Activity-Based Therapy and Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation After Spinal Cord Injury (ABT-TCSCS)
Key facts
- Where
- Toronto, CanadaSee the site
Where in Canada
- Toronto Rehabilitation InstituteToronto, CanadaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University Health Network, Toronto
- Trial code
- NCT06472986
- Record updated
- 9 July 2024
- Original description
The ABT-TCSCS study investigates how feasible and beneficial are activity-based therapy and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on improving of arm and hand recovery after cervical spinal cord injury.Read full original descriptionShow less
Feasibility and Efficacy of Activity-Based Therapy and Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation for Neurorestoration of Upper Limbs After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
The ABT-TCSCS study investigates how feasible and beneficial are activity-based therapy and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on improving of arm and hand recovery after cervical spinal cord injury.
Inclusion: Individuals with chronic traumatic and non-traumatic cervical SCI (ASIA classification A-incomplete**, B, C, D) between C1-C8; Adults more than 18 years old; At least 6 months post-spinal cord injury; A score of 2 - 15 on the upper extremity motor score of the ISNCSCI; A score between 5 - 40 on GRASSP Version 1 Strength on at least one side; Individuals who are medically stable.
Exclusion: Individuals with any other upper extremity deficit; Unable to provide informed consent; Unable to participate in an intensive rehabilitation outpatient program; Spasticity that limits the range of motion greater than 50% for the elbow or wrist.