This pilot study is enrolling 24 participants with spinal cord injury to test the effect of different types of transcutaneous spinal stimulation on muscle and nerve responses. Transcutaneous spinal stimulation is a technique for modifying spinal cord function via surface electrodes. If included, participants will undergo 15 minutes of either spinal stimulation or sham stimulation. Final testing of nerve function and motor response will be performed immediately after the session.
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- Participants will undergo 15 minutes of either spinal stimulation or sham stimulation. - Spinal stimulation is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface stimulation to modify spinal cord function. - There are different ways to stimulate the spine cord. Direct current or electrical pulsed stimulation will both be trialed. - Final testing of reflexes and motor responses will be performed immediately after the session.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings 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.
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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