This clinical trial is enrolling individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the effect of transcutaneous (skin-surface) electrical stimulation of the spinal cord combined with physical therapy for improving locomotion (walking). The study will apply stimulation at both the cervical (neck) and the lumbosacral (low back) areas and will measure improvements in walking function. Participants will also undergo physical therapy (PT) to augment the effect of spinal stimulation on walking. Participants will be randomly placed in one of two study phases of 1 month each: PT only, and PT with spinal stimulation. The two phases will be repeated in reverse order of the original assignment (crossover). Sessions will last up to 2 hours/day, 2 to 5 days/week for each arm. Outcomes, both immediate and lasting, will be compared between the PT only versus PT plus spinal stimulation treatments.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
2-4 study phases of 1 month each. Sessions will be done 2-5 days/week and will last up to 2 hours/day. Participation in stimulation, training, and assessment sessions for up to 11 months of study duration.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Sensory function
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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