Restoring hand function in tetraplegia with nerve stimulation
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether stimulating nerves in the arm with a special electrode can help people with tetraplegia regain hand function. It is designed for those whose spinal cord injury is at the C5-C6 level and who have been in a stable condition for at least six months.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have a spinal cord injury at the C5-C6 level causing complete motor paralysis (ASIA A or B).
- Your injury happened more than 6 months ago and your condition is stable.
- You do not have other nervous system conditions, severe joint stiffness, or severe spasticity in your arm.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a pacemaker or similar implanted device.
- You have no history of drug or alcohol abuse and no active psychiatric illness.
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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