Online walking program to ease nerve pain after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a virtual, at-home walking exercise program to reduce long-lasting nerve pain after spinal cord injury. It may help if your pain has been present for months and you can safely use the online walking sessions without significant side effects.
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Who can take part
- You have a complete spinal cord injury (ASIA A) in the lower body (lumbar, or lower neck C5–C7), not C1–C4
- Your nerve pain has lasted at least 3 months and is at least 4 out of 10 on most days
- Your pain test score is above a certain level on a spinal cord pain questionnaire (SCIPI)
- You’re 18 or older, and your injury happened more than 1 year ago
- You can follow spoken English, are not incarcerated, and you can understand the program
- You can use the program with reliable internet and your medication has been stable for at least 1 month
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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