Spine and Brain Stimulation for Movement Recovery After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Jason Carmel · Other
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About This Trial
Stimulation of the spinal cord and brain represents a new experimental therapy that may have potential to restore movement after spinal cord injury. While some scientists have begun to study the effect of electrical stimulation on patient's ability to walk and move their legs after lower spinal cord injury, the use of stimulation of the upper (cervical) spine to restore arm and hand function after…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥18 years with incomplete traumatic SCI (American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) B-D, levels between C4 to T1) incurred \> 1 year before the start of the study * At least 2/5 motor power in at least one upper extremity muscle group * International Standards for…
Contacts

Evan F. Joiner, MD

212-305-2700

efj2107@cumc.columbia.edu

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Emelly Carrasco

(212) 305-2700

ec3267@cumc.columbia.edu

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