NCT06472986 Activity-Based Therapy and Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation After Spinal Cord Injury (ABT-TCSCS)
| NCT ID | NCT06472986 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Health Network, Toronto |
| Condition | Spinal Cord Injuries |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-10-07 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 24 participants in total. It began in 2022-10-07 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The ABT-TCSCS study investigates how feasible and beneficial are activity-based therapy and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on improving of arm and hand recovery after cervical spinal cord injury.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with chronic traumatic and non-traumatic cervical SCI (ASIA classification A-incomplete\*\*, B, C, D) between C1-C8 * Adults more than 18 years old * At least 6 months post-spinal cord injury * A score of 2 - 15 on the upper extremity motor score of the ISNCSCI * A score between 5 - 40 on GRASSP Version 1 Strength on at least one side * Individuals who are medically stable Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with any other upper extremity deficit * Unable to provide informed consent * Unable to participate in an intensive rehabilitation outpatient program * Spasticity that limits the range of motion greater than 50% for the elbow or wrist
Contact & Investigator
Sukhvinder Kalsi-Ryan
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06472986 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Spinal Cord Injuries. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06472986 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06472986 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at urvashy.gopaul@uhn.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06472986 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Toronto, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06472986 clinical trial?
NCT06472986 is sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto. The principal investigator is Sukhvinder Kalsi-Ryan at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. The trial plans to enroll 24 participants.