Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation: Safety and Feasibility for Upper Limb Function in Children With Spinal Cord Injury
Eligible age
4–18 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
Children who suffer a spinal cord injury in the neck region have difficulty using their hands due to paralysis and/or weakness of their arms and hand muscles. The purpose of this project is to test the safety, comfort, and practicality of a new therapy that stimulates the spinal cord to facilitate activation of arm and hand muscles while practicing grasping, pinching, and reaching movements. The long-term goal is to provide better therapies that will improve the ability of children with SCI to more successfully play and accomplish everyday tasks using their arms and hands, similar to before their injury.
Sponsor: University of Louisville
You may qualify if…
- ✓ history of chronic, acquired SCI, (\>1 year since injury);
- ✓ SCI involves cervical and/or high thoracic (T1) levels
- ✓ moderate to severe upper extremity deficit as assessed by the Pediatric Neuromuscular Recovery Upper Extremity Scale (scores less than 4A out of a 12 point range from 1A-4C on upper extremity tasks, e.g. including inability to fully reach overhead, grasp, or pinch without compensation)
- ✓ discharged from in-patient rehabilitation
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ botox use within past 3 months;
- ✕ current baclofen use
- ✕ unhealed upper extremity fracture
- ✕ any other medical complication limiting participation in the assessments and/or activity- based upper extremity training;
- ✕ congenital SCI
- ✕ total ventilator dependence
Where it's recruiting
Louisville
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT04032990 · last updated 2024-06-24