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NCT06214208
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Influence of Spinal Stimulation Frequency on Spasticity, Motor Control, and Pain After Spinal Cord Injury

Sponsor: Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA

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Summary

The goal of this study is to identify the effect of different types of noninvasive spinal stimulation on spasticity (involuntary muscle activity), muscle strength, and pain in people with spinal cord injury. The spinal stimulation consists of electrical stimulation applied through one electrode over the skin of the lower back and two electrodes over the stomach. Testing will include participating in measurements before the intervention, during intervention, and immediately after the intervention. This study requires participants to come into Shepherd Center 4 consecutive days a week for 2-3 hours per day across 2-3 weeks.

Official title: Neuromodulation of Spinal Circuits: Effects on Spasticity, Nociception, and Motor Activation (Phase II)

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

16 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

36

Start Date

2024-02-19

Completion Date

2026-12-15

Last Updated

2025-10-30

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

OTHER

Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation

Transcutaneous spinal stimulation will be delivered for 30 minutes using biphasic pulses. A single cathode electrode will be placed over the skin of the back spine at the T11/T12 spinous interspace. Two reference electrodes will be placed over the stomach. Stimulation intensity will be set to 0.8x reflex threshold, as determined by posterior root muscle reflex testing before the intervention. Treatments will be a minimum of 72 hours apart.

Locations (1)

Shepherd Center, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States