This trial is enrolling 24 individuals with chronic cervical spinal cord injury to test the feasibility and efficacy of activity-based therapy combined with transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on upper limb function. Activity-based therapy involves high intensity and effortful exercises of the individual receiving therapy. SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via skin surface electrodes to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo 12 sessions of activity-based therapy followed by 28 sessions of activity-based therapy combined with SCS. Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 11 weeks.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will complete 12 sessions of activity-based therapy over 4 weeks, followed by 28 sessions combining activity-based therapy with transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (SCS) over 7 weeks. - SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface stimulation to modify spinal cord function. - Activity-based therapy a form of therapy that is high intensity, more sessions, and effortful engagement from the individual receiving therapy. - Each session lasts 1 hour and is conducted three times per week. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be conducted at the end of the 11-week program.
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.
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.
Learn more