This trial is enrolling 20 participants with chronic spinal cord injury who have an implanted spinal cord stimulation (SCS) unit to test the effect of a robotic trainer, the Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD), in combination with SCS on balance. TPAD is a lightweight, cable-driven robotic stand trainer that assists movement with corrective forces and applies controlled perturbations to the trunk and pelvis during standing. SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo assessments with and without SCS. Additionally, they will either receive TPAD training over 4 months, or only undergo assessments over 3 weeks. Final testing of balance and muscle function will be performed after 4 months.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will undergo assessments with and without spinal cord stimulation (SCS). - SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. - Additionally, they will either receive TPAD training over 4 months, or only undergo assessments over 3 weeks. - The TPAD is a lightweight, cable-driven robotic stand trainer that assists movement with corrective forces and applies controlled perturbations to the trunk and pelvis during standing. - Final testing of balance and muscle function will be performed after 4 months.
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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