This trial is enrolling 20 participants with chronic spinal cord injury to test the effect of trans-spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) combined with physical therapy on muscle function. tsDCS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will receive 10 sessions of either active or sham tsDCS paired with physical therapy, delivered 5 times per week for a month. Final testing of muscle function will be performed after 1 month.
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- Participants will receive 10 sessions of either active or sham trans-spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) paired with physical therapy, delivered 5 times per week over 2 weeks. - tsDCS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Final testing of muscle function will be performed after 1 month.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
Bowel health
General health
Spasticity
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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