Neural Stimulation for Hand Grasp in People With Tetraplegia
About this trial
This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic cervical spinal cord injuries to test the effect of neural stimulation using implanted electrodes in the arm. If included, two electrodes will be implanted above the participant's elbow; this allows stimulation of several muscles via a single electrode. The stimulation targets muscle groups for the opening and closing of the thumb and fingers and possibly improving hand grip. Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 29 days.
Included participants
Traumatic
What’s involved
Type
Details
- two electrodes will be implanted above the participant's elbow. - They will then receive electrical stimulation of nerves in the arm. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 29 days.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
Pain
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
- Ended
- Trial start date
- 10 Oct 2022
- Organisation
- Centre Bouffard Vercelli - USSAP
- Trial recruitment status
- Ended
- Trial start date
- 10 Oct 2022
- Organisation
- Centre Bouffard Vercelli - USSAP
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