Status:
TERMINATED
Cortical Biomarkers of Hand Function and Recovery After Injury
Lead Sponsor:
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Pittsburgh
Conditions:
Stroke
Spinal Cord Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a pilot study to collect data to support a VA grant submission to study fMRI and neurophysiological predictors of hand function and recovery during a robotic intervention in people with hand i...
Detailed Description
The loss of arm and hand function after cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) limits independence and increases the cost of care. As a result, Veterans with tetraplegia prioritize restoration of hand and ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Normal or corrected to normal vision
- Hand impairment due to spinal cord injury or stroke
- Weakness of fingers
- One year after stroke or spinal cord injury
- Some proprioception (can feel when finger is moved, without seeing)
- Minimal spasticity
Exclusion
- Implanted metal with is unsafe for MRI
- Pregnant or expecting to become pregnant
- History of hand surgery which is under evaluation
- Cognitive or language issues that would interfere with following directions
- Other neurological disorder that would affect movement
- History of seizure or epilepsy
- Body weight \> 300 pounds
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 15 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
1 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03833518
Start Date
September 1 2019
End Date
October 15 2020
Last Update
May 6 2021
Active Locations (1)
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213