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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injuries
Official title Virtual Walking Intervention for Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05005026
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to determine if playing a virtual reality walking game can help improve neuropathic pain in adults with chronic spinal cord injury.
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
- The study will recruit individuals with complete injury (American Spinal Injury Association [ASIA] classification A) with lumbar, paraplegic, or low...
- Must have persistent NP symptoms that are of daily severity of at least 4/10 for 3 or more months
- Must endorse more than 2 items on a 7-item Spinal Cord Injury Pain Instrument, SCIPI
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be more than one year post-injury to begin study (can be screened at an earlier time for eligibility)
You likely can't join if
- Individuals with Injury levels between C1 and C4
- Individuals under the age of 18
- Individuals who were injured within the past year
- Individuals who cannot comprehend spoken English
- Individuals who are in prison
- Individuals who are blind
See the full eligibility criteria
- The study will recruit individuals with complete injury (American Spinal Injury Association [ASIA] classification A) with lumbar, paraplegic, or low tetraplegic (C5-C7) injury. Additional criteria will include:
- Must have persistent NP symptoms that are of daily severity of at least 4/10 for 3 or more months
- Must endorse more than 2 items on a 7-item Spinal Cord Injury Pain Instrument, SCIPI
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be more than one year post-injury to begin study (can be screened at an earlier time for eligibility)
- Must have mobile connectivity with usable service
- Must be stable on pain medication for 1 or more months
- Must be cleared on the VRWalk physical activity clearance scale
- Must not have motion sickness that interferes with daily life
- Individuals with Injury levels between C1 and C4
- Individuals under the age of 18
- Individuals who were injured within the past year
- Individuals who cannot comprehend spoken English
- Individuals who are in prison
- Individuals who are blind
- Individuals who experience severe motion sickness
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- College Station, Texas, United States
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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 Birmingham, Alabama, United States; College Station, Texas, United States; Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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