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Cervical Transcutaneous SCS for TBI

NCT07147816 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 14

Last updated 2026-02-09

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Summary

The goal of this study is to test the effects of non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, or tSCS) on arm and hand movement in people with motor impairments after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Specifically, tSCS will be delivered using adhesive electrode pads placed on the skin over the upper back. The research team will measure how tSCS affects strength, movement control and muscle spasticity using different tests. Results of this study will help develop future treatments using an implanted (invasive) form of spinal cord stimulation to improve arm and hand function, helping people with TBI become more independent and improve their quality of life.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the cervical spinal cord (tSCS)

All participants enrolled in this group will receive non-invasive transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the cervical spinal cord (tSCS) while performing strength, spasticity and motor control assessment tasks. Researchers will assess the immediate effects of tSCS (within the same experimental session) on arm and hand movements in individuals with motor impairments caused by traumatic brain injury.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Chuck Noll Foundation

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Roberto de Freitas

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Roberto M de Freitas, PhD · University of Pittsburgh

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-26
Primary Completion
2026-01-29
Completion
2026-01-29
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Read the full study record

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