This trial is enrolling 15 participants to test the safety of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) in acute spinal cord injury. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants, starting three days after injury, will be assessed before and after a single 60-minute session of active electrical stimulation. In a second phase, participants will undergo assessments before five consecutive daily sessions of stimulation and assessments before going home at around 7 days post injury. In this second phase, participants will be randomized to receive active or sham electrical stimulation. Final testing of safety and motor recovery will be performed after 6 months.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a single 60-minute session of active transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) or five consecutive daily sessions of active versus sham stimulation, delivered in the intensive care unit. - tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Final testing of safety will be performed after 6 months.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Bladder health/function
Bowel 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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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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