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Electrical Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial is investigating new ways to improve motor function in people with spinal cord injuries by using electrical stimulation.
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- You are right-handed.I have a history of seizures.I can reach and grab small objects without leaning forward.I do not have unmanaged lung, heart, or bone problems.I had a condition before my spinal cord injury that made it hard for me to exercise.I am taking medication that affects my brain and could make seizures more likely.I have had a brain tumor or brain infection in the past.I am between 18-85 years old, right-handed, and can reach and grasp objects without leaning forward.I am between 18-85 years old with a spinal cord injury at C8 or above, and can still move my hands.I am between 18 and 85 years old.I have some feeling in my upper arms and hands.I have a spinal condition like stenosis, spina bifida, or a herniated disk.I have had a head injury or stroke in the past.
- Group 1: Electrophysiology Assessment of Time Domain
- Group 2: Electrophysiology Assessment of Location
- Group 3: Training with some 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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How many participants are permitted to join this experiment?
"Affirmative. The details on clinicaltrials.gov reveal that this medical research is actively enrolling participants, commencing from October 12th 2020 and most recently updated on May 21st 2021. 300 patients are sought for the study at a single site of enrolment."
What are the eligibility requirements to participate in this research?
"The specified medical trial seeks 300 male and female participants between 18 to 85 years with spinal cord injuries that meet the following requirements: American Spinal Injury Association sensory scores must demonstrate intact or impaired but not absent innervations in dermatomes C6, C7, and C8. Additionally they need to be able to grasp a small object 8 cm away without leaning forward with their trunk while being right handed."
Does this clinical exploration accept volunteers over the age of 55?
"This trial is open to patients aged between 18 and 85 years old. Those younger than 18 are eligible for 138 other studies, while 735 trials accept participants over 65."
Is this clinical investigation currently accepting participants?
"Indeed, the trial is still open to applicants. It was initially advertised on October 12th 2020 and most recently revised on May 21st 2021 according to clinicaltrials.gov's listing."
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