Brain retraining for wrist movement after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a brain-training technique that uses small electrical pulses can help improve wrist movement in people with spinal cord injury. It is designed for those who have some wrist weakness but can still produce a tiny electrical signal in the wrist muscle.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your spinal cord injury is at or above the C6 neck level.
- Your injury happened more than 1 year ago and your health is stable.
- You have weakness when trying to lift your wrist (on at least one side).
- You are not pregnant, do not have a history of seizures, and have no metal implants in your skull or any implanted device (like a pacemaker) in your chest or above.
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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