This trial is enrolling 16 participants with chronic spinal cord injury to test the effect of transcutaneous) spinal stimulation (TSS) on muscle stiffness and spasms. TSS is a non-surgical technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface electrodes on the lower back and abdomen to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo 6 sessions of stimulation at two frequencies (50 and 100 Hz), in combination with or without a single oral dose of baclofen, tizanidine, or a placebo. Final testing of spasticity will be performed after 5 weeks.
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- Participants will undergo 6 sessions of transcutaneous spinal stimulation at different frequencies (50 and 100 Hz) and in combination with a dose of baclofen, tizanidine, or a placebo. - Transcutaneous spinal stimulation is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface stimulation over the lower back and abdomen to modify spinal cord function. - Final testing of spasticity will be performed after 5 weeks.
Main benefits
Spasticity
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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