Clinical trials: Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries
Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
NEUROwave - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in Acute Traumatic Complete (AIS A) and Incomplete (AIS B-D) Cross-sectional Lesions on Motor and Sensory Function Within Six Months After Injury
It has been hypothesized that there are two mechanisms of acute traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI): the primary mechanical damage and the secondary injury due to additional pathological processes initiated by the primary injury.
- Trial name
- NCT04474106
- Testing
- Shock waves, dummy head
- Where
- 15 sites in Austria
- Volunteers
- 246 people
- Sponsor
- AUVA
Central Neuropathic Pain, Spinal Cord Injury
Treating Central Neuropathic Pain With Low Dose Naltrexone for People With Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to find out how well low dose naltrexone works for people with pain due to spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT06723561
- Testing
- 4.5mg daily dose of naltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Initial Encounter
Duraplasty for Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a procedure called "expansile duraplasty" can improve recovery in adults who have experienced an acute traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Initial Encounter, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
- Trial name
- DATSCI (NCT07280351)
- Testing
- Expansile duraplasty
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
The Impact of Community-based Wellness Programs on The Triple Aim
People with disabilities experience a staggering incidence of secondary conditions that can result in death or negatively impact their health, participation in the community, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02938130
- Testing
- Wellness Programs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Pilot Study of Galantamine to Treat Metabolic Syndrome in People With Chronic Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The purpose of this research study is to measure the tolerability and preliminary efficacy of a drug, galantamine, to treat metabolic syndrome (MetS) by reducing circulating inflammation in people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia and Tetraplegia, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07625332
- Testing
- Galantamine Hydrobromide Extended Release
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Spinal Cord Trauma
Autoimmunity And Immune Deficiency After Spinal Cord Injury: Association With Rehabilitation Outcomes
The SCIentinel-prolong study systematically analyzes humoral autoantibody responses and thier interaction with post-spinal cord injury (SCI) immune-deficiency and infections as well as their association with the clinical course…
- Trial name
- NCT04211636
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Marcel Kopp, MD
Spinal Cord Injuries, Injury, Brain, Traumatic
Incidence of Neurogenic Paraosteoarthropathies in a Population of Brain Traumatized and Spinal Cord Injured Patients and Specific Markers of Early NPOA Development"
Neurogenic paraosteoarthropathies are peri-articular bone formations that may occur as a result of central neurological injury. Their occurrence limits reeducation and recovery capacities.
- Trial name
- BENTHOS (NCT04273347)
- Testing
- standard of care for patient with brain trauma and spinal cord injury
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Flaccid Paresis, Spastic Paresis
Comparing Digitally and Traditionally Made Ankle Foot Orthoses
The research is being done to compare two methods of creating AFOs: 1. The traditional method, which involves manually creating a mold from a plaster cast of the client's limb. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive; and 2.
- Conditions
- Flaccid Paresis, Spastic Paresis, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT06828653
- Testing
- Part A First Wear Period: Traditional AFO(s), Part A First Wear Period: Digital AFO(s), Part A Second Wear Period: Traditional AFO(s)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Neurogenic Bladder
Sacral Nerve Stimulation in Improving Bladder Function After Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to see what effects sacral neuromodulation has on bladder function and quality of life in patients with acute spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Neurogenic Bladder, Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infections
- Trial name
- NCT03083366
- Testing
- PrimeAdvanced Surescan 97702 Neurostimulator - Medtronic (Minneapolis, MN)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Spinal Paralysis
Canadian-American Spinal Cord Perfusion Pressure and Biomarker Study
This multicenter study will enroll 100 patients with acute traumatic cervical and thoracic SCI who have a lumbar intrathecal catheter inserted within 24 hours of their injury.
- Conditions
- Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Spinal Paralysis, Spinal Cord Injuries, SPINAL Fracture
- Trial name
- CASPER (NCT03911492)
- Testing
- SCPP Management => 65 mmHg
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Central Cord Syndrome
The Natural History of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Using fMRI, MRS and DTI
Traumatic spinal cord injury is a common injury to the spine and can lead to a clinical syndrome called central cord syndrome (CCS).
- Trial name
- NCT00790361
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Spinal Cord Injuries, Anxiety Disorders
UK Prevalence of Mental Health After SCI
Mental health decline after Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is commonly reported but minimally investigated in the United Kingdom. The current study aims to explore the prevalence and impact of mental health challenges after SCI to…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, PTSD
- Trial name
- NCT06618404
- Testing
- No intervention - cross-sectional cohort analysis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 318 people
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Cervical Transcutaneous SCS for TBI
The goal of this study is to test the effects of non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, or tSCS) on arm and hand movement in people with motor impairments after a…
- Trial name
- NCT07147816
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the cervical spinal cord (tSCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Roberto de Freitas
Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
Study Examines the Feasibility, Safety and Benefits of Using a Specific Suspension Walking Device for Patients With Neurological Damage
This monocentric descriptive study addresses feasibility, safety and benefits of using a specific suspension walking device for patients with severe neurological injuries in the neuroICU of Montpellier University Hospital…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Incomplete Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, Other Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- Walk-Up (NCT04300491)
- Testing
- Suspension walking training
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Stroke
High Intensity Exercise and Improving Physical Activity Among People With Neurologic Dysfunction
The Hawks in Motion (HIM) High Intensity Exercise program is designed to implement the American Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines and American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for exercise for people with…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06945835
- Testing
- Participate in high intensity exercise of at least 20 minutes in 60 minutes session of RPE greater than 6.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hartford
Locked-in Syndrome, Neuromuscular Diseases
Investigation on the Cortical Communication System
The goal of this clinical trial is to demonstrate communication through a brain implant in people in locked-in state, i.e. people with severe paralysis and communication problems.
- Conditions
- Locked-in Syndrome, Neuromuscular Diseases, Brainstem Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- CortiCom (NCT06207591)
- Testing
- ECoG (electrocorticography) sensing
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Spinal Cord Injury (=3 Years), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Patients
Evaluation of a Voice-Activated Call Light System for Clients With Limited Upper-Extremity Mobility
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether a voice-activated call light system enables people in a rehabilitation facility who have limited use of their arms and hands to call for help more independently and reliably than with…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury (=3 Years), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Patients, Healthy Adult Participants
- Trial name
- NCT07873151
- Testing
- voice-activated call light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quality Living, Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries, Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Decompression Plus Nerve Graft Implantation Following TSCI
This is a single-blinded (with outcome assessors blinded to treatment allocation), 12-month pilot study to evaluate of the safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of dorsal myelotomy and expansive duraplasty performed…
- Trial name
- NCT06243211
- Testing
- DMED, ANGI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Francis Farhadi
Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Comparing the Ceriter Stride One, a Pressure-sensitive Smart Insole, With Gait Parameters Measured on the GRAIL in Neurological Populations
Ceriter Stride-One soles have been available on the market for several years. One of the features of these soles is that they can measure gait parameters while patients walk around in a functional environment.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07237386
- Testing
- Wearing smart insoles
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Self-management, Feasibility Studies
Self-management Program for Patients in the Sub-acute Phase After Traumatic Injury - a Feasibility Study
The goal of this descriptive non-randomized feasibility study is to assess aspects of feasibility of the intervention arm in a planned full-scale randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of a self-management program…
- Conditions
- Self-management, Feasibility Studies, Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- SMS_trauma (NCT06093074)
- Testing
- self-management program after traumatic injuries
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital