This feasibility study is enrolling 5 individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury to test the effect of an implanted neural stimulator (NNP-LE) on walking function. The NNP-LE system delivers electrical stimulation to leg and trunk muscles to support walking. If included, participants will first complete walking training, then undergo surgical implantation of the NNP-LE system, followed by training to use the device to assist walking. Final testing of walking function will be performed after 2 years.
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- Participants will first complete walking training, then undergo surgical implantation of the NNP-LE system, followed by training to use the device to assist walking. - The NNP-LE system is a neural stimulator that delivers electrical stimulation to leg and trunk muscles to support walking. - Final testing of walking function will be performed after 2 years.
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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