Spinal Neuromodulation for Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Neurorehabilitation for Veterans With SCI
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Spinal Cord Injuries
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for Veterans with chronic spinal cord injuries who want to explore new rehabilitation techniques. Participants will help researchers understand how to improve movement and quality of life using electrical stimulation methods.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I can read and understand study information.
- I have a spinal cord injury that happened more than 1 year ago.
- I can follow simple commands in English.
You may not be able to join if
- I have conditions that prevent the use of electrical stimulation.
- I have significant neurological issues that could affect test results.
- I had major disabilities before my spinal cord injury.
- I have visual or hearing problems that limit my participation.
- I am pregnant.
- I have serious psychiatric conditions that affect my understanding.
- I have chronic pain that prevents me from having an MRI or doing exercises.
- I have frequent, severe muscle spasms that prevent me from having an MRI or doing exercises.
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
Chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating disorder in Veterans and the broader U.S. population that does not have a cure. Veterans with severe SCI demonstrate permanent loss of sensory and motor function below their injury resulting in decreased quality of life and independence. Recently, electrical spinal neuromodulation has emerged as a potential approach to restore voluntary motor func…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* All participants must be able to independently read and understand study information materials necessary to ensure informed consent
* All participants must have a chronic spinal cord injury occurring \>1 year prior to study enrollment
* Ability to follow simple commands in Eng…
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