Task Practice Combined With Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation to Reduce Muscle Co-contraction and Improve Motor Function in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
University of Miami
Summary
The goal of this study is to understand the effects of combined task practice with transcutaneous cervical spinal cord stimulation. The study will explore the effect of higher stimulation frequencies on spasticity. Transcutaneous stimulation has been shown to improve motor function in some individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. The study intends to explore scientifically the association between higher stimulation frequencies and spasticity/hypertonicity.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 22–70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * 22-70 years of age * Non-progressive cervical spinal cord injury * Minimum 12 months year post-injury. * American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (AIS) classification B, C, or D. * Able to take part in upper extremity therapy procedures. * GRASSP-Prehension score ≥10. * MAS Score ≥3 but \<6 in at least one arm. * Can commit to the time required for the study. * Stable medication profile for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment. * Able to reduce Baclofen dose to 30 mg or less daily. * Capable of providing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Has any…
Interventions
- OtherTask Practice combined with Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation( TcSCS)
Hand rehabilitative tasks ( for gross hand movement, grasp and pinch tasks) will be done by participants during which time the participant will receive TcSCS. This will be done three times a week for 60 minutes.
Locations (2)
- University of Miami - Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation CenterMiami, Florida
- University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, The Miami Project To Cure ParalysisMiami, Florida