This trial is enrolling 10 individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries (12 months or longer) to test the effect of non-invasive electrical and magnetic neuromodulation on mobility. Neuromodulation is the alteration of nerve activity through the targeted delivery of a stimulus. If included, participants will receive closed-loop skin-surface (transcutaneous) spinal cord stimulation via the RISES-T System (stimulation device, wearable sensors, and recording software) while completing repetitive task practice. Participants will also undergo a series of targeted tasks with and without electromagnetic stimulation. Final testing for movement recovery will be performed after 24 weeks.
Type
Details
- Participants will receive closed-loop transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation while completing repetitive task practice. - Part 1 of the trial aims to determine which of the participant's muscles respond to stimulation and what stimulation parameters would be best suited for the participant. - During Part 2 of the trial, participants will receive transcutaneous stimulation to the target muscles identified in Part 1, using the parameters deemed best suited for the participant. - The participant will continue in the study for a maximum of 6 stimulation cycles or until there is no observed effect of stimulation for 3 consecutive cycles. - Final testing will be performed after 24 weeks.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Pain
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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