Clinical trials: Paralysis
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Over the Brain on the Neurotransmitter Binding
The purpose of this study is to determine whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the brain can modulate the binding of neurotransmitter (GABA in this study) to its receptor using the special PET study.
- Trial name
- NCT01819675
- Testing
- Low frequency rTMS, High frequency rTMS
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Paralysis; Quadriplegic, Quadraplegia
MindEx: A Novel, Multifocal, Cognitive Brain-Machine Interface System
This research study is being done to develop a novel brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that can enable severely paralyzed individuals to interact with the world through direct brain-control of a computer.
- Conditions
- Paralysis; Quadriplegic, Quadraplegia, Tetraplegia, Tetraplegic Motor Dysfunction Following Brainstem or Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05936619
- Testing
- Mind Extender (MindEx)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Nader Pouratian
Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
Comparison of the Effects of Robotic Rehabilitation, Functional Electrical Stimulation and Occupational Therapy on Upper Extremity and Hand Functions in Tetraplegic Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
2. Purpose and Significance of the Study (Primary and Secondary Objectives, if any) Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a clinical condition characterized by partial or total loss of motor, sensory, and autonomic functions below the…
- Trial name
- NCT06912217
- Testing
- robotic rehabilitation, Functional Electrical Stimulation, occupational therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Mirror Therapy Versus Task Oriented Training on Hand Function in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of the study is to compare the effect between mirror therapy and task-oriented training on hand function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06082115
- Testing
- Selected Physical and Occupational Therapy Program, Mirror Therapy, Task-Oriented Training
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Stroke,Hemiplegia
Effects of Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Mirror Therapy in Hemiplegic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) and Mirror Therapy (MT) on upper extremity motor functions, activity participation, and independence in…
- Trial name
- NCT07668349
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Nisa Kiliç Koçak
Anesthesia, Local, Phrenic Nerve Paralysis
Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block Washout to Reverse Inadvertent Phrenic Nerve Blockade
One of the most frequently performed peripheral nerve blocks (the injection of local anesthetic near nerves to block sensation/ movement to a specific part of the body) is the interscalene brachial plexus block for upper…
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Local, Phrenic Nerve Paralysis, Upper Extremity Injury, Phrenic Nerve Palsy on the Left
- Trial name
- NCT03677778
- Testing
- Normal saline injected via interscalene nerve catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Gastroparesis, Gastroparesis Nondiabetic
Study of Enterra Programming with Nocturnal Cycling in Gastroparetics
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate if different Enterra® device programming methods active during sleeping hours can maintain gastroparesis-related symptom relief and quality of life measures.
- Conditions
- Gastroparesis, Gastroparesis Nondiabetic, Gastroparesis Due to Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- RESTING (NCT05980455)
- Testing
- Enterra® Therapy System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Enterra Medical, Inc.
Gastroparesis and Sepsis
Gastroparesis as an Early Sign of Sepsis
Upper gastrointestinal tract disorders, such as gastroparesis, are common in critically ill patients in the ICU, estimated at 60%. Gastroparesis symptoms include nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06240585
- Testing
- presence of gastroparesis as an early sign for sepsis (bacteremia)- measurement of gastric residual volume
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Motor Activity
Investigation of the Relationship Between Lower and Upper Extremity Selective Motor Control and Sensory Functions in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Although spasticity, contractures and muscle weakness in children with CP are disorders that can be observed more easily and are more focused and given more importance in evaluation and treatment approaches; Inadequate or loss of…
- Conditions
- Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Motor Activity, Lower Extremity Problem, Upper Extremity Problem
- Trial name
- NCT05696535
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Pediatric Aquatic Therapy in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Aquatic intervention had been applied in children with neuromotor impairment for years, yet there has been little progress toward objective identifications of therapy goals, interventions, and outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT01049581
- Testing
- aquatic therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Stress, Diaplegia
Understanding Parental Stress and Quality of Life in Families of Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: Key Influencing Factors
PURPOSE: To estimate the relationships between the child, parents, and family factors and parent stress and QoL among parents of children with diplegic CP.
- Conditions
- Stress, Diaplegia, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- CP (NCT06516107)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sinai University
Stroke ( 3 Months After Onset), Stroke in Patients: New Tool to Evaluate the Impact in Their Life
Radiofrequency vs. Ultrasound Therapy for Shoulder Joint in Stroke Patients: A Comparative Clinical Trial
The purpose of the current study is to: Compare between radiofrequency (TECAR) therapy and ultrasound on Shoulder Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Outcome in Patients with stroke.
- Trial name
- TECAR (NCT07131943)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency, Ultrasound, The designed physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Bell Palsy
Effect of Adjuvant Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Bells Palsy Outcome
This is a randomized, single blinded, non-placebo controlled that will compare one group of Bells Palsy patients receiving the current standard of care including oral corticosteroids and oral antivirals against an experimental…
- Trial name
- NCT03457025
- Testing
- Oral Corticosteroids, Oral antivirals, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Gastroparesis
Gastric Electrical Stimulation (GES) and Pyloroplasty for the Treatment of Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis (GP) is describing a condition when stomach does not empty as fast as it should. This fact creates the situation, when food stays in the stomach for a long time and it causes symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of…
- Trial name
- GES+PP (NCT03123809)
- Testing
- Gastric Electrical Stimulation (GES) System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso
Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Shockwave Therapy on Crouched Gait Due to Hamstring Flexibility in Cerebral Palsy Children
Randomized controlled trial will be conducted on thirty-two cerebral palsy children in Punjab Special School. Spastic Diplegic CP children with GMFCs level III, IV, V with age range of 6 to 12.
- Trial name
- NCT06460714
- Testing
- Shock wave therapy, stretching and orthosis, Stretching, strengthening and orthosis
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Nordic Walking on Gait-asymmetry Patterns in Children With Hemiparesis
Nordic walking is a physical activity consisting of walking with poles similar to ski poles. The poles are designed for the purpose of activating the upper body during walking.
- Trial name
- NCT05644652
- Testing
- designed physical therapy program, Nordic walking
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Bell Palsy
Effects of Massage Therapy and Facial PNF in Early Bell's Palsy
Effects of Massage therapy and Facial PNF in early Bell's palsy
- Trial name
- NCT05679752
- Testing
- Facial PNF technique, Massage therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Efficacy of a Brain-Computer Interface Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury Neurorehabilitation
The study's main goal is to determine the efficacy of a therapy with brain-computer interface controlled functional electrical stimulation for neurorehabilitation of spinal cord injury patients' upper limbs.
- Trial name
- NCT05343130
- Testing
- Brain-Computer Interface
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitacion
Delayed Gastric Emptying
Quality of Life and Nutritional Status After Two Surgical Techniques in Pancreatoduodenectomy
This was a randomized unblinded single-centre trial. The main hypothesis of the study was that pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy reduces the incidence of delayed gastric emptying .
- Trial name
- QUANUPAD (NCT03984734)
- Testing
- Pancreatoduodenectomy with antrectomy, Pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
Gastroparesis, Type 1 Diabetes
Automated Insulin Delivery in Type 1 Diabetes Complicated by Gastroparesis
This is a staggered randomised controlled trial that aims to assess the impact of an automated insulin delivery (AID) system on glucose, gastrointestinal and patient-reported outcomes.
- Trial name
- AIDgastro (NCT05795309)
- Testing
- Hybrid Automated Insulin Delivery
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London