This is a study to test the effect of two different stimulation techniques for activating spinal cord motor function in individuals with chronic motor-complete spinal cord injuries. The stimulation will be performed either with a surgically implanted electrode array placed next to the spinal cord (epidural electrical stimulation: EES) or by way of skin-surface stimulation (transcutaneous electrical spinal stimulation: TESS). Participants will undergo physical rehabilitation in combination with TESS for the first month and then will receive ESS for the final 6 months of training.
Traumatic
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Details
The participant will undergo physical rehabilitation in combination with TESS for the first month and then ESS for the last 6 months of training.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
Bone health
Bowel health
General health
Sensory function
Sexual health
Spasticity
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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