This is a phase 2 trial to test the effect of non-invasive brain stimulation when combined with peripheral nerve stimulation on motor recovery in the legs after incomplete spinal cord injury. The stimulation consists of a non-invasive technique which uses a magnetic field to stimulate the brain through a coil (held over the head) to activate pathways between the brain and spinal cord. The project is testing what are the best pairing times for brain stimulation (0ms, 20ms, or 50ms) prior to non-invasive peripheral nerve stimulation to the skin surface of the leg(s). If included in this trial, the participant will receive all 3 stimulus-pairing protocols.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- 3 sessions of different stimulus pairing protocols (each session is 15 minutes in duration). - Neurological, reflex and walking tests and clinical examinations before the first session and after the last session.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Mechanism of action
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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