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Autonomic Effects of Stimulation in SCI
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2025-07-04
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
157 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to determine the effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to increase blood pressure and use that device to increase power output and heart rate recovery during arm cycle ergometry. In addition, the investigators will see if the stimulation helps regulate body temperature when in a cool environment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Autonomic Effects of Stimulation in SCI
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Injury to the spinal cord occurred more than 1 year ago and participant is non-ambulatory
- Level of spinal cord lesion between C3 and T6, classified as AIS A, B, or C
- Stable prescription medication regimen for at least 30 days before enrollment
- Ability to commit to 7 study visits within a 60-day period
You will not qualify if you...
- Extensive history of seizures
- Dependence on a ventilator or having a patent tracheostomy site
- History of neurologic disorders other than spinal cord injury
- History of moderate or severe head trauma
- Contraindications to spinal cord stimulation
- Significant cardiovascular disease
- Active psychological disorders
- Substance abuse within the past 3 months
- Open skin lesions over spine at levels targeted for stimulation (L1/L2)
- Pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY
The Bronx, New York, United States, 10468-3904
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jill Wecht, EdD
CONTACT
M
Matthew T Maher, MS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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