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NCT03237234 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Enhancing Corticospinal Activation for Improved Walking Function
A NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03237234: Completed NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA.
NCT03237234 is a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries that has completed, run by Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 61-participant average among 202 other Spinal Cord Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (59% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03237234, a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, has completed, sponsored by Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
For many people with spinal cord injury (SCI), the goal of walking is a high priority. There are many approaches available to restore walking function after SCI; however, these approaches often involve extensive rehabilitation training and access to facilities, qualified staff, and advanced technology that make practicing walking at home difficult. For this reason, developing training approaches that could be easily performed in the home would be of great value. In addition, non-invasive brain stimulation has the potential to increase the effectiveness of communication between the brain and spinal cord. Combining motor skill training with brain stimulation may further enhance the restoration of function in persons with SCI. Based on these findings, the primary aim of this proof-of-concept study is to inform future intervention development. To meet this aim, we will determine if moderate-intensity, motor skill training can improve walking-related outcomes among persons with SCI and to determine if the addition of non-invasive brain stimulation will result in greater improvements in function compared to training alone.
Primary Outcome
Walking speed was the primary outcome measure for walking function, as speed has been the standard measure used in the literature and allowed us to assess outcomes relative to other published studies. Walking speed was determined using the 10-Meter Walk Test. Participants completed 3 walk trials at each time point, separated by 2 minutes of seated rest. The average walking speed of 3 walks was calculated and used in the analyses. Data reported were obtained at baseline at Day 1 (D1) and at follo
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- OTHER Motor Skill Training
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Shepherd Center, Inc. - Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-03-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-07-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03237234 record still lists
NCT03237234 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 25 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 61-participant average among 202 other Spinal Cord Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (59% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Spinal Cord Injuries appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is the first listed.
NCT03237234 reports a single indexed study location in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03237234 about?
NCT03237234 is a clinical study titled "Enhancing Corticospinal Activation for Improved Walking Function". For many people with spinal cord injury (SCI), the goal of walking is a high priority. There are many approaches available to restore walking function after SCI; however, these approaches often involve extensive rehabilitation training and access to facilities, qualified staff, and advanced technolo...
What is the current status of trial NCT03237234?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2017-03-01. Estimated completion is 2021-07-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03237234 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injuries.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03237234?
The interventions under investigation include: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) (DEVICE), Motor Skill Training (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03237234?
This trial is sponsored by Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA, which has 17 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03237234 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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