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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injuries
Official title Physical Therapy Wound Care Modalities in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05458947
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To examine the effects of Physical Therapist (PT) wound care modalities (pulsed wound irrigation (PWI) + electrical stimulation (ES), PWI only, and ES only) on wound healing in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
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
- Currently enrolled at inpatient rehabilitation at Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte
- Diagnosis of spinal cord injury and concomitant pressure injury to sacrum or ischium
- Agreeable to wound care treatment by Physical Therapist (PT)
- Able to perform informed consent
- Over 18 years of age
You likely can't join if
- Pain which limits ability to tolerate wound care treatments
- Unable to perform informed consent
- Pregnancy
- Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) \<30 on initial evaluation
See the full eligibility criteria
- Currently enrolled at inpatient rehabilitation at Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte
- Diagnosis of spinal cord injury and concomitant pressure injury to sacrum or ischium
- Agreeable to wound care treatment by Physical Therapist (PT)
- Able to perform informed consent
- Over 18 years of age
- Physician order for PT wound care evaluation and treatment
- Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) \>31 on initial evaluation
- Pain which limits ability to tolerate wound care treatments
- Unable to perform informed consent
- Pregnancy
- Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) \<30 on initial evaluation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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