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60 Spinal Cord Disease Trials
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Brain-Computer Interface for Paralysis
Providence, Rhode IslandVA research has been advancing a high-performance brain-computer interface (BCI) to improve independence for Veterans and others living with tetraplegia or the inability to speak resulting from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal cord injury or stoke. In this project, the investigators enhance deep learning neural network decoders and multi-state gesture decoding for increased accuracy and reliability and deploy them on a battery-powered mobile BCI device for independent use of computers and touch-enabled mobile devices at home. The accuracy and usability of the mobile iBCI will be evaluated with participants already enrolled separately in the investigational clinical trial of the BrainGate neural interface.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
2 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Neuropathy
Omaha, NebraskaThe study involves permanent spinal cord stimulator (SCS) placement in participants with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). Participants will be between 19 and 89 years old, have diabetes with symptoms of neuropathy, and have a starting pain level of at least 5 cm on a visual pain scale. They must also have PAD, confirmed by an ankle-brachial index under 0.90 or vascular imaging, and experience pain from walking with a pain level of at least 6 cm for at least 3 months. Their Vascular Quality of Life Questionnaire score should be 5.5 or less, and they must be good candidates for SCS.
The study includes initial evaluation visits, follow up after their permanent SCS is placed and optimized 12 weeks in the clinic at this time the study interventions begin and the patient is followed for four weeks; two weeks of stimulation and two weeks of sham intervention in random order, and intervention evaluations. At each follow up visit pain, sensory, functional, vascular, and autonomic outcomes will be assessed, after which patients will return to standard SCS care. The total time for the study intervention is 4 weeks.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:19 - 89
Sex:All
15 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord and Nerve Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
West Orange, New JerseyIndividuals who suffer a spinal cord injury in the neck region have difficulty using their hands due to paralysis and/or weakness of their arms and hand muscles. This project aims to test the effects of pairing spinal cord and nerve stimulation combined with physical therapy training in recovering arms and hand function. The long-term goal is to provide better therapies that will improve the ability of individuals with spinal cord injuries to use their arms and hands to perform everyday tasks, similar to injury before.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
14 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Louisville, KentuckyThis study explores the use of multifunctional, non-invasive spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) to address axial motor symptoms, particularly gait dysfunction, in Parkinson's disease (PD). These symptoms, resistant to levodopa and inadequately managed by deep brain stimulation (DBS), arise from maladaptive spinal network changes. A non-invasive approach like scTS could overcome limitations associated with invasive spinal cord stimulation (SCS), which requires surgical implantation and lacks adaptability in stimulation site adjustments.
Gait dysfunction in PD stems from disrupted interactions between spinal and supraspinal networks. scTS provides a non-invasive alternative, shown to enhance locomotor functions in conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and cerebral palsy. This study hypothesizes that scTS applied at multiple spinal levels-cervical (C3-C4), thoracic (T11-T12), and lumbar (L1, L2-L3)-can synergistically activate locomotor central pattern generators (CPGs) and improve gait and postural control in PD. Additionally, it is hypothesized that proprioceptive input, combined with scTS, can counteract disruptions in spinal networks and restore voluntary movement.
The primary goal is to evaluate the effects of scTS on stepping performance, postural control, and locomotor recovery in PD. Specific objectives include:
1. Enhancing Locomotor Networks
* Determine optimal scTS parameters for inducing rhythmic stepping in PD patients.
* Assess interactions between spinal and supraspinal networks during imagined stepping under scTS in a gravity-neutral setting.
2. Improving Postural Networks
o Evaluate the effectiveness of scTS in restoring postural control and integrating postural-locomotor functions.
3. Facilitating Neuroplasticity for Movement Recovery o Combine scTS with activity-based recovery training to promote adaptive plasticity in spinal and cortical networks, reducing freezing of gait (FOG).
The research will measure scTS's capacity to generate coordinated stepping and postural movements, integrate proprioceptive feedback, and induce long-term improvements in gait parameters. By targeting spinal locomotor and postural systems, scTS offers a novel, non-invasive approach to addressing gaps in the management of PD gait dysfunction. This work has the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with PD, providing a safe, adaptable, and patient-centered therapeutic solution.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cognitive Dysfunction, Depression, Cardiac Insufficiency, Others
20 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
New York, New YorkThe proposed study seeks to understand how the cervical spinal cord should be stimulated after injury through short-term physiology experiments that will inform a preclinical efficacy trial. The purpose of this study is to determine which cervical levels epidural electrical stimulation (EES) should target to recruit arm and hand muscles effectively and selectively in spinal cord injury (SCI).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Stimulation Devices, Others
36 Participants Needed
Salt Water Gargling for Swallowing Difficulty
Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe goal of this randomized control trial is to collect sufficient preliminary data on the efficacy of sodium chloride, hereafter referred to as "saltwater" or "saline" in reducing the difficulty of swallowing following multi-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures. The study population will consist of generally healthy adults ages 18 - 80. The main question it aims to answer is:
If the symptomatology and severity of swallowing difficulties following ACDF surgery can be reduced by gargling with warm salt water.
Researchers will compare the control and interventional arms to see if the proposed intervention of gargling with warm salt water improves difficulty swallowing following surgery.
Patients in the control arm will be asked to:
- Complete three (3) questionnaires at specified intervals (preoperative, postoperative day (POD) 1, 2, and 7; and at 1-month postoperatively).
Patients in the experimental/interventional arm will be asked to:
* Complete three (3) questionnaires at specified intervals (preoperative, postoperative day (POD) 1, 2, and 7; and at 1-month postoperatively).
* Gargle with a warm saltwater solution once on POD 0, and thrice daily from POD 1 to POD 7.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
50 Participants Needed
Brain-Computer Interface for ALS
Phoenix, ArizonaThe CONVOY Study is a clinical trial designed to explore the feasibility of participants from the PRIME Study (NCT06429735) using the N1 Implant to control various assistive devices. The main goal is to determine whether participants can successfully modulate their brain activity to control devices, such as an Assistive Robotic Arm (ARA). This study will assess the effectiveness, consistency, and safety of neural control using the ARA and other assistive devices.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:All
Sex:All
3 Participants Needed
Neuralink Brain-Computer Interface for Quadriplegia
Toronto, OntarioThe CAN-PRIME Study is to test the safety and functionality of Neuralink's N1 Implant and R1 Robot in people who have difficulty moving their arms and legs (tetraparesis or tetraplegia). The N1 Implant is a small, wireless device placed in the skull. It connects to tiny threads inserted into the brain by the R1 Robot, which is a machine designed to carefully place these threads. This study will help researchers learn how well the implant and robot work and if they are safe for use.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:19+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Seizures, Diabetes, Obesity, Smoking, Others
6 Participants Needed
BCI Technology for Paralysis
New York, New YorkNeuralis is an innovative assistive technology designed for individuals with severe neuromuscular conditions, enabling wheelchair control through EEG signals. This study aims to assess the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of Neuralis in restoring mobility and independence.
The device is a discreet EEG headset which specializes in decoding signals from visual cortex, allowing users to initiate precise wheelchair movements through focused attention. This research seeks to demonstrate Neuralis' potential in revolutionizing assistive technology by offering a non-invasive, user-friendly solution for individuals facing motor impairments, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 75
Sex:All
6 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Lexington, KentuckyThe study will be a non-randomized, non-blinded pilot study to analyze the safety and feasibility of a non-significant risk device, transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation. The aim is to include 30 total patients, 10 patients in each of 3 groups:
1. Non-traumatic spinal cord injury (ntSCI) with diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy and offered surgical intervention.
2. Early tSCI screened during the hospital admission when cervical/thoracic spinal injury was diagnosed.
3. Delayed tSCI (control) screened 6-24 months after acute cervical/thoracic spinal injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Brachial Plexus Injury, Dementia, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Interventional Drugs
30 Participants Needed
Noninvasive Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Vancouver, British ColumbiaThe investigators are looking to determine the safety and efficacy of non-invasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) in promoting recovery of lower urinary tract (LUT), bowel, sexual, and cardiovascular function, as well as spasticity in individuals with subacute SCI (time since injury 3-6 months) and the impact on quality of life. The study will be conducted at two sites; site 1 in Canada and site 2 in the Ukraine. Up to 60 subjects will be enrolled; 10 adults at the ICORD, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada site and 50 adults at the Rivne Regional War Veterans Hospital, Rivne, Ukraine. Eligible participants will be randomized (1:1 ratio) either to Group 1 (G1) or Group 2 (G2). G1 will receive therapeutic TSCS for 8 weeks (3 times per week; 1 hour per session) in conjunction with conventional rehabilitation (3-4 hours per day; 5 days per week). G2 will receive 8 weeks of sham stimulation in conjunction with conventional rehabilitation. After 8 weeks, G2 will cross over and receive therapeutic TSCS for 8 weeks, whereas G1 will continue to receive TSCS therapy for another 8 weeks, for a total of 16 weeks. Eligible participants enrolled into the study will attend fifty eight (58) visits for assessments, therapy, and follow-up. The expected duration of study participation for each participant will be 33 weeks.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:19 - 65
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Depression, PTSD, Bladder Surgery, Others
Must Not Be Taking:OnabotulinumtoxinA, Others
60 Participants Needed
Myelin Repair Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
San Francisco, CaliforniaThe clinical trial is intended to assess for clinical evidence of Clemastine Fumarate as a myelin repair therapy in patients with acute inflammatory injury-causing demyelination as measured by multi-parametric MRI assessments.
No reparative therapies exist for the treatment of acute demyelinating lesions. Clemastine fumarate was identified along with a series of other antimuscarinic medications as a potential remyelinating agent using the micropillar screen (BIMA) developed at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Following in vivo validation, an FDA IND exemption was granted to investigate clemastine for the treatment of multiple sclerosis in the context of chronic optic neuropathy. That pilot study was recently completed and is the first randomized control trial documenting efficacy for a putative remyelinating agent for the treatment of MS. The preselected primary efficacy endpoint (visual evoked potential) was met and a strong trend to benefit was seen for the principal secondary endpoint assessing function (low contrast visual acuity). That trial number was 13-11577.
This study seeks to follow up on that study and examine clemastine fumarate's protective and reparative effects in the context of acute demyelinating brain lesions as imaged by multi-parametric MRI assessments. The investigators will be assessing the effects of clemastine fumarate as a remyelinating therapy and assessing its effect on MRI metrics of lesions found in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of acute inflammatory injury-causing demyelination.
In addition to using conventional multi-parametric MRI assessments, this study will also evaluate a new MRI technique called Ultrashort Echo Time (UTE) MRI to assess the effects of clemastine fumarate as a remyelinating therapy of acute lesions found in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of acute inflammatory injury-causing demyelination and compare it to the other assessments.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:18 - 55
Sex:All
44 Participants Needed
Istradefylline + Low Oxygen Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
Cambridge, MassachusettsThis trial tests a treatment for spinal cord injury patients that combines breathing low oxygen air with a medication. The goal is to improve walking by strengthening nerve pathways and blocking certain brain effects that could reduce this benefit. Breathing low-oxygen air has shown potential in enhancing walking recovery in spinal cord injury patients by promoting neuroplasticity.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
40 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Vancouver, British ColumbiaThe aim of this study is to examine the mechanisms of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) for improving cardiovascular and pulmonary function in individuals with chronic motor-complete spinal cord injury (SCI) by measuring vascular related endothelial biomarkers, plasma catecholamines, and respiratory parameters.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:19 - 65
Sex:All
22 Participants Needed
BrainGate Neural Interface for Tetraplegia
Boston, MassachusettsPeople with brainstem stroke, advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), or other disorders can become unable to move or speak despite being awake and alert. In this project, the investigators seek to further translate knowledge about interpreting brain signals related to movement, and to further develop an intracortical brain-computer interface (iBCI) that could restore rapid and intuitive use of communication apps on tablet computers by people with paralysis.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Visual Impairment, Serious Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Steroids, Immunosuppressants
2 Participants Needed
Multi-Speed Ergonomic Wheelchair for Spinal Cord Injury
Minneapolis, MinnesotaOver one million Americans rely on their upper extremities for manual wheelchair propulsion. Shoulder overuse injuries are prevalent among manual wheelchair users and these injuries often result in shoulder pain. Severe shoulder pain can lead some wheelchair users to transition from manual to powered mobility, complicating transportation, and reducing independence in activities of daily living. This project will expand the understanding of a new wheelchair design that allows better positioning of the hand rims and allows for different gearing. The investigators will study steady-state propulsion efficiency with different gear ratios and develop a new system with multiple gear ratios. The advanced gearing will allow for a low gear when initiating movement, going uphill, or when moving over carpet, and then a higher gear option for movements on hard flat level terrain. This system has the potential to dramatically improve shoulder ergonomics and reduce pain in many future manual wheelchair users.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pressure Injuries, Recent Surgeries, Cardiovascular, Others
30 Participants Needed
Virtual Walking Therapy for Neuropathic Pain
College Station, TexasThe purpose of this study is to determine if playing a virtual reality walking game can help improve neuropathic pain in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:C1-C4 Injury, Under 18, Recent Injury, Non-English, Prison, Blind, Severe Motion Sickness
48 Participants Needed
SCAP and Hand Exercises for ALS
Bronx, New YorkVeterans are at higher risk than non-Veterans of falling ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The investigators have shown that synchronized stimulation over the brain and cervical spinal cord can temporarily strengthen weakened nerve circuits between the brain and hand muscles in people with ALS.
The current proposal will take the next step of individualizing this intervention, then applying it repetitively in an attempt to achieve direct clinical benefit on hand strength and function.
Following an initial 2-3 month period of optimizing the intervention for each individual, the investigators will compare the effects of two-week programs of paired brain-spinal stimulation with or without hand exercises.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Seizures, Ventilator Dependence, Cardiac Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Amphetamines, Dalfampridine
32 Participants Needed
CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea
Toronto, OntarioThis single arm clinical trial will assess whether continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in the management of moderate-to-severe sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) among para-athletes living with cervical/thoracic, complete or incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) is effective in improving cognitive impairment, in reducing fatigue, depression, anxiety, and overall quality of life. Further, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of CPAP therapy in improving their performance in sports and the perceived risk of injuries.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Sleep Apnea, CNS Diseases, Substance Misuse, Others
15 Participants Needed
Interbody Cages for Cervical Myelopathy
Dallas, TexasStudy team will plan a prospective, randomized control trial using our institution's spine clinical outcomes registry. Eligible patients undergoing ACDF (see inclusion criteria listed below) will be randomized to an Intervention or Control Group, which will differ according to the interbody cage used during the procedure. In the Intervention Group (100 patients), Medtronic Titan Endoskeleton TCS zero-profile, stand-alone interbody cages with nanoLOCK osseointegrative technology will be implanted at each treated level. In the Control Group (100 patients), patients will receive an alternative interbody cage system that does not employ nanoLOCK ossteointegrative technology. Interbody cages used in the Control Group (along with the decision to apply anterior plate fixation) will be determined according to surgeon preference. There will be no blinding to the type of implant used. Standard demographic and procedural variables will be collected for all patients (including history of diabetes, tobacco, use, prior use of oral corticosteroids, number of levels fused, and presence of bicortical screw placement). Clinical and radiographic outcomes in the Intervention and Control Groups will be directly compared.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 99
Sex:All
200 Participants Needed
Brain-Computer Interface for Paralysis
Miami, FloridaThe PRIME Study is a first-in-human early feasibility study to evaluate the initial clinical safety and device functionality of the Neuralink N1 Implant and R1 Robot device designs in participants with tetraparesis or tetraplegia. The N1 Implant is a skull-mounted, wireless, rechargeable implant connected to electrode threads that are implanted in the brain by the R1 Robot, a robotic electrode thread inserter.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:22 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Seizures, Diabetes, Obesity, Smoking, Others
5 Participants Needed
CEUS for Spinal Cord Injury
Charleston, South CarolinaThis trial is testing a new imaging method called Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) to help doctors see blood flow changes in the spinal cord during surgery. It aims to help patients having surgery for chronic spinal cord pressure in the neck and upper back. The goal is to predict and prevent nerve damage by spotting blood flow issues early. CEUS has been used in various studies to visualize and assess blood flow in the spinal cord, including during surgery.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
20 Participants Needed
Community-Based Activity Program for Physical Disabilities
Montreal, QuebecParticipation in community-based activities is essential to the health and well-being of youth with physical disabilities; yet, it is extremely restricted. Emerging treatment approaches aimed at improving participation have shifted from focusing only on impaired body functions towards the performance of functional meaningful activities within the youth's natural environment. Investigators' initial results from studies in Quebec show that targeting intervention at the activity/participation level can result in improvement of impaired body functions (e.g., balance, attention, anxiety) - important components to address in rehabilitation. Investigators' team aims to continue studying the impact of participation by launching a larger more rigorous study. Investigators have partnered with major organizations providing rehabilitation services for youth as well as key community-based stakeholders including youth, clinicians, and managers, and together investigators plan to further examine whether engaging in an 8-week community-based activity individually chosen by the youth (e.g., sledge hockey, drawing, playing a musical instrument) can lead to a significant improvement in three key body functions: motor, behavioral and emotional. One hundred and fifty youth with physical disabilities living in Quebec and Ontario will participate and engage in an activity of choice. Changes in their body functions (e.g., movement, attention, mood) will be measured multiple times before, during and after engagement in the chosen activity. Findings of this study can guide clinicians, families and policy-makers to select effective approaches that not only promote participation but also facilitate additional motor and mental benefits from a single intervention. Such 'real-world' treatment approaches involving activities of choice can also increase motivation, compliance and reduce burden on the healthcare system and on the youth and families.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:12 - 18
Sex:All
150 Participants Needed
BrainGate2 System for Quadriplegia
Boston, MassachusettsThe purpose of this study is to obtain preliminary device safety information and demonstrate proof of principle (feasibility) of the ability of people with tetraplegia to control a computer cursor and other assistive devices with their thoughts.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Visual Impairment, Serious Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Steroids, Immunosuppressants
2 Participants Needed
BrainGate2 System for Speech Impairment
Sacramento, CaliforniaThe goal of this study is to improve our understanding of speech production, and to translate this into medical devices called intracortical brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs) that will enable people who have lost the ability to speak fluently to communicate via a computer just by trying to speak.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Visual Impairment, Serious Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Steroids, Immunosuppressives
2 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation + Respiratory Training for Spinal Cord Injury
Louisville, KentuckyRespiratory complications are among the leading causes of death in patients with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Our previous work showed that pulmonary function can be improved by using our original respiratory training method. However, the effectiveness of this intervention is limited due to the disruption of brain-spinal connections and consequently lowered spinal cord activity below the injury level. Our recent studies showed that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord below the level of injury leads to increased ventilation which indicates activation of the spinal cord structures related to respiration. These findings indicate that spinal cord stimulation can be a promising therapeutic additive to the treatment. The goal of this study is to justify the establishment of a new direction in rehabilitation for patients with SCI by using a non-invasive spinal cord stimulation in combination with respiratory training.
Our aims are: 1) to evaluate the effects of such stimulation applied to the injured spinal cord on pulmonary function and respiratory muscle activity, and 2) to evaluate the effectiveness and therapeutic mechanisms of the spinal cord stimulation combined with respiratory training. Thirty-six individuals with chronic SCI will be recruited and assigned to three groups to receive respiratory training or spinal cord stimulation alone or a combination of them. All participants will be tested before and after cycles of experimental procedures with/or without stimulation. Our hypotheses will be confirmed if the respiratory training combined with spinal cord stimulation results in the most enhanced positive effects.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Obesity, Others
36 Participants Needed
PREP Intervention for Youth with Physical Disabilities
Montreal, QuebecThe goal of this clinical trial is to learn about how a participation-based intervention builds capacity of youth with physical disabilities to pursue activities of their choice in the community. The investigators plan to examine in what ways working with a therapist to set up and engage in an 8-week self-chosen community-based activity builds capacity of youth with physical disabilities to pursue a new activity of their choice in the community without the support of a therapist.
During this study, participants will be followed for 26 weeks. Youth will work with an occupational therapist (OT).
* In the first week, the OT will meet with youth to set a community-based leisure goal. Examples of activities could include music, sports, cooking lessons, painting, or photography, in the youth's community.
* The OT will work with youth to identify and remove barriers. They will also adapt the activity to help youth do the activity for 8 weeks. During this time, the OT will perform site visits to consult and support youths' involvement as needed. (Weeks #1-8)
* Youth will have a four-week break after completing their first activity. (Weeks #9-12). Then, youth will be asked to choose a second (new) activity. They will try to start this activity for 8 weeks without the OT. (Weeks #13-20)
* At the end of these 8 weeks, the same therapist will help the youth for 6 weeks if needed to do their second activity. (Weeks #21-26)
Youth will be asked to complete the following online:
1. A standard demographic questionnaire (during the first meeting).
2. Rate their perceived performance in the chosen activity once a week.
3. A questionnaire about their daily participation in the community. This will be done at the start and end of the study.
4. A questionnaire about how well they feel they are able to do things. This will be done three times.
5. Share steps they take to participate in the activity. This will be done through a weekly diary entry. In addition, three one-on-one interviews (for about an hour each) will be done remotely (using Microsoft TEAMS) to share their experience pursuing their selected activities. Interviews will be done before starting their second (new) activity, after 8 weeks of pursuing the new activity on their own, and after 6 weeks with OT support. These interviews will be video, and audio recorded and transcribed.
This study examines 'real-life' experiences and participation outcomes of youth with physical disabilities after a participation-based capacity-building intervention.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:15 - 24
Sex:All
10 Participants Needed
HIFT for Neurological Disorders
Fort Smith, ArkansasIndividuals with and without neurologic diagnoses greatly benefit from participation in regular exercise but the majority are physically inactive. This is an issue for both them and their care partners as their health is often linked. This study aims to examine the long-term physical and psychosocial effects of structured, group-based, high intensity functional training (HIFT) exercise for people with neurologic diagnoses and their care partners.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Under 18, Non-English Speakers, Others
100 Participants Needed
Non-Invasive Neuromodulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe objectives of this study are to (1) determine the effects of neuromodulation techniques on mobility in persons with chronic SCI, as measured by subjective and objective measures, and (2) to determine the optimal combination of techniques that modify mobility and movement in an individual. The neuromodulation techniques explored will be methods of electromagnetic stimulation - that is, electrical stimulation and magnetic stimulation.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
10 Participants Needed
Remote Multisensory Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injury
Minneapolis, MinnesotaSo far, therapies have limited success in functional recovery in adults with chronic SCI. By introducing remote cognitive multisensory rehabilitation (CMR), which has shown significant functional improvements due to neurological recovery when delivered in-person, transformative results that (i) provide a potentially effective new therapy within the healthcare system, accessible to more patients, and (ii) demonstrate brain function changes alongside improved function in chronic SCI are anticipated. The results will inform and justify a large scale federally funded clinical trial.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Uncontrolled Seizures, Cognitive Impairment, Ventilator Dependency, Others
22 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spinal Cord Disease clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Spinal Cord Disease clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Spinal Cord Disease trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Spinal Cord Disease is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Spinal Cord Disease medical study ?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Spinal Cord Disease clinical trials ?
Most recently, we added Brain-Computer Interface for Paralysis, Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Neuropathy and Spinal Cord and Nerve Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury to the Power online platform.
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