Neuroplasticity After Spinal Cord Injury
About this trial
This trial is enrolling individuals with spinal cord injuries who can walk a few steps with or without assistance to test the effect of skin-surface stimulation on arm, leg and walking function. Researchers will use both a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulator and an electrical stimulation device applied to nerves in the arms or legs. Magnetic pulses applied to the head will be combined with specific movements in order to improve strength and function. Participants will receive 15 to 190 therapy sessions that take 2-3 hours. Each SCI participant will be compared to a group of non-injured persons (control group).
Included participants
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
What’s involved
Type
Details
The trial is made up of 5 parts: Part 1: 2-30 sessions, each approximately 2-3 hours long, to measure arm and finger strength/movement. Part 2: 2-30 sessions, each approximately 2-3 hours long, to measure leg strength/movement. Part 3: Up to 40 sessions, each approximately 2 hours long, to measure how well the participant can use both arms. Part 4: Up to 40 sessions, each approximately 2 hours long, to measure how well the participant can use both legs. Part 5: Final visit after 5 months. Note: A detailed explanation of the full extent of what is required can only be obtained directly from the Investigator.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn more- Recruitment
- Unknown
- Trial start date
- 28 Jan 2021
- Organisation
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
- Recruitment
- Unknown
- Trial start date
- 28 Jan 2021
- Organisation
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
About this trial
Included participants
What’s involved
Potential benefits
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn more