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Combining tsDCS and Exoskeleton Gait Training on Spinal Excitability in SCI
NCT02862080 · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Updated 20 Jan 2021
- What is being tested
- cathode tsDCS; Ekso; anode tsDCS
- For
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Kind of study
- Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
- Who can join
- Ages 18 years and older. About 4 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
- Where
- United States
- When
- Starts or started 13 Feb 2017, ends 17 Nov 2017. Registered 10 Aug 2016.
- Results
- Posted on the registry on 20 Jan 2021.
In the researchers' words
The purpose of the study is to determine whether transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) is safe for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). tsDCS is an electrical current applied to the skin. The plan is to also study the potential neurophysiological changes (changes in speed and excitability of the nerves) and functional improvements in gait (for example, gait quality, speed and walking distance) for individuals with SCI after combined application of tsDCS and exoskeleton assisted gait training.
Sites
- NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial HermannHouston, Texas, United States