Overview

Temporary Inactivation of Strong Muscle Sensation to Improve Rehabilitation Interventions in SCI

Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2024-06-04
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The investigators are conducting a research study to try to improve rehabilitation interventions for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). In this study, the aim is to determine if temporarily numbing non-paralyzed arm muscles with an over-the-counter numbing cream while exercising paralyzed muscles, can improve the strength, function, and sensation of paralyzed muscles after a spinal cord injury.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Treatments:
Lidocaine