Spinal cord stimulation to improve hand function after tetraplegia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special device that stimulates the spinal cord can help people with long-lasting neck spinal cord injuries recover useful hand movement and grip strength. It may help your nervous system communicate better so daily hand tasks become easier.
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Who can take part
- You are a Veteran age 18 to 70
- Your spinal cord injury has been present for at least 1 year and is in the neck (at C8 or higher)
- You have some remaining feeling in the C6, C7, and C8 areas (not complete loss of sensation)
- You can visibly make a power grip with one hand and score at least 2 on a hand grasp test
- You do not have uncontrolled major health problems (like serious lung, heart, or bone/joint problems) that limit exercise
- You should not have a pacemaker or metal hardware in the skull, and you should not be pregnant
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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