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Cervical Transcutaneous SCS for TBI

Sponsor: Roberto de Freitas

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

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

DEVICE

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