Clinical trials: Rehabilitation Treatment
Parkinson's Disease, Dysphagia
Novel Management of Airway Protection in Parkinson's Disease: A Clinical Trial
Currently, there are no efficacious behavioral treatment approaches to address uncompensated aspiration, or aspiration without appropriate cough response, in Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Dysphagia, Dystussia
- Trial name
- NCT02927691
- Testing
- EMST, smTAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Teachers College, Columbia University
Psychotic Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder
Functional Rehabilitation of Older Patients With Schizophrenia
The primary purpose of this project is to evaluate the efficacy of a group therapy intervention, cognitive behavioral social skills training (CBSST), that teaches social functioning skills and cognitive-behavioral compensatory…
- Conditions
- Psychotic Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia
- Trial name
- NCT00237796
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST), Goal Focused Supportive Contact (GFSC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Stroke
Customized Cortical Stimulation Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to identify and establish how the area of the brain that controls motor function (motor cortex) of the non-affected hemisphere after stroke might serve as a new target for therapeutic interventions to…
- Trial name
- NCT02544503
- Testing
- Single-pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Paired-pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (ppTMS), Low-frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema
Home Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD
Regular physical activity has been found to be important in maintaining health and well-being in people with COPD. The purpose of this study is to test new technology and health coaching aimed to help people with COPD become more…
- Trial name
- NCT03480386
- Testing
- Home Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 375 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cerebral Palsy
Robotic-assisted Therapy to Improve Manual Dexterity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This is an intervention study including a baseline data collection, 6 weeks of robot-assisted training targeting hand dexterity, and a post-intervention data collection.
- Trial name
- NCT02923167
- Testing
- Robotic-assisted training of the hand
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Stroke
Immersive Virtual Reality in Stroke Pilot Study
Over 15,000 Veterans are treated by the VA for stroke each year. A stroke means that part of the brain dies. Many people who have a stroke have difficulty with moving their arm, using their hand, and they have pain.
- Trial name
- VR (NCT04429945)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Overweight and Obesity
Randomized Trial Of Achieving Healthy Lifestyles In Psych Rehabilitation
This study will determine whether a behavioral weight loss intervention including dietary counseling and exercise is effective in helping people with serious mental illnesses lose weight.
- Trial name
- ACHIEVE (NCT00902694)
- Testing
- ACHIEVE Intervention, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 291 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cerebrovascular Accident
Stroke Gait Rehabilitation Using Functional Electrical Stimulation
The study is a prospective interventional study to assess the changes in corticospinal excitability and spinal reflex excitability of in response to rehabilitative strategies and protocols that are commonly used during physical…
- Trial name
- NCT01668602
- Testing
- Fast Walking with Fast Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Training, Fast Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Visual Rehabilitation, Visual Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Behavioral Symptoms
Evaluation of a Program to Enhance Ophthalmic Compliance in Children and Adolescents With Special Needs
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of the structured program incorporating contextual, behavioral, and cognitive strategies to improve compliance of children and adolescents with special needs during…
- Trial name
- NCT06717282
- Testing
- visual rehabilitation for ophthalmic compliance, Using contextual, behavioral, and cognitive-based stragegies to develop training programs
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Stroke
A Novel Approach for Brain Stimulation in Severe Stroke
The long-term goal of this project is to develop upper limb rehabilitation interventions that can be utilized for stroke survivors, specifically survivors with more severe limitations in use of their affected upper limb.
- Trial name
- NCT03868410
- Testing
- New Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Approach, Conventional Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Approach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Preoperative Sedation
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Premedication in Children
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND RATIONALE Pediatric patients scheduled for dental procedures under general anesthesia can have significant anxiety before the procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02250703
- Testing
- Midazolam, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Mobility Limitation
Live Long Walk Strong (LLWS) Rehabilitation Program: What Features Improve Mobility Skills
This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of the Live Long Walk Strong rehabilitation program in Veterans 50 years and older. This study will examine the features of the program that contribute to improved gait speed.
- Trial name
- LLWS (NCT04026503)
- Testing
- Live Long Walk Strong rehabilitation program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury
Biomechanical Validation of the Transfer Assessment Instrument (TAI)
The purpose of this research study is to further develop and refine the Transfer Assessment Instrument (TAI). The TAI is a clinical tool to be used by therapists to evaluate transfer techniques and performance.
- Trial name
- NCT01183546
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Amputation
Measures of Gait Efficiency of Three Multi-Axial, Vertical Shock and Energy Storing-Return Prosthetic Feet During Simple & Complex Mobility Activities
Many service members suffering major limb amputation(s) during active duty seek to return to active duty. The purpose of this study is to determine if biomechanic and/or bioenergtic differences exist between popular…
- Trial name
- NCT01404559
- Testing
- Ossur Variflex prosthetic foot, Ossur Ceterus prosthetic foot, Endolite Elite Blade prosthetic foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Neurobehavioral Program for Improving Functional Status After TBI
The specific aims of the proposed study are to 1) evaluate the efficacy of FANCI for improving functional status following treatment using the FIM, 2) examine the impact of FANCI on broader outcome measures of general emotional…
- Trial name
- NCT01166386
- Testing
- FANCI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Spinal Cord Injury
Precision Versus Endurance Training to Improve Walking After Chronic Incomplete SCI
The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of two forms of physical therapy training, one emphasizing precise, visually guided walking over obstacles and on targets (Precision Training), the other emphasizing mass…
- Trial name
- NCT01765153
- Testing
- Endurance, Precision
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Stroke
Structurally Reorganizing Motor Cortex in Stroke Patients Through Hebbian-type Stimulation
Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity in the United States but identification of treatment strategies to improve outcome is limited by the incomplete understanding of the mechanisms of recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT01569607
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Cathrin Buetefisch
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The Impact of Vocational Rehabilitation on Mentally III Veterans
To study the impact of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment (SE) compared to treatment-as-usual vocational rehabilitation program (VRP) for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- NCT00333801
- Testing
- Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VRP), Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Transient Ischemic Attack
Effects of Cardiac Rehabilitation for Individuals With Transient Ischemic Attack
It is hypothesized that the addition of formal cardiac rehabilitation to standard care will result in long-term improvements in cardiovascular fitness and functional capacity in individuals who have suffered a transient ischemic…
- Trial name
- NCT00929994
- Testing
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
Improving SCI Rehabilitation Interventions by Retraining the Brain
The Long-term goal of this project is to develop upper limb rehabilitation interventions that can be utilized for cervical Spinal Cord Injury survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT03892746
- Testing
- Active tDCS + task oriented practice
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic