This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic cervical spinal cord injuries to test the effect of a brain-computer interface device that decodes brain activity to control a robotic device. In this study, participants are trained to use thoughts to command a robotic arm orthosis; this moves the arm and performs life-like tasks in a virtual-reality display. Skin-surface electrical stimulation is also applied either during or before the upper limb orthotic use to activate the spinal cord and/or muscles of the paralyzed arm. The goal is to improve arm mobility. If included, participants will train with the robotic arm over 12 rehabilitation sessions. Optionally, participants may undergo blood tests to investigate lipid levels to measure the effectiveness of the rehabilitation methods. Final testing will be performed after 6 weeks.
Traumatic
Type
Details
Participants will receive a non-invasive rehabilitation technology consisting of surface electrodes applied to the scalp, the arm and the neck. Participants will undergo up to 12 rehabilitation sessions with movement intentions, virtual reality feedback and electrical stimulation as the neck and arm regions. Participants additionally might undergo three blood tests.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Sensory function
Spasticity
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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