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Whole Body Vibration for Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether whole-body vibration while standing on a tilt table can improve spasticity in people with spinal cord injuries. Spasticity will be monitored before and after the intervention.
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- My pain is not well managed despite taking pain medication regularly.I do not have recent severe health issues like heart problems, uncontrolled diabetes, or recent surgery.I experience muscle stiffness that affects my daily life and activities.I do not have muscle stiffness affecting my daily life.I have a spinal cord injury that happened over 6 months ago, affecting my nervous system.I can stand with help at a steep angle for 45 minutes without feeling faint or unwell.I have spinal hardware or artificial joints in my legs.I have severe muscle stiffness not improved by changing my medication doses.My spinal cord injury is above my waist.You have a brain injury or other problems that make it hard for you to understand and follow instructions.I am between 18 and 70 years old.I have skin damage in areas that are pressed on when I stand on a tilt table.I do not have muscle stiffness in my legs.I am experiencing symptoms like fever, chills, or pain when urinating.
- Group 1: Vibration with tilt-table standing
- 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.
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Are those younger than twenty years of age admissible for this medical experiment?
"This clinical study is seeking participants who are aged between 18 and 70."
Who qualifies to be part of this scientific experiment?
"This clinical trial is accepting applicants aged between 18 and 70 with spinal cord injury, who have self-reported moderate to severe spasticity (as indicated by a Modified Ashworth Score of 2 or higher). Eligible participants need to be on a stable dose of either oral medications or intrathecal treatments. Furthermore, they must demonstrate the ability to stand for 45 minutes at an angle of no less than 70 degrees without significant adverse reactions or symptoms. Lastly, candidates should display neurological impairment caused by their spinal cord damage that occurred over six months ago and has been classified as complete or incomplete; additionally, it must be above T10 level. That"
Are there still openings to partake in this research endeavor?
"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is no longer accepting enrolment and has not been updated since November 25th 2014. However, there are still 958 studies actively seeking participants at the moment."
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