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Spinal Cord Injury Cervical Clinical Trial in West Orange, NJ

Access cutting-edge spinal cord injury cervical treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in West Orange. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Kessler Foundation

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to West Orange

    Convenient for NJ residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit West Orange site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Spinal Cord Injury Cervical Study in West Orange

The purpose of this clinical trial is to understand the safety and practicality of using spinal cord transcutaneous (through the skin) stimulation in an inpatient setting as well as how the combination of activity-based training (ABT) and spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) can improve participants' ability to use their hands, arms, and trunk in an inpatient rehabilitation program. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the combination of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation and ABT is safe and practical when applied to individuals with acute to subacute cervical SCI during inpatient rehabilitation? * How the combined intervention can improve hand and arm function when applied to those individuals? The investigators will assess the safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of the combined intervention and compare to a sham control (sham stimulation combined with ABT) and a ABT only group to see if the combined intervention can lead to greater function recovery. Participants will: * Receive one type of the three intervention (scTS+ABT, sham scTS+ABT, or ABT only) for 10 sessions with 30 mins/session over 2 weeks. * Receive assessment before, during, and immediately after the intervention, and at 1-month, 2-month, and 3-month follow-up visits.

Sponsor: Kessler Foundation

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

must be at least 18 years of age.
must have had a spinal cord injury for less than or equal to 8 weeks.
must have a traumatic cervical SCI with lesions (AIS A or B, C5-C7).
must have some degree of motor dysfunction in the hand (bilateral UE motor score \<25).
must be medically stable enough to participate in activity-based recovery training.
must be able to tolerate spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation, as determined by study staff.
must have ability to understand and the willingness to sign an informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

have a history of seizures, head trauma and/or cognitive deficit
have surgically implanted foreign bodies such as a pacemaker, metal plate in the skull, and metal inside the skull
have a pressure sore or skin issues.
have severe spasticity.
in medically unstable condition.
have a history of illicit drug abuse.
have a history of medical disorders of my heart, lungs, bladder, kidneys or other parts of my body that are unrelated to my spinal cord injury.
unable or unwilling to wean from anti-spasticity medication (for an example: baclofen, Xeomin, and Lioresal).
unable to meet the attendance requirements.
currently enrolled in another interventional research study.
unable to follow instructions and maintain alertness during assessments and training.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in West Orange?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06773286) has an active research site in West Orange, NJ that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Spinal Cord Injury Cervical Treatment Options in West Orange, NJ

If you're searching for spinal cord injury cervical treatment options in West Orange, NJ, this clinical trial (NCT06773286) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our West Orange research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced spinal cord injury cervical specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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