This study is exploring how cervical epidural spinal cord stimulation (EES) can help people with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI), tetraplegia (paralysis affecting all four limbs), or cervical myelopathy (spinal cord compression in the neck) regain arm and hand function. Researchers will place electrodes on the spinal cord during surgery to understand which stimulation patterns best activate arm and hand muscles. The goal is to find the most effective and precise ways to use EES. You may be able to join if you are 18 or older and have a clinical reason for cervical spine surgery. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and aims to enroll 36 participants.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 36 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.

What's involved

The study involves a surgical procedure to place spinal cord electrodes. During this procedure, researchers will test different stimulation settings.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary outcomes of the study are measured during the experiment, specifically 0-100 milliseconds after each stimulation event.

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