Cognitive-based Prosthetics to Improve Grasp and Reaching After SCI (NCT04577573) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Cognitive-based Prosthetics to Improve Grasp and Reaching After SCI
United States13 participantsStarted 2021-05-17
Plain-language summary
Rehabilitation of functional movements after spinal cord injury (SCI) requires commitment and engagement to the processes of physical therapy. Outcomes may be improved by techniques that strengthen cognitive connections between users and physical therapy exercises.
The investigators will investigate combinations of virtual reality and innovative wearable technology to accelerate rehabilitation of hand grasp and reach. These devices use multi-sensory feedback to enhance the sense of agency, or feelings of control, and better train movements during physical rehabilitation exercises. The investigators will measure the effect of these devices on improving the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of performed movements in Veterans with SCI.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* SCI occurred greater than 12 months ago
* SCI occurred between levels C1-T1
* Hand weakness: score of 2, 3, or 4 out of 5 on manual muscle testing of finger extension, finger flexion, or finger abduction in either hand
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of other serious brain or spinal cord injuries
* History of seizures
* Ventilator dependence; open tracheostomy
* Use of medications that significantly lower seizure threshold
* History of significant cognitive deficits
* Open skin lesions over the face, neck, shoulders, arms, or hands
* Pregnancy
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Percent Change in Time to Achieve Secure Grasp (Cognition Glove Only)
Timeframe: Baseline and Following the 6 hour lab session, assessed while performing the task
2
Percent Change in Time to Complete Pick-up and Placement of Object-Cognition Glove
Timeframe: Baseline and Following the 6 hour lab session, assessed while performing the task
3
Percent Change in Time to Complete Trial-Sensory Brace
Timeframe: Baseline and Following the 6 hour lab session, assessed while performing the task