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Spinal Cord Neuromodulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial will test if a spinal cord stimulator can help people with spinal cord injuries to move better.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I don't have bleeding disorders, heart risks, or major health issues for surgery.My spinal cord injury is stable and located above the C5 vertebra.I have not had any botox injections in the last six months.My reflexes work below my spinal injury.You should not have any medical conditions that require regular MRI scans.You don't have any implanted devices like pacemakers or stents, and you won't have any future exposure to certain medical procedures.You do not have severe depression or drug addiction.I am not pregnant and use birth control.I do not have severe heart or lung diseases.I am not currently taking any medication for muscle stiffness.It has been over a year since my injury.I don't have any unhealed injuries or infections in my arms that would affect training.I am 18 years old or older.My heart and lungs are healthy enough for me to move my hands and arms without issues.I do not have severe heart or lung diseases.I cannot grip or move on my own.
- Group 1: 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.
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What is the cumulative figure of participants engaging in this research project?
"This trial is no longer taking partipants. It was published on July 1st 2013 and last updated November 23rd 2021. Nonetheless, there are 363 trials involving quadriplegia currently recruiting participants and 9 trials based around epidural stimulation actively enrolling volunteers."
Is recruitment for this research endeavor still in process?
"Based on the information available via clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment has ceased for this particular study which was first posted in July 2013 and most recently updated in November 2021. Although no longer recruiting, there are 372 other trials that have open enrolments right now."
Have there been any reviews of Epidural Stimulation in the past?
"Nine clinical trials concerning Epidural Stimulation are currently in progress, though none of them have advanced to Phase 3. Lexington, Massachusetts is the predominant research hub for this treatment; nevertheless, there are nine additional sites conducting experiments."
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