Clinical trials: Upper Motor Neuron Disease
Child Development, Upper Motor Neurone Lesion
Validity and Reliability of the PROprioception Measurement Tool (PROMT)
This project assesses the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the PROMT in children with a UMN lesion. The study questions are: is the newly developed PROMT a feasible, reliable, and valid tool to assess lower limb…
- Conditions
- Child Development, Upper Motor Neurone Lesion, Cerebral Palsy, Proprioceptive Disorders
- Trial name
- PROMT (NCT05405881)
- Testing
- Proprioception measurement tool
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Stroke, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy as an Adjunct to Botulinum Toxin Type A for Post-Stroke Lower Limb Spasticity (SOLUTION)
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to determine whether radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT), when used as an adjunct to ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections, can enhance the therapeutic…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke, Lower Limb Spasticity, Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome
- Trial name
- SOLUTION (NCT07875868)
- Testing
- Radial shock Wave therapy (3000 pulses, 5 Hz, 2.5 bar)., Ultrasound-guided abobotulinumtoxin A
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Registry Based Randomized-Controlled Trial of an Upper Limb Exergaming Intervention for Children and Adolescents With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This is a multisite randomized controlled registry-based trial to evaluate the efficacy of an 8-week home-based exergaming intervention as compared to usual care on occupational satisfaction of children and youth (8-18 years old…
- Trial name
- INFORM SMA (NCT06396325)
- Testing
- Tales from the Magic Keep™, Usual Care
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Maryam Oskoui, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FAAN
Drop Foot, Muscle Weakness
Evaluation of Usability and Human Factors in the Novus System
The Novus system intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion or extension in individuals with foot drop and thigh muscle weakness, following an upper motor neuron injury or disease.
- Conditions
- Drop Foot, Muscle Weakness, Motor Neuron Disease, Upper
- Trial name
- NCT02738242
- Testing
- Novus system
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Neuromodulation
Muscle Spasticity
Muscle Ultrasound Measures as Biomarkers of Upper Motor Neuron Function
Background: Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a rare disease. It leads to weakness in the muscle of the arms, legs, and face. People with PLS develop muscle stiffness called spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT02408900
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Upper Motor Neuron Disease
Efficiency of Spatially Distributed Sequential Stimulation (Sdss) for Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) of Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome (UMR) Patients
To determine whether Spatially Distributed Sequential Functional Electrical Stimulation is more effective than Standard Electrical Stimulation During Functional Electrical Stimulation in Upper Motor Neuron Patients
- Trial name
- SDSS_UMS (NCT06421753)
- Testing
- SDSS, Standard Electrical Stimulation During Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- UGECAM Rhône-Alpes
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Dysphagia
Transcutaneous Superior Laryngeal Nerve Stimulation to Upregulate Swallowing Frequency and Urge to Swallow in Patients Living With ALS
Prospective, single-arm pilot study evaluating transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of the superior laryngeal nerve (TENS-SLN) in individuals with ALS.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Dysphagia, Dystussia
- Trial name
- NCT07606235
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Superior Laryngeal Nerve Stimulation to Upregulate Swallowing Frequency and Urge to Swallow
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Motor Neuron Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Tetraplegia
NeuroCognitive Communicator: Safety Study
Individuals suffering from tetraplegia as a result of cervical spinal cord injury, brainstem stroke, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cannot independently perform tasks of daily living.
- Trial name
- NCC-1701 (NCT03100110)
- Testing
- NeuroCognitive Communicator
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Multiple Sclerosis, Mindfulness
The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program designed in accordance with the literature and the basic principles of the program on fatigue, self-efficacy and stress…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Mindfulness, Upper Motor Neuron Lesion
- Trial name
- NCT06416176
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Auto-calibrating System for Upper Limb Disability Assessment, Neurological and Occupational Rehabilitation
This interventional, multicenter, low-intervention clinical trial aims to evaluate the usability, feasibility, safety, and preliminary clinical impact of a robotic rehabilitation system designed for upper limb rehabilitation in…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder), Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Trial name
- ASULDAR (NCT07636538)
- Testing
- Auto-calibrating System for Upper Limb disability Assessment, neurological and occupational Rehabilitation, conventional therapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Effects of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia on Neuroplasticity in MS
This study seeks to explore changes in the neural pathways and arm function following a breathing intervention in the multiple sclerosis (MS) population.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting, Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive
- Trial name
- NCT06390930
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Pyramidal Tract-related Spasticity, Upper Motor Neuron Lesion
The Effectiveness of Different Pulse Duration of NMES in Patients With Pyramidal Tract-related Spasticity Measured by Neurophysiological Tools
Spasticity is a common symptom that affects more than 50% of patients with upper motor neuron lesions due to damage on pyramidal tract.
- Trial name
- PD-NMES-SPAS (NCT07321158)
- Testing
- High Pulse Duration Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Group, Low Pulse Duration Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Group, Usual Care Group
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of West Attica
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Acoustic and Perceptual Markers of Dysarthria in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This study proposes to identify acoustic and perceptual markers related to upper motor neuron (UMN) degeneration and lower motor neuron (LMN) degeneration in the dysarthria of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Kennedy's Disease
- Trial name
- SPEECH-ALS (NCT03560661)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Fasciculation
Study to Evaluate the Safety & Efficacy of FLX-787-ODT to Treat Fasciculations in Tongue and Upper or Lower Extremity Muscles Most Affected in Subjects With ALS
The FLX-787-106 study will determine how well FLX-787-ODT works to reduce fasciculations in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT03338114
- Testing
- FLX-787-ODT (orally disintigrating tablet)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Flex Pharma, Inc.
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Orthotic Devices
The Effect of a Muscle-mimicking, Fabric-type Shoulder Orthosis on Functional Movements of the Upper Limb in Patients With Neuromuscular Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of a muscle-mimicking, fabric-type shoulder orthosis on functional movements of the upper limb in patients with neuromuscular disorder.
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Orthotic Devices, Upper Extremity, Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD)
- Trial name
- NCT06363357
- Testing
- Shoulder orthosis
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Motor Deficits in People With Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Upper Limb
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has shown remarkable efficacy in restoring motor function in people with spinal cord injury by recruiting afferent input to enhance the responsiveness of spared neural circuits to residual cortical…
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II, Spinal Muscular Atrophy 4
- Trial name
- NCT06300996
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Stimulator (Octopolar Medtronic Vectris Leads)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marco Capogrosso
Upper Extremity Impairments, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Obi Medical Robot: Evaluating Effectiveness Related to Usability
This mixed-methods usability study evaluates the effectiveness of the Obi Gen 3 robotic feeding device in meeting user needs among providers, caregivers, and patients.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Impairments, Cerebral Palsy (CP), ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Rett Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07151950
- Testing
- One-week trial of Obi Medical device, which provides robotic assistance with feeding to persons with upper extremity impairments who are unable to self-feed in the traditional manner using utensils
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Desin LLC
Chronic Pain, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
Closed Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation for Neuromodulation of Upper Motor Neuron Lesion Spasticity
Spasticity is characterized by increased muscle tension and is a classic consequence of upper motor neuron (UMN) damage in the central nervous system, such as from stroke or trauma.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke, Upper Motor Neuron Lesion
- Trial name
- CLONUS (NCT06384170)
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Stimulation- Closed loop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Assessment, Self
Development of a Space Exploration Assessment for Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The aim of this randomized study is to develop a new motor assessment of space exploration in a 2D environment with upper limbs for children with spinal muscular atrophy 1 and 2 from 3 until 16 years old.
- Trial name
- ExplorASI (NCT03223051)
- Testing
- Motor assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Centre d'Investigation Clinique et Technologique 805