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NCT07438353
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Home-Based Digital Rehabilitation Program Optimized With Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation for Upper Limb Functional Enhancement in Tetraplegia (HOPE): A Safety, Efficacy, and Feasibility Study

Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital

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Summary

Individuals with chronic cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) and tetraplegia commonly experience persistent impairment in upper limb function, leading to reduced independence and quality of life. Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that has demonstrated potential to improve upper limb strength and function when combined with rehabilitation. However, access to tSCS is limited in Singapore due to cost, regulatory barriers, and the need for frequent outpatient therapy. This study evaluates the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of a home-based digital rehabilitation program incorporating tSCS delivered using a commercially available neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device. Using a prospective, open-label single-case experimental design with multiple baselines across participants, individuals with chronic, non-progressive cervical SCI will receive daily home-based tSCS combined with an mobile application-guided upper limb exercise program. Upper limb function, quality of life, feasibility, and safety outcomes will be assessed longitudinally over a 22-week study period.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

21 Years - 75 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

9

Start Date

2026-04

Completion Date

2027-12

Last Updated

2026-02-27

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

Home-based digital rehabilitation programme with tSCS

Home-based digital rehabilitation programme with tSCS introduced at staggered time points following varying duration of baseline usual care

Locations (1)

Singapore General Hospital

Singapore, Singapore