Influence of Spinal Stimulation Frequency on Spasticity, Motor Control, and Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
About this trial
The goal of this study is to identify the effect of different types of noninvasive spinal stimulation on spasticity (involuntary muscle activity), muscle strength, and pain in people with spinal cord ...
Included participants
What’s involved
Type
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Transcutaneous spinal stimulation (TSS) is a noninvasive electrical stimulation that is applied over the skin of the low back and stomach. In prior research studies, TSS has reduced spasticity without the negative side effects of drug therapies. Although research in TSS is growing, the best dosage of TSS remains unknown. We want to further advance the effects of TSS by comparing three different frequencies. Frequency is the number of electrical pulses that are delivered over a period of time. Frequency can affect the activation of nerves and therefore affect the outcome of TSS. Participation in this study includes testing of your spasticity, strength, and pain before and after 30 minutes of TSS.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Spasticity
Additional benefits
General health
Pain
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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Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 19 Feb 2024
- Organisation
- Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 19 Feb 2024
- Organisation
- Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
About this trial
Included participants
What’s involved
Potential benefits
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
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 more