So far, therapies have limited success in functional recovery in adults with chronic SCI. By introducing remote cognitive multisensory rehabilitation (CMR), which has shown significant functional improvements due to neurological recovery when delivered in-person, transformative results that (i) provide a potentially effective new therapy within the healthcare system, accessible to more patients, and (ii) demonstrate brain function changes alongside improved function in chronic SCI are anticipated. The results will inform and justify a large scale federally funded clinical trial.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
19
12 weeks of remote CMR is done 3x/week, 45 min/session.
12 weeks of remote exercise is done 3x/week, 45 min/session.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) Neurologic Exam
a clinical test originally designed to describe the extent and severity of a patient's SCI/D
Time frame: baseline
International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) Neurologic Exam
a clinical test originally designed to describe the extent and severity of a patient's SCI/D
Time frame: 12 weeks
the Neuromuscular Recovery Scale (NRS)
includes 11 items focused on the capacity of the trunk and lower extremity muscles to perform tasks such as sit, trunk extension, sit to stand, walking, and step retraining. The NRS provides a functional recovery measure that focuses on non-compensatory recovery.
Time frame: baseline
the Neuromuscular Recovery Scale (NRS)
includes 11 items focused on the capacity of the trunk and lower extremity muscles to perform tasks such as sit, trunk extension, sit to stand, walking, and step retraining. The NRS provides a functional recovery measure that focuses on non-compensatory recovery.
Time frame: 12 weeks
The SCI-FI/AT
(32 items) reliably measures function in the domains of basic mobility, self-care, fine motor function, and ambulation.
Time frame: baseline
The SCI-FI/AT
(32 items) reliably measures function in the domains of basic mobility, self-care, fine motor function, and ambulation.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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