Wrist Extensor MEP Up-conditioning for Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Technology

Arm/hand function

Online since 12 March 2024, updated 35 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic cervical spinal cord injuries to test the effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on arm and hand function. TMS is a non-invasive technique which uses a magnetic field to stimulate the brain. A coil (held over the head) delivers the magnetic stimulation that activates the brain and spinal cord. In this study TMS will elicit a muscle response from wrist extensors. If included, participants will undergo 30 visits with TMS, each lasting 1-5 hours.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 18 years

Injury level

C1 - C6

Severity (AIS)?

Time since injury

≥ 6 months

Injury type

Traumatic

Non-traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-C6

Additionally, participants must

NOT have cognitive impairment

NOT be using FES on their arms daily

HAVE some voluntary control of wrist extensor muscles

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

Participants will undergo 30 visits with TMS, each lasting 1-5 hours.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Arm/hand function

Additional benefits

General health

Sensory function

Spasticity

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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