Nerve stimulation to restore hand function in tetraplegia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to restore hand function using tiny electrical stimulators placed around nerves. It's for people with a specific type of spinal cord injury who want to improve hand and finger movement.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have a spinal cord injury at the C5-C6 level (complete paralysis of the arms and hands).
- The injury happened more than 6 months ago and you are medically stable.
- You do not have severe spasticity (stiffness) in your arm or hand muscles.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted device that could be affected by electrical signals.
- You are not pregnant and have no other serious medical conditions.
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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