Neurofeedback to Improve Spasticity After Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
About this trial
This is a trial to test the effect of visual feedback of brain activity (visual neurofeedback; NF) on spasticity after incomplete spinal cord injury. NF is a technique that displays brain activity in real time, recorded from electrodes on the surface of the scalp. Brain activity appears as 3 bars on a display monitor; the participant learns to control the movement of the bars, and thus may learn to reduce spasticity and improve control over either upper or lower limbs. Participants (both recent or chronic injuries) will attend five 2-hour NF-sessions for either arm or leg testing. Final assessment, including strength, grip or walking ability, number of spastic episodes, brain and muscle activity, will be performed after 4 weeks.
Included participants
Traumatic
What’s involved
Type
Details
The participant will attend 5 x 2hour NF-sessions. Final testing will be performed after 4 weeks.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Spasticity
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Mental health
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
- 31 Aug 2021
- Organisation
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- Recruitment
- Unknown
- Trial start date
- 31 Aug 2021
- Organisation
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
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