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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Official title Transcutaneous Spinal Electrical Stimulation to Improve Exercise Function After Spinal Cord Injury.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07692191
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Our overall objective is to decrease the prevalence of multiple sedentary-related diseases that are secondary consequences of spinal cord injury (SCI). SCI affects motor, sensory and autonomic systems and can cause very limited exercise capacity which then leads to very high rates of obesity, metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- 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 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- traumatic or non-traumatic spinal cord injury
- Spinal cord injury of at least one year duration, C5 or lower, AIS A - D
- medically stable and healthy enough to engage in and complete exercise requirements
- willing and able to complete the exercise protocols and testing requirements
- able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions from study staff
You likely can't join if
- current serious injury (ies) of the upper extremities
- known cardiovascular disease
- unsatisfactory results of EKG screening
- implanted electronic cardiac devices (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, etc.)
- current pressure ulcer(s)
- morbid obesity
See the full eligibility criteria
- traumatic or non-traumatic spinal cord injury
- Spinal cord injury of at least one year duration, C5 or lower, AIS A - D
- medically stable and healthy enough to engage in and complete exercise requirements
- willing and able to complete the exercise protocols and testing requirements
- able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions from study staff
- able to communicate with study staff about their exercise capabilities and preferences
- current serious injury (ies) of the upper extremities
- known cardiovascular disease
- unsatisfactory results of EKG screening
- implanted electronic cardiac devices (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, etc.)
- current pressure ulcer(s)
- morbid obesity
- known thyroid dysfunction
- current cancer
- current uncontrolled high blood pressure
- uncontrolled epilepsy
- current deep vein thrombosis
- ventilator dependency
- cognitive impairment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 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.