Clinical trials: Traumatic Encephalopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Hyperbaric Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This study is designed to test the hypothesis that patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)treated with Hyperbaric (HBO) will show improvement in function and an increased blood flow as evidenced by single-photon emission…
- Trial name
- TBI (NCT01847755)
- Testing
- Oxygen at 1.5 ATA (atmospheres absolute).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Barry Miskin, MD
Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain
Concussion Prevention in Female Soccer Athletes
The purpose of the study is to monitor longitudinal changes in brain structure and function between the preseason and postseason, in a population of soccer playing athletes wearing the Device and compared to a similar population…
- Trial name
- NCT03014492
- Testing
- Q Collar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Organic Brain Syndrome, Nonpsychotic, Neurocognitive Disorders
Intranasal Inhalations of Bioactive Factors Produced by M2 Macrophages in Patients With Organic Brain Syndrome
The investigators have designed an innovative proof-of-concept trial designed to provide data as to whether the treatment/rehabilitation efficacy and functional outcome of patients with organic brain syndrome are improved with…
- Conditions
- Organic Brain Syndrome, Nonpsychotic, Neurocognitive Disorders, Mental Disorder, Organic, Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT02957123
- Testing
- Intranasal auto-M2-BFs
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Light Therapy for Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this research study is to find out if a specialized helmet that provides low levels of near infrared light, also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT) has any effect on the recovery of people who have recently…
- Trial name
- LLLT for TBI (NCT02233413)
- Testing
- Active LLLT helmet application, Non-active LLLT helmet application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury
Phase 2 a Study to Assess Safety and Pharmacokinetics of VAS203 in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
In the exploratory multi-center Phase 2 a study safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the Nitric Oxide Synthase inhibitor VAS203 is assessed in patients with moderate and severe traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NOSTRA (NCT02012582)
- Testing
- VAS203, Saline
- Where
- 6 sites in Austria, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- veriNOS operations GmbH
Epilepsy, Post-traumatic Epilepsy
Levetiracetam to Prevent Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
Head injury is the cause of approximately 5% of all epilepsy in the US. Past attempts at preventing epilepsy by treatment with older antiepileptic drugs have been unsuccessful.
- Trial name
- NCT01463033
- Testing
- Levetiracetam
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Pavel Klein
Traumatic Brain Injury
Evaluation of VA's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Clinical Reminder and Comprehensive TBI Evaluation (CTBIE)
The purpose of the proposed study is to determine the clinical validity and reliability of the VA's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Clinical Reminder Screen and the Comprehensive TBI Evaluation used to screen for mild traumatic…
- Trial name
- TBI (NCT00852527)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 456 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability, with an estimated cost of 45 billion dollars a year in the United States alone.
- Trial name
- BOOST 2 (NCT00974259)
- Testing
- Management protocol based on pBrO2 and ICP values., Management protocol based on ICP values only.
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Traumatic Brain Injury
Mild Hypothermia and Supplemental Magnesium Sulfate Infusion in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Subjects
The investigators hypothesize that hypothermia (body cooling) and additional magnesium sulfate will improve the outcome of severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01333488
- Testing
- Arctic Sun, Magnesium Sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- United States Department of Defense
Concussion, Brain, Traumatic Brain Injury
Ghrelin (OXE--103) for Acute Concussion Management
Concussions are the leading form of mild traumatic brain injury. Management of concussions and mild traumatic brain injury is a high priority medical focus, social concern, and research topic.
- Trial name
- NCT04558346
- Testing
- Ghrelin (OXE-103)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Rippee
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Mission Connect Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Integrated Clinical Protocol
The purpose of this study is to improve the ability to diagnose problems after mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and to test a drug that may improve the outcome from these injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT01013870
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Traumatic Brain Injury
Intervention to Promote Survivor Resilience and Adjustment: Efficacy and Sustainability
The aims of this traumatic brain injury (TBI) study are: 1. to evaluate the short and long-term efficacy of two structured outpatient intervention programs, Resilience and Adjustment Intervention (RAI) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT03421964
- Testing
- Resilience/Adjustment Counseling, Resilience/Adjustment Counseling with Booster Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) as Transfusion Indicator in Neurocritical Patients
Neurocritical ill patients are frequently transfused. Red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) in these patients has been associated with deleterious effects, including higher rates of nosocomial infections, multi-organ failure, and…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT00566709
- Testing
- Red blood cells transfusion
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío
Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Assess Safety and Efficacy of Levetiracetam(LEV;Keppra)for Seizure Prevention
To show that the use of intravenous levetiracetam(LEV;Keppra)for seizure prevention in patients in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit will result in fewer side effects compared to the current standard of care anticonvulsant and…
- Trial name
- Keppra (NCT00618436)
- Testing
- Levetiracetam, Phenytoin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma
Efficacy of Bromocriptine For Fever Reduction in Acute Neurologic Injury
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antipyretic effect of bromocriptine in critically-ill patients with acute neurologic injury and fever from infectious and non-infectious etiologies.
- Conditions
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ischemic Stroke
- Trial name
- BFF (NCT03496545)
- Testing
- Bromocriptine 5 MG, Acetaminophen 650 MG
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment
Rivastigmine Patch in Veterans With Cognitive Impairment Following TBI
Difficulties with intellectual functioning, particularly memory functions, are common and source of long-term disability after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- RIVET (NCT01670526)
- Testing
- Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Overcoming Membrane Transporters to Improve CNS Drug Delivery - Improving Brain Antioxidants After Traumatic Brain Injury
The overall purpose of this research study is to investigate the safety of pharmacological therapies that may potentially improve pediatric outcomes after traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- Pro-NAC (NCT01322009)
- Testing
- Probenecid and N-acetyl cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Brain Injury
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Memory/Attention in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant public health problem, with 1.5-2.0 million Americans injured each year. Cognitive deficits, particularly in the domains of memory and attention are frequently the source of lingering…
- Trial name
- NCT00453921
- Testing
- Methylphenidate, Memory and Attention Training
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury
Adjunctive Pregnenolone in Veterans With Mild TBI
Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common among veterans who have served in OEF/OIF (Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan/Operation Iraqi Freedom) and other theatres.
- Trial name
- NCT00623506
- Testing
- Pregnenolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Durham VA Medical Center
Chronic Post-traumatic Headache, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Acupuncture in Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of a low vs. high dose of acupuncture treatment in individuals with chronic post-traumatic headache (CPTH).
- Trial name
- AccuTBI (NCT04369911)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute