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Exercise Intervention for Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial is studying how functional electrical stimulation (FES) can help people with spinal cord injuries by reducing pain, improving brain function, and increasing the size of the hippocampus.
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- You have used drugs for fun in the past.My spinal cord injury is at or below C5 and is classified as severe to moderate, occurring within the last 3-24 months.I have a history of epilepsy.I have serious heart rhythm problems.You have smoked or used tobacco in the past.Your blood pressure is higher than 140/90.You have had a serious neurological illness, except for spinal cord injury.You have reasons that make it unsafe for you to undergo a PET scan.I am currently taking medication for my heart.I have a history of heart disease.I have physical issues that may affect my therapy's success.I have had cancer in the past.I have severe skin sores in areas where my body presses against surfaces.You do not respond to FES (functional electrical stimulation) treatment.I have a history of bleeding disorders.I have nerve or shoulder issues that prevent me from rowing.You cannot have an MRI for medical reasons.You have had a serious mental health condition in the past.I have had serious kidney or liver issues in the past.I have unusual findings on my physical exam, like heart murmurs or swelling in my limbs.You have a spinal cord injury at or below the C5 level and have a certain level of impairment based on a specific grading system, within 3-24 months after the injury.I have a history of diabetes.
- Group 1: FES rowing
- Group 2: Wait list
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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To what extent are individuals qualified to partake in this trial?
"For eligibility in this trial, prospective participants must be between the age of 18 and 50 with a spinal cord injury. With 55 spots available, recruitment is ongoing."
Are there any opportunities to participate in this experiment presently available?
"According to the details found on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is still recruiting participants. It was first listed in February of 2020 and underwent its most recent amendment in May 2022."
Are persons aged 40 or over capable of participating in this experiment?
"The researchers are searching for participants that fit the criteria of being over 18 and below 50 years old."
What is the current sample size of this experiment?
"Affirmative, the listing on clinicaltrials.gov points to this medical project actively recruiting participants. The first post was made on February 20th 2020 and it has been recently updated on May 6th 2022. At present, 55 individuals are being sought from a single site."
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