Actively Recruiting
MyHand-SCI: An Active Hand Orthosis for Spinal Cord Injury
Led by Columbia University · Updated on 2026-02-27
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
256 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
C
Columbia University
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand-SCI device to assist with hand function for individuals with C6-C7 spinal cord injury.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
MyHand-SCI: An Active Hand Orthosis for Spinal Cord Injury
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals with C6-C7 spinal cord injury, at least 6 months post-injury with impaired upper limb function
- Substantially reduced motor control and strength below the level of their spinal cord injury affecting hand and finger function
- Able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Fixed upper limb contractures limiting functional use of the hand and arm or ability to use the device
- Severe spasticity (modified Ashworth >2) at elbow, wrist, or fingers
- Any open wounds or unusual skin fragility
- Persistent severe pain in their upper limb
AI-Screening
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, United States, 10032
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Lauren Winterbottom, EdD
CONTACT
J
Joel Stein, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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