Electrical stimulation to help arm and hand function after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial uses a non-invasive device called MyndMove to apply small electrical pulses to the arm muscles, helping to improve movement after a spinal cord or nerve injury. It may be an option for people who still have some connection between their brain and arm muscles.
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Who can take part
- You have a traumatic spinal cord injury at or above the T1 level, or a nerve injury in your arm that may require nerve transfer surgery.
- Your injury occurred less than 6 months ago (acute) or more than 6 months ago (chronic).
- You have some remaining muscle activity in at least one arm muscle on the affected side, which can be detected by the electrical stimulation.
- You do not have other conditions like stroke, severe brain injury, or uncontrolled spasms that could interfere.
- You can commit to up to 4 months of therapy sessions if you are in Aim 2 of the study.
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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