Spinal cord stimulation to improve arm function after injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment that uses mild electrical stimulation on the upper spine to help improve arm and hand function after a recent spinal cord injury. It is for people who are in the hospital and have injury levels between C1 and C8.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You recently had a spinal cord injury and are staying at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
- Your injury level is between C1 and C8 (neck area)
- Your injury severity is classified as AIS A, B, C, or D (meaning some movement or feeling may remain)
- You are willing to give your informed consent to take part
- You do not have a pacemaker, active infection, pregnancy, or other conditions that could interfere
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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