This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries (C3-T6) to test the effect of skin-surface (transcutaneous) spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) on the ability to perform moderate exercise and regulate core body temperature. TSCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface electrodes to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo two study visits that last about 3-4 hours each. While using an arm bicycle, each will receive two therapy sessions: TSCS or sham TSCS, both while seated in a room with neutral temperature (80°F) and in a cool room (64°F). Final testing of endurance, body temperature, and heart rate will be performed 90 minutes after the intervention.
Type
Details
- participants will undergo 2 study visits that last about 3-4 hours each. - They will receive either 1) TSCS or 2) sham TSCS while seated in a room with neutral temperature (80°F) and in a cool room (64°F). - Final testing of endurance, body temperature, and heart rate will be performed 90 minutes after the intervention.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Pain
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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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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