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Electromyography-Triggered Electrical Stimulation on Trunk Balance and Muscle Thickness in SCI Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)15 participantsStarted 2023-08-18

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of electromyography (EMG) triggered electrical stimulation (ES) applied to multifidus and erector spinae muscles on trunk balance in patients with complete thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI). The fundamental questions that investigators want to answer are as follows: * \[question 1\]: "Does multifidus and erector spinae EMG ES improve trunk balance in patients with complete SCI?" * \[question 2\]: "Does multifidus and erector spinae EMG ES improve muscle thickness in patients with complete SCI?"

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * have traumatic SCI and this injury occurred at least 3 months ago, * be between the ages of 18 and 65, * have a neurological injury level between thoracic 4 and thoracic 12 * be fully paraplegic according to the American Spinal Cord Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale * be able to sit unsupported in a wheelchair Exclusion Criteria: * patients with a diagnosis of heart failure * malignancy * intracardiac defibrillators * epilepsy * open wounds * patients using trunk corsets

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

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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

Trunk control test

Timeframe: Baseline- Week 4

Modified functional reach test

Timeframe: Baseline- Week 4

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06527417

SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-18

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