How the Spinal Cord Learns and Adapts
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study explores how your spinal cord can learn and change through repeated movements. Researchers will ask you to participate in up to 4 sessions to understand how the nervous system adapts, which may help improve treatments for spinal cord injuries in the future.
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Who can take part
- You are willing to come back for up to 4 study sessions
- You have no history of seizures or seizure disorders in your family
- You are not taking medications that increase seizure risk
- You have no implanted devices like pacemakers or nerve stimulators
- You have no nerve injuries or diseases affecting your arms or hands
- You keep your caffeine intake and exercise habits the same during 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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