Epidural stimulation to improve standing and walking after spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a nerve-stimulation treatment placed near the spinal cord to help people with long-term, non-worsening spinal cord injuries. It aims to see if stimulation can improve key functions like movement, bladder control, and breathing/standing safety.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- Your spinal cord injury is non-progressive and happened at least 2 years ago
- Your legs can’t be voluntarily moved in all joints, and you can’t stand by yourself
- You have ongoing circulation/blood-pressure problems and bladder/urine control problems related to your spinal cord injury
- You also have breathing weakness (at least a 15% deficit from predicted lung function)
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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