Clinical trials: Post-polio Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Accident, Post-polio Syndrome
Nomad P-KAFO Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of using the Nomad powered KAFO in people who have had a musculoskeletal or neurological injury that has affected their ability to walk.
- Conditions
- Cerebrovascular Accident, Post-polio Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT05644522
- Testing
- Indego Nomad® Powered Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (P-KAFO) (Parker Hannifin Corp., Cleveland, OH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Physical Disability
A Community Wellness Program for Adults Living With Long-term Physical Disability
For people living with long-term physical disabilities, such as spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis, middle-age (45-64) is a period of great vulnerability for losses in function and participation.
- Trial name
- EW-D (NCT03653390)
- Testing
- EnhanceWellness for Disability (EW-D), Wellness Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 516 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Post-polio Syndrome
Spinal Cord Gray Matter Imaging in Post Polio Syndrome
This is a longitudinal, observational study with the aims of comparing spinal cord gray matter areas in patients with Post-Polio Syndrome to age and sex matched healthy control subjects and to correlate atrophy with metrics of…
- Trial name
- NCT03561623
- Testing
- magnetic resonance (MR) Imaging, quantitative muscle force assessment
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-Poliosyndrome Treated With Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IvIg)
Inflammatory cytokines in the cerebrospinal fluid may contribute to the new muscle weakness, fatigue and pain experienced by patients with post-polio syndrome. Intravenousimmunoglobulin (IvIg) reduces this inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00231439
- Testing
- IvIg
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haukeland University Hospital
Poliomyelitis Sequelae
Characterization of the Immunological Profile Patients With Post-polio Syndrome
Many patients with polio sequelae have persistent and progressive worsening more than 15 years after the initial damage, with loss of muscle strength, asthenia and musculoskeletal pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03396783
- Testing
- blood test, electromyogram and walk test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Involvement
Clinical Trial of a Serious Game for Individuals With SCI/D
This study will evaluate the efficacy of a newly developed serious game, SCI HARD, to enhance self-management skills, self-reported health behaviors, and quality of life among adolescents and young adults with spinal cord injury…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Involvement, Spina Bifida, Transverse Myelitis
- Trial name
- NCT02341950
- Testing
- SCI Hard
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Polio and Post-polio Syndrome, Fatigue
Evaluation of Fatigue Severity, Mood, and Quality of Life in Post-Polio Syndrome
The aim of this study is to investigate the differences in the severity of fatigue, impact on quality of life, and mood between individuals with post-polio syndrome and healthy volunteer groups.
- Conditions
- Polio and Post-polio Syndrome, Fatigue, Polio
- Trial name
- NCT06162104
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Poliomyelitis, Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome
Study of "Post-Polio Syndrome"
Polio or poliomyelitis is the disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus attacks cells in the spinal cord and causes symptoms of fever, sore throat, headache, vomiting, and stiffness of the neck.
- Trial name
- NCT00001185
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Spinal Cord Injuries, Poliomyelitis
Comparing Functional Outcomes in Individuals Using Micro-processor Controlled Orthosis Versus Stance Control Orthosis
The study will specifically evaluate the potential of the C-Brace to improve the functional mobility and quality of life in individuals with lower extremity impairments due to neurologic or neuromuscular disease, orthopedic…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Poliomyelitis, Post-polio Syndrome, Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT02089880
- Testing
- C-brace, Stance control orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome
Modafinil to Treat Fatigue in Post-Polio Syndrome
This study, conducted at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the National Rehabilitation Hospital, and the National Institutes of Health, will examine whether the drug Modafinil can decrease fatigue in patients with post-polio…
- Trial name
- NCT00067496
- Testing
- Modafinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)