Clinical trials: Brain Function
Spinal Cord Injuries
Investigation of Brain Functional MRI as an Early Biomarker of Recovery in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Early detection of response to therapeutic intervention is vital, as it will enable early termination of intervention in non-responding patients, prevent unnecessary financial burden, and allow for early changes to the…
- Trial name
- NCT03854214
- Testing
- Functional Electric Stimulation cycling, Passive cycling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Gene-environment Interactions and Brain Functional Connectivity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The aims of the current study are to examine gene-environment interactions associated with norepinephrine (NE) system genes (ADRA2A, SLC6A2) in ADHD, and to evaluate whether genetic changes in norepinephrine pathway are…
- Trial name
- NCT01912352
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University
Upper Extremity Spasticity, Stroke
Efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in Persons Receiving Botulinum Neurotoxin for Upper Extremity Spasticity
FES is a form of treatment with a device to aid movement in people who have had damage to their brain or spinal cord. Small electrical impulses are used to excite/stimulate the nerves that supply paralyzed muscles.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Spasticity, Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- Botox + FES (NCT00462449)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) through the Ness H200
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Acute Ischemic Stroke
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Intravenous (IV) Elezanumab Assessing Change in Neurologic Function in Adult Participants With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes death and major functional disability worldwide. Treatment options for acute stroke are limited with many patients having residual neurologic impairment.
- Trial name
- EAISE (NCT04309474)
- Testing
- Elezanumab
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Hemiparesis, Stroke
Visual Feedback Therapy for Treating Individuals With Hemiparesis Following Stroke
The purpose of the study is to determine whether an existing treatment for problems that participants have with making movements after a stroke can be performed at home.
- Trial name
- NCT01662960
- Testing
- Mirror therapy, Divider therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Stroke
Efficacy Study of FES Controlled by Electromyographic Signal for the Treatment of Upper Limb in Post-stroke Patients
Goal of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of Myoelectrically-controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (MeCFES) for the rehabilitation of upper limb in post-stroke patients.
- Trial name
- RiSES (NCT03019744)
- Testing
- MeCFES-assisted task-oriented upper limb rehabilitation, Usual Care task-oriented upper limb rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Alzheimer's Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, Behavioral Variant
Non-invasive Stimulation of Brain Networks and Cognition in Alzheimer's Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia
This pilot study aims to test clinical and connectivity changes following non-invasive stimulation of disease-specific networks in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).
- Trial name
- NetCogBs (NCT03422250)
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli
Parkinson Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Frequency Effects on Gait in Parkinson's Disease(PD)
In this study the investigators will evaluate the effect of both low and high frequency Deep Brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in Parkinson's patients who have noted a change in their walking.
- Trial name
- NCT00993291
- Testing
- Frequency change to 60 Hz, Frequency change to 130 Hz
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Intracranial Pressure Increase, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Vasopressin in Intraabdominal Pressure Elevation
The aim of this study is to investigate any direct correlation between increased intrathoracic pressure, intraabdominal pressure and intracranial pressure, following a controlled elevation in intraabdominal pressure and…
- Trial name
- NCT03707054
- Testing
- Study Arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Stroke
Sensory Stimulation to Enhance Hand Function Post Stroke
The objective of this pilot project is to assess the impact of the novel sensory stimulation technique the investigators have developed in enhancing outcomes of hand therapy as well as the central nervous system responsiveness in…
- Trial name
- NCT02675764
- Testing
- Vibration, therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Alzheimer's Disease, Obesity
Intermittent Calorie Restriction, Insulin Resistance, and Biomarkers of Brain Function
Background: Insulin removes sugar from the blood to use for energy. Insulin resistance means that cells may not respond to insulin normally. It can lead to serious diseases.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT02460783
- Testing
- Boost (R) 5-2 diet, Healthy Living Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy
Arm Motor Control on Bi and Uni ADLs
This study is being performed to assess how certain chronic disabilities - stroke, upper extremity (UE) amputation, spinal cord injuries (SCI), cerebral palsy (CP) - differ from healthy subjects in their ability to perform ADLs.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- BiAs (NCT02778529)
- Testing
- Bilateral assessment robots (BiAS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Stroke
Neurophysiological and Kinematic Predictors of Response in Chronic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to design a predictive model of stroke recovery based on baseline measurements of arm movement and brain physiology.
- Trial name
- SRT4 (NCT02658630)
- Testing
- Robot + TTT exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Impaired hand function is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this study is to compare two different treatments -- Contralataterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES)…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00891319
- Testing
- Electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Stroke, Hemiparesis
The Comparison of Virtual and Real Boxing Training in Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of virtual and real boxing training in addition to neurodevelopmental training on cognitive status, upper extremity functions, balance and activities of daily living in hemiparetic…
- Trial name
- NCT03651479
- Testing
- real boxing training, virtual boxing training
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Parkinson's Disease
Impact of Walking Practice on Persons With PD
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a specifically designed leg brace on walking endurance in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02113189
- Testing
- Walking program with ankle brace, Individualized walking program, Walking program with custom braces.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Acute Ischemic Stroke, Biofeedback
Effects of Biofeedback in Patients With Acute Cerebral Infarction
The major aim of this study is to investigate the effects of biofeedback assisted abdominal breathing training on improving the psychological and physiological distress in patients with ACI.
- Conditions
- Acute Ischemic Stroke, Biofeedback, Autonomic Dysfunction, Cognitive Function, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT03516227
- Testing
- heart rate variability biofeedback
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
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
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
OPTIMAL in NH Residents With Dementia
The purpose of this study is to develop and refine OPTIMAL and evaluate its feasibility, fidelity, and usefulness. The OPTIMAL is designed to teach staff to effectively engage residents in eating using individualized…
- Trial name
- NCT05255068
- Testing
- OPTIMAL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Cocaine Dependence
Brain Function and Structure in Cocaine Dependence
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of brain MRI findings in predicting treatment outcomes among individuals with cocaine dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT02080832
- Testing
- Citalopram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University