This pilot trial is enrolling 5 individuals with spinal cord injury undergoing initial inpatient rehabilitation to test the feasibility and safety of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) on bowel function. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will receive daily 30-minute sessions of tSS for 10 consecutive days. Final assessment of feasibility will be performed after 2 weeks.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will receive daily 30-minute sessions of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) for 10 consecutive days during inpatient rehabilitation. - tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Final assessment of feasibility and safety on bowel function will be performed after 2 weeks.
Main benefits
Bowel health
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
General health
Pain
Skin health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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