Pain, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Trial name
- SERVE:IMPACT (NCT03615222)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 377 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Effect of Exercise Training on Physical, Cognitive, and Behavioral Function in People With TBI
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often causes problems with moving and balance, and thinking and emotions. Exercise can improve these things in people with other brain damage.
- Trial name
- NCT02504866
- Testing
- Vigorous exercise, Light to moderate exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Sport-related Concussion, Brain Concussion
How do the Neck Muscles Influence Head Acceleration During Sport-associated Impact Events in High School Athletes?
Sport-related concussion is a common and serious injury that can affect athletes of all ages in any sport. The purpose of this project is to study the effect of a 12-week manual resistance neck strengthening exercise program on…
- Conditions
- Sport-related Concussion, Brain Concussion, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT03883165
- Testing
- high-intensity neck strengthening, Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
PTSD, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Top-Down Executive Control in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD and Combined
This research investigates processes involved with one being able to focus on relevant information and ignore non-relevant information in veterans with PTSD and those with a history of traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01072006
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development