This trial is enrolling 20 participants with recent (subacute) cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) combined with conventional upper limb therapy on arm and hand function. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to receive standard therapy with either active or sham tSS over a 4-week inpatient rehabilitation period. Final testing of upper limb function will be performed after 8 weeks.
Type
Details
- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive standard occupational therapy with either active or sham transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS). - tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Active and sham tSS sessions will last 1 hour per day, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks. - Final testing of upper limb function will be performed after 8 weeks.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
Bowel health
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Sensory function
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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