Neuropathic Pain and Operant Conditioning of Cutaneous Reflexes After SCI
About this trial
The purpose of the second part of the study is to examine the effect of reflex training in the leg to decrease neuropathic pain. For this, the researchers are recruiting 15 individuals with neuropathi...
Included participants
What’s involved
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As part of the larger study of the relationship between reflexes in the leg and the presence of neuropathic pain, the researchers are also recruiting 30 individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) total, 15 individuals with neuropathic pain due to SCI and 15 individuals without neuropathic pain. For this portion of the study, there are 2 visits. The first visit will examine cutaneous reflexes in the leg. During the second visit, the study team will assess sensation in the leg and administer questionnaires about pain, functioning, and quality of life. This portion of the study does not involve an intervention. The study will then recruit 15 individuals who will participate in reflex training, as described in the brief summary.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Pain
Additional benefits
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- Recruitment
- Unknown
- Trial start date
- 1 Mar 2023
- Organisation
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Recruitment
- Unknown
- Trial start date
- 1 Mar 2023
- Organisation
- Medical University of South Carolina
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