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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Functional Recovery in Humans With Tetraplegia
NCT05157282 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
In support of the long-term goal of developing new strategies to increase limb function after SCI, the objectives of this proposal are to: 1) Examine the behavioral and physiological effects of TESS on upper-limb muscles after cervical SCI; and 2) Maximize the recovery of reaching and grasping potential by using tailored TESS in a task-specific manner with motor training. Veterans with cervical spinal injuries and healthy volunteers will be recruited for this study.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE TESS
- OTHER Training
- OTHER Motor Task
- DEVICE sham-TESS
Study Locations (2)
Illinois
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago
- Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL — Hines
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 86 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-01-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-02-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05157282
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05157282 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 86 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Spinal Cord Injury appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which TESS is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05157282 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Illinois. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05157282 about?
NCT05157282 is a clinical study titled "Spinal Cord Stimulation for Functional Recovery in Humans With Tetraplegia". In support of the long-term goal of developing new strategies to increase limb function after SCI, the objectives of this proposal are to: 1) Examine the behavioral and physiological effects of TESS on upper-limb muscles after cervical SCI; and 2) Maximize the recovery of reaching and grasping poten...
What is the current status of trial NCT05157282?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 86 participants. The study started on 2023-01-25. Estimated completion is 2027-02-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05157282 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injury. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05157282?
The interventions under investigation include: TESS (DEVICE), Training (OTHER), Motor Task (OTHER), sham-TESS (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05157282?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05157282 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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