Remotely Delivered Cognitive Multisensory Rehabilitation for Sensory and Motor Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · May 11, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new type of therapy called remote cognitive multisensory rehabilitation (CMR) for adults with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The goal is to see if this therapy, which has shown promise when done in person, can also help patients recover their movement and sensory functions when delivered remotely. By participating in this trial, researchers hope to gather important information about how the brain can improve and how these changes might lead to better recovery for people with chronic spinal cord injuries.

To be eligible for the trial, participants should be between 18 and 75 years old and have had a spinal cord injury for at least three months. They should also be stable in their medical condition. Participants will be recruited from various hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and will be asked to follow specific instructions and complete tasks as part of the rehabilitation program. It’s important to note that certain individuals, such as those with severe cognitive issues or other major medical complications, may not qualify. Overall, this trial aims to provide valuable insights that could lead to larger studies and better treatment options for those living with spinal cord injuries.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18-75 years old, with an incomplete or complete SCI/D of ≥ 3months, medically stable.
• • be recruited from Hospitals within the Minnesota Regional Spinal Cord Injury Model System (MN Regional SCIMS), HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, Minneapolis VA Healthcare System, Duluth, and in the community.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • adults with MRI contra-indications (stabilizing hardware is typically MRI safe);
• • adults with uncontrolled seizure disorder;
• • adults with cognitive impairment and/or communicative disability (e.g., due to brain injury) that prevent them from following directions or from learning;
• • adults with with ventilator dependency;
• • adults with other major medical complications
• • pregnant women