💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this study is to determine if playing a virtual reality walking game can help improve neuropathic pain in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
The study will recruit individuals with incomplete injury (American Spinal Injury Association \[ASIA\] classification B, C, or D) with lumbar, paraplegic, or low tetraplegic (C5-C7) injury. Additional criteria will include:
1. Must have persistent NP symptoms that are of daily severity of at least 4/10 for 3 or more months
2. Must endorse more than 2 items on a 7-item Spinal Cord Injury Pain Instrument, SCIPI
3. Must be 18 years of age or older
4. Must be more than one and a half years post-injury to begin study (can be screened at an earlier time for eligibility)
5. Must have mobile connectivity with usable service
6. Must be stable on pain medication for 1 or more months
7. Must be cleared on the VRWalk physical activity clearance scale
8. Must not have motion sickness that interferes with daily life
9. Must use a wheelchair at least 75% of the time
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Individuals with Injury levels between C1 and C4
2. Individuals under the age of 18
3. Individuals who were injured within the past year
4. Individuals who cannot comprehend spoken English
5. Individuals who are in prison
6. Individuals who are blind
7. Individuals who experience severe motion sickness
Texas A&M University
College Station, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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