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Neuromodulation

Spinal cord stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Manitoba
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients with spinal cord injury from C4 to L4
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately after stimulation (within 1-15 min)
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Study Summary

This trial is a small study to test how electrical stimulation on the spine can help people with spinal cord injuries. They will enroll up to 24 participants and look at different stimulation settings and measures of improvement

Who is the study for?
This trial is for up to 24 people living with spinal cord injury (SCI), specifically those with paraplegia. The study aims to include individuals who can safely undergo various spinal stimulation protocols.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation methods in SCI patients. It compares the effects of different stimulations: EPS, DCS, and sham versions where no actual stimulation is given.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not detailed here but may include discomfort at the stimulation site, muscle spasms, or skin irritation due to the electrical nature of the treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My spinal cord injury is between my neck and lower back.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during procedure
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during procedure for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Motor evoked potentials
Motor response
Secondary outcome measures
Blood pressure

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Spinal cord stimulationExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Spinal cord stimulation will be administered to participants for 15 min.
Group II: Shamspinal cord stimulationPlacebo Group2 Interventions
Sham spinal cord stimulation will be administered to participants for 15 min.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ManitobaLead Sponsor
595 Previous Clinical Trials
199,457 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are patients currently being actively enrolled in this research study?

"Indeed, as per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this research project is in search of suitable participants. The trial was initially listed on March 1st, 2024 and underwent its latest update on February 21st, 2024. It aims to enroll a total of 24 patients at one site."

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What is the upper limit for participant enrollment in this research investigation?

"Affirmative, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this particular medical trial is actively enrolling subjects. The study was initially uploaded on March 1st, 2024 and subsequently revised by February 21st, 2024. A total of 24 participants are sought from a single designated site."

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What are the eligibility criteria for individuals who can participate in this medical research study?

"Individuals eligible for participation in this research initiative must possess a spinal cord injury and fall within the age bracket of 18 to 65 years. The study is accepting a maximum of 24 participants."

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Is there an age restriction excluding individuals younger than 70 from participating in this study?

"Applicants within the age range of 18 to 65 are eligible for participation in this trial. It is worth noting that there exists a total of 167 studies focused on individuals under 18 and another set of 776 studies dedicated to those over the age of 65."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
University of Manitoba
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~16 spots leftby Dec 2024