tSCS + UL Robotics Training in SCI Patients
About this trial
This trial is enrolling 6 to 8 participants with chronic, traumatic cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of skin-surface (transcutaneous) spinal stimulation (tSS) combined with upper limb robotic training (ULRT) on arm and hand function. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. ULRT utilizes a device (H-Man) to facilitate repetitive reaching arm movements, or an EsoGlove, used for upper limb training. If included, participants will undergo 2 phases over 8 to 10 weeks, in random order: ULRT with conventional occupational therapy; and ULRT combined with conventional occupational therapy and tSS. Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 20 weeks.
Included participants
Traumatic
What’s involved
Type
Details
- Participants will undergo 2 phases in random order: upper limb robotic training (ULRT) with conventional occupational therapy, and ULRT combined with conventional occupational therapy and transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS). - tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 20 weeks.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
Bowel health
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Sensory function
Spasticity
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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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- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 18 Sep 2025
- Organisation
- National University Hospital, Singapore
- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 18 Sep 2025
- Organisation
- National University Hospital, Singapore
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