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Cervical Transcutaneous SCS for TBI
Sponsor: Roberto de Freitas
Summary
The goal of this study is to test the effects of non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, or tSCS) on arm and hand movement in people with motor impairments after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Specifically, tSCS will be delivered using adhesive electrode pads placed on the skin over the upper back. The research team will measure how tSCS affects strength, movement control and muscle spasticity using different tests. Results of this study will help develop future treatments using an implanted (invasive) form of spinal cord stimulation to improve arm and hand function, helping people with TBI become more independent and improve their quality of life.
Official title: Effects of Transcutaneous Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation on Upper Limb Motor Function After Traumatic Brain Injury
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
14
Start Date
2025-11-26
Completion Date
2026-01-29
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the cervical spinal cord (tSCS)
All participants enrolled in this group will receive non-invasive transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the cervical spinal cord (tSCS) while performing strength, spasticity and motor control assessment tasks. Researchers will assess the immediate effects of tSCS (within the same experimental session) on arm and hand movements in individuals with motor impairments caused by traumatic brain injury.
Locations (1)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States