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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injury
Official title Neuromodulation to Improve Grasping Function After SCI
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07433959
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to restore the activities of late descending signals with a noninvasive stimulation approach in combination with hand motor training to improve hand function in persons with cervical SCI. The main question it aims to answer is if the inputs to late descending signals above the level of injury and the output of residual late descending signals below the level of injury could be increased.
- 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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- For individuals with SCI:
- Ages 18-75 years
- Chronic SCI (≥1 year of injury)
- Cervical injury at C8 or above
- Individuals who have MEP responses in at least one FDI muscle
You likely can't join if
- Uncontrolled medical problems including pulmonary or cardiovascular disease
- Premorbid, ongoing major depression or psychosis, altered cognitive status
- History of head injury or stroke
- Metal plate in skull
- History of seizures
- Receiving drugs acting primarily on the central nervous system, which lower the seizure threshold such as antipsychotic drugs
See the full eligibility criteria
- For individuals with SCI:
- Ages 18-75 years
- Chronic SCI (≥1 year of injury)
- Cervical injury at C8 or above
- Individuals who have MEP responses in at least one FDI muscle
- Uncontrolled medical problems including pulmonary or cardiovascular disease
- Premorbid, ongoing major depression or psychosis, altered cognitive status
- History of head injury or stroke
- Metal plate in skull
- History of seizures
- Receiving drugs acting primarily on the central nervous system, which lower the seizure threshold such as antipsychotic drugs
- Pregnant females
- Individuals who suffer from a spinal cord disease such as spinal stenosis, spinal bifida or herniated cervical
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Buffalo, New York, United States
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 to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Buffalo, New York, 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.