Ear stimulation to improve heart function after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial uses mild electrical stimulation through the ear to see if it can improve how the heart works in people who have had a spinal cord injury. It is designed for individuals with neck-level injuries who also experience episodes of sudden high blood pressure (autonomic dysreflexia).
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You had a spinal cord injury caused by trauma (like a fall or accident)
- Your injury is at the neck level (cervical spine)
- You have had episodes of autonomic dysreflexia (sudden rise in blood pressure, headache, sweating)
- At least 6 months have passed since your injury
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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