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Effects of Paired Associative Nerve Stimulation on Spinal Cord Injury Subjects

Taiwan12 participantsStarted 2019-12-09

Plain-language summary

This study is to investigate the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with trans-spinal electrical stimulation (tsES) intervention on cortical excitability, brain structure, motor ability of lower limb in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury. Twelve participants will be recruited in this study.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Age 20 to 65 years incomplete SCI (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (ASIA) B to D)
. Lesion area above the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10)
. Injury time more than one year
. Without range of motion (ROM) limitation
. Medical condition stable

Exclusion criteria

. Having pacemaker, cochlear implants, metal in the brain or skull, open wound of brain, or history of epilepsy.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change of Motor evoked potentials (MEP)

Timeframe: Just before the intervention start and immediately after the intervention finished.

Change of resting motor threshold (RMT)

Timeframe: Just before the intervention start and immediately after the intervention finished.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04194099

SponsorTaipei Medical University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-30

Contact for this trial

Chien-Hung Lai, MD PhD

886-2-27372181 chlai@tmu.edu.tw

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