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61 Spinal Cord Disease Trials near Miami, FL
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Learn More About PowerBrain-Computer Interface for Paralysis
Miami, FloridaThe PRIME Study is a first-in-human early feasibility study to evaluate the initial clinical safety and device functionality of the Neuralink N1 Implant and R1 Robot device designs in participants with tetraparesis or tetraplegia. The N1 Implant is a skull-mounted, wireless, rechargeable implant connected to electrode threads that are implanted in the brain by the R1 Robot, a robotic electrode thread inserter.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:22 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Seizures, Diabetes, Obesity, Smoking, Others
5 Participants Needed
Stem Cell Therapy + Exoskeleton/Virtual Reality for Spinal Cord Injury
Coral Springs, FloridaThe SciExVR study will evaluate the potential benefit of autologous bone marrow derived stem cells (BMSC) in the treatment of spinal cord injury with evidence of impaired motor or sensory function. The treatment consists of bilateral paraspinal injections of the BMSC at the level of the injury as well as superior and inferior to that spinal segment followed by an intravenous injection and intranasal placement. Patients undergoing BMSC treatment may also be assigned to use of exoskeletal movement (or equivalent) or virtual reality visualization (or equivalent) to augment upper motor neuron firing and/or receptivity of the sensory neurons. http://mdstemcells.com/sciexvr/
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
40 Participants Needed
Locomotor Training + Testosterone for Spinal Cord Injury
Gainesville, FloridaThis pilot study will determine the feasibility of implementing a combinatory rehabilitation strategy involving testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with locomotor training (LT; walking on a treadmill with assistance and overground walking) in men with testosterone deficiency and walking dysfunction after incomplete or complete spinal cord injury. The investigators hypothesize that LT+TRT treatment will improve muscle size and bone mineral density in men with low T and ambulatory dysfunction after incomplete or complete SCI, along with muscle fundtion and walking recovery in men with T low and ambulatory dysfunction ater incomplete SCI.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cancer, Cardiovascular Events, Neurologic Impairments, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Opioids, Glucocorticoids, Others
21 Participants Needed
CEUS for Spinal Cord Injury
Charleston, South CarolinaThis trial is testing a new imaging method called Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) to help doctors see blood flow changes in the spinal cord during surgery. It aims to help patients having surgery for chronic spinal cord pressure in the neck and upper back. The goal is to predict and prevent nerve damage by spotting blood flow issues early. CEUS has been used in various studies to visualize and assess blood flow in the spinal cord, including during surgery.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
20 Participants Needed
Surgery Techniques for Cervical Spondylosis
Atlanta, GeorgiaThe purpose of the study is to determine the optimal surgical approach (ventral vs dorsal) for patients with multi-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). There are no established guidelines for the management of patients with CSM, which represents the most common cause of spinal cord injury and dysfunction in the US and in the world.
This study aims to test the hypothesis that ventral surgery is associated with superior Short Form-36 physical component Score (SF-36 PCS) outcome at one year follow-up compared to dorsal approaches and that both ventral and dorsal surgery improve symptoms of spinal cord dysfunction measured using the modified Japanese Orthopedic Association Score (mJOA). A secondary hypothesis is that health resource utilization for ventral surgery, dorsal fusion, and laminoplasty surgery are different. A third hypothesis is that cervical sagittal balance post-operatively is a significant predictor of SF-36 PCS outcome.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:45 - 80
Sex:All
269 Participants Needed
BrainGate2 Neural Interface for Quadriplegia
Atlanta, GeorgiaThis study is evaluating whether people with tetraplegia may be able to control a computer cursor and other assistive devices with their thoughts.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Visual Impairment, Serious Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Steroids, Immunosuppressives
27 Participants Needed
Movement-2-Music Exercise Program for Mobility Disabilities
Birmingham, AlabamaThe purpose of this study is to test the effects of an innovative exercise program referred to as movement-2-music (M2M) on health and fitness outcomes in adults with physical/mobility disabilities. One hundred and eight participants with physical/mobility disabilities will be recruited and randomly enrolled into one of two groups: a) M2M or b) waitlist control. The primary aim of this study is to determine the effects of a 12-week M2M program on health and fitness in participants with physical/mobility disabilities who are in one of three functional mobility groups: 1) Group I - only able to exercise while sitting, 2) Group II - able to exercise sitting and standing with/without support, and 3) Group III - able to exercise one side of the body more than the other side. The second aim is to compare the observed effects of the program in this study to a previous M2M study that groups participants based on disability type. The third aim of this study is to test whether adherence (defined as attendance to the 12-week program) affects the effects of M2M in participants with physical/mobility disabilities. The potential influences of different functional mobility and disabilities of participants on how the program affects participants' health and fitness outcomes will also be tested.
\*\*In response to COVID-19, the 12-week M2M intervention and all assessments have been modified from being delivered in-person at Lakeshore Foundation to being delivered remotely in real-time through videoconferencing technology.\*\*
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 70
Sex:All
108 Participants Needed
SCS for Spinal Cord Injury
Durham, North CarolinaThis trial is testing Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for patients with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to manage pain and improve physical functions. The treatment uses electrical pulses to interfere with pain signals and may help with movement and sensation. Patients will receive either active SCS treatment or their usual care. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been used since 1967 and is an evidence-based treatment for various chronic pain disorders, including failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Complete Cord Transection, Spinal Instability, Psychosis, Others
30 Participants Needed
10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Neuropathy
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaThe purpose of this post-market study is to evaluate changes in pain and neurological function with high frequency, 10 kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy in patients with chronic, intractable lower limb pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition known as painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). This is a multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled study to evaluate improvement in pain and neurological function in PDN patients, with neurological function assessed via objective measures. Patients will be randomized to conventional medical management (CMM) or 10 kHz SCS plus CMM.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:22+
Sex:All
143 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Lexington, KentuckyThe study will be a non-randomized, non-blinded pilot study to analyze the safety and feasibility of a non-significant risk device, transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation. The aim is to include 30 total patients, 10 patients in each of 3 groups:
1. Non-traumatic spinal cord injury (ntSCI) with diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy and offered surgical intervention.
2. Early tSCI screened during the hospital admission when cervical/thoracic spinal injury was diagnosed.
3. Delayed tSCI (control) screened 6-24 months after acute cervical/thoracic spinal injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Brachial Plexus Injury, Dementia, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Interventional Drugs
30 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation + Respiratory Training for Spinal Cord Injury
Louisville, KentuckyRespiratory complications are among the leading causes of death in patients with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Our previous work showed that pulmonary function can be improved by using our original respiratory training method. However, the effectiveness of this intervention is limited due to the disruption of brain-spinal connections and consequently lowered spinal cord activity below the injury level. Our recent studies showed that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord below the level of injury leads to increased ventilation which indicates activation of the spinal cord structures related to respiration. These findings indicate that spinal cord stimulation can be a promising therapeutic additive to the treatment. The goal of this study is to justify the establishment of a new direction in rehabilitation for patients with SCI by using a non-invasive spinal cord stimulation in combination with respiratory training.
Our aims are: 1) to evaluate the effects of such stimulation applied to the injured spinal cord on pulmonary function and respiratory muscle activity, and 2) to evaluate the effectiveness and therapeutic mechanisms of the spinal cord stimulation combined with respiratory training. Thirty-six individuals with chronic SCI will be recruited and assigned to three groups to receive respiratory training or spinal cord stimulation alone or a combination of them. All participants will be tested before and after cycles of experimental procedures with/or without stimulation. Our hypotheses will be confirmed if the respiratory training combined with spinal cord stimulation results in the most enhanced positive effects.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Obesity, Others
36 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Louisville, KentuckyThis study explores the use of multifunctional, non-invasive spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) to address axial motor symptoms, particularly gait dysfunction, in Parkinson's disease (PD). These symptoms, resistant to levodopa and inadequately managed by deep brain stimulation (DBS), arise from maladaptive spinal network changes. A non-invasive approach like scTS could overcome limitations associated with invasive spinal cord stimulation (SCS), which requires surgical implantation and lacks adaptability in stimulation site adjustments.
Gait dysfunction in PD stems from disrupted interactions between spinal and supraspinal networks. scTS provides a non-invasive alternative, shown to enhance locomotor functions in conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and cerebral palsy. This study hypothesizes that scTS applied at multiple spinal levels-cervical (C3-C4), thoracic (T11-T12), and lumbar (L1, L2-L3)-can synergistically activate locomotor central pattern generators (CPGs) and improve gait and postural control in PD. Additionally, it is hypothesized that proprioceptive input, combined with scTS, can counteract disruptions in spinal networks and restore voluntary movement.
The primary goal is to evaluate the effects of scTS on stepping performance, postural control, and locomotor recovery in PD. Specific objectives include:
1. Enhancing Locomotor Networks
* Determine optimal scTS parameters for inducing rhythmic stepping in PD patients.
* Assess interactions between spinal and supraspinal networks during imagined stepping under scTS in a gravity-neutral setting.
2. Improving Postural Networks
o Evaluate the effectiveness of scTS in restoring postural control and integrating postural-locomotor functions.
3. Facilitating Neuroplasticity for Movement Recovery o Combine scTS with activity-based recovery training to promote adaptive plasticity in spinal and cortical networks, reducing freezing of gait (FOG).
The research will measure scTS's capacity to generate coordinated stepping and postural movements, integrate proprioceptive feedback, and induce long-term improvements in gait parameters. By targeting spinal locomotor and postural systems, scTS offers a novel, non-invasive approach to addressing gaps in the management of PD gait dysfunction. This work has the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with PD, providing a safe, adaptable, and patient-centered therapeutic solution.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cognitive Dysfunction, Depression, Cardiac Insufficiency, Others
20 Participants Needed
Teriflunomide for Tropical Spastic Paraparesis
Bethesda, MarylandBackground:
HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a rare, progressive disease. It occurs in some people infected with the HTLV-1 virus. It leads to weakness in the lower limbs and other serious problems. It has no treatment. Teriflunomide is a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis. It reduces immune cells that make the disease worse. Researchers want to learn if this drug can help people with HAM/TSP.
Objective:
To learn the effects, immune response, safety, and tolerability of teriflunomide in people with HAM/TSP.
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18 and older with HAM/TSP.
Design:
Participants will be screened under protocol 98-N-0047.
Participants will have a medical history. They will have physical and neurological exams. They will have blood and urine tests.
Participants will take 1 tablet of the study drug once a day for 9 months. They will keep a drug diary.
Participants will have lymphapheresis. For this, blood is drawn from a needle in one arm. A machine divides the blood into red cells, plasma, and white cells. The white cells are removed. The plasma and red cells are returned to the participant through a needle in the other arm.
Participants will have lumbar punctures ( spinal taps ). For this, a thin needle is inserted into the spinal canal in the lower back. Spinal fluid is removed.
Participants will have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spine. The MRI scanner is a metal cylinder surrounded by a strong magnetic field. During the MRI, participants will lie on a table that can slide in and out of the scanner.
Participation will last for 15 months.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:HIV, Hepatitis B, Liver Dysfunction, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressives, Leflunomide
24 Participants Needed
Home Exercise for Neurodegenerative Disease
Baltimore, MarylandThe primary goal of this study is to address the need for targeted therapeutic interventions for impairments that impact walking in related neurodegenerative diseases.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:5 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Uncontrolled Hypertension, Diabetes, Dementia, Others
30 Participants Needed
Brain-Computer Interface for ALS
Baltimore, MarylandThe CortiCom system consists of 510(k)-cleared components: platinum PMT subdural cortical electrode grids, a Blackrock Microsystems patient pedestal, and an external NeuroPort Neural Signal Processor. Up to two grids will be implanted in the brain, for a total channel count of up to 128 channels, for six months. In each participant, the grid(s) will be implanted over areas of cortex that encode speech and upper extremity movement.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:22 - 70
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Diabetes, Epilepsy, HIV, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Steroids, Immunosuppressives, Chemotherapy, Others
3 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Houston, TexasParkinson Disease (PD) patients experience a variety of motor issues such as walking difficulties, loss of balance, and freezing while walking, which impacts their quality of life. Some symptoms, like freezing of gait (FOG), do not respond to medications typically used to treat PD. Current surgical procedures used to alleviate PD symptoms also do not always improve FOG. Since many traditional therapies have failed for the treatment of FOG, researchers have proposed the use of newer treatments. Recent research in animal models and clinical human data using SCS has produced promising results, specifically showing improvement in FOG with the use of SCS in patients with PD.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for the management of freezing of gait (FOG) that does not respond to conventional treatments in subjects with Parkinson's disease (PD). The investigators hypothesize that SCS significantly decreases FOG episodes in patients with PD.
1. Assess the safety, tolerability and preliminary evidence of effectiveness of upper thoracic spinal cord stimulation for freezing of gait in Parkinson's (PD) patients.
2. Explore the effects of two SCS programming paradigms on motor, nonmotor and quality of life measures in PD patients with freezing of gait.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychosis, Depression, Anxiety, Others
Must Be Taking:Dopaminergic Medications
10 Participants Needed
Neurosleeve for Arm Weakness/Paralysis
Wilmington, DelawareThis trial is testing the NuroSleeve, a wearable device that helps people with weak or paralyzed arms move them using electrical signals. It is aimed at those who haven't fully recovered with standard therapies. The device detects small muscle movements and uses them to activate the brace and stimulate muscles, helping with arm movement. Electrical stimulation has been explored in various contexts, including improving arm and hand function in individuals with spinal cord injuries and post-stroke patients.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:4+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Visual Impairment, Orthopedic Conditions, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Bupropion
20 Participants Needed
Wearable Electrical Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe goal of this study is to evaluate if non-invasive electrical spinal stimulation can help people with paralysis caused by SCI improve strength and function of their arms, legs, hands or feet. The study will involve therapy sessions involving exercises done at the same time as electrical stimulation therapy. This study has multiple parts to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of "smart" electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, which involves stimulating the spinal cord at precise locations and times to improve movement and function.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 55
Sex:All
4 Participants Needed
Non-Invasive Neuromodulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe objectives of this study are to (1) determine the effects of neuromodulation techniques on mobility in persons with chronic SCI, as measured by subjective and objective measures, and (2) to determine the optimal combination of techniques that modify mobility and movement in an individual. The neuromodulation techniques explored will be methods of electromagnetic stimulation - that is, electrical stimulation and magnetic stimulation.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
10 Participants Needed
Virtual Walking Therapy for Neuropathic Pain
College Station, TexasThe purpose of this study is to determine if playing a virtual reality walking game can help improve neuropathic pain in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:C1-C4 Injury, Under 18, Recent Injury, Non-English, Prison, Blind, Severe Motion Sickness
48 Participants Needed
HIFT for Neurological Disorders
Fort Smith, ArkansasIndividuals with and without neurologic diagnoses greatly benefit from participation in regular exercise but the majority are physically inactive. This is an issue for both them and their care partners as their health is often linked. This study aims to examine the long-term physical and psychosocial effects of structured, group-based, high intensity functional training (HIFT) exercise for people with neurologic diagnoses and their care partners.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Under 18, Non-English Speakers, Others
100 Participants Needed
HD-tDCS for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury
Harlingen, TexasThe proposed project seeks to maximize the functional recovery achieved during the rehabilitation of the paretic upper limbs in individuals with SCI. The investigation will work towards optimizing the use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), an adjunct known to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation. In particular, the relationship between the specificity of current delivery and functional benefit will be explored, and findings may lead to a framework that can be translated to the clinic setting.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
24 Participants Needed
CEM-Plate and CEM-Cage Devices for Cervical Disc Disorder
Union, New JerseyThis trial tests the safety and effectiveness of the CEM-Cage and CEM-Plate in patients needing a specific neck surgery. These devices help stabilize and fuse neck bones after damaged discs are removed. The study will monitor patients for an extended period to ensure successful healing and device performance.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:22 - 79
Sex:All
50 Participants Needed
Rehabilitation Training + Lidocaine for Spinal Cord Injury
Harlingen, TexasThe investigators are conducting a research study to try to improve rehabilitation interventions for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). In this study, the aim is to determine if temporarily numbing non-paralyzed arm muscles with an over-the-counter numbing cream while exercising paralyzed muscles, can improve the strength, function, and sensation of paralyzed muscles after a spinal cord injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Seizures, Pregnancy, Alcohol Abuse, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Bupropion, Psychostimulants, Neuroleptics
30 Participants Needed
Neuroprosthesis for Paralysis
Cleveland, OhioThe purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgically implanted functional electrical stimulation (FES) system to facilitate exercise, standing, stepping and/or balance in people with various degrees of paralysis.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Obesity, Immunodeficiency, Diabetes, Others
10 Participants Needed
Genital Nerve Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Cleveland, OhioBowel issues occur in nearly all people after spinal cord injury (SCI) and one major complication is fecal incontinence (accidents). This complication has been repeatedly highlighted by people living with SCI as particularly life-limiting and in need of more options for interventions. This study will test the effect of genital nerve stimulation (GNS), with non-invasive electrodes, on the activity of the anus and rectum of persons after SCI. Recording anorectal manometry (ARM) endpoints tells us the function of those tissues and our study design (ARM without stim, ARM with stim, ARM without stim) will allow us to conclude the GNS effect and whether it is likely to reduce fecal incontinence. The study will also collect medical, demographic, and bowel related functional information. The combination of all of these data should help predict who will respond to stimulation, what will happen when stimulation is applied, and if that stimulation is likely to provide an improvement in fecal continence for people living with SCI.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Cardiac Pacemaker, Others
52 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
New York, New YorkThe proposed study seeks to understand how the cervical spinal cord should be stimulated after injury through short-term physiology experiments that will inform a preclinical efficacy trial. The purpose of this study is to determine which cervical levels epidural electrical stimulation (EES) should target to recruit arm and hand muscles effectively and selectively in spinal cord injury (SCI).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Stimulation Devices, Others
36 Participants Needed
BCI Technology for Paralysis
New York, New YorkNeuralis is an innovative assistive technology designed for individuals with severe neuromuscular conditions, enabling wheelchair control through EEG signals. This study aims to assess the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of Neuralis in restoring mobility and independence.
The device is a discreet EEG headset which specializes in decoding signals from visual cortex, allowing users to initiate precise wheelchair movements through focused attention. This research seeks to demonstrate Neuralis' potential in revolutionizing assistive technology by offering a non-invasive, user-friendly solution for individuals facing motor impairments, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Age:21 - 75
Sex:All
6 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord and Nerve Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
West Orange, New JerseyIndividuals 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.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
14 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
New York, New YorkSpinal cord associative plasticity (SCAP) is a combined cortical and spinal electrical stimulation technique developed to induce recovery of arm and hand function in spinal cord injury.
The proposed study will advance understanding of SCAP, which is critical to its effective translation to human therapy. The purpose of the study is to:
1. Determine whether signaling through the spinal cord to the muscles can be strengthened by electrical stimulation.
2. Improve our understanding of the spinal cord and how it produces movement.
3. Determine whether spinal surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord can improve its function.
Aim 1 is designed to advance mechanistic understanding of spinal cord associative plasticity (SCAP).
Aim 2 will determine whether SCAP increases spinal cord excitability after the period of repetitive pairing. In rats, SCAP augments muscle activation for hours after just 5 minutes of paired stimuli.
Whereas Aims 1 and 2 focused on the effects of paired stimulation in the context of uninjured spinal cord, Aim 3 assesses whether paired stimulation can be effective across injured cord segments. Aim 3 will incorporate the experiments from Aim 1 and 2 but in people with SCI, either traumatic or pre-operative patients with myelopathy in non-invasive experiments, or targeting myelopathic segments in intraoperative segments.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Seizures, Stroke, Heart Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Amphetamines, Neuroleptics, Dalfampridine, Bupropion
92 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spinal Cord Disease clinical trials in Miami, FL pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Spinal Cord Disease clinical trials in Miami, FL work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Spinal Cord Disease trials in Miami, FL 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length in Miami, FL for Spinal Cord Disease is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility in Miami, FL several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Spinal Cord Disease medical study in Miami, FL ?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Spinal Cord Disease clinical trials in Miami, FL ?
Most recently, we added Brain-Computer Interface for Paralysis, Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Neuropathy and Spinal Cord and Nerve Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury to the Power online platform.