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NCT03998527 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation After Injury
A NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 36
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03998527: Active NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by University of Louisville.
NCT03998527 is a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries that is active but no longer recruiting, run by University of Louisville. The registered enrollment target is 36 participants, below the 61-participant average among 202 other Spinal Cord Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (41% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03998527, a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 36 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this study is to assess the function of the lungs and the muscles are used to breathe after individuals receive respiratory training, spinal cord stimulation, a combination of respiratory training and stimulation, a combination of arm training and stimulation, or a combination of trunk training and stimulation. The respiratory, arm, and trunk training combined with the spinal stimulation interventions are being used to activate the spinal cord below the level of injury. Investigators will be looking for changes in the function of the lungs and trunk muscles before, during, and after these task-specific and non-task-specific interventions for breathing to determine which one has the greatest effect. The results of this study may aid in the development of treatments to help individuals with spinal cord injuries that have impaired lung, arm, and trunk function.
Primary Outcome
Respiratory muscle activity evaluated using vector analysis outcome measure.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation (TcESCS)
Study Locations (1)
Kentucky
- Frazier Rehabilitation and Neuroscience Institute - Louisville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 36 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-05-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT03998527 still lists
NCT03998527 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 36 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 61-participant average among 202 other Spinal Cord Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (41% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Spinal Cord Injuries appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation (TcESCS) is the first listed.
NCT03998527 reports a single indexed study location in Kentucky.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03998527 about?
NCT03998527 is a clinical study titled "Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation After Injury". The goal of this study is to assess the function of the lungs and the muscles are used to breathe after individuals receive respiratory training, spinal cord stimulation, a combination of respiratory training and stimulation, a combination of arm training and stimulation, or a combination of trunk t...
What is the current status of trial NCT03998527?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 36 participants. The study started on 2018-05-17. Estimated completion is 2029-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT03998527 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injuries.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03998527?
The interventions under investigation include: Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation (TcESCS) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03998527?
This trial is sponsored by University of Louisville, which has 217 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03998527 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Kentucky. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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