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TSCS for Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial will focus on using a novel approach, transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, to stabilize blood pressure for people with acute spinal cord injuries during their inpatient rehabilitation.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- You have low blood pressure when resting or when standing up, or your blood pressure changes a lot during the day.I am unable to understand and consent to the trial on my own.I am over 18, had a spinal cord injury within the last year, and am in a special rehab program.I have cancer.You have medical devices like brain or nerve stimulators, cochlear implants, or heart pacemakers.I do not have open skin wounds where a device might be placed on my neck or upper back.I have a serious heart condition.I have had a heart attack recently.All patients who are admitted with a new spinal cord injury during the 42-month recruitment period.You have to meet the specific entry criteria and show evidence of unstable blood pressure.
- Group 1: Acute Inpatients With Spinal Cord Injury
- 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
Are participants still being accepted for this clinical research?
"The clinicaltrials.gov registry demonstrates that this trial is not presently recruiting participants, despite its initial posting on March 1st 2022 and most recent update occurring on the 22nd of same month. However, there are currently 556 other studies looking for volunteers to join their ranks."
What are the key aims of this experiment?
"The primary outcome of this trial, measured for an average duration of three weeks prior to discharge, is the Sit-Up Test - Cerebral Blood Flow velocity (CBFv) with and without stimulation. Secondary objectives encompass Autonomic Dysreflexia Symptoms Survey rating from 0-10 which assesses symptoms experienced in the past week; Pain Numeric Rating Scale ranging from 0-10 which determines severity of pain; and Spinal cord injury Pain Instrument comprised of four items that determine if new pain stems from a neuropathic etiology."
Could individuals aged twenty or more be enrolled in this research project?
"This clinical trial is looking to recruit applicants aged between 18 and 89. The study also has 49 sub-trials for minors, as well as 470 trials designed specifically for people over 65 years of age."
What criteria must potential participants meet to join this experiment?
"To be accepted into this clinical trial, patients must have hypotension and be between 18 to 89 years of age. There is currently a need for around 50 participants."
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