Clinical trials: Brain Injuries
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Confusional State
Multisensory Stimulation and Enriched Environments During Post-traumatic Amnesia
The objective of this Phase II trial is to evaluate the feasibility of this study protocol to progress to a large-scale Phase III RCT in the future.
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Confusional State, Sensory Motor System Disorder, Alteration of Cognitive Function
- Trial name
- NCT02792985
- Testing
- Multisensory stimulation protocol, Control protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Guttmann
Perinatal Hypoxia
Serum Erythropoietin Level in Perinatal Asphyxia
This study is to evaluate brain and kidney injuries in full-term neonates with perinatal asphyxia by detecting specific biomarker in blood (Erythropoietin).
- Trial name
- NCT05018364
- Testing
- Serum erythropoietin level
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Trunk Stability Exercises on Hand Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Rationale of this research is to evaluate the outcome of trunk stabilizing exercises on the fine motor skills of subjects with hemiplegic CP.
- Trial name
- NCT05491863
- Testing
- conservative physiotherapy plan, trunk stability exercise plan
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Soft Orthoses on Balance and Gait Performance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Most of the available studies that are relevant to motor rehabilitation for children with dyskinetic type of cerebral palsy are few and are comprised of small numbers of children.
- Trial name
- NCT04990193
- Testing
- Conventional Physical Therapy Protocol, TheraTog orthotic undergarment with its strapping system
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Clinical Significance of circMETTL9 Gene in Traumatic Brain Injury
Objective: The relevance of circMETTL9 to the degree of injury, disturbance of consciousness, cognitive function and prognosis in patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT05484921
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Promotion of a Physically Active Lifestyle in Cerebral Palsy
There is increasing evidence that physical activity during childhood and adolescence has an important impact on health and behavior outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00940706
- Testing
- TreadMill, Physical activity in groups, Monitoring physical activity
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening Program With and Without Electrical Muscle Stimulation Among Children With Cerebral Palsy
This randomized clinical research will assess the impact of a Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening (PEDAL) program, both with and without Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), on balance, gait, and mobility in children…
- Trial name
- NCT07173647
- Testing
- PEDAL Program with Electrical Muscle Stimulation, PEDAL Program without Electrical Muscle Stimulation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
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
Photophobia, Traumatic Brain Injury
Objectively Diagnose and Monitor Treatment of Light Sensitivity
The purpose of this project is to provide a new framework for diagnosing and monitoring treatment of light sensitivity and headache by objective measurement of facial features, pupil responses, retinal electrical responses and…
- Conditions
- Photophobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Migraine
- Trial name
- NCT03694626
- Testing
- Pupillography, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT), Wrist-watch sensor device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Randy Kardon
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Balance
Sensory Integration Therapy and Function in Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, posture, and functional abilities. Children with CP frequently experience impairments in motor control, sensory processing, balance, postural…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Balance, Sensory Integration Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT07278635
- Testing
- Sensory Integration Therapy, Balance and Coordination Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Congenital Heart Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Cerebral Perfusion During Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
Neonates with a congenital heart defect are often in need of early cardiac surgery. In complex congenital heart defects, cardiopulmonary bypass is usually employed, with or without deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA).
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Aortic Coarctation
- Trial name
- NCT01032876
- Testing
- Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest, Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Oncology
Acceptability and Tolerance Study of Bolus Tube Feed With Food Blends
This is a prospective acceptability study to evaluate the gastrointestinal tolerance and compliance of a bolus tube feed over a 28 -day period for up to 50 participants.
- Trial name
- Blends (NCT07341464)
- Testing
- Tube feed
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Acute Pain, Pediatric ALL
VR-PAT and fNIRS to Identify CNS Biomarkers of Pain
This study aims to use functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to identify and quantify pain biomarkers during burn dressing changes and pain relief induced by virtual reality (VR).
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Pediatric ALL, Procedural Pain, Burns
- Trial name
- NCT06303687
- Testing
- VR-PAT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Brain Injuries, Infant, Premature
SafeBoosC - a Phase II Trial
Background 25,000 infants are born extremely preterm every year in Europe. This group of infants carries a high risk of death and subsequent cerebral impairment for the infant, especially in the first 72 hours of life.
- Trial name
- SafeBoosC (NCT01590316)
- Testing
- Cerebral NIRS oximetry
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Gorm Greisen
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Mechanical Vibration on Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of mechanical vibration on spasticity and balance in children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT05593406
- Testing
- Vibration Group, Control Group
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Cerebral Palsy, Mixed, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Movement Characterization in Spastic/Dystonic Cerebral Palsy Using Haptic Feedback in Virtual Reality
This game-like intervention using virtual reality will provide an objective and quantitative characterization of dystonia and spasticity presentations in cerebral palsy, even if combined, through the process of motor learning.
- Trial name
- NCT03744884
- Testing
- Force efforts with haptic feedback in virtual reality.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
Rhythmic Stabilization Versus Ball Balancing
Spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the leading cause of upper motor neuron syndrome (UMN) in children. The primary factors contributing to motor behavior disorders in these children are impairments in motor control and muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT06673849
- Testing
- Rhythmic Stabilization, Ball Balancing
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source
Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source, Continuous Electrocardiography and Transthoracic ECHOcardiography in Hospitalized Patients With Ischemic Stroke
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is recommended in patients with ischemic stroke when cardiac etiology is suspected to help plan secondary stroke management.
- Trial name
- ESECHO (NCT04808258)
- Testing
- C3+ Holter Monitor
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
Head Trauma
Immunemodulation in Patients With Minor Head Injury
The purpose of this study is to try to prove the worth of the two (2) Serum Proteins S-100 Beta and NSE in combination with a diagnostic algorithm to help to establish diagnosis in patients with minor head injury.
- Trial name
- MHI (NCT00622778)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Impact of a Paced Breathing Exercise Intervention on Autonomic Nervous System Function After Pediatric Concussion (Acute Phase)
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of administering a paced breathing exercise intervention program to children and adolescents in the acute period after concussion.
- Trial name
- Breathe - PED (NCT07572734)
- Testing
- Paced breathing exercises
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre