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fMRI-neuronavigated rTMS Treatment for Symptoms of Depression Associated With Concussive TBI in...

Traumatic Brain InjuryConcussion2 more

This study aims to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of fMRI-targeted repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of depressive symptoms in service members with a history of concussive traumatic brain injury (TBI). Up to ninety participants will be randomized to active or sham treatment. Participants randomized into the active group will receive 20 sessions of left-sided dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLFPC) high-frequency rTMS, followed by right-sided DLFPC low-frequency rTMS. The DLPFC treatment area will be identified by using individual subject-level resting state network estimation (Hacker et al., 2013). Participants randomized into the sham treatment group will receive 20 sham treatments designed to have similar sound and tactile sensation, without producing active treatment. Participants will also be asked to complete regular follow-up evaluations for up to a total of six follow-up sessions. Those who do not respond to the treatment will have the option to receive active treatment through this study regardless of group assignment to active or sham.

Terminated33 enrollment criteria

Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Armodafinil as Treatment for Patients...

Traumatic Brain Injury

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of long-term (12 months) armodafinil treatment in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with mild or moderate closed traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Terminated59 enrollment criteria

Mild Hypothermia and Supplemental Magnesium Sulfate Infusion in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)...

Traumatic Brain Injury

The investigators hypothesize that hypothermia (body cooling) and additional magnesium sulfate will improve the outcome of severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients. This is a study to compare the outcomes of patients with severe traumatic brain injury who have been allocated to one of the following three groups: Group 1 - Conventional therapy following traumatic brain injury Group 2 - Subjects will have their core body temperature lowered to 34C Group 3 - Subjects will have their core body temperature lowered to 34C and will receive a supplemental intravenous infusion of magnesium sulfate.

Terminated18 enrollment criteria

Use of Biperiden for the Prevention of Post-traumatic Epilepsy

Traumatic Brain Injury

There is no AED or medication that has been demonstrated to affect the development of post-traumatic epilepsy. Biperiden is a cholinergic antagonist, acting in the muscarinic receptor, that is widely used as an anti Parkinson drug. The investigators data with animal models of epilepsy indicate that anti-muscarinic agents might affect the natural course of the disease in the case of post-traumatic epilepsy.

Terminated13 enrollment criteria

A Phase 2a Dose Escalation Study With SLV334 in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury.

Traumatic Brain Injury

A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Phase 2 Dose Escalation Study to Investigate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics after Single and Multiple I.V. Doses of SLV334 in Sequential Cohorts of Patients with Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.

Terminated14 enrollment criteria

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Armodafinil as Treatment for Patients With Excessive...

Traumatic Brain Injury

The primary objective of the study is to determine whether armodafinil treatment is more effective than placebo treatment in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with mild or moderate closed traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Terminated44 enrollment criteria

Treatment Of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency After Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain InjuriesGrowth Hormone Deficiency

To establish the effects of genotropin replacement on cognitive function in patients with severe growth hormone deficiency after traumatic brain injury.

Terminated7 enrollment criteria

A Comparison of Propofol Versus Midazolam to Sedate Critically Brain Injury; Measurement of Cytokine...

Traumatic Brain Injury

This is a prospective randomized controlled pilot study in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients who are sedated with either propofol or midazolam to compare the cytokine response and neuropsychological outcomes with and without elevated blood alcohol levels. Sedation is part of the standard treatment in patients with a TBI and has been proposed as a neuroprotective intervention in head-injured patients. Sedative regimens, such as midazolam and propofol, are not standardized and it is unclear whether sedation has a significant impact on recovery and outcome. A review of propofol versus midazolam in mechanically ventilated patients shows evidence that both provide effective sedation but there is lack of data to support one sedative over the other. Cytokines are released in response to tissue injury and act to generate a variety of physiologic responses. The cytokine elevation has been correlated with the extent of tissue injury. This study will compare the cytokine distribution patterns at specific posttraumatic time points in patients with a TBI sedated with either propofol or midazolam. Additional analysis will compare the cytokine response in patients whom had elevated blood alcohol levels with those with normal levels. Neuropsychological testing will also be performed to determine the extent of brain injury and recovery.

Terminated15 enrollment criteria

Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation and Motor Training in Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors

TBIAttention Deficits1 more

The overall goal of the proposed project is to perform a preliminary study to assess the potential effects of galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) on the outcomes of a cognitive test of attention and the outcomes of robot-assisted upper-limb rehabilitation.

Terminated19 enrollment criteria

Dopamine Receptor Imaging to Predict Response to Stimulant Therapy in Chronic TBI

Traumatic Brain Injury

Deficits in memory, attention, cognitive, and executive functions are the most common disabilities after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dopamine (DA) neurotransmission is implicated in these neural functions and dopaminergic pathways are recognized to be frequently disrupted after TBI. One of the most widely used DAergic drugs is methylphenidate (Ritalin®). Methylphenidate increases synaptic DA levels by binding to presynaptic dopamine transporters (DAT) and blocking re-uptake. PET with methylphenidate challenge to measure tonic DA release provides valuable insight into the molecular basis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and addiction, as well as practical information regarding likely effectiveness of therapy (1). The objectives of this study are to use PET imaging with [11C]-raclopride, a D2/D3 receptor ligand, before and after administering methylphenidate, to measure endogenous DA release in patients who are experiencing problems with cognition, attention and executive function in the chronic stage after TBI. In addition, we will use TMS to test short intracortical inhibition, a gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor A (GABAA) - mediated phenomenon, which is under partial DA control, as a measure of dopaminergic activity on and off methylphenidate.

Terminated50 enrollment criteria
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