Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Int Wound J, 2022 • September 1, 2022
This proof-of-concept study examined objective skin blood flow measurement as a bedside approach to quantify microvascular function during acute hospitalisation of traumatic SCI. The study compared di...
KEY FINDING: Objective and non-invasive skin blood flow measurements can be obtained at the bedside during acute hospitalization of spinal cord injury (SCI) for research purposes.
Scientific Reports, 2022 • April 14, 2022
We demonstrated that a sham-controlled trial that tSCS combined with training can improve hand function, both strength and movement control, in severely impaired subjects with some detectable grip str...
KEY FINDING: Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) combined with training improves hand strength and manual dexterity in subjects with SCI who have residual grip strength greater than 0.1 N.
Front. Neurosci., 2022 • April 29, 2022
This study investigated the effects of overexpressing nerve growth factors NT-3 and IGF-1 on nerve function recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. Results showed that overexpressing NT-3 and...
KEY FINDING: The overexpression of NT-3 and IGF-1 improved motor function after SCI in rats.
Journal of Neurotrauma, 2022 • December 1, 2022
This study examined the utility of the ISNCSCI and ISAFSCI in documenting cardiovascular ANS impairment at a baseline assessment in patients with SCI during inpatient rehabilitation following injury. ...
KEY FINDING: The ISNCSCI and ISAFSCI examinations have limited sensitivity in discerning the degree of cardiovascular ANS impairment during inpatient rehabilitation following traumatic SCI.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • May 17, 2022
This study describes the development of an International Spinal Cord Injury Basic Data Set for caregivers of individuals with SCI/D, intended for research and clinical settings. The data set was devel...
KEY FINDING: The beta test form included 27 items, covering 3 domains: (1) demographic information for persons providing care; (2) caregiver’s allocation of time and satisfaction; and (3) perceived burden of caregiving.
Brain, 2022 • May 18, 2022
The study investigates the therapeutic potential of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the cuneiform nucleus (CNF) to enhance motor recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. The researchers found ...
KEY FINDING: Deep brain stimulation of the cuneiform nucleus enhances motor drive and enables high-intensity locomotor training in paraparetic rats.
IBRO Neuroscience Reports, 2022 • April 14, 2022
Early mobilization of rats with spinal cord injury led to a decrease in the number of M1 microglia/macrophages and an increase in the number of M2 microglia expressing MMP2 at the acute lesion site. T...
KEY FINDING: Early mobilization of rats with complete spinal cord transection resulted in good recovery of hindlimb motor function after 3 weeks.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2022 • November 1, 2022
This study describes the process of adapting an evidence-based patient engagement intervention, E-MR, for inpatient SCI/D rehabilitation using an implementation science framework. The study applied th...
KEY FINDING: Identified factors influencing patient engagement in SCI/D rehabilitation, such as therapist training and patient adjustment to new disabilities.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • April 7, 2022
This case report highlights an instance of transient alterations in consciousness in a 43-year-old male with spinal cord injury following baclofen initiation, which resolved upon baclofen discontinuat...
KEY FINDING: Baclofen can cause transient alterations of consciousness in SCI patients, mimicking orthostatic hypotension.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • April 1, 2023
This study examined the prevalence of depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation (SI) in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), also evaluating predictors and clinical correlates of current...
KEY FINDING: 33% of the participants experienced suicidal ideation (SI) in the two weeks prior to assessment.