This trial is enrolling 40 individuals with acute cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of robot-assisted therapy compared to conventional occupational therapy on arm and hand function. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 6 weeks of robot-assisted therapy using the ArmeoSpring followed by 6 weeks of conventional occupational therapy, or vice versa. Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 18 weeks.
Non-traumatic
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 6 weeks of robot-assisted therapy followed by 6 weeks of conventional occupational therapy, or vice versa. - Each therapy block will include 3 sessions per week, lasting 30 minutes each. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 18 weeks.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
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 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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