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NCT03414424 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Non-invasive Cervical Electrical Stimulation for SCI
A NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by Bronx VA Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03414424: Completed NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by Bronx VA Medical Center.
NCT03414424 is a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries that has completed, run by Bronx VA Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 61-participant average among 202 other Spinal Cord Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (51% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03414424, a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, has completed, sponsored by Bronx VA Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Most spinal cord injuries (SCI) are anatomically incomplete - some nerve circuits remain intact, even if the individual cannot feel or control them. Activating spared nerve circuits may improve functional recovery. With this goal, the Investigators have developed a form of electrical stimulation over the cervical spinal cord that can activate muscles in both hands simultaneously and comfortably. This technique, called cervical electrical stimulation (CES), works at the skin surface - no surgery or other invasive procedures are required. The long-term goal is to use CES to strengthen residual circuits to hand muscles after SCI. Regaining control over hand function represents the top priority for individuals with cervical SCI. In the current study, the Investigators first need to better understand how CES works. In the first half of this study, the Investigators will take a systematic approach to determining how CES interacts with other circuits in the spinal cord and the brain. In the second half of the study, the Investigators will test combinations of CES with active hand and wrist movements to find ways to enhance physical movement with CES. These experiments will improve understanding of electrical stimulation in SCI, and may set the table for future treatments to prolong any short-term benefits observed in this study.
Primary Outcome
Effect of cervical electrical stimulation (CES) on concurrent finger or wrist active movements will be measured via root-mean-square of ongoing muscle activity in various hand and forearm muscles.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE CES at rest
- DEVICE CES plus active hand or wrist movements
Study Locations (1)
New York
- James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY - The Bronx
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-08-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-04-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03414424 record still lists
NCT03414424 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 30 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 61-participant average among 202 other Spinal Cord Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (51% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Spinal Cord Injuries appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which CES at rest is the first listed.
NCT03414424 reports a single indexed study location in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03414424 about?
NCT03414424 is a clinical study titled "Non-invasive Cervical Electrical Stimulation for SCI". Most spinal cord injuries (SCI) are anatomically incomplete - some nerve circuits remain intact, even if the individual cannot feel or control them. Activating spared nerve circuits may improve functional recovery. With this goal, the Investigators have developed a form of electrical stimulation ov...
What is the current status of trial NCT03414424?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2017-08-22. Estimated completion is 2021-04-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03414424 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injuries.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03414424?
The interventions under investigation include: CES at rest (DEVICE), CES plus active hand or wrist movements (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03414424?
This trial is sponsored by Bronx VA Medical Center, which has 13 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03414424 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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