Evaluating Neuromuscular Stimulation for Restoring Hand Movements
About this trial
This trial is recruiting individuals with complete cervical (neck area) spinal cord injuries affecting finger function to test using an electrical device that stimulates forearm muscles through the skin (transcutaneous). The main goal is to see if this stimulation can improve function of hands and fingers. Participants will receive stimulation of the forearm muscles during up to 4 study sessions a week for up to 8 weeks. Grip strength, finger tip forces, and precision will be assessed. Results will be compared to those of a group of healthy volunteers without physical disabilities.
Included participants
Traumatic
What’s involved
Type
Details
4 study sessions a week up to 8 weeks, with each session lasting up to 4 hours. Final visit after 8 weeks.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Active
- Trial start date
- 15 Sep 2017
- Organisation
- Northwell Health
- Trial recruitment status
- Active
- Trial start date
- 15 Sep 2017
- Organisation
- Northwell Health
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