Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
A Telerehabilitation Program for SCI
This study evaluates a remotely supervised, home-based therapeutic program to improve upper-limb voluntary movement in adults with tetraplegia caused by incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI).
- Trial name
- NCT04977037
- Testing
- Active tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
SCI Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Non-Invasive Spinal Stimulation Combined With Gait Training
This is a single blind, sham controlled crossover trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of acute intermittent hypoxia therapy (AIH) combined with transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation on gait and balance…
- Trial name
- NCT03922802
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia + Non Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation + Gait Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss
Effect of Alendronate on Bone in People With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Previously Treated With Teriparatide
The purpose of this study is to determine if a year of alendronate treatment will maintain or increase bone mass density (BMD) compared to baseline BMD values in people with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT02195895
- Testing
- Alendronate, Calcium, Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
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
Spinal Cord Injuries
Investigational Study of the Ekso for High-Dosage Use by Individuals With SCI in a Non-Clinical Environment
The purpose of the study is to study the safety and health effects of using the Ekso Bionics powered exoskeleton device in a home setting over an extended period, ranging from 12-42 months.
- Trial name
- NCT02566850
- Testing
- Ekso
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Ekso Bionics
Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromodulation Techniques After SCI
Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to several health-related consequences often linked to reduced levels of physical activity. Direct stimulation of the spinal cord, either through implanted devices or surface stimulation, has been…
- Trial name
- NCT04241250
- Testing
- EAW+SCES (exoskelton and spinal cord epidural stimulation), EAW+TS (exoskelton and transspinal stimulation)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Diaphragm Pacing in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injuries
This project will evaluate the effects of intramuscular diaphragm stimulation (pacing) and test the hypothesis that diaphragm pacing enhances neuromuscular diaphragm activation and respiratory function in adults with cervical…
- Trial name
- NCT04179799
- Testing
- Diaphragm Pacing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Spinal Cord Injury, Sleep-disordered Breathing
Treatment of Sleep-disordered Breathing in Patients With SCI
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) remains under-treated in individuals living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). The investigators' aim is to test a program that addresses challenges and barriers to positive airway…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Sleep-disordered Breathing, Spinal Cord Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT02830074
- Testing
- Best practices PAP + patient Education +ongoing Support and Training, Sleep Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
Feasibility of HIIT in Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is debilitating to an individual's health, functional capacity and quality of life. This contributes to a sedentary lifestyle and an elevated risk for cardiometabolic and hypokinetic diseases.
- Trial name
- HIIT-SCI (NCT03152110)
- Testing
- HIIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Spinal Cord Injury, Dyslipidemia
Fenofibrate Treatment in SCI
Cardiovascular disease-related morbidity in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs earlier in life, at a greater prevalence than that of the general population, and is the primary cause of death after the first year of…
- Trial name
- NCT02455336
- Testing
- Fenofibrate, No intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Incontinence
Two Devices for Reflex Voiding Following Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate methods in spinal cord injured individuals to improve reflex urination. Anal dilation will be investigated to reduce high urethral resistance and a vibrator on the patient's bottom…
- Trial name
- NCT00662207
- Testing
- Vibrator, Anal dilator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia
Study Testing Benefits of Ursolic Acid (UA) as a Countermeasure To Myopenia and Insulin Resistance in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
This study will evaluate if Ursolic Acid supplementation may be effective in reducing muscle loss and improving blood sugar control in the SCI community.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia, Paraplegia, Muscle Loss
- Trial name
- NCT05776862
- Testing
- Ursolic Acid, Strength Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Arterial Stiffness, Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
RAAS and Arterial Stiffness in SCI
The study is examining differences in central arterial stiffness, orthostatic changes in blood pressure, norepinephrine, and plasma renin in individuals with spinal cord injury compared with age-matched uninjured controls.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System, Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04510974
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Prevention of Bone Loss After Acute SCI by Zoledronic Acid
The overall objective of this study is to define an effective therapeutic approach, using currently available medication, to prevent or mitigate the loss of bone mass and bone strength that occurs after acute spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT02325414
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Acute Spinal Cord Injury
AC105 in Patients With Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
The principal aim of this study was to establish the feasibility of rapid administration, safety, and tolerability of AC105 in patients with acute spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- AC105 (NCT01750684)
- Testing
- AC105
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Acorda Therapeutics
Spinal Cord Injuries
Non-invasive Cervical Electrical Stimulation for SCI
Most spinal cord injuries (SCI) are anatomically incomplete - some nerve circuits remain intact, even if the individual cannot feel or control them. Activating spared nerve circuits may improve functional recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT03414424
- Testing
- CES at rest, CES plus active hand or wrist movements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bronx VA Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries, Neuropathic Pain
Brivaracetam to Reduce Neuropathic Pain in Chronic SCI: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is associated with severe neuropathic pain that is often refractory to pharmacological intervention. Preliminary data suggest brivaracetam is a mechanism-based pharmacological intervention for neuropathic…
- Trial name
- NCT05639946
- Testing
- brivaracetam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Spinal Cord Injury
Enhancement of Pressure Healing With Pulsatile Lavage
The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of pulsatile lavage to enhance the healing of pressure ulcers in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT00047619
- Testing
- Pulsatile Lavage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Spinal Cord Injuries
Neural Facilitation of Movements in People With SCI
Spinal cord injury leads to long-lasting paralysis and impairment. Re-enabling movement of paralyzed areas is challenging and more information is needed about neurological recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT05354206
- Testing
- Electrophysiology assessment - corticospinal tract, Electrophysiology assessment - reticulospinal tract, Training with some stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine