Health Condition 1: S141- Other and unspecified injuries ofcervical spinal cord
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Lateral Grasp Prehension Orthosis (LGPO): This study is an interventional, randomized controlled superiority trial with a two-arm, parallel-group design comparing the effectiveness of t
Sponsors
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 to 50 years diagnosed with cervical spinal cord injury at neurological level C6 or C7, with ASIA Impairment Scale grade A B C or D, and duration of injury at least three months with medical stability. Participants must be able to understand study procedures, provide informed consent, and follow instructions. Skin over the wrist and hand must be intact and suitable for orthotic wear. Individuals must be willing to comply with the intervention schedule and attend all follow up assessments.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe upper-limb contractures or uncontrolled spasticity Painful shoulder/hand pathology limiting participation Active pressure ulcers or dermatitis at orthosis contact sites Use of upper-limb neuroprosthetics or new assistive technology during study Other neurological conditions affecting hand function
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional hand performance: Grip/pinch strength (hand dynamometer; lateral/key pinch gauge). Functional independence: FIM self-care sub score. Timepoint: Baseline (T0), Mid-treatment Week 3 (T1), End-treatment Week 6 (T2), Follow-up Week 10 (T3). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient-reported outcomes: COPM (performance/satisfaction) Adherence: Wear time and home program logs. Safety: Incidence of device-related skin issues/pain. Timepoint: Baseline (T0), Mid-treatment Week 3 (T1), End-treatment Week 6 (T2), Follow-up Week 10 (T3). | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSanyal Kumar
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna
Outcome results
None listed