Could a simple numbing cream boost recovery after spinal injury?

NCT ID NCT05589402

Summary

This study is testing if applying an over-the-counter numbing cream to a person's stronger arm muscles while they exercise their weaker, paralyzed muscles can help improve strength and sensation. It involves 30 adults with a specific type of spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if this simple method can make standard physical therapy more effective for long-term recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Harlingen, Texas, 78550, United States

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