Transcutaneous Stimulation for Low Blood Pressure in Spinal Injury
The Effect of Transcutaneous Stimulation on Blood Pressure in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Spinal Cord Injuries
Hypotension
Orthostatic Hypotension
Spinal Cord Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Trauma, Nervous System
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Blood Pressure
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 5 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with a spinal cord injury who have low blood pressure when changing positions. Participants will undergo tests with and without stimulation to see how it affects their blood pressure.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a spinal cord injury for at least 6 months.
- My injury level is T6 or higher.
- I have been classified as AIS A-D.
- I have low blood pressure symptoms.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a current illness that could interfere.
- I depend on a ventilator.
- I have had brain or spine stimulators implanted.
- I have a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator.
- I have significant heart disease.
- I cannot provide consent mentally.
- I am currently pregnant.
- I have cancer.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This project will investigate the effect of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation on blood pressure in individuals with a chronic spinal cord injury who experience blood pressure instability, specifically, orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure when moving from lying flat on your back to an upright position).
The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. What are the various spinal si…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Spinal cord injury for greater than or equal to 6 months
* Injury level ≥ T6 (thoracic level)
* American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (AIS) A-D
* Exhibits at least one of the following hypotensive symptoms:
1. Baseline hypotension - resting supine or se…
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