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Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Paired With FES Cycling Post SCI
Led by Western University, Canada · Updated on 2025-04-13
14
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
114 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This project is randomized controlled trial which will explore the effect of pairing repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) with Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling on lower extremity function in people with incomplete spinal cord injury and compare the effects to each one of these interventions alone.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Paired With FES Cycling Post SCI
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult
- Motor incomplete spinal cord injury with level C or D on the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS)
- Lesion at any level of the spinal cord from traumatic or non-traumatic causes
- At least one year post-injury
- Non-progressive spinal cord injury
- Ability to walk independently for 10 meters without help from another person
You will not qualify if you...
- Other orthopedic or neurological conditions affecting lower extremity function
- Contraindications to FES, including implanted electronic devices, unhealed bone fractures, severe contractures, extreme osteoporosis, or osteoarthritis
- Contraindications to rTMS, such as metal implants, history of seizures, or cochlear implants
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Parkwood Institute
London, Ontario, Canada, N6C 0A7
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Research Team
J
Janelle Unger, PhD
CONTACT
S
Siobhan Schabrun, BSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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