NCT05005026 Virtual Walking Intervention for Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury
| NCT ID | NCT05005026 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Texas A&M University |
| Condition | Spinal Cord Injuries |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 250 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-11-23 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09 |
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 250 participants in total. It began in 2021-11-23 with a primary completion date of 2026-09.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if playing a virtual reality walking game can help improve neuropathic pain in adults with chronic spinal cord injury.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The study will recruit individuals with complete injury (American Spinal Injury Association \[ASIA\] classification A) with lumbar, paraplegic, or low tetraplegic (C5-C7) injury. Additional criteria will include: 1. Must have persistent NP symptoms that are of daily severity of at least 4/10 for 3 or more months 2. Must endorse more than 2 items on a 7-item Spinal Cord Injury Pain Instrument, SCIPI 3. Must be 18 years of age or older 4. Must be more than one year post-injury to begin study (can be screened at an earlier time for eligibility) 5. Must have mobile connectivity with usable service 6. Must be stable on pain medication for 1 or more months 7. Must be cleared on the VRWalk physical activity clearance scale 8. Must not have motion sickness that interferes with daily life Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with Injury levels between C1 and C4 2. Individuals under the age of 18 3. Individuals who were injured within the past year 4. Individuals who cannot comprehend spoken English 5. Individuals who are in prison 6. Individuals who are blind 7. Individuals who experience severe motion sickness
Contact & Investigator
Zina Trost, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Texas A&M University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05005026 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 NCT05005026 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05005026 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sci@vrwalk.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05005026 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States, College Station, United States, Sydney, Australia.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05005026 clinical trial?
NCT05005026 is sponsored by Texas A&M University. The principal investigator is Zina Trost, PhD at Texas A&M University. The trial plans to enroll 250 participants.