Improving Upper Extremity Function and Trunk Stability After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) (NCT05191121) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improving Upper Extremity Function and Trunk Stability After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
United States99 participantsStarted 2022-02-23
Plain-language summary
Ninety-nine individuals meeting the study's inclusion/exclusion criteria will be enrolled in this study. The objective of this study is to evaluate three different therapeutic approaches to synergistically retrain functional movement patterns of the upper extremities in combination with trunk stabilization to promote neurologic and functional recovery after SCI. Each subject will complete 40 sessions of intervention. Subjects will also complete a Baseline Evaluation (week 0), Re-Evaluation (week 4), Post Treatment Evaluation (week 8), and a Follow-Up Evaluation (week 12).
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* History of traumatic SCI
* Less than 5months post SCI
* SCI injury level C1-C8
* SCI categorized as AIS B-D
* Currently receiving inpatient rehabilitation at Craig Hospital
* Passive range of motion (ROM) within functional limits at wrists, shoulders, and elbows
* Demonstrate motor response to electrical stimulation in majority of UE muscle groups below level of injury (tested during screening)
* No complicating physical or cognitive conditions (as determined by their physician) that would preclude safe use of electrical stimulation
* Able to complete study as an outpatient if discharged from inpatient rehabilitation before completing 40 sessions of training
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unstable chronic cardiac or respiratory complaints
* Current or history of UE contracture or skin pressure injuries that might interfere with intervention
* Received Botox injections within the last 3 months
* Pregnant
* Implanted devices including: pacemaker, spinal cord stimulator, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, deep brain stimulator, or intra-thecal pump.
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.