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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Official title Combining Spinal Cord Transcutaneous Stimulation and Activity-based Training in Inpatient Rehabilitation to Facilitate Upper Limb Function of Individuals with Acute to Subacute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06773286
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this clinical trial is to understand the safety and practicality of using spinal cord transcutaneous (through the skin) stimulation in an inpatient setting as well as how the combination of activity-based training (ABT) and spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) can improve participants' ability to use their hands, arms, and trunk in an inpatient rehabilitation program. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the combination of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation and ABT is safe and practical when applied to individuals with acute to subacute cervical SCI during inpatient rehabilitation?
- Time commitment: about 2 weeks
- 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 to 75
You may be able to join if
- must be at least 18 years of age.
- must have had a spinal cord injury for less than or equal to 8 weeks.
- must have a traumatic cervical SCI with lesions (AIS A or B, C5-C7).
- must have some degree of motor dysfunction in the hand (bilateral UE motor score \<25).
- must be medically stable enough to participate in activity-based recovery training.
You likely can't join if
- have a history of seizures, head trauma and/or cognitive deficit
- have surgically implanted foreign bodies such as a pacemaker, metal plate in the skull, and metal inside the skull
- have a pressure sore or skin issues.
- have severe spasticity.
- in medically unstable condition.
- have a history of illicit drug abuse.
See the full eligibility criteria
- must be at least 18 years of age.
- must have had a spinal cord injury for less than or equal to 8 weeks.
- must have a traumatic cervical SCI with lesions (AIS A or B, C5-C7).
- must have some degree of motor dysfunction in the hand (bilateral UE motor score \<25).
- must be medically stable enough to participate in activity-based recovery training.
- must be able to tolerate spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation, as determined by study staff.
- must have ability to understand and the willingness to sign an informed consent.
- have a history of seizures, head trauma and/or cognitive deficit
- have surgically implanted foreign bodies such as a pacemaker, metal plate in the skull, and metal inside the skull
- have a pressure sore or skin issues.
- have severe spasticity.
- in medically unstable condition.
- have a history of illicit drug abuse.
- have a history of medical disorders of my heart, lungs, bladder, kidneys or other parts of my body that are unrelated to my spinal cord injury.
- unable or unwilling to wean from anti-spasticity medication (for an example: baclofen, Xeomin, and Lioresal).
- unable to meet the attendance requirements.
- currently enrolled in another treatment research study.
- unable to follow instructions and maintain alertness during assessments and training.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- West Orange, New Jersey, 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?
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 2 weeks 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 75 years. 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.