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Activity-Based Therapy and Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation After Spinal Cord Injury (ABT-TCSCS)

Spinal Cord Injuries | Spinal Cord Injury Cervical

The ABT-TCSCS study investigates how feasible and beneficial are activity-based therapy and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on improving of arm and hand recovery after cervical spinal cord injury.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with chronic traumatic and non-traumatic cervical SCI (ASIA classification A-incomplete\*\*, B, C, D) between C1-C8
* Adults more than 18 years old
* At least 6 months post-spinal cord injury
* A score of 2 - 15 on the upper extremity motor score of the ISNCSCI
* A score between 5 - 40 on GRASSP Version 1 Strength on at least one side
* Individuals who are medically stable

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with any other upper extremity deficit
* Unable to provide informed consent
* Unable to participate in an intensive rehabilitation outpatient program
* Spasticity that limits the range of motion greater than 50% for the elbow or wrist

Study Location

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Gita Gholamrezaei, PhD

[email protected]
416-597-3422
Study Sponsored By
University Health Network, Toronto
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06472986