This feasibility trial is enrolling 4 participants with chronic spinal cord injury to test the effect of virtual walking combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on pain. Virtual walking uses a monitor to create the illusion of being outside one's body so participants can see themselves walk. tDCS is a non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain delivered by surface electrodes attached to the scalp. If included, participants will receive 10 sessions of virtual walking and tDCS over two weeks. Final testing of feasibility and pain will be performed after 3 weeks.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will undergo 10 sessions of virtual walking combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over two weeks, with each session lasting approximately 20 minutes. - tDCS is a non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain delivered by surface electrodes attached to the scalp. - Final testing of feasibility and pain will be performed after 3 weeks
Main benefits
Pain
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
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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