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Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial is testing the feasibility and safety of using Transcutaneous Stimulation (TcStim) to acutely improve sitting upright in children with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and when used in combination with activity-based locomotor training (AB-LT).
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- I have been discharged from in-patient rehab.You rely completely on a ventilator to breathe.I have been discharged from in-patient rehab.I am currently taking baclofen.You were born with a spinal cord injury.I have a bone that hasn't healed yet.I have a long-term spinal cord injury affecting my muscle control.You have difficulty sitting up straight without using your arms for support.I have no health issues preventing me from joining in physical assessments or training.I have completed at least 60 sessions of specific physical therapy at Frazier Rehab.I have a long-term spinal cord injury affecting movement control.I have had surgery for scoliosis.You have difficulty controlling your upper body and sitting upright without needing to use your arms for support.I have not used Botox in the last 3 months.
- Group 1: Transcutaneous spinal stimulation
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Could I be considered a viable candidate for this research endeavor?
"To participate in this clinical trial, those affected by spinal cord injuries aged between 2 and 15 are eligible. Presently, the research team is accepting a maximum of 9 individuals into the study."
Does this clinical trial admit individuals older than 30 years of age?
"The parameters for enrollment in this trial require that the patient must be between two to fifteen years of age. To date, there have been 138 trials conducted on participants younger than eighteen and 732 studies done with individuals over 65."
Is recruitment still open for the trial?
"The clinicaltrials.gov database reveals that this medical trial, which debuted on August 12th 2019, is not currently recruiting patients. However, there are a plethora of alternative trials with active recruitment at the moment - 903 to be precise."
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