Hines, ILNCT05157282Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial in Hines, IL

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

Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Hines

    Convenient for IL 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.

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

About This Spinal Cord Injury Study in Hines

In support of the long-term goal of developing new strategies to increase limb function after SCI, the objectives of this proposal are to: 1) Examine the behavioral and physiological effects of TESS on upper-limb muscles after cervical SCI; and 2) Maximize the recovery of reaching and grasping potential by using tailored TESS in a task-specific manner with motor training. Veterans with cervical spinal injuries and healthy volunteers will be recruited for this study.

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Male and female Veterans between 18-70 years
Chronic SCI (1 year of injury)
Cervical injury at C8 or above - damage between cervical spinal segments will be confirmed using MRI \[preliminary data (Benavides et al., 2020) and analysis of MRIs in \~100 participants with cervical SCI confirm that the investigators can meet our recruitment goals. Note that most SCI in humans damage several spinal cord segments
Verification of damage to cervical spinal segments will ensure that TESS electrodes will target the injured spinal cord (Benavides et al., 2020)
Intact or impaired, but not absent, innervations in dermatomes C6, C7 and C8 during light touch and pin prick stimulus using the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) sensory scores as tested before in our studies (Bunday and Perez, 2012; Bunday et al., 2018; Benavides et al., 2020; Jo and Perez, 2020)
Able to produce a visible power grip with one hand
Can score a minimum of two (2) in the cylindrical grasp the "Prehension Ability" GRASSP
This criterion was selected to ensure that hand impairment will not interfere with the ability to perform training and the proposed tests Inclusion criteria for controls:
Males and females (18-70 years)
Right-handed
Able to complete grasping

Exclusion Criteria

Uncontrolled medical problems including pulmonary, cardiovascular or orthopedic disease
Any debilitating disease prior to the SCI that caused exercise intolerance
Premorbid, ongoing major depression or psychosis, altered cognitive status
History of head injury or concussion, skull fractures (or any skull deficit), unexplained headaches in the last 6 months, or stroke
Metal plate in skull
History of seizures
Receiving drugs acting primarily on the central nervous system, which lower the seizure threshold, such as antipsychotic drugs (chlorpromazine, clozapine) or tricyclic antidepressants
Pregnant females
Ongoing cord compression, or a syrinx in the spinal cord, or one who suffers from a spinal cord disease such as spinal stenosis, spina bifida, or herniated cervical disk

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Hines?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05157282) has an active research site in Hines, IL 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 Treatment Options in Hines, IL

If you're searching for spinal cord injury treatment options in Hines, IL, this clinical trial (NCT05157282) 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 Hines research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced spinal cord injury 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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