Noninvasive Spinal Stimulation to Restore Hand Function in Children With Spinal Cord Injury

Part of paid clinical trials in Louisville, Kentucky.

Sponsor
University of Louisville
Study ID
NCT06489106
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Spinal Cord Injury Cervical

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
7 Years - 12 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Activity based upper extremity training with and without stimulation — DEVICE
    Activity-based upper extremity training (AB-UET) will be administered 5d/week and 1 hour 30 minutes/session. For AB-UET+ stimulation (scTS), UE tasks will be repeated with and without scTS so that scTS is administered intermittently for the duration of \~ 10 minute/bouts.

Study Details

The main goal of this pilot study is to find the best ways to use transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (scTS) to improve hand function in children with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The investigators will start by exploring the best places and strengths for applying scTS on the neck, the added benefits of applying scTS on the lower back (T11-T12), and comparing the effects of using activity based upper extremity training (a control treatment) alone versus combining it with scTS to help children with chronic SCI regain hand function.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 13, 2025
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2026
Completion
Jul 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
10 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Activity based upper extremity training
    Activity-based upper extremity training (AB-UET) will be administered 5d/week and 1 hour 30 minutes/session.
  • Experimental: Activity based upper extremity training with stimulation
    Activity-based upper extremity training (AB-UET + scTS) will be administered 5d/week and 1 hour 30 minutes/session. UE tasks will be repeated with and without scTS so that scTS is administered intermittently for the duration of \~ 10 minute/bouts.

Primary Outcome Measure

Hand grip [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research CenterLouisvilleKentucky40202-

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