Brain-controlled electrical therapy for arm mobility after spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies a brain-computer system that helps control electrical stimulation to improve arm movement after a spinal cord injury. It may help with functional use of the upper limbs during rehabilitation if you meet the specific injury, spasticity, and safety requirements.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury in the C6 or C7 level of your neck
- Your spinal injury severity is ASIA A, B, C, or D
- You have mild to moderate upper-limb stiffness (spasticity) no worse than +1 on the Modified Ashworth scale
- Your injury happened more than 6 months ago but less than 60 months ago
- Your vision is normal or can be corrected to normal (for example with glasses/contacts)
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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