MyHand-SCI: An Active Hand Orthosis for Spinal Cord Injury

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Conditions studied: Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia

In brief

The purpose of this study is to develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand-SCI device to assist with hand function for individuals with C6-C7 spinal cord injury.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05553457

Run by

Columbia University

People needed

40

Starts

2022-10-04

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals with C6-C7 spinal cord injury, at least 6-months post-injury with impaired upper limb function
• Substantially reduced motor control and strength below the level of their SCI with regard to hand and finger function
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Fixed upper limb contractures that limit functional use of the hand and arm or ability to use the device
• Severe spasticity (modified Ashworth >2) at elbow, wrist, or fingers
• Any open wounds or unusual skin fragility
• Persistent severe pain in their upper limb

Where it is running

• Columbia University Irving Medical Center — New York, New York, United States (enrolling)

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