Status:
COMPLETED
Influence of Upper Extremity Vibration on Spasticity and Function in Persons With Tetraplegia
Lead Sponsor:
Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Collaborating Sponsors:
Emory University
Conditions:
Spinal Cord Injuries
Tetraplegia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Vibration therapy is a possible alternative to drug-based treatments for spasticity following SCI. Research indicates that it may provide temporary relief from spasticity, but many interventions under...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Have sustained cervical (neurological level C1-C8) SCI
- Any ISNCSCI severity classification (A, B, C or D)
- Have therapist-reported and self-reported spasticity in the arm or hand
- Ability to pick up, move, and release at least one block (on the Box \& Blocks Test)
- May participate if utilizing prescription medications, including baclofen pump for control of spasticity
Exclusion
- Severe contractures of the arm/hand that limit passive movement of the elbow, wrist or fingers more than 50% of normal range of motion or presence of other orthopedic pathology that would adversely influence participation in the protocol
- Any implanted catheter such as but not limited to CSF shunt, or the presence of pacemaker, implanted automatic internal cardioverter defibrillator (AICD, other cardiac implants and or conditions). Not including baclofen pump.
- Severe pain or hypersensitivity of the arm/hand
- Current pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 28 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 20 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04020770
Start Date
October 28 2018
End Date
February 20 2019
Last Update
July 16 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Shepherd Center
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30309