Epidural Stimulation for Upper Extremity Function

Technology

Arm/hand function

Online since 15 October 2024, updated 14 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 20 participants with cervical spinal cord injury who have undergone nerve transfer surgery at least 6 months ago, to test the effect of epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on hand and arm function. SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord; in this case, temporary SCS leads will be imlanted under the skin in the cervical spine region above the injury area. If included, participants will receive SCS for 4 weeks. Final testing of hand and arm function will be performed after 6 weeks.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

18 - 65 years

Injury level

C1 - T1

Severity (AIS)?

Time since injury

All

Healthy volunteers

C1-T1

Additionally, participants must

NOT have a functional implanted device (pacemaker, vagus nerve device, baclofen pump)

have had upper extremity nerve transfer > 6 months prior to enrollment

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

- Participants will receive epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for 4 weeks. - SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. This study uses percutaneous leads which are inserted in the cervical region of the spine. - Final testing of hand and arm function will be performed after 6 weeks.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Arm/hand function

Additional benefits

General health

Pain

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

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