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NCT06701422 Targeting Cervical Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Functional Recovery

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NCT ID NCT06701422
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Columbia University
Condition Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 36 participants
Start Date 2024-12-06
Primary Completion 2026-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Intraoperative stimulation of the cervical spinal cord

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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 36 participants in total. It began in 2024-12-06 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.

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Brief Summary

The proposed study seeks to understand how the cervical spinal cord should be stimulated after injury through short-term physiology experiments that will inform a preclinical efficacy trial. The purpose of this study is to determine which cervical levels epidural electrical stimulation (EES) should target to recruit arm and hand muscles effectively and selectively in spinal cord injury (SCI).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: •Clinical indication for cervical spine surgery. Exclusion criteria: •Stimulation devices in the neck or chest (e.g., vagal nerve stimulation, cardiac patients with pacemakers)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jason B Carmel, M.D., Ph.D.

✉ jbc28@cumc.columbia.edu

📞 917-301-1882

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06701422 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Cervical Spinal Cord Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06701422 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06701422 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jbc28@cumc.columbia.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06701422 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States, New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06701422 clinical trial?

NCT06701422 is sponsored by Columbia University. The trial plans to enroll 36 participants.

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