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Development of a Novel Strategy to Analyze the Effect on Gait Using Transcutaneous Spinal Current Stimulation in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injured Patients

Spain10 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

To determine whether the combination of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation together with gait rehabilitation reduces spasticity and facilitates recovery of lower limb motor strength and gait function in patients with incomplete SCI, as well as studying the underlying physiopathological changes following incomplete SCI and its modulation by non-invasive stimulation techniques.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female more than 18 years old; * With a stable traumatic o nor traumatic incomplete motor cervical or thoracic SCI; * Time since SCI more than 6 months; * American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS)-D who could realize gait at least 6 meters with or without technical help; * Capacity for compression the nature of the study and signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable medical condition (cancer, acute infections, etc.); * Severe spasticity (≥ 3 score on the Modified Ashworth scale (MAS)), * Peripheral nerve affectation; * Ulcers on the electrode applied area; * Intolerance of tSCS.

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

6MWT

Timeframe: Baseline, after 3 weeks, and 1 week follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07289191

SponsorInstitut Guttmann

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-11

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