Closed-loop spinal stimulation to improve hand use after spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a smart form of spinal stimulation that responds to your body’s signals to help improve upper-extremity (arm/hand) function after a spinal cord injury. If it works, it may make everyday hand tasks like dressing, grooming, or feeding easier.
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Who can take part
- You have a traumatic spinal cord injury in your neck area (at or above C8) and it’s incomplete
- Your injury happened at least 1 year ago
- You have trouble using your hands for daily tasks like dressing, grooming, or feeding
- You can do simple cue-based movement tasks and attend training/assessment 3 times per week for about 40 weeks
- Your health is stable enough to safely do upper-body rehab and testing sessions
- You can read and speak English
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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