Spinal cord stimulation for better arm function after nerve surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator, placed in your neck for chronic pain, can also improve arm and hand function after nerve transfer surgery. It may help people who have already had the surgery and therapy but still have weakness.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You had nerve transfer surgery in your arm or hand more than 6 months ago.
- You have completed the standard hand therapy after that surgery.
- Your arm muscle strength is less than normal (less than 5/5 on a doctor's test).
- You are scheduled to receive a spinal cord stimulator in your neck for chronic pain that hasn't improved with other treatments.
- You do not have any implanted medical devices (like a pacemaker) and have not had Botox in your arm in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether using a combination of spinal and brain stimulation can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a cervical spinal cord injury (neck area) at least one year ago. It is for those with some remaining movement but not full strength.
This study tests a non-invasive, painless nerve stimulation technique to see if it can improve arm and hand function after a spinal cord injury. It may help people who have had a neck-level injury more than 9 months ago.
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin over your upper back to help improve arm and hand function after a spinal cord injury. It is designed for people who are already in rehab and have some weakness in their arms.
This study tests whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the spinal cord can be used safely at home to improve hand and arm function in people with cervical spinal cord injury. You and a companion would learn to use the device with remote support from the research team.
This trial tests a surgery that moves nerves (nerve transfers) plus gentle electrical stimulation to help people with spinal cord injury regain hand movement. It may be a good fit if you have a C6 or C7 injury and haven't had hand surgery before.
This study tests whether combining activity-based therapy (exercises to improve arm and hand function) with a mild electrical stimulation on the skin of your back can help people with chronic neck-level spinal cord injury regain more arm and hand movement.
Hear when a new Tetraplegia trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.