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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injuries
Official title Upper Extremity Training for Chronic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04921592
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is to understand how the combination of activity-based recovery training and targeted spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) can improve participants' ability to use their hand, arms, and core.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- 18 years of age.
- spinal cord injury for greater than or equal to 6 months.
- spinal cord injury at a cervical neurologic level of injury.
You likely can't join if
- ventilator dependent.
- history of fractures.
- pressure sore or skin issues.
- history of illicit drug abuse.
- history of cardiac, respiratory, bladder, renal or other medical disorder unrelated to spinal cord injury.
- bladder Botox injections less than 12 months prior.
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 years of age.
- spinal cord injury for greater than or equal to 6 months.
- spinal cord injury at a cervical neurologic level of injury.
- ventilator dependent.
- history of fractures.
- pressure sore or skin issues.
- history of illicit drug abuse.
- history of cardiac, respiratory, bladder, renal or other medical disorder unrelated to spinal cord injury.
- bladder Botox injections less than 12 months prior.
- muscle Botox injections less than 12 months prior.
- colostomy bag or urostomy.
- implanted pump (i.e., baclofen pump, pain pump, etc).
- If I am female: I am pregnant at the time of enrollment or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study.
- unable to wean from anti-spasticity medication.
- contraindications to MRI imaging (pacemaker, metallic foreign body, aneurysm clip, etc.)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- West Orange, New Jersey, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include West Orange, New Jersey, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.