Clinical trials: medical devices, open to volunteers
Corneal Topography, Dry Eye Syndromes
Performance Evaluation of the OCUTOP Hand-held Corneal Topographer
The OCUTOP is a new hand-held camera that photographs the front of the eye to map the shape of the cornea and to assess the tear film.
- Conditions
- Corneal Topography, Dry Eye Syndromes, Keratoconus, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- OCUTOP (NCT07895849)
- Testing
- OCUTOP hand-held corneal topographer with OCUGRAPH software, Reference instrument measurement (corneal topography and tear-film assessment)
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Plymouth
Overactive Bladder
Tensi+ European Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up
Tensi+ (Stimuli Technology, Boulogne Billancourt, France) is a newly released, medical transcutaneous-posterior tibial nerve stimulation (TC-pTNS) device marketed for overactive bladder (OAB) management.
- Trial name
- NCT07205445
- Testing
- Tensi+
- Where
- 17 sites in France, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Stimuli Technology
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cognitive Decline
The Effects of Successful OSA Treatment on Memory and AD Biomarkers in Older Adults Study
The Effects of Successful OSA TreatmENT on Memory and AD BIomarkers in Older AduLts (ESSENTIAL) study is a 5-year, multicenter randomized open-label trial that will screen 400 cognitively normal older adults recruited from…
- Trial name
- ESSENTIAL (NCT05988385)
- Testing
- Positive airway pressure, Oral appliance therapy, Positional therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute
Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Tinnitus
Effect of a Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant on Tinnitus Severity in Adults With Preoperative Tinnitus
The purpose of this study is to investigate the degree of benefit to tinnitus symptoms by using a Totally Implantable cochlear implant (TICI) in a group of patients who have moderate-to-severe tinnitus pre-operatively.
- Trial name
- EXCITE (NCT07893860)
- Testing
- Cochlear implant
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear
Kidney Stone
Randomized Controlled Trial of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy With Vacuum-Assisted Access Sheaths Versus Conventional Sheaths for Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
The purpose of this study is to compare two variations of the mini-PCNL procedure using either a vacuum-assisted sheath or standard sheath which are both used for the surgical treatment of kidney stones.
- Trial name
- NCT05993546
- Testing
- vacuum assisted sheath, passive suction via conventional sheath
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Mobile Health Platform, Clinical Outcomes
The Effect of an Integrated Mobile Health Platform on Early Detection of Clinical Outcomes of Critical Ill Patients
This study will aim to examine the Effect of integrated Mobile Health Platform on early detection of clinical outcomes of Critical ill patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07773675
- Testing
- Integrated Mobile Health Platform
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Aphasia, Stroke
Implementing Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in a Rehabilitation Setting
This study looks at whether transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can be effectively implemented in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings during routine speech therapy for people who recently had a stroke and…
- Trial name
- tDCS implement (NCT07535788)
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Exclusion of Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus in Emergency Department Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing CT to Assess for Pulmonary Embolus: A Feasibility Study
This study aims to investigate whether a quick, additional CT scan of the heart, performed immediately after a standard CT scan for pulmonary embolism, can effectively detect blood clots in the left atrial appendage (LAA) in…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Left Atrial Appendage Thrombosis
- Trial name
- ELATE-AF (NCT07647939)
- Testing
- Delayed Un-gated CT Scan for Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus, Delayed Gated CT Scan for Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Ischemic Stroke, Post-stroke Dysphagia
EEG Feedback-Based Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Post-Stroke Dysphagia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if electroencephalogram (EEG) biofeedback-guided transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) works to treat swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in adults after a stroke.
- Conditions
- Ischemic Stroke, Post-stroke Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07894315
- Testing
- EEG Biofeedback-Guided taVNS, Conventional taVNS
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Aesthetic
PLLA and CaHA-R for Aesthetic Rejuvenation
Skin ageing is intricately linked to collagen degradation caused by internal and external factors. External factors contributing to ageing include ultraviolet rays, smoking, heat, and air pollution, and follow a distribution…
- Trial name
- NCT07202117
- Testing
- Sculptra Aesthetic, Radiesse
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erevna Innovations Inc.
Stroke
Telerehabilitation In The Home After Stroke
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether telerehabilitation targeting arm movement, when added to usual care, improves arm function and reduces global disability after stroke, compared to usual care alone.
- Trial name
- TR-2 (NCT06682429)
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Rheumatic Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Pain Phenotyping of Rheumatic Diseases - An Observational Study
Background: Rheumatic diseases can affect the joints, ligaments, tendons, bones, muscles, and skin. They can also cause inflammation, damage body tissues, and change nerve signals in the brain.
- Conditions
- Rheumatic Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System, Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT07829497
- Testing
- Bedside quantitative sensory testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Pneumonia; Pulmonary Infection
A Multicenter Randomized Trial of CT-Based AI Decision Support for Early Pneumonia Care
Adults hospitalized with pneumonia who need new or increased oxygen support or have defined immunocompromise will be assigned to usual care with or without access to a CT-based AI report.
- Trial name
- NCT07895290
- Testing
- CT-Based AI Decision Support for Pneumonia
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4,800 people
- Sponsor
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Hearing Loss
Self-monitoring of Hearing Aids Using Artificial Intelligence
This project investigates how self-monitoring of hearing aids through an AI-based mobile app can complement physical and digital healthcare visits.
- Trial name
- NCT07255586
- Testing
- Self-monitoring of hearing aids using artificial intelligence, Traditional hearing care at our clinics.
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Sodra Alvsborgs Hospital
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Combining Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation With Emotion Regulation Skills Training in Borderline Personality Disorder
Impaired emotion regulation is a core feature of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and a known driver of functional impairment, interpersonal difficulties, self-harm, and suicidality.
- Trial name
- NCT07714005
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Emotion Regulation Skills Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
3D Printing, Oral Habit
3D-Printed Versus Conventional Palatal Cribs in Managing Tongue Thrusting Habit in Children
This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluates and compares the clinical effectiveness of 3D-printed palatal cribs versus conventional soldered palatal cribs in managing the tongue thrusting habit in pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- 3D Printing, Oral Habit, Patient Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT07895121
- Testing
- 3D-Printed Palatal Crib Appliance Therapy (Group I):, Conventional Soldered Palatal Crib Appliance Therapy (Group II)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Amputation of Lower Limb Above Knee, Amputee
Bio Leg: Advancing Mobility (BAM)
Following transfemoral amputation, regaining functional mobility, particularly the ability to navigate curbs, ramps, long distances, and the ability to stand is challenging and often unattainable.
- Conditions
- Amputation of Lower Limb Above Knee, Amputee, Amputation
- Trial name
- BAM (NCT07613502)
- Testing
- Bio Leg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Treatment-refractory Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (trOCD)
Linear Accelerator Radiosurgical Anterior Capsulotomy With Task-based fMRI Identification of PERSonalized and PrEdictiVE Biomarkers of REsponse in Treatment-Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (PERSEVERE Trial)
One treatment for treatment-refractory OCD is a procedure called anterior capsulotomy, which modifies a part of the brain called the anterior limb of the internal capsule (ALIC).
- Trial name
- NCT07895706
- Testing
- Radiosurgical anterior capsulotomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Spinal Amyotrophy
SMAdult - Monitoring of Movement on Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular disease causing progressive muscle weakness related to degeneration of motor neurons.
- Trial name
- SMAdult (NCT07894185)
- Testing
- wearable sensors
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege
Healthy Volunteers
Phase I Trial of High-Density Theta Burst Stimulation (hdTBS)
Background: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses magnetic pulses to affect brain activity. A type of TMS called theta burst stimulation (TBS) is approved to treat people with major depression.
- Trial name
- NCT06868914
- Testing
- TMS (MagVenture MagPro 100 with MagOption)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)