This is a trial to test the effect of a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface stimulation (i.e., transcutaneous spinal stimulation: TcStim) on stepping in children with spinal cord injury. The study consists of 3 independent parts. If included, the participant will receive one of: 1) TcStim at single or multiple spinal levels while lying down to produce muscle activity in lower limbs; 2) TcStim while stepping on a moving treadmill with a supportive harness that holds the participant upright i.e. Body-weight support (BWS) + TcStim; 3) 60 x 1-hour BWS training sessions, 5 times per week, followed by combination training of BWS + TcStim for another 60 x 1-hour sessions, 5 times per week. Combination training activities include standing, stepping, and sitting on and off the treadmill.
Ischemia
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
TcStim at a single or multiple spinal levels; TcStim while stepping on a moving treadmill with a body-weight support (BWS) harness that holds the participant upright 60 x 1-hour training sessions, 5 times per week, followed by a combination training + TcStim for another 60 x 1-hour sessions, 5 times per week. Combination training activities include standing, stepping, and sitting on and off the treadmill.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
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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