This trial is enrolling approximately six individuals with acute cervical spinal cord injuries to test the effect of skin-surface (transcutaneous) spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) applied during inpatient rehabilitation on upper limb mobility. TSCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface electrodes to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will receive either: 1) TSCS during inpatient rehabilitation; or 2) standard inpatient rehabilitation alone. Final testing of upper limb mobility, spasticity, independence, and quality of life will be performed 90 minutes after the intervention, with follow up examinations at 6 months and one year.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
- participants will receive either: 1) TSCS during inpatient rehabilitation or 2) standard rehabilitation alone. - Final testing of upper limb mobility, spasticity, independence, and quality of life will be performed 90 minutes after the intervention in each session, with follow up at 6 months and one year.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Sensory function
Spasticity
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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