This trial is enrolling 20 individuals with chronic spinal cord injury to test the effect of the NuroSleeve, a customized powered arm orthosis and muscle stimulation device, on arm function. If included, participants will undergo occupational therapy with the NuroSleeve for 135 minutes per week, for 8 weeks. Final testing of arm mobility will be performed after 8 weeks.
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Details
- participants will undergo occupational therapy with the NuroSleeve for 135 minutes per week, for 8 weeks. - this can be done as 45 minutes three times per week, 68 minute sessions twice per week, or one 135 minute sessiononce per week. - final testing of arm function will be performed after 8 weeks.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Mechanism of action
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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