Activity-based therapy with spinal stimulation for spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury in your neck (C1 to C8) that happened at least 6 months ago.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have some arm movement, but not full strength, and your arm weakness is rated within a certain range.
- You are medically stable and can take part in an intensive outpatient rehab program.
- You do not have other arm problems or severe muscle tightness that prevents movement.
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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