Clinical trials: Trauma Exposure
Chronic Pain, PTSD
Management of Chronic Pain and PTSD in Gulf War Veterans With tDCS+Prolonged Exposure
Gulf War Veterans (a DoD/VA defined service era corresponding to the first Gulf War under operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield 1990-1991), especially those who present with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), are…
- Trial name
- NCT04236284
- Testing
- Home-based tDCS, Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Tick Bites, Tick-borne Illness
Tick-borne Illness and Clothing Study
The high risk of acquiring tick-borne diseases by outdoor workers is well documented. Workers most at risk include, foresters, park rangers, land surveyors and other outdoor workers have frequent exposure to tick-infested…
- Trial name
- TICS (NCT01454414)
- Testing
- Permethrin Impregnated Uniforms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Head Injury, Sport Injury
Evidence-based Intervention for Improved Head Impact Safety in Youth Football - Aim 1 and Aim 3
Two middle school (ages 11-14) football teams will be in Aim 1 of this study. All interested athletes on these teams will be invited to voluntarily participate in biomechanical data collection; of those enrolled, 15-20 per team…
- Trial name
- NCT04908930
- Testing
- On-field activity group - Aim 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Blast Injuries, Brain Injuries
Central Auditory Processing Deficits Associated With Blast Exposure
The current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq have resulted in unprecedented rates of exposure to high-intensity blasts and resulting brain injury.
- Conditions
- Blast Injuries, Brain Injuries, Age Factors
- Trial name
- NCT01567020
- Testing
- Diagnostic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury
Body Temperature in Persons With Tetraplegia When Exposed to Heat
The deleterious effects of hyperthermia are well appreciated in able-bodied persons. However, the consequences of impaired regulation of normal body temperature on cognitive performance of persons with tetraplegia is not known.
- Trial name
- NCT01890915
- Testing
- Heat Exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury
Central Auditory Processing Disorders Associated With Blast Exposure
The incidence of central auditory dysfunction in war fighters who are exposed to high-explosive blasts while serving in combat have not been clearly determined.
- Conditions
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- NCT00554801
- Testing
- Audiological testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hearing Impairment, Hearing Aid Fitting
Blast Exposed Veterans With Auditory Complaints
The purpose of this study is to study blast-exposed Veterans who report hearing handicap but show normal or near normal results on standard audiometric testing.
- Trial name
- NCT02122458
- Testing
- mild-gain hearing aids with high-frequency emphasis over 6-months
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 363 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Intensive 7-day Treatment for PTSD Combining Ketamine With Exposure Therapy
The purpose of this study is to combine a single infusion of Ketamine with 7-days of trauma focus psychotherapy to relieve post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms more effectively.
- Trial name
- PTSD (NCT02727998)
- Testing
- Ketamine, Midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Tetraplegia, Hypothermia
Body Temperature in Persons With Tetraplegia When Exposed to Cold
The ability to maintain normal body core temperature (Tcore = 98.6°F) is impaired in persons with tetraplegia. Despite the known challenges to the ability of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) to maintain Tcore, and the…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Hypothermia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT01822535
- Testing
- Midodrine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Other Specified Personal Exposures and History Presenting Hazards to Health, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Safe Play Areas for Ross County Kids Project
Specific Aim 1 - In collaboration with partners in Ross County, renovate and develop playgrounds in Chillicothe. Specific Aim 2 - In collaboration with partners in Ross County, promote safe play and play areas for children on…
- Conditions
- Other Specified Personal Exposures and History Presenting Hazards to Health, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Fall Involving Playground Equipment, Occurrence on Farm
- Trial name
- SPARK (NCT01291225)
- Testing
- Playground renovation and development, Educational campaign
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 311 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
COVID-19
Healthcare Worker Exposure Response and Outcomes of Hydroxychloroquine
This is a double blind, placebo controlled study in approximately 2,000 health care workers at risk for being exposed to COVID-19.
- Trial name
- HERO-HCQ (NCT04334148)
- Testing
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adrian Hernandez
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Enhancing Prolonged Exposure With Cannabidiol to Treat Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The primary goal of this pilot project is to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of using Cannabidiol (CBD) in combination with standard of care prolonged exposure (PE) psychotherapy to reduce PTSD symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT05132699
- Testing
- Cannabidiol (CBD) oral solution, Massed Prolonged Exposure (mPE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Ureteral Stent Occlusion, Exposure Laser
Recovery Following Desflurane Versus Sevoflurane for Outpatient Urologic Surgery in Elderly Females
Numerous studies demonstrate that patients have improved immediate recovery characteristics following desflurane anesthesia compared to other volatile agents, including sevoflurane.
- Conditions
- Ureteral Stent Occlusion, Exposure Laser, Ureterostomy; Functional Disturbance, Vaginal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT01310582
- Testing
- Desflurane, Sevoflurane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hahnemann University Hospital
Alcohol Dependence, PTSD
Neuromodulation of Trauma Memories in PTSD & Alcohol Dependence
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of propranolol versus placebo on craving, distress and cue reactivity to trauma and alcohol cues.
- Trial name
- NCT01055171
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Suvorexant and Sleep's Benefits to Therapeutic Exposure for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The purpose of this study is to examine effects of blocking the orexin system with suvorexant after exposure-based intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on sleep, PTSD symptoms, and intersession habituation.
- Trial name
- NCT02849548
- Testing
- suvorexant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Howard University
Sunburn, Erythema, Sun Protection
UV Exposure Assessed With Wearable Sensor and Sun Protection
The goal is to prevent ultraviolet light (UV) overexposure by providing consumers with relevant, easy-to-access, specifically actionable information.
- Trial name
- NCT03344796
- Testing
- Goal attainment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Inflammation, Sleep Deprivation
Circadian Rhythm Disruption Effects on Smoke Inhalation
Particulate matter exposure during smoke inhalation provokes inflammatory immune responses in people exposed to burning biomass including fire fighters and civilians.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Sleep Deprivation, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type, Smoke Inhalation
- Trial name
- NCT04955431
- Testing
- Sleep Restriction, Normal Sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Montana
Tetraplegia, Hypothermia
Thermoregulation and Cognition During Cool Ambient Exposure in Tetraplegia
The ability to maintain normal core body temperature (Tcore = 98.6°F) is impaired in persons with a cervical spinal cord injury (tetraplegia).
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Hypothermia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02379156
- Testing
- Midodrine Hydrochloride, Cool Temperature
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Tetraplegia, Hypothermia
Effect of Heat Exposure on Cognition in Persons With Tetraplegia
The ability to maintain normal body temperature (Tcore) is impaired in persons with tetraplegia: subnormal Tcore and vulnerability to hypothermia (<95 F) have been documented in this population after exposure to even mild…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Hypothermia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02488824
- Testing
- Warm Temperature
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Concussion, Mild
Novel Protection Against Potential Brain, Hearing and Vision Injury During Blast Wave Exposure
The purpose of the study is to monitor changes in brain structure and function between the pre-training and post-training, in a population of tactical team members wearing the Device and compared to a similar population not…
- Trial name
- BLAST (NCT03017924)
- Testing
- Q collar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati