This trial is enrolling 20 children (3-16 years) with chronic, incomplete spinal cord injury above T10 to test the safety and effect of skin-surface (transcutaneous) spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) on muscle activity, strength, and walking function. If included, participants will undergo 24 two-hour sessions over 8 weeks of individualized gait training, including 60 minutes of treadmill training. Then the participants will receive 60 minutes of either: 1) TSCS; or 2) sham stimulation. Sessions will occur at least three times per week for a total of 24 sessions. Final testing of walking ability will be performed after 8 weeks.
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- Participants will undergo 60 minutes of treadmill training, strength training, segmental task practice, and walking interventions. - Then the participants will receive 60 minutes of either 1) TSCS or 2) sham stimulation. - Sessions will occur at least three times per week, for a total of 24 sessions. - Final testing of walking ability will be performed after 8 weeks.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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