Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Efficacy and Usability of the EXPLORER Exoskeleton in Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Natural Environments
Neurodevelopmental disorders often lead to abnormal development of the Central Nervous System (CNS), frequently causing motor dysfunctions such as an inability to stand and walk.
- Trial name
- NCT06765070
- Testing
- EXPLORER
- Where
- 6 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- MarsiBionics
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Paraplegia
Retrospective Study on the WalkOn AFO in Children or Teenagers With Neurological Pathologies
The goal of this observational study is to assess the interest of prefabricated carbon fiber ankle foot orthoses (AFO) in children and teenagers with central or peripheral neurological pathologies.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT06740006
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock France SNC
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Skills on Wheels
Manual wheelchairs (MWCs) are widely used by children with physical disabilities, yet many of these children are unable to use their wheelchair independently. Instead, they depend on others to push them.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05339932
- Testing
- Manual Wheelchair Skills Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Motor Disorders
DiSCIoser: Improving Arm Sensorimotor Functions After Spinal Cord Injury Via Brain-Computer Interface Training
The goal of this clinical trial is to validate the efficacy of a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)-based intervention for hand motor recovery in subacute cervical spinal cord injured (SCI) patients during rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- DiSCIoser (NCT05637775)
- Testing
- EEG-based BCI system for (hands) Motor Imagery training, Control - MI intervention
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia
Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Safety, Usability, and Effectiveness of a Gait Exoskeleton for Children and Adolescents With Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Neurodevelopmental disorders often result in abnormal development of the Central Nervous System (CNS), frequently causing motor dysfunctions such as the inability to stand and walk.
- Trial name
- NCT07159360
- Testing
- CLINICAL EXPLORER
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico, Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MarsiBionics
Neurologic Disorder, Parkinson Disease
High Intensity Functional Training for Individuals With Neurologic Diagnoses and Their Care Partners
Individuals with and without neurologic diagnoses greatly benefit from participation in regular exercise but the majority are physically inactive.
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorder, Parkinson Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- SHIFT-AR (NCT05951985)
- Testing
- HIFT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Neurological Disorders, Wheelchair Mobility
Evaluation of the Wheelchair School (Drivkraft) a Clinical Study
This project will evaluate the Wheelchair School with the Drivkraft Methodology in a clinical setting. Participants are adults with chronic neurological diagnoses.
- Conditions
- Neurological Disorders, Wheelchair Mobility, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07131553
- Testing
- Wheelchair school, Comparison group, conventional rehabilitation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Spinal Cord Injuries, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Validity and Reliability of the 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (12-WS) in Subjects With Spinal Cord Injury
Established gait assessments for subjects with spinal cord injury (SCI) (6MWT, 10MWT, TUG, SCIM III and WISCI II) are widely used in the clinical and research setting.
- Trial name
- 12-WS SCI (NCT06256159)
- Testing
- 12 MSWS questionnaire
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Spinal Cord Injury
Study of an Implantable Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation System for Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries
OBJECTIVES: I. Establish the procedures for implementing and assessing the clinical utility of functional neuromuscular stimulation using an implanted eight-channel standing and transfer system in patients with incomplete…
- Trial name
- NCT00004445
- Testing
- Surgery, IRS-8
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Brainstem Stroke
Optimizing BCI-FIT: Brain Computer Interface - Functional Implementation Toolkit
This project adds to non-invasive BCIs for communication for adults with severe speech and physical impairments due to neurodegenerative diseases.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Brainstem Stroke, Muscular Dystrophies, Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism
- Trial name
- BCI-FIT (NCT04468919)
- Testing
- BCI-FIT multi-modal access, BCI-FIT adaptive signal modeling, BCI-FIT active querying
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries
Locomotor Training With Testosterone to Promote Bone and Muscle Health After Spinal Cord Injury
This pilot study will determine the feasibility of implementing a combinatory rehabilitation strategy involving testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with locomotor training (LT; walking on a treadmill with assistance and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Trauma, Nervous System, Wounds and Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04460872
- Testing
- Testosterone Enanthate, Locomotor Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- North Florida Foundation for Research and Education
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cardiovascular Abnormalities
The Effect of Acute Exercise on Cardiac Autonomic, Cerebrovascular, and Cognitive Function in Spinal Cord Injury
The aims of this proposal are to: 1) investigate whether individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) demonstrate cardiac autonomic, cerebrovascular, and cognitive dysfunctions compared to non-injured age- and sex-matched controls…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cardiovascular Abnormalities, Cerebrovascular Disease; Sequelae, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT05542238
- Testing
- One bout of moderate-intensity sub-maximal aerobic exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D)
Caring Connections: A Program to Alleviate Social Isolation and Loneliness in Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injury
This study will use a randomized controlled design with an active attention control group to evaluate an intervention intended to reduce social isolation and loneliness in persons with SCI/D.
- Trial name
- NCT05295108
- Testing
- Caring Connections, Attention control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Chicago Association for Research and Education in Science
Depression, Spinal Cord Injuries
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depressed Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injury Sustained Within 5 Years
This randomized controlled trial aims to assess effects of videoconferencing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on mental health outcomes in individuals living with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT05725161
- Testing
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Wait-list control group with psychoeducation materials provided
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
Advancing Understanding of Transportation Options
This Stage II randomized, controlled, longitudinal trial seeks to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effects of a driving decision aid use among geriatric patients and providers.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Trial name
- AUTO (NCT04141891)
- Testing
- Driving Decision Aid, Older Drivers Website
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Spinal Cord Injury, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
Intermittent Fasting for Inflammation and Depression in Spinal Cord Injury
Depression and chronic inflammation are common problems for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Inflammation has been shown to influence depression which may make it an important treatment target.
- Trial name
- NCT06807528
- Testing
- Intermittent fasting, Behavioral Support Strategies
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Spinal Cord Injuries
Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Spinal Cord Injury
Women with spinal cord injury frequently experience sexual dysfunction such as disturbances during arousal and an increased time to orgasm. However, little evidence has been found on its therapeutic approach and low adherence.
- Trial name
- NCT05122325
- Testing
- Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation TENS® EMS NMS60 device, Genital vibration with Ferticare 2.0® vibrator
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Cristina Lirio
Spinal Cord Injuries, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Periodic Leg Movements' Diagnosis in Spinal Cord Injury: Actigraphy as an Alternative for Polysomnography?
Periodic Limb Movements during Sleep (PLMs) are episodes of repetitive, stereotypical, hallux or foot movements. They could induce sleep disturbance, fatigue, daytime sleepiness and impaired quality of life but also increased…
- Trial name
- ACTI-MPJ-BM (NCT04618978)
- Testing
- PSG and actigraphy recording
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Comparing CPAP and BiPAP for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in People with Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries, with studies suggesting prevalence rates ranging from 27% to 62%.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), Sleep Apnea, Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
- Trial name
- NCT06818604
- Testing
- CPAP, BiPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Neurologic Disorder, Stroke
Home Based Tele-exercise for People With Chronic Neurological Impairments
To assess the impact of a 12-week virtual seated physical intervention on cardiovascular health and wellness in people with chronic neurological impairments (CNI).
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorder, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- Telex (NCT04564495)
- Testing
- Seated exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Burke Medical Research Institute