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NCT00890916 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Hand Function for Tetraplegia
A NA study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10
- Enrollment target
NCT00890916: Completed NA study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT00890916 is a NA study that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00890916, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted stimulator for providing hand function to individuals with cervical level spinal cord injury. The device stimulates the paralyzed muscles of the hand and forearm. The user of the device controls the stimulation by moving muscles that are not paralyzed, such as a wrist or neck muscle. The ability of the user to pick up and move objects, as well as perform various activities such as eating, drinking, and writing.
Primary Outcome
Grasp and Release Test (GRT) - The Grasp and Release Test (GRT) \[Wuolle, 1994; Smith et al., 1996; Carroll et al., 2000; Taylor et al., 2002; Mulcahey et al., 2004\], developed at the Cleveland FES Center, has been utilized by multiple centers to show improvements in hand function after implantation of a neuroprosthesis and tendon transfers \[Peckham, 2001\]. This pick-and-place test requires the participant to unilaterally acquire, move, and release six objects varying in weight and size. The
Interventions
- DEVICE FIRSTHAND System
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-01-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-05-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00890916 record still lists
NCT00890916 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which FIRSTHAND System is the first listed.
NCT00890916 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00890916 about?
NCT00890916 is a clinical study titled "Hand Function for Tetraplegia". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted stimulator for providing hand function to individuals with cervical level spinal cord injury. The device stimulates the paralyzed muscles of the hand and forearm. The user of the device controls the stimulation by moving musc...
What is the current status of trial NCT00890916?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2012-01-01. Estimated completion is 2021-05-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00890916?
The interventions under investigation include: FIRSTHAND System (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00890916?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT00890916's enrollment target sits among peer trials
10 1927th of 2000 higher than 26 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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