Electrical stimulation for recent spinal cord injury recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a mild electrical stimulation (called TENS) can help recovery after a recent spinal cord injury. It is for people who are already in the ICU with a drain in their lower back and had a blunt injury within the past 12 hours.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You had a spinal cord injury from a fall or crash (not a knife or bullet) within the last 12 hours.
- Your injury level is between your neck (C4) and upper back (T10).
- Your injury is classified as 'complete' or 'incomplete' (AIS grade A, B, or C).
- You are in the intensive care unit with a lumbar drain in place.
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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