Clinical trials: Traumatic Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury
SmART-TBI: Supplementation With Amino Acid Rehabilitative Therapy in TBI
The most persistent and disabling postconcussive symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are sleep disturbances and cognitive dysfunction, with few tractable interventions currently available.
- Trial name
- SmART-TBI (NCT04603443)
- Testing
- Branched Chain Amino Acids, Protein Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Head Trauma
Pain in Traumatic Brain Injury - Basile, MD
The observation through a chart review of persistent pain on neuro psychological functioning and how it applies to the community integration with patients that had suffered traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01136486
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Rib Fractures
Intercostal Cryoneurolysis Following Traumatic Rib Fractures
Rib fractures are one of the most common injuries in trauma patients. These fractures are associated with significant pain as well as decreased ability to inspire deeply or cough to clear secretions, which together lead to…
- Trial name
- NCT03917823
- Testing
- Cryoneurolysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, PTSD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Increase CPAP Adherence in Veterans With PTSD
Approximately 20 million Americans suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) creating risks for major health problems, including dementia, heart attack, and stroke.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, PTSD, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02641496
- Testing
- CBT-OSA, Sleep Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alcohol Use Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Stress, Emotion Regulation, and Alcohol in Women Veterans
The purpose of the study "Stress, Emotion Regulation, and Alcohol in Women Veterans" is to learn about the effects of negative emotion and stress on behavior (including alcohol use) among women Veterans, including women with and…
- Trial name
- SERA (NCT04393623)
- Testing
- Cognitive Reappraisal, Psychoeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Brexpiprazole as Combination Therapy With Sertraline in the Treatment of Adults With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
This will be a 12-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of fixed-dose brexpiprazole + sertraline combination treatment in adult subjects with post-traumatic stress…
- Trial name
- NCT04174170
- Testing
- Brexpiprazole, Sertraline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 591 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Orvepitant (GW823296) in Adult Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This is a 12-week, randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo controlled, fixed-dose parallel group study to assess the efficacy and safety of orvepitant (60 mg/day) versus placebo in subjects with a diagnosis of…
- Trial name
- NCT01000493
- Testing
- orvepitant
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Alcohol Dependence, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Mechanisms of Change, Motivation, and Treatment Outcome in Alcohol Dependence - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The purpose of this study is to test if provision of an effective psychotherapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), prolonged exposure, can be tolerated in alcohol dependent patients with PTSD and if it is associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT01409707
- Testing
- Trauma-focused exposure therapy, Motivational enhancement + trauma-focused exposure therapy, Healthy lifestyles sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder
Transdiagnostic Psychotherapy for Veterans With Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a brief, efficient, and effective psychotherapy for individuals with depressive and anxiety disorders.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder
- Trial name
- TBT-RCT (NCT01947647)
- Testing
- Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy, Behavioral Activation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Amputation, Diabetes
Vacuum Suspension: Effects on Tissue Oxygenation, Activity and Fit
The fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket is a primary concern for many amputees. A poor fit can lead to skin irritation, tissue breakdown, and pain.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Diabetes, Leg Injuries, Traumatic Amputations
- Trial name
- NCT00117793
- Testing
- Total Surface Bearing Suction Socket, Vacuum assisted socket system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A Psychophysiologic Study of Weakening Traumatic Combat Memories With Post-Reactivation Propranolol
The consolidation of learning is enhanced by adrenalin and other stress hormones. This memory enhancing effect is opposed by propranolol.
- Trial name
- NCT00709735
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Improving Functions in MTBI Patients With Headache by rTMS
Due to recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the number of Veteran suffering from Mild traumatic brain(MTBI) injury and PTSD increases rapidly.
- Trial name
- NCT01948947
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Care Partners of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Problem Solving Training for Care Partners of Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury
Importance: The chronic consequences of TBI are established, but ongoing support for adults with TBI living in the community is limited.
- Trial name
- CP-PST (NCT03739450)
- Testing
- Problem Solving Training (PST), Education
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue
Treatment of Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (Post-TBI) Fatigue With Light Therapy
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of 4 weeks of daily light exposure in reducing Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fatigue immediately post-treatment and at a one-month follow up.
- Trial name
- NCT01725750
- Testing
- Bright White Light (BWL), Dim Red Light (DRL)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Prolonged Exposure for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) With/Without Yohimbine
The proposed study has three distinct but related research objectives. The first goal is to measure physiological correlates of successful treatment with Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in…
- Trial name
- NCT01031979
- Testing
- Yohimbine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Acute, Non-traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
Normoglycemia and Neurological Outcome
Brain injury patients who meet defined criteria will be assigned to intensive insulin treatment (target blood glucose levels of 10-110 mg/dl) or conventional IV insulin treatment (target glucose of 150-170 mg/dl).
- Conditions
- Acute, Non-traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT01137773
- Testing
- Insulin, Conventional insulin treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation (TILS) of Prefrontal Cognition in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This study evaluates the effects of transcranial infrared laser stimulation (TILS) on prefrontal metabolism and hemodynamics in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- NCT03209882
- Testing
- TILS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Arlington
Pain, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Integrated Treatment for Chronic Pain and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of an integrated treatment for Veterans with comorbid chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- NCT00127413
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Pain, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Integrated, Cognitive Processing Therapy - PTSD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, PTSD
Effect of D-cycloserine on Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Youth
The purpose of this study is to show whether D-cycloserine in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is more effective than CBT plus placebo to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 7-12 year old…
- Trial name
- NCT01157416
- Testing
- D-cycloserine, CBT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
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