Autonomic Effects of Stimulation in SCI

Description

This study aims to determine the effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to increase blood pressure and use that device to increase exercise endurance time and heart rate recovery during arm cycle ergometry. In addition, the investigators will see if the stimulation helps regulate body temperature when in a cool environment.

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injury

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Study overview

This study aims to determine the effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to increase blood pressure and use that device to increase exercise endurance time and heart rate recovery during arm cycle ergometry. In addition, the investigators will see if the stimulation helps regulate body temperature when in a cool environment.

Autonomic Effects of Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation in Veterans With SCI

Autonomic Effects of Stimulation in SCI

Condition
Spinal Cord Injury
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Bronx

James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY, Bronx, New York, United States, 10468-3904

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * injury more than 1 year ago, non-ambulatory
  • * level of lesion C3-T1, AIS A or B
  • * stable prescription medication regimen for at least 30 days
  • * must be able to commit to study requirements of 7 visits within a 60-day period
  • * extensive history of seizures
  • * ventilator dependence or patent tracheostomy site
  • * history of neurologic disorder other than SCI
  • * history of moderate or severe head trauma
  • * contraindications to spine stimulation
  • * significant cardiovascular disease
  • * active psychological disorder
  • * recent history (within 3 months) of substance abuse
  • * open skin lesions over spine at levels targeted for stimulation (T7/8, T11/12) and pregnancy

Ages Eligible for Study

35 Years to 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

VA Office of Research and Development,

Jill Wecht, EdD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2026-07-30