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NCT06650202 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Improving Balance After Spinal Cord Injury Using a Robotic Upright Stand Trainer and Spinal Cord Epidural Stimulation
A NA study of SCI - Spinal Cord Injury, sponsored by Kessler Foundation.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06650202: Recruiting NA study of SCI - Spinal Cord Injury, sponsored by Kessler Foundation.
NCT06650202 is a NA study of SCI - Spinal Cord Injury that is actively recruiting participants, run by Kessler Foundation. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 36-participant average among 13 other SCI - Spinal Cord Injury trials with a reported enrollment target (44% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06650202, a NA study of SCI - Spinal Cord Injury, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Kessler Foundation.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand how standing and sitting balance control is altered after spinal cord injury and how a new type of robotic assistive device may be used with spinal stimulation to improve muscle function. The investigators will be testing a device called the Tethered Pelvic Asist Device (or "TPAD") in this study. The TPAD may be helpful in two ways. It can be used to help control and support of the trunk, pelvis, and knees during stand training. Also, the TPAD can be used as a training tool by providing controlled "pushes" or "perturbations" that must be corrected by the person with spinal cord injury in order to maintain proper posture and upright balance. This could be helpful for improving muscle function after spinal cord injury. Participants will be placed into one of two groups based on availability and preference. Group 1 will receive TPAD training with stimulation and assessments with and without stimulation. Participation in this group lasts approximately 4 months. Group 2 will only receive assessments with and without stimulation. Participation in this group last approximately 3 weeks.
Primary Outcome
Research participants will undergo a series of tasks to test the level of muscle activation and amount of assistance required during standing and stepping in a body-weight supported treadmill environment, as well as overground motor tasks. Arm, trunk/leg movement recovery and independency will be measured by the NRS using 14 motor tasks (sit, reverse sit up, sit up, sitting truck extension, overhead press, forward reach and grasp, door pull and open, can open and manipulation, sit to stand, stan
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE The Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD)
Study Locations (1)
New Jersey
- Kessler Foundation - West Orange
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06650202 shows while recruiting
NCT06650202 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 36-participant average among 13 other SCI - Spinal Cord Injury trials with a reported enrollment target (44% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with SCI - Spinal Cord Injury appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which The Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD) is the first listed.
NCT06650202 reports a single indexed study location in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06650202 about?
NCT06650202 is a clinical study titled "Improving Balance After Spinal Cord Injury Using a Robotic Upright Stand Trainer and Spinal Cord Epidural Stimulation". The purpose of this study is to understand how standing and sitting balance control is altered after spinal cord injury and how a new type of robotic assistive device may be used with spinal stimulation to improve muscle function. The investigators will be testing a device called the Tethered Pelvic...
What is the current status of trial NCT06650202?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2024-11-01. Estimated completion is 2028-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06650202 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: SCI - Spinal Cord Injury.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06650202?
The interventions under investigation include: The Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06650202?
This trial is sponsored by Kessler Foundation, which has 104 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06650202 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New Jersey. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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