Clinical trials: sponsored by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
South Asian Healthy Lifestyle Initiative (SAHELI)
Research show that South Asians (SA) have a high burden of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk factors of which, poor diet and physical inactivity remain the major lifestyle risk factors in SA.
- Trial name
- SAHELI (NCT03336255)
- Testing
- South Asian Healthy Lifestyle Initiative (SAHELI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 550 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Traumatic Brain Injury
The Impact of Yoga-based Physical Therapy for Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury
This study aims to explore if a yoga-based physical therapy session would promote improved (increased) heart rate variability in subjects with traumatic brain injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT03701594
- Testing
- Yoga-based physical therapy group, Seated Rest, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Cord Injury
Development of Low Cost Devices to Increase Access to Treadmill Training
The goals of this Model System Program are to expand upon and advance the findings and outcomes of previous and current Model Systems clinical research, to continue to develop and study the effectiveness of innovative treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT02560506
- Testing
- Elastic assisted treadmill walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke
American Heart Association- Stroke/Hypoxia Study
Of the 795,000 people who experience a stroke every year in the US, only a small percentage will achieve full recovery. While current therapies promote strength and endurance, none directly address the unique potential of the…
- Trial name
- NCT04019522
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke, Muscle Spasticity
Altering Activation Patterns Post-stroke
This study evaluates a new rehabilitation approach for stroke survivors in the chronic phase of recovery in which the combination of drug therapy (cyproheptadine) and active movement practice (AMP) is used to encourage increased…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Muscle Spasticity, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT02418949
- Testing
- Cyproheptadine, Active Movement Practice (AMP), Passive Cyclical Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke, Weakness, Muscle
EMG Training for Altering Activation Patterns After Stroke
Evaluation of a new EMG controlled game to improve hand function in chronic stroke survivors.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Weakness, Muscle, Coordination Lack
- Trial name
- NCT03619772
- Testing
- Bilateral, Unilateral
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke
Noninvasive Spinal Stimulation in Stroke
This is a randomized control trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation on gait and balance function for individuals with hemiplegia due to stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03714282
- Testing
- Noninvasive spinal stimulation with gait training, Conventional gait training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke, Acute
Harmony Scapulohumeral Rhythm (SHR) Reliability and Efficacy Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, reliability, and efficacy of the use of the Harmony Scapulohumeral Rhythm (SHR) upper extremity robotic rehabilitation system for persons with impaired functional use of one or…
- Trial name
- NCT05251077
- Testing
- Harmony SHR, Traditional Occupational Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia in Traumatic Brain Injury
This study is designed to answer questions related to safety and preliminary efficacy of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors.
- Trial name
- AIH (NCT04890639)
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
SCI Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Non-Invasive Spinal Stimulation Combined With Gait Training
This is a single blind, sham controlled crossover trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of acute intermittent hypoxia therapy (AIH) combined with transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation on gait and balance…
- Trial name
- NCT03922802
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia + Non Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation + Gait Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke, Shoulder Pain
Multimodal Treatment for Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) affects up to 60% of moderate to severely impaired stroke survivors. HSP is associated with poor rehabilitation outcomes, including interference with activities of daily living (ADLs) and poor…
- Trial name
- NCT02893267
- Testing
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Physical Therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Stroke, Acute Stroke
Soft Exosuits for Functional Gait Recovery in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the use of soft exosuits in patients post stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT06231511
- Testing
- Hip flexion soft exosuit, ReWalk ReStore soft exosuit, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Cord Injury
Self-Catheterization Mirror System for Female Patients
The purpose of this study is to test a modified mirror system for female patients to use during self-catheterization.
- Trial name
- NCT05406258
- Testing
- Modified Self-Catheterization Mirror, Standard Self-Catheterization Mirror
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Amputation, Limb Deficiencies
Assessing the DSR Ankle
This research is being done to conduct a preliminary investigation into a new prosthetic microprocessor controlled (MPC) ankle, called the Damping, Stiffness, and Repositioning (DSR) ankle.
- Trial name
- NCT05955378
- Testing
- DSR Ankle, Predicate Ankle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Synchro Motion LLC
Cerebral Palsy
Development of a Robotic Ankle Assist Device
The overall objectives of this work is to establish feasibility of a robotic ankle assist device (RAAD) to improve mobility in free-living settings and to establish the RAAD as an effective tool to provide increased dose and…
- Trial name
- NCT04516343
- Testing
- Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- BiOMOTUM, Inc.
Exercise Therapy, Heart Rate Determination
Assessing Visual Feedback of HR Monitoring in Rehabilitation - Pilot
Monitoring heart rate during exercise can provide feedback to the patient and provider that the patient is exercising in the appropriate, individualized and safe range for them.
- Trial name
- NCT05273801
- Testing
- Heart Rate Recording from Multiple Participants, No Visual Feedback, Visual Feedback of Multiple Participant Heart Rates
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke
Comparison of Two High-intensity Gait Training Interventions on Contraversive Pushing Behaviors in Individuals Poststroke
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of two high-intensity gait training interventions on contraversive pushing behaviors in individuals poststroke in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Trial name
- NCT04550039
- Testing
- Body-weight-supported treadmill, Ekso Bionics EksoNR exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Cerebrovascular Stroke
Sub-Acute Stroke Rehabilitation With AMES
The AMES device is designed to produce functional cortical changes by:(1) assisting the subject as he/she attempts to move the limb (assisted movement) and (2) enhancing movement sensation by vibrating the muscles during movement…
- Trial name
- AMES (NCT00609115)
- Testing
- AMES device (test), AMES device (crossover)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- AMES Technology
Post-stroke Shoulder Pain and Spasticity
Randomized DB Controlled Trial of Botulinum Toxin A in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain and Spasticity
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether botulinum toxin type A injected into muscles around the shoulder is effective in treating shoulder pain and improving function in patients with shoulder pain and involuntary muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT00661089
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A - OnabotulinumtoxinA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Parkinson Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Endurance Exercise in Parkinson's Disease
The overall objective of this study is to determine how high intensity endurance exercise affects both cognition and the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease as well as if certain brain structures and functions also change…
- Trial name
- NCT03542474
- Testing
- High Intensity Endurance Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University