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Cardiopulmonary Changes Following Spinal Cord Stimulation in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Summary
The aim of this study is to examine the mechanisms of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) for improving cardiovascular and pulmonary function in individuals with chronic motor-complete spinal cord injury (SCI) by measuring vascular related endothelial biomarkers, plasma catecholamines, and respiratory parameters.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
22
Start Date
2024-08-01
Completion Date
2028-08-01
Last Updated
2024-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS)
Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) will be delivered via a non-invasive central nervous system stimulator TESCoN or SCONE (SpineX Inc., CA - experimental type II medical devices) through self-adhesive electrode(s) placed on the skin between spinous processes over the midline of the vertebral column as the cathode(s) and two rectangular electrodes placed symmetrically on the skin over the iliac crests as anodes. Stimulation will be applied at various waveforms and frequencies (ranging between 1Hz and 90Hz) with and without a carrier frequency. Current amplitude will start at 10mA and proceed incrementally until tolerable or responses plateau. If spasticity occurs or is uncomfortable, the current will be decreased. Specific areas for electrode placement will be examined and prepared to reduce skin impedance. tSCS will be delivered under the supervision of a physician (Dr. Krassioukov/Dr. Berger) by trained doctoral/post-doctoral trainees.
Locations (1)
Blusson Spinal Cord Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada