The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Minnesota is recruiting volunteers for a research study investigating how people with SCI use and access assistive technology as well as the relationship between assistive technology use, productivity, and psychological outcomes. Study Details One-time survey online Approximately 15 minutes Compensation of $30 for your time completing […]
Since our start in 2017, we have successfully enrolled 18 participants in the Epidural Stimulation After Neurologic Damage (E-STAND) clinical trial. As we reflect on the progress we have made thus far, we are excited for what the future holds! At this time, we are recruiting for our next cohort of participants. Below is a […]
In the United States, September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. This was declared in 2014 after the U.S. Senate Resolution 533 was passed. We are contributing to SCI research by studying the effects of epidural spinal cord stimulation on restoring motor control and autonomic function in people with chronic SCI. Thus far, our results […]
Our team at the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Research Center at Hennepin County Medical Center is looking to hire an experienced Research Nurse to serve as our lab manager and research coordinator for the various studies conducted by Dr. David Darrow. If you are interested in learning more information, or would like to apply, […]
The Brain Body Mind Lab at the University of Minnesota is recruiting for a study to evaluate the effect of multisensory rehabilitation to reduce or eliminate neuropathic pain. The initial recruitment period will end in the next two weeks. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Ann Van de Winckel at avandewi@umn.edu. Brief overview of […]
On February 18th (5:30-7:30PM CST), the University of Minnesota Department of Neurosurgery will be holding a virtual research presentation. If you are interested, please click here to register. The following spinal cord injury researchers will be presenting on various topics: Dr. Lesli Morse: “Ongoing Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trials” Dr. Kimberly Monden: “Spinal Cord Injury […]
The Brain Body Mind Lab at the University of Minnesota is conducting a study for individuals that have neuropathic pain following a spinal cord injury. The research will utilize rehabilitative therapy to investigate improvements in pain and brain function. Please contact Dr. Ann Van de Winckel (contact information above) if you are interested.
One new participant has been enrolled in our study bringing the total number of participants to seventeen! To stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on Instagram – @drheavycrushing Subscribe to Dr. Darrow on YouTube here Subscribe to our website for email updates here
On June 24th, the University of Minnesota Department of Rehabilitation Medicine held a Virtual Grand Rounds in which Dr. Darrow presented “Neuromodulation for chronic spinal cord injury.” To watch his talk: Click here Thank you to the University of Minnesota Department of Rehabilitation Medicine for recording this event. Visit their website: https://med.umn.edu/rehabmedicine
Two new participants have been enrolled in our study bringing the total number of participants to sixteen! To stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on Instagram – @drheavycrushing Subscribe to Dr. Darrow on YouTube here Subscribe to our website for email updates here
Individuals with SCI have an increased risk for complications of COVID-19. To help mitigate this, there are certain precautions wheelchair users can take. Peter Axelson from Beneficial Designs wrote a great guide for wheelchair and assistive technology users. Here, he explains how the surfaces of wheelchairs and assistive technology can increase the chances of coming […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many searching for ways to cope with extreme stress. NYC Well is an organization that provides mental health support and substance abuse resources to New Yorkers. They have compiled a list of COVID-19 Digital Mental Health Resources that are free and accessible to everyone. If you’re interested in accessing these […]
In 2014, the U.S. Senate Resolution 533 was passed declaring September as Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month in the United States. With this declaration, organizations have strived to raise awareness on SCI in hopes of promoting research and education in the greater community. We are contributing to SCI research by studying the efficacy of epidural […]
The University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, is currently recruiting participants with spinal cord injuries for a research study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the spinal cord injury community. We are interested in the impact of the pandemic on access to care and outcomes related to health and […]
We are excited to announce our latest paper titled “Long-Term Spinal Cord Stimulation After Chronic Complete Spinal Cord Injury Enables Volitional Movement in the Absence of Stimulation” has been published! This paper includes findings from our first seven participants. Here, we discuss the volitional movement seen when spinal cord stimulation was not present. Access the […]
Spinal cord stimulation has shown potential for functional improvement for people living with spinal cord injury. However, the perspectives of those living with SCI and their primary caregivers regarding this research are rarely sought. Praxis Spinal Cord Institute and NASCIC are conducting an online research survey on spinal cord stimulation. The survey was created by […]
As we begin the new year, we are looking to recruit for our next cohort of participants. If you are interested, please go to the Contact Us tab where you can click the link for the pre-screening survey. Below is a list of our main inclusion and exclusion criteria. For a more detailed list, please […]
University of Minnesota Neurosurgery tweeted last week that the first E-STAND publication was in the top 5 most downloaded articles in the Journal of Neurotrauma 2019! To read our first publication, click here To stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on Instagram – @drheavycrushing Subscribe to Dr. Darrow […]
One of our former participants was a speaker at Working 2 Walk’s United 2 Fight Paralysis on October 4th, 2019. See her segment and Q&A segment by clicking the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r2V6bS4qPU *Note: For her segments skip to 40:51 – 44:34 and 1:00:40 – end To make sure you stay updated with us: Follow Dr. […]
A Canadian news channel, CTV News, did an interview with a former participant in our study and our investigator Dr. Aaron Phillips. You can read the article and watch the news clip by clicking the link below: https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/health/paralyzed-canadian-says-experimental-spinal-stimulator-improves-quality-of-life-1.4741128 To stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on […]
Dr. Darrow gave a presentation titled Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury: E-STAND Update at Working 2 Walk in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, he participated in a panel discussion. If you would like to see the presentation and panel discussion, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdOcLCwr-jA *Note: Dr. Darrow’s presentation is 10:20 – 39:00 and […]
On November 15, 2019 an article was published in the National Post regarding Ryan Straschnitzki. Ryan was a Humbolt Broncos hockey player involved in a bus crash over a year ago. He traveled to Thailand to receive an epidural stimulator for his spinal cord injury. In this article, Dr. Darrow was interviewed about epidural stimulation […]
Two new participants have been enrolled in our study bringing the total number of participants to fourteen! We’re so grateful for our team and amazing participants that make it all happen. To stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on Instagram – @drheavycrushing Subscribe to Dr. Darrow on […]
A Spinal Cord Injury resource guide has been published by Get Up Stand Up to Cure Paralysis (GUSU). It contains great information on SCI regarding clinical trials, a hospital discharge checklist, rehabilitation programs, mental health, sexuality and more. Although it is titled Upper Midwest Spinal Cord Injury Resource Guide, it has information that pertains […]
A new video has been uploaded! In this video we show our newest participant pulling his toes up then pushing them down in addition to kicking out with his right leg! This was filmed the day after surgery. Watch our ninth video on Twitter or Instagram To make sure you don’t miss a video and […]
A new participant has been enrolled in our study bringing the total number of participants to twelve! This is an exciting time for our study as we advance towards a better understanding of epidural stimulation for spinal cord injury.
A new video has been uploaded! In this video we show our participant demonstrating right ankle flexion/extension one day post-surgery! Watch our eighth video here To make sure you don’t miss a video and stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on Instagram – @drheavycrushing Subscribe to Dr. Darrow on YouTube here […]
As of this month, we have a new enrollee! This brings our total to eleven participants across both sites (Hennepin Healthcare and the VA Health Care System). We have seen tremendous growth in our team and what we know about epidural stimulation. All of us are extremely excited to see where this technology will go […]
____________________________________________________________________________________________ Nature has released an article regarding epidural stimulation. Under the sections “Beyond the First Steps” and “Forward Focus” E-STAND is discussed! Check out the article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02306-z
A new video has been uploaded! In this video we show our participant demonstrating bilateral dorsi flexion and assisted walking at her rehabilitation facility! Watch our seventh video here To make sure you don’t miss a video and stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on Instagram – @drheavycrushing […]
On May 28, 2019 a news story was aired about one of our participants. In this story, Dr. Uzma Samadani and a study participant were interviewed. Watch the clip here: https://globalnews.ca/video/5328017/edmonton-health-matters-may-28-2 To make sure you stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on Instagram – @drheavycrushing Subscribe to Dr. Darrow […]
A new video has been uploaded! In this video we show our participant extending her right knee during her seventh follow-up visit. Watch our sixth video here To make sure you don’t miss a video and stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on Instagram – @drheavycrushing Subscribe to […]
On Unite 2 Fight Paralysis’ most recent episode of their podcast titled CureCast, Dr. Darrow and two of our participants were interviewed. In the podcast, Dr. Darrow speaks on his background, the goal of E-STAND and the trial design. Two of our participants then spoke about their experience in the trial. Check it out on iTunes […]
A great article has been published on E-STAND in the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine! Our first two participants were interviewed on their experience in E-STAND and the benefits they have received from epidural stimulation. In addition, Dr. Darrow and Matthew Rodreick commented on the study and their hopes for the future. The article closes with a section […]
Each year, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons hosts an annual conference. The conference was held in San Diego and Dr. Darrow was in attendance to speak about epidural stimulation for SCI.
E-STAND has now enrolled two new participants! Here are some pictures from the implantation day:
A new video has been uploaded! In this video we show the progression of our seventh patient enrolled in the study. He can be seen lifting his knees to his chest immediately post-operation and lifting his right knee to his chest upon demand 6 months post-operation. Watch our fifth video here To make sure you […]
On March 26, 2019 two members from the Brain Injury Research Lab and one participant in the E-STAND Clinical Trial testified in front of members of the Minnesota State Senate for an increase in grant funding for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education has been offering grant money dedicated […]
We are excited to share a recent story about our study progress and participant experience that was on Minnesota News KSTP! Please see the video and accompanying article: here!
Over the last month we have been working with Hennepin Healthcare’s fundraising team to create a page on their website where people can learn more about our study and donate. All proceeds will go directly to our study to cover the cost of participation for future individuals. This includes the cost of surgery, follow-up equipment, […]
We recently concluded an extensive screening process to determine the next candidates for enrollment in the E-STAND trial: 1st People were selected in order of completion of the pre-screening survey on this website 2nd Individuals who were deemed likely eligible based on information provided to the study staff were invited for an in-person screening appointment […]
On February 11, 2019 an article was published in the Minnesota Daily on E-STAND. In this article, Dr. Darrow, Dr. Parr and a study participant were interviewed. Read the article here: https://www.mndaily.com/article/2019/02/n-new-umn-treatment-restores-movement-in-patients-with-spinal-cord-injury To make sure you stay updated with us: Follow Dr. Darrow on Twitter – @daviddarrow Follow Dr. Darrow on Instagram – @drheavycrushing Subscribe to Dr. Darrow on […]
On February 1st, our local news channel released a story about our research. The segment features an interview with Dr. Uzma Samadani about the trial and an interview with a participant about her experience and life post-trial. Watch the clip here! Follow Dr. Samadani on twitter @DrSamadani
A new video has been uploaded! In this video we show the progression of our second patient enrolled in the study. She can be seen performing exercises using a small skateboard in her home. Her personal rehabilitation specialist has incorporated the device and this specific exercise into her life inside and outside of the rehabilitation […]
A new video has been uploaded! In this video we show the progression of our sixth participant enrolled in the study. He can be seen performing exercises in his home. These exercises involve accelerometers that capture movement and spatial orientation which are subsequently used to determine the optimal settings for the individual. The exercise he […]
On October 19, 2018 Dr. Krassioukov presented our preliminary research on the relationship between epidural stimulation and autonomic cardiovascular function at the Working 2 Walk symposium held by Unite 2 Fight Paralysis in Vancouver, Canada. Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP) is a great group of individuals that support research for spinal cord injury. U2FP has held an […]
A new video has been uploaded! In this video we show the progression of our second patient enrolled in the study. She can be seen performing exercises in the comfort of her own home and working hard at her local rehabilitation facility. Watch our newest video here Don’t miss another video – Follow Dr. Darrow’s social […]
While welcoming in the new year, we thought we’d take a look back at 2018 for a study update. In the last year we have enrolled three more individuals in our study, bringing us to seven people implanted and 20 people screened from around the world. As we’ve gone through the last year, we have […]
Our study was highlighted in this Medscape article after the 2018 annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Click the link below to read about the exciting results we have seen thus far, as well as comments from some of our very own researchers! https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/896098#vp_1
The study site at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is now open for the recruitment of Veterans with chronic spinal cord injury. The ESTAND study at the Minneapolis VA will be the second site to open for the E-STAND study. The Hennepin County Medical Center will continue to recruit patients as well, while the […]
Rachel Zussman wrote an article about the E-STAND research study on the The University of Minnesota website. Here is the link: https://research.umn.edu/inquiry/post/modern-magic-neuromodulation-gives-new-hope-paraplegic-patients We are excited to have our study being recognized in this way in the press.
One of our E-STAND participants was highlighted in a local news paper, Paynesville Press, on 02/21/2018. We are proud of her progress and happy to be a part of her journey. Here is a link to the article: PaynesvillePress_02.21.2018 Credit to the author: Michael Jacobson and the Paynesville Press
We are about one year into the E-STAND clinical trial and we have enrolled and completed the surgery for three participants thus far. The initial results and positive patient testimonials are very encouraging. This photo shows Dr. Darrow (E-STAND principal investigator) presenting preliminary results of the E-STAND study at the Minnesota State SCI and TBI […]
We are excited to announce that the E-STAND Clinical trial has been officially approved to enroll patients at Hennepin County medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis, MN. The prescreen survey is now up and ready on the patient and provider pages. Please sign up, so we can begin scheduling patients for their screening appointments.
