This trial is enrolling 46 participants with cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) combined with a home-based exercise program on arm and hand function. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses skin surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to either begin the intervention immediately or after a 12-week waiting period. They will complete 24 at-home exercise sessions focusing on hand and arm function combined with tSS over 8 weeks. Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 25 weeks.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will participate in a home-based exercise program combined with transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS). - tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Participants will complete 1-hour sessions 3 times a week over 8 weeks: at home with the support of a caregiver or companion twice a week and with the research team via video conference once a week. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 25 weeks.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Sensory function
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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