Who is eligible for clinical trial NCT07692191?

Participants must meet the protocol's inclusion criteria for Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). The stated age range is 18 Years to 70 Years. Confirm all requirements with the study coordinator.

Does clinical trial NCT07692191 provide travel or cost reimbursement?

Check with the site coordinator at the participating facility for travel and lodging stipend availability, and for which routine-care costs are covered.

🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-02

Transcutaneous Spinal Electrical Stimulation to Improve Exercise Function After Spinal Cord Injury. (NCT07692191)

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Manitoba

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Our overall objective is to decrease the prevalence of multiple sedentary-related diseases that are secondary consequences of spinal cord injury (SCI). SCI affects motor, sensory and autonomic systems and can cause very limited exercise capacity which then leads to very high rates of obesity, metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This randomized controlled study aims to determine whether and how transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation (TSES) alters acute (immediate) exercise responses in people living with SCI. Exercise responses will be tested during incremental tests to fatigue, and during steady state tests. Testing will occur over several study visits and results will be compared within each individual as well as between groups (tetraplegia and paraplegia) and to a group of reference controls. A number of outcomes will be monitored, including whole-body metabolic responses using a metabolic cart, muscle responses using EMG sensors and muscle oxygenation using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) sensors, time to fatigue, power output, as well as perceptions about fatigue and effort. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding whether and how TSES might improve acute exercise responses in people living with SCI.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (14 items).

Location: University of Manitoba — Winnipeg, Manitoba

Age range: 18 Years to 70 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

Transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation (TSES) (OTHER)

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

traumatic or non-traumatic spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury of at least one year duration, C5 or lower, AIS A - D
medically stable and healthy enough to engage in and complete exercise requirements
willing and able to complete the exercise protocols and testing requirements
able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions from study staff
able to communicate with study staff about their exercise capabilities and preferences

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

Exclusion Criteria:
current serious injury (ies) of the upper extremities
known cardiovascular disease
unsatisfactory results of EKG screening
implanted electronic cardiac devices (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, etc.)
current pressure ulcer(s)
morbid obesity
known thyroid dysfunction
current cancer
current uncontrolled high blood pressure
uncontrolled epilepsy
current deep vein thrombosis

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

University of Manitoba — Winnipeg, Manitoba

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (204) 789-3305

Email: kristine.cowley@umanitoba.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 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 § 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.

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💡 How to Participate

Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.

🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗