Dr. Noam Y Harel, MD PhD
Claim this profileJames J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Studies Spinal Cord Injury
Studies Quadriplegia/Quadriparesis
5 reported clinical trials
12 drugs studied
Area of expertise
1Spinal Cord Injury
C1
C2
C3
2Quadriplegia/Quadriparesis
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Noam Y Harel, MD PhD is currently running
Cooling Vest
for Hyperthermia in Spinal Cord Injury
This trial is testing a special cooling vest designed for people with severe spinal cord injuries who struggle to stay cool in warm weather. The vest works by absorbing and evaporating body heat to prevent overheating. The goal is to improve comfort and safety for these individuals during hot conditions. Cooling vests have been studied for their effectiveness in reducing heat strain and improving thermal comfort in various populations, including athletes and construction workers.
Recruiting1 award N/A4 criteria
Spinal Cord Stimulation
for Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord associative plasticity (SCAP) is a combined cortical and spinal electrical stimulation technique developed to induce recovery of arm and hand function in spinal cord injury. The proposed study will advance understanding of SCAP, which is critical to its effective translation to human therapy. The purpose of the study is to: 1. Determine whether signaling through the spinal cord to the muscles can be strengthened by electrical stimulation. 2. Improve our understanding of the spinal cord and how it produces movement. 3. Determine whether spinal surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord can improve its function. Aim 1 is designed to advance mechanistic understanding of spinal cord associative plasticity (SCAP). Aim 2 will determine whether SCAP increases spinal cord excitability after the period of repetitive pairing. In rats, SCAP augments muscle activation for hours after just 5 minutes of paired stimuli. Whereas Aims 1 and 2 focused on the effects of paired stimulation in the context of uninjured spinal cord, Aim 3 assesses whether paired stimulation can be effective across injured cord segments. Aim 3 will incorporate the experiments from Aim 1 and 2 but in people with SCI, either traumatic or pre-operative patients with myelopathy in non-invasive experiments, or targeting myelopathic segments in intraoperative segments.
Recruiting1 award Phase < 19 criteria
More about Noam Y Harel, MD PhD
Clinical Trial Related1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 5 trials as a Principal Investigator · 4 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Noam Y Harel, MD PhD has experience with
- Non-invasive Pairing Of Cortical And Spinal Stimulation
- Intraoperative Pairing Of Cortical And Spinal Stimulation
- Non-invasive Repeated Pairing Of Cortical And Spinal Stimulation (SCAP)
- Intraoperative Repeated Pairing Of Cortical And Spinal Stimulation (SCAP)
- Intraoperative Repeated Pairing Of Cortical And Spinal Stimulation (SCAP) At Or Below Myelopathic Region
- Cooling Vest
Breakdown of trials Noam Y Harel, MD PhD has run
Spinal Cord Injury
Quadriplegia/Quadriparesis
Quadriplegia
Cervical Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Disease
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Noam Y Harel, MD PhD specialize in?
Noam Y Harel, MD PhD focuses on Spinal Cord Injury and Quadriplegia/Quadriparesis. In particular, much of their work with Spinal Cord Injury has involved C1 patients, or patients who are C2.
Is Noam Y Harel, MD PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Noam Y Harel, MD PhD is currently recruiting for 4 clinical trials in Bronx New York. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Noam Y Harel, MD PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Noam Y Harel, MD PhD has studied treatments such as Non-invasive pairing of cortical and spinal stimulation, Intraoperative pairing of cortical and spinal stimulation, Non-invasive repeated pairing of cortical and spinal stimulation (SCAP).
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Noam Y Harel, MD PhD?
Apply for one of the trials that Noam Y Harel, MD PhD is conducting.
What is the office address of Noam Y Harel, MD PhD?
The office of Noam Y Harel, MD PhD is located at: James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY, Bronx, New York 10468-3904 United States. This is the address for their practice at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.