NCT04921592 Upper Extremity Training for Chronic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
| NCT ID | NCT04921592 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Kessler Foundation |
| Condition | Spinal Cord Injuries |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 36 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-06-14 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-15 |
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 36 participants in total. It began in 2021-06-14 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-15.
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Brief Summary
This study is to understand how the combination of activity-based recovery training and targeted spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) can improve participants' ability to use their hand, arms, and core.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age. * spinal cord injury for greater than or equal to 6 months. * spinal cord injury at a cervical neurologic level of injury. Exclusion Criteria: * ventilator dependent. * history of fractures. * pressure sore or skin issues. * history of illicit drug abuse. * history of cardiac, respiratory, bladder, renal or other medical disorder unrelated to spinal cord injury. * bladder Botox injections less than 12 months prior. * muscle Botox injections less than 12 months prior. * colostomy bag or urostomy. * implanted pump (i.e., baclofen pump, pain pump, etc). * If I am female: I am pregnant at the time of enrollment or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study. * unable to wean from anti-spasticity medication. * contraindications to MRI imaging (pacemaker, metallic foreign body, aneurysm clip, etc.)
Contact & Investigator
Gail F Forrest, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Kessler Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04921592 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 NCT04921592 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04921592 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lmartinez@kesslerfoundation.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04921592 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at West Orange, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04921592 clinical trial?
NCT04921592 is sponsored by Kessler Foundation. The principal investigator is Gail F Forrest, PhD at Kessler Foundation. The trial plans to enroll 36 participants.