This pilot trial is enrolling, by invitation, 5 individuals with chronic, incomplete spinal cord injury to assess the feasibility and safety of walking training in combination with functional electrical stimulation (FES). FES is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. The trial will also assess the effects of FES-assisted walking training on walking function. If included, participants will walk with assistance from FES (and possible body weight support) on a treadmill for 30 minutes each time, twice per week over 10 weeks. Final walking testing will be performed after 11 weeks and after 21 weeks for safety.
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- Participants will walk with functional electrical stimulation (FES) on a treadmill for 30 minutes each time, twice per week over 10 weeks. - FES is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. - Final walking testing will be performed after 11 weeks and after 21 weeks for safety.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
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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