This feasibility trial is enrolling 6 children with cervical spinal cord injury sustained in utero or at birth to test the effect of activity-based recovery training (ABRT) combined with transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS). ABRT uses task-specific training, including stepping, standing, and sitting activities. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses skin surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will receive 40 sessions of individualized ABRT with tSS. Final testing will be performed after 2 months.
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- Participants will receive 40 sessions of individualized activity-based recovery training (ABRT) combined with transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS), delivered 5 days per week over approximately 8 weeks. - These activities include sitting, standing, stepping, and upper extremity training. - tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Final testing will be performed after 2 months.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Bladder health/function
Bowel health
Spasticity
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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