Clinical Trial

Cervical Transcutaneous SCS for TBI

Terminated
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Why the trial stopped
The study was terminated due to administrative and logistical constraints following the Principal Investigator's transfer to another institution.
Summary
The goal of this study is to test the effects of non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, or tSCS) on arm and hand movement in people with motor impairments after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Specifically, tSCS will be delivered using adhesive electrode pads placed on the skin over the upper back. The research team will measure how tSCS affects strength, movement control and muscle spasticity using different tests. Results of this study will help develop future treatments using an implanted (invasive) form of spinal cord stimulation to improve arm and hand function, helping people with TBI become more independent and improve their quality of life.
Protocol Amendment History 7 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 7 times since 2025-08-28; most recent amendment 2026-07-13.
Status change: Recruiting → Terminated 2026-02-04
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-09-05
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07147816
Lead Sponsor Roberto de Freitas
Collaborators: Chuck Noll Foundation
Conditions Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Enrollment 14 participants
Start Date 2025-11-26
Primary Completion 2026-01-29 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-01-29 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-15