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

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Shepherd Center

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30309