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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injuries
Official title Reticulospinal Control of Movements
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04967274
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Accurate movement execution is a result of a complex interplay between various muscle groups whose activity is controlled by different areas of the central nervous system. Besides the corticospinal system, the phylogenetically old reticulospinal system is a key motor system controlling different elementary movements including posture, locomotion and reaching across all mammals.
- Time commitment: about 6 months
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Written informed consent as documented by signature For SCI patients:
- ASIA Impairment scale (AIS) A-D
- Focal damage at cervical (C4-C7; i.e. damage rostral of the spi-nal segments innervating the examined hand and leg muscles) or thoracic (T4-T12; i.e...
- Patients with cervical SCI must reveal bilaterally intact ulnar nerves as demonstrated by normal compound motor action potential (cMAP), nerve...
- Patients with thoracic SCI must reveal bilaterally intact tibial and peroneal nerves as demonstrated by normal cMAP, NCV and F-wave latencies
You likely can't join if
- Women who are pregnant or breast feeding
- Current neurological problems other than SCI and related impairments
- Current orthopaedic problems affecting upper and lower extremity movements
- History of alcohol abuse or the intake of psychotropic drugs
- History of major cardiac condition (e.g., infarction, insufficiency (NYHA II-IV))
- History of major pulmonary condition (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (GOLD II-IV))
See the full eligibility criteria
- Written informed consent as documented by signature For SCI patients:
- ASIA Impairment scale (AIS) A-D
- Focal damage at cervical (C4-C7; i.e. damage rostral of the spi-nal segments innervating the examined hand and leg muscles) or thoracic (T4-T12; i.e. damage caudal of the spinal segments innervating the m. abductor...
- Patients with cervical SCI must reveal bilaterally intact ulnar nerves as demonstrated by normal compound motor action potential (cMAP), nerve conduction velocity (NCV) and F-wave latencies in clinical neurography.
- Patients with thoracic SCI must reveal bilaterally intact tibial and peroneal nerves as demonstrated by normal cMAP, NCV and F-wave latencies
- Women who are pregnant or breast feeding
- Current neurological problems other than SCI and related impairments
- Current orthopaedic problems affecting upper and lower extremity movements
- History of alcohol abuse or the intake of psychotropic drugs
- History of major cardiac condition (e.g., infarction, insufficiency (NYHA II-IV))
- History of major pulmonary condition (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (GOLD II-IV))
- Current major depression or psychosis
- Fever of unknown origin
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Zurich, Switzerland
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 study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Zurich, Switzerland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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