Paired Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation to Recover Hand Function in SCI
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorKessler Foundation
About this trial
Individuals who suffer a spinal cord injury in the neck region have difficulty using their hands due to paralysis and/or weakness of their arms and hand muscles. This project aims to test the effects of pairing spinal cord and nerve stimulation combined with physical therapy training in recovering arms and hand function. The long-term goal is to provide better therapies that will improve the ability of individuals with spinal cord injuries to use their arms and hands to perform everyday tasks, similar to injury before.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
At least 18 years of age
Non-progressive cervical SCI
Greater than or equal to 6-months post spinal cord injury
Stable medical condition
Disqualifiers
Ventilator Dependent
Untreated fracture or pressure ulcer
Untreated psychiatric disorder or ongoing drug abuse
Cardiac, respiratory, bladder, renal, or other untreated medical disorder unrelated to SCI
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation
- Paired spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation
Treatment groups
14 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov