Rehab program to improve arm and trunk control after spinal injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial helps people with recent traumatic spinal cord injury improve arm movement and trunk (upper body) stability using a training program that includes electrical stimulation. If you’re early after injury and can safely use stimulation, you may benefit from more controlled movement for daily tasks.
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Who can take part
- You had a traumatic spinal cord injury, and it happened less than 5 months ago
- Your spinal injury affects the neck area (levels C1 through C8)
- Your injury falls in AIS B, C, or D (a clinician’s grading of nerve function)
- You are currently an inpatient at Craig Hospital rehabilitation
- During screening, you can have electrical stimulation show a movement/response in most arm muscles below the injury
- You can safely do the training as an outpatient if you leave inpatient rehab before finishing 40 sessions
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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