Clinical trials: Head Injury Trauma
Mandibular Fractures
Comparison of Operating Room Time Length With the Use of Virtual Surgical Planning Versus Conventional Treatment of Mandible Fractures
The purpose of this trial is to compare operating room time between conventional treatment techniques [without Virtual surgical Planning (VSP)] versus treatment with use of Virtual surgical Planning (VSP) in patients that undergo…
- Trial name
- NCT04283981
- Testing
- Control group without use of VSP, Treatment Group with use of VSP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Cerebral Palsy
Clinical Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of NT 201 Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Chronic Troublesome Drooling Associated With Neurological Disorders and/or Intellectual Disability
The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of NT 201 compared with placebo for the treatment of chronic troublesome sialorrhea associated with neurological disorders (e.g.
- Conditions
- Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- SIPEXI (NCT02270736)
- Testing
- NT 201
- Where
- 31 sites in Georgia, Hungary and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Optic Nerve Diseases, Optic Nerve Injuries
Trial of Alternating Current Stimulation in Optic Neuropathy
Non-invasive brain stimulation can increase cortical excitability in the visual system, but it is not known if this is of clinical value.
- Conditions
- Optic Nerve Diseases, Optic Nerve Injuries, Optic Neuropathies
- Trial name
- SCT_optnerve (NCT01270126)
- Testing
- Repetitive transorbital alternating current stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Magdeburg
Traumatic Brain Injury
Non-invasive Clinical Imaging of Cerebral Metabolism Following Brain Injury Using 13C Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.
Despite the decline in fatal traumatic brain injury (TBI) incidence in recent years, TBI morbidity remains a public health challenge and is the leading cause of disability in the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT02745210
- Testing
- 13C magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Drug Resistant Epilepsy, Drop Seizures
Novel Helmet Design in Patients With Seizures
This is a two-part study that aims to determine the reliability and safety of the use of the Hövding inflatable helmet in seizures, as evidenced by the deployment of the helmet during seizures, and qualitative patient reporting.
- Conditions
- Drug Resistant Epilepsy, Drop Seizures, Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizure, Complex Partial Seizure
- Trial name
- NCT03443388
- Testing
- Hövding inflatable helmet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael A. Gelfand, MD, PhD
Venous Thromboembolism, Traumatic Brain Injury
Delayed Versus Early Enoxaparin Prophylaxis After Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain injured patients are at high risk for forming blood clots in the legs and lungs. For non-brain injured trauma patients, we decrease the chances of these blood clots forming by placing the patients on a low dose of the blood…
- Trial name
- DEEP (NCT01014403)
- Testing
- enoxaparin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Premature Birth, Brain Injury
Melatonin As A Novel Neuroprotectant In Preterm Infants- Dosage Study
Preterm babies are at risk of brain injury. Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone, may reduce this risk. The unborn baby receives melatonin from the mother but following premature delivery there maybe a period of prolonged…
- Trial name
- MIND (NCT00649961)
- Testing
- Melatonin injection
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Traumatic Brain Injury, Word Finding Difficulty
Treating Civilian Traumatic Brain Injury With High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (ciTBI-HDtDCS)
The purpose of the study is to test whether low level electric stimulation, called transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), on the part of the brain (i.e., pre-supplementary motor area) thought to aid in memory will…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Word Finding Difficulty, Acquired Brain Injury, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- NCT05408975
- Testing
- Active Transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), Stroke
Safety, Tolerability and Effectiveness of Nuedexta in the Treatment of Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)
The objectives of the study are to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of NUEDEXTA capsules containing 20 mg DM (Dextromethorphan)/10 mg Q (Quinidine) for treatment of Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) in patients with…
- Conditions
- Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), Stroke, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Trial name
- PRISM II (NCT01799941)
- Testing
- Nuedexta (DM 20 mg/Q 10 mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 367 people
- Sponsor
- Avanir Pharmaceuticals
Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury
Central Auditory Processing Disorders Associated With Blast Exposure
The incidence of central auditory dysfunction in war fighters who are exposed to high-explosive blasts while serving in combat have not been clearly determined.
- Conditions
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- NCT00554801
- Testing
- Audiological testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
A Randomized Trial of CT Fluoroscopy-guided Targeted Autologous Blood and Fibrin Glue Patching for Treatment
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to compare the efficacy of CT fluoroscopy-guided targeted epidural patching for treatment of imaging-confirmed spinal CSF leaks to that of a simulated procedure without…
- Trial name
- NCT03276975
- Testing
- TISSEEL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain
Concussion Prevention in Female Soccer Athletes
The purpose of the study is to monitor longitudinal changes in brain structure and function between the preseason and postseason, in a population of soccer playing athletes wearing the Device and compared to a similar population…
- Trial name
- NCT03014492
- Testing
- Q Collar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Concussion Injury of Cerebrum, Cranial Osteopathic Medicine
Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine as an Adjunct Treatment for Concussion
Patients who have concussions exhibit an array of symptoms, also known as post-concussive symptoms, including headaches, feeling slowed down or foggy and difficulty with concentration.
- Trial name
- NCT03225599
- Testing
- Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Traumatic Brain Injury
Intervention to Promote Survivor Resilience and Adjustment: Efficacy and Sustainability
The aims of this traumatic brain injury (TBI) study are: 1. to evaluate the short and long-term efficacy of two structured outpatient intervention programs, Resilience and Adjustment Intervention (RAI) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT03421964
- Testing
- Resilience/Adjustment Counseling, Resilience/Adjustment Counseling with Booster Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Periventricular Leukomalacia
Effects of Delayed Cord Clamp and/or Indomethacin on Preterm Infant Brain Injury
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) are brain lesions that commonly occur in preterm infants and are well-recognized major contributors to long-term brain injury and related disabilities later…
- Conditions
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Periventricular Leukomalacia, Brain Injury, Renal Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02221219
- Testing
- Indomethacin, delay in umbilical cord clamp at birth, immediate cord clamp at birth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Huang
Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid
Clinical Trial Comparing Two Non-Surgical Treatments for Severe Blepharoptosis
This clinical trial will evaluate two non-surgical devices designed to improve eye lid opening for patients with severe Blepharoptosis (incomplete opening of the eyelids).
- Conditions
- Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid, Myasthenia Gravis, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT04678115
- Testing
- Magnetic Levator Prosthesis (MLP), Kinesiotape Frontalis Sling (KTFS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Chronic Post Traumatic Headache
Treatment of Chronic Post-Traumatic Headache With OnabotulinumtoxinA
This study will provide evidence on whether the use of an FDA-approved drug therapy for the treatment of chronic migraine (OnabotulinumtoxinA) shows similar efficacy for treatment of chronic headaches caused by traumatic injury…
- Trial name
- NCT02160535
- Testing
- OnabotulinumtoxinA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI
Methylphenidate for Attention Problems After Pediatric TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - methylphenidate treatment
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, ADHD
- Trial name
- NCT01933217
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
OPTIMA-TBI Pilot Study
This is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the effect of omega-3 fatty acid versus placebo on blood biomarkers of brain injury, inflammation and neurogenesis.
- Trial name
- OPTIMA (NCT03345550)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Concussion, Brain
Salivary Biomarkers for Concussion Recovery
The overarching purpose of this proposed research is to determine whether BDNF and/or specific miRNAs can serve as biomarkers for recovery from a concussion during prescribed exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT05379920
- Testing
- High Volume Aerobic Exercise, Low Volume Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo