This trial is enrolling 30 individuals with acute (< 12 months) incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the effect of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) in combination with an exoskeleton on walking function. An exoskeleton is an externally worn powered robotic device to assist movement. TSCS is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to target the spinal cord and associated neural pathways, thus affecting neural activity. If included, participants will receive either exoskeleton training with TSCS or exoskeleton training without TSCS for a total of 24, 1-hour sessions. Final testing will be performed 4 weeks after the last training session.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will receive walking training with an exoskeleton, either with or without transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) for a total of 24 sessions. - An exoskeleton is an externally worn powered robotic device to assist movement. - TSCS is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to target the spinal cord and associated neural pathways, aiming to influencing neural activity. - Final testing will be performed 4 weeks after the last training session.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
General health
Spasticity
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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