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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injury
Official title Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Glucose Control in Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07099911
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Overall aim: To identify the impact and acceptability of a novel method of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for improving glucose control using a dual stable isotope tracer OGTT in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Objective 1: 1.
- 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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- We are asking all individuals who meet our study criteria if they would like to take part. We are looking for both males and females who meet all the...
- \>1-year postinjury.
- 18 years of age or above
- American Spinal Cord Injury Impairment Scale A-C.
- Level of Injury, Cervical 5-Lumbar 2.
You likely can't join if
- Has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or actively taking a pharmaceutical to address elevated blood glucose.
- Unable to understand explanations and/or provide informed consent.
- If you cannot tolerate the NMES intervention
- Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study duration SCI only:
- Recently trained with electrical stimulation (\< 6 months)
- Recent history of lower limb fractures
See the full eligibility criteria
- We are asking all individuals who meet our study criteria if they would like to take part. We are looking for both males and females who meet all the criteria on this list for either SCI or non-injured individuals...
- \>1-year postinjury.
- 18 years of age or above
- American Spinal Cord Injury Impairment Scale A-C.
- Level of Injury, Cervical 5-Lumbar 2.
- Have capacity to provide informed consent. Non-injured individuals:
- 18 years of age or above
- Has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or actively taking a pharmaceutical to address elevated blood glucose.
- Unable to understand explanations and/or provide informed consent.
- If you cannot tolerate the NMES intervention
- Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study duration SCI only:
- Recently trained with electrical stimulation (\< 6 months)
- Recent history of lower limb fractures
- Peripheral nerve injury to lower extremities
- Unresolved pressure ulcers
- Known lower motor neuron injury.
- If the research team cannot induce visible or palpable contractions of the quadricep muscle with NMES
- If they cannot tolerate the NMES intervention
- Has previously experienced uncontrolled autonomic dysreflexia
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bath, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bath, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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