Hand training with brain and spinal cord stimulation after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining hand exercises with stimulation of the brain and spinal cord can improve hand function after a spinal cord injury. You would attend about 53 study visits at the Bronx VA Medical Center.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have a spinal cord injury and can move your fingers at least a little (score of 1 to 4 on a standard muscle test).
- Your medications have been stable for at least 30 days before starting.
- You can avoid alcohol, smoking, and too much caffeine on study days, and avoid recreational drugs for the whole study.
- You are able to commit to about 53 study visits.
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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