RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05094362

Operant Conditioning of Spinal Reflexes Training System--Reflex Operant Down Conditioning

Operant Conditioning of Spinal Reflexes to Enhance Motor Function Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury


Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

Aug 23, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to validate the capacity of a reflex training system to change the size of the targeted reflex. For this, the researchers are recruiting 25 individuals with chronic incomplete SCI who have spasticity in the leg to participate in the reflex training procedure. The study involves approximately 45 visits with a total study duration of about 6 months.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Spinal Reflex Operant Down Conditioning for people with neurological injury, paralysis, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSpinal Reflex Operant Down Conditioning

This is a training intervention in which people with a spinal cord injury are trained to reduce the activity of a certain spinal reflex. By decreasing this reflex, individuals decrease hyperactivity in the reflex and can reduce spasticity.


Locations(2)

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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