This trial is enrolling individuals with incomplete cervical spinal cord injuries less than three months since onset (subacute) to test the effect of early versus delayed treatment with functional electrical stimulation therapy (FEST) combined with task-specific training (TST). The electrical stimulation is applied through the skin to nerves. Changes in arm and hand function will be measured. If included, participants will undergo 1-hour FEST + TST sessions, 3-5 days a week, for up to 12 weeks (40 sessions in total). Participants will receive the interventions at either 3-6 months or 6-9 months after their spinal cord injury. Investigators want to see if the timing of the therapies impacts upper extremity functional recovery.
Non-traumatic
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participant will undergo 1-hour FEST + TST sessions, 3-5 days a week, for up to 12 weeks (40 sessions in total). - The intervention will occur at 1) an early timepoint (3-6 months) or 2) a delayed later timepoint (6-9 months) after their injury. - Testing will occur before FEST + TST (i.e. baseline), and at 3 and 6 months compared to baseline.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Sensory function
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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