Clinical trial for Healthy Volunteers
Official title Chronic Transcutaneous Stimulation to Promote Motor Function and Recovery in Individuals With Paralysis or Paresis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04755699
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if transcutaneous neuromuscular and spinal cord electrical stimulation can improve functional movements in people with paralysis or paresis from spinal cord injury, stroke, or other brain or nerve injuries.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have paralysis or paresis in their arms, hands, legs or feet due to spinal cord injury, stroke, or other neurological injury.
- What's involved
- Participants will attend up to five 4‑hour sessions per week for up to a year. Each visit includes health checks, movement and sensation tests, and electrical stimulation of the affected limbs or spinal cord to try to evoke movements. Tests are repeated to track changes.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts up to one year, with up to five 4‑hour sessions each week, depending on the participant’s availability.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy Volunteer
- Individuals between 18 and 75 years of age
- Individuals without physical disabilities or conditions/diseases that may make them incapable of completing the physical study tasks or otherwise...
- Individuals that are considered English Proficient due to the study requirements to follow verbal commands during sessions
- Individuals that are able to comprehend the study goals and procedures, and are able to provide informed consent for participation
You likely can't join if
- Individuals participating in another study that may affect the conduct or results of this study
- Stage III-IV pressure ulcers that adversely interfere with study involvement (i.e., pressure ulcer on the extremity of interest or prohibits extended...
- History of epilepsy
- Chronically-implanted electronic medical device (e.g. deep brain stimulator, epidural stimulator, cardiac pacemaker, vagus nerve stimulator, or other)
- Abnormalities of the arms/hands, legs/feet, or spinal column that would prevent electrical stimulation
- Ventilator dependence
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Healthy Volunteer
- Individuals between 18 and 75 years of age
- Individuals without physical disabilities or conditions/diseases that may make them incapable of completing the physical study tasks or otherwise places them at a greater risk of harm
- Individuals that are considered English Proficient due to the study requirements to follow verbal commands during sessions
- Individuals that are able to comprehend the study goals and procedures, and are able to provide informed consent for participation
- Individuals that are willing and able to visit the study center for study procedures, which may be up to 5 sessions a week for up to 1 year (at least 2 months) at up to 4 hours per session Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury...
- Individuals between 18 and 75 years of age
- Individuals with a limited ability to use at least one hand due to a spinal cord injury or stroke
- Individuals that are at least six months from their initial stroke or one year from their initial spinal cord injury
- Individuals that are considered English Proficient due to the study requirements to follow verbal commands during testing sessions
- Individuals that are able to comprehend the study goals and procedures, and are able to provide informed consent for participation
- Individuals that are willing and able to visit the study center for study procedures, which may be up to 5 sessions a week for up to 1 year (at least 2 months) at up to 4 hours per session Brain or Nerve Injury...
- Individuals between 18 and 75 years of age
- Individuals with a limited ability or no ability to use at least one limb due to a brain or nerve injury such as a traumatic brain injury, brachial plexus injury, peripheral nerve damage, or Parkinson's Disease.
- Individuals that are considered English Proficient due to the study requirements to follow verbal commands during testing sessions
- Individuals that are able to comprehend the study goals and procedures, and are able to provide informed consent for participation
- Individuals that are willing and able to visit the study center for study procedures, which may be up to 5 sessions a week for up to 1 year (at least 2 months) at up to 4 hours per session
What rules you out
- Individuals participating in another study that may affect the conduct or results of this study
- Stage III-IV pressure ulcers that adversely interfere with study involvement (i.e., pressure ulcer on the extremity of interest or prohibits extended bouts of sitting)
- History of epilepsy
- Chronically-implanted electronic medical device (e.g. deep brain stimulator, epidural stimulator, cardiac pacemaker, vagus nerve stimulator, or other)
- Abnormalities of the arms/hands, legs/feet, or spinal column that would prevent electrical stimulation
- Ventilator dependence
- History of serious mood or thought disorder
- Uncontrolled autonomic dysreflexia
- Severe spasticity in extremities of interest that are uncontrolled by pharmacological methods or prevents electrical stimulation
- Botulinum toxin injections to the extremity of interest within 3 months
- Presence of active cancer at or near the areas of transcutaneous stimulation
- History of heart or kidney disease
- History of additional neurologic diseases (e.g., multiple strokes, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
- Presence of other serious infections, diseases, or disorders that could affect ability to participate in this study (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, rheumatic disease, peripheral neuropathy, HIV...
- Individuals with a substance abuse (alcoholism or other) problem
- Pregnant women
- Prisoners
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Manhasset, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Manhasset, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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