Trial Summary
What is the purpose of 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.
Research Team
Gail F Forrest, PhD
Principal Investigator
Kessler Foundation
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals with spinal cord injuries in the neck region, leading to arm and hand paralysis or weakness. Participants should be seeking to improve their ability to perform daily tasks using their arms and hands.Inclusion Criteria
* At least 18 years of age
* Non-progressive cervical SCI
* Greater than or equal to 6-months post spinal cord injury
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Treatment Details
Interventions
- Paired spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation (Neurostimulation)
- Spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (Neurostimulation)
Trial OverviewThe study tests a combination of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation paired with physical therapy training, aiming to enhance arm and hand function in those affected by spinal cord injury.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: scTS+PNSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This arm will receive 20 sessions of paired application of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) and peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) followed by scTS combined with physical therapy.
Group II: scTSActive Control1 Intervention
This arm will receive 20 sessions of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) combined with physical therapy.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Kessler Foundation
Lead Sponsor
Trials
190
Recruited
11,300+