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Spinal cord stimulation to restore arm and hand function

Stroke | Spinal Cord Injury | Neuromodulation

We are exploring how spinal cord stimulation affects the nervous system in individuals with spinal cord injury and those who have suffered a stroke. We will first determine how stimulation parameters will affect outcomes, and then we will determine whether the combination of stimulation and rehabilitation can improve motor recovery in the arms and hands in these two patient populations.

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Conditions de participation

  • Sexe:

    Any

  • Âges admissibles:

    18 to 75

Critères de participation

Inclusion Criteria:
For the SCI patient group we are recruiting individuals with cervical (C2-C8) level injuries who are at least 1 year post-injury. If participants are taking medications to treat their spasticity, they need to be on a stable dose prior to enrollment. Additionally, if patients have received botulinum toxin injections in their arms or hands, they will need to wait 4 months prior to enrolling.

For the stroke patient group we are recruiting individuals who have suffered any type of stroke resulting in motor dysfunction of the arm or hands and who are at least 6 months post-stroke. Similarly, if participants are taking medications to treat their spasticity, they need to be on a stable dose prior to enrollment. Lastly, if patients have received botulinum toxin injections in their arms or hands, they will need to wait 4 months prior to enrolling.
Exclusion Criteria:
In the SCI cohort, we are excluding individuals with damage to the nervous system, other than to the spinal cord.

In the stroke cohort, we are excluding individuals with dysphasia or aphasia.

In both cohorts, we will be excluding pregnant women.

Lieu de l'étude

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

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ID de l'étude: Pro00140596