This trial is recruiting individuals with cervical (neck area) spinal cord injuries to test a device that records and translates available body movements to allow control of other devices such as a computer or an electric wheelchair. The device (a body-machine interface; BMI) is personally mapped to the residual motor function of each trial participant. Wearable sensors are placed on the upper body to detect movements. Participants will be taught to use these movements to steer a joystick to navigate a virtual wheelchair. Such control could allow the upper body movements needed to drive a powered wheelchair. The study will compare two different ways of using the BMI device during 40 training sessions over 8 months.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
You will participate in 40 sessions spread over 8 months. Your final visit will be at 8 months.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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