This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries to examine the effect of epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) combined with physical therapy on walking function. Epidural SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with an implanted electrode array placed next to the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo surgery to implant the electrodes. Two weeks after the surgery, participants will begin a structured program of physical rehabilitation and electrical stimulation. Final testing of neurological function will be performed after 25 months.
Type
Details
Participants will undergo surgery to implant the electrodes next to the spinal cord (lower back) - two weeks after the surgery, participants will begin a structured program of physical rehabilitation and electrical stimulation. - Final testing (e.g., walking function, trunk control) will be performed after 25 months
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Sensory function
Spasticity
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings 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.
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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