This trial is enrolling 30 individuals with acute and subacute cervical spinal cord injury (< 8 weeks) to test the effect of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) combined with activity-based training (ABT) on arm, hand and trunk function. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. ABT involves task-specific training for upper extremity function, e.g. pinch and grasp. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to receive either: 1) tSS with ABT; 2) sham tSS with ABT; or 3) ABT only. Final testing of safety and feasibility will be performed after 3 months.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 1) transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) with activity-based training (ABT), 2) sham tSS with ABT, or 3) ABT only. - tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Participants will receive a total of 10 sessions over 2 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. - Final testing of safety and feasibility will be performed after 3 months.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Pain
Skin health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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