This trial is enrolling 35 participants with spinal cord injury to test the effect of epidural spinal stimulation (eSS) on brain activity. eSS is an invasive technique that uses an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo surgical implantation of an epidural spinal stimulator, followed by an individualized eSS program. Final testing of brain activity will be performed after 2 weeks.
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Details
- Participants will undergo surgical implantation of an epidural spinal stimulator, followed by an individualized program of epidural spinal stimulation (eSS). - eSS is an invasive technique that uses an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Final testing of brain activity will be performed after 2 weeks.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Bladder health/function
Bowel health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Sensory function
Standing/walking/mobility
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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