Spinal cord stimulation study for ALS hand weakness
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining brain and spinal cord stimulation can improve hand function in people with ALS who have partial weakness but still some movement in their fingers. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can strengthen nerve connections.
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Who can take part
- You have ALS and partial weakness in your fingers or thumb (able to move them but not fully strong)
- Your hand muscles respond well enough to a mild magnetic pulse (brain stimulation test) and a small electrical pulse (spinal cord stimulation test)
- You do not use a ventilator (breathing machine) or have a tracheostomy tube
- You do not have a history of seizures, severe head injury, or certain heart conditions
- You do not have metal implants in your head, a pacemaker, or other devices that could interfere with stimulation
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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