I have already posted this topic before, but I dont think alot of people are taking it seriously. I have called Joshua Miller myself and he has explained to me that he needs people for almost 14 FULL WEEKS to participate in this program. Almost the entire thing is paid for: room and board, transportation, and the trials themselves. The only thing you have to pay for is a plane ticket there and back! Im almost positive they pay you for the 14 weeks as well. As in a "pay check". The trials have alot to do with excersise and electro stimulus to bring back function. If you tried to pay someone for this stuff it would cost you a fortune. Especially 14 weeks worth! Im pretty sure its goverment funded also which means they probably wont do it again. Its a 1 time shot. I am in the process right now of having my medical records released to Joshua so I can participate. When everything is ready I am buying my plane ticket. I am hoping at least 1 person from with website does the same thing. Call Joshua and get the exact details of what I just wrote and dont quote Johnny V on anything

I wanted to inform everyone that Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC in Richmond, Virginia is currently recruiting subjects for multiple exercise based research. We are looking for individuals that meet the following criteria:

Level of injury - C5 - L2
AIS / ASIA - A&B only (motor complete)
Ages - 18 -65 years
Gender - Males and Females

If you are interested in learning more about the studies or interest in participation, please contact:
Joshua Miller, MS
804-675-6200
Joshua.Miller@va.gov

Johnny, very cool, trials are so important to advance our knowledge of SCI. Just a thought, since you are posting this for us all to possibly participate, update your post if you find out anymore cost info, letting us know exactly what the costs are, some of us cant bet on probably for funding...any additional info you can share would be much welcomed. I hope they accept you...never surrender, keep pushing. Be well...Jerry.

Just emailed Josh, well see what comes of it. If you end up doing it Johnny, hit me up, I live in Richmond.

Stillfingers - Ive given all the information I have. Mabey when I get back after my 14 weeks Ill write the experience in a new topic for people to read.

Alrighty Then!

Cool, I just e-mailed Josh. I live about 2 hours away!!!

For everyone that is reading this thread. To answer a few question. If anyone is interested in participating in the research study in Richmond, VA here is a little more information. If you qualify for the study we will put you up in a wheelchair accessible room for the length of the study. From start to finish it will be approxiamately 18 weeks. We will also have some form of transportation from the hotel to the lab/hospital for your sessions. The study encompasses 16 weeks of active exercise, 5 days per week and for 1 hour per day. We will also be able to give breakfast and lunch vouchers for the days you will exercise. There is also financial compensation for your participation.

If you are interested please do not hesitate to contact me. Here is my info:

Joshua Miller, MS
Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC
1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Room 1V-137
Richmond, VA 23249

Office: 804-675-6200
Fax: 804-675-5223 (please send it to my attention)
Email: Josuha.Miller@va.gov


Thanks and I look forward to hearing from anyone interested. I can send you brochures with more information. I tried to upload them, but they are too big.

Cool Johnny, a writeup would be fantastic...go for it, 14 weeks of kick-ass discovery/exercise sounds sweet, enjoy...

I saw my physios today and they've been emailing back and forth for me and this isn't a trial to bring back function, it's a trial about preventing obesity in spinal patients so it's just about exercising. It is $1000 plus $10 each day for travel.

I have e-mailed Mr Miller and have had no reply...

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