This trial is enrolling 10 participants with chronic spinal cord injury to test the combined effect of treadmill training and trans-spinal electrical stimulation on trunk and lower limb function. Trans-spinal electrical stimulation is a technique for stimulating the lumbar spinal cord via surface electrodes to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo treadmill walking with body weight support, augmented by muscle activation and periodic bouts of spinal stimulation. Final testing of muscle function will be performed after 6 weeks.
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- Participants will undergo treadmill walking with body weight support, augmented by muscle activation and alternating on/off periods of spinal stimulation. - Trans-spinal electrical stimulation is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface stimulation to modify spinal cord function. - Final testing of muscle function will be performed after 6 weeks.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
General health
Sexual health
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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