A Comprehensive Assessment of Altered Embodiment in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

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Conditions studied: Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)

In brief

Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when trauma or other factors damage the spinal cord, disrupting the flow of sensory information from the body to the brain. This interruption can interfere with embodiment-the body awareness and physical sensations processed by the brain-sometimes leading to a phenomenon called disembodiment. For people with SCI, disembodiment may appear as unusual body sensations, like feeling that a limb is in a different position than it actually is. Such changes in body awareness can impact daily life, mental health, and rehabilitation outcomes. Despite its importance, the study of embodiment in SCI remains limited. This project aims to explore how SCI alters embodiment, focusing on its specific characteristics, the effects on daily life, and the underlying brain activity as measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Both people with and without SCI will participate. Procedure: Participants will complete a single examination lasting 2 to 2.5 hours, including approximately 55 minutes in the MRI scanner (with preparation and follow-up).

Key facts

Study ID
NCT06688916
Run by
Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
People needed
80
Starts
2025-06-04
Expected to finish
2026-05-01
Last updated by the study team
2025-10-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

Where it is running

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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