This trial is enrolling individuals with spinal cord injuries to test the effect of epidural spinal cord stimulation (eSCS) in combination with physiotherapy on walking function. eSCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord. If included, participants will undergo surgery to implant the electrodes. In addition to eSCS, all participants will undergo physiotherapy 4 hours per day for 1 month. Lower limb mobility will be assessed at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 6 and 12 months post treatment.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
- surgery for implanting the electrodes next to the spinal cord - epidural spinal cord stimulation - physiotherapy 4 hours per day, for 1 month.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Spasticity
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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