This trial is enrolling 30 participants with traumatic spinal cord injury who participated in the original study using a transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) device (ExaStim) to test the safety and feasibility of tSS in the home setting. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses skin surface electrodes placed over the spinal to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo 4 weeks of home-based stimulation therapy using ExaStim. While receiving tSS, they will perform therapist-prescribed activities of daily living or home exercises. Final testing of safety and feasibility will be performed after 6 weeks.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will undergo a 1-week training phase followed by 4 weeks of home-based stimulation therapy using the ExaStim system. - ExaStim is a device that delivers transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS); a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - While receiving tSS, they will perform therapist-prescribed activities of daily living or home exercises for 125 to 300 minutes per week. - Final testing of safety and feasibility will be performed after 6 weeks.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
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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