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Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial in Sacramento, CA

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

Sponsored by University of California, Davis

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Sacramento

    Convenient for CA 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 Sacramento site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Spinal Cord Injury Study in Sacramento

This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a wearable rhythmic auditory stimulation system, MedRhythms, for improving gait parameters in patients with motor incomplete SCI. Up to 15 participants aged 18 years or older with non-progressive SCI will be enrolled. Participants will complete supervised gait training using the MedRhythms device twice weekly during regularly scheduled physical therapy sessions over a six-week period. The device uses shoe-mounted sensors and headphones to deliver real-time individualized rhythmic auditory cues based on the user's gait pattern. Primary outcome measures include change in walking speed assessed with the 10-Meter Walk Test. Secondary outcomes include walking endurance measured by the 6-Minute Walk Test, gait parameters obtained through GAITRite analysis, and participant-reported outcomes including the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI II) and the SCI Quality of Life Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities measure. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks), and follow-up (12 weeks). Findings from this study will provide preliminary data on the feasibility and potential clinical impact of rhythmic auditory stimulation as an adjunctive gait rehabilitation strategy for individuals with incomplete SCI.

Sponsor: University of California, Davis

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age ≥18 years old
Language: English or Spanish only
Diagnosis: non-progressive spinal cord lesion; classification as either grade C, D, or E SCI based on American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (AIS)
Able to ambulate at least a contact guard assist level
Time post injury: ≥6 months
Cadence: minimum 40 steps/minute with clear heel strike
Able to consent

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who use an assistive device and are unable to achieve a 2-point walking pattern (left-right-left-right) with an assistive device
Walks exclusively with a 3-point walking pattern with an assistive device
Ambulation requiring a knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO)
Presence of additional neurological or medical processes that contribute to weakness
Unable to perceive music through the MedRhythyms device

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Sacramento?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07674927) has an active research site in Sacramento, CA 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.

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Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Options in Sacramento, CA

If you're searching for spinal cord injury treatment options in Sacramento, CA, this clinical trial (NCT07674927) 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 Sacramento 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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