Deep brain stimulation to improve walking after incomplete spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation can improve walking in people with an incomplete spinal cord injury. It also requires that you meet specific injury and walking ability requirements and be able to attend study visits and training.
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Who can take part
- You can sign consent and complete two study visits first (screening and baseline).
- You’re 18 to 75 years old and have an incomplete spinal cord injury (you still have some function).
- Your spinal injury level is at T10 or higher, with preserved sacral function, and it happened from trauma or a non-progressive cause.
- You’ve had at least 3 months since your spinal injury and finished an in-patient rehab program.
- You can walk at least 10 meters and need some help walking (not fully independent), based on the study’s walking scale.
- You are medically stable, have caregiver support at home, and can safely follow the study plan.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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