๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-22

Targeted HD-tDCS to Improve Upper Limb Rehabilitation in SCI (NCT05589415)

Targeted High-Definition tDCS to Improve Upper Limb Rehabilitation in SCI

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The proposed project seeks to maximize the functional recovery achieved during the rehabilitation of the paretic upper limbs in individuals with SCI. The investigation will work towards optimizing the use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), an adjunct known to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation. In particular, the relationship between the specificity of current delivery and functional benefit will be explored, and findings may lead to a framework that can be translated to the clinic setting.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley โ€” Harlingen, Texas

Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley โ€” Harlingen, Texas

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—