Tapping a device on the back plus leg exercise for walking
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a device placed on the back can help improve leg movement and walking ability after a spinal cord injury. It combines the device with supervised physical therapy over many weeks to see if it helps with daily mobility.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury at T12 or higher, and it has been at least 1 year
- You are between 21 and 70 years old
- You have ongoing trouble with leg movement or mobility (like walking, standing, or transferring)
- Your health is stable enough for leg therapy (no serious heart/lung problems and no frequent autonomic dysreflexia)
- You can join up to 5 therapy sessions per week and stay involved for up to 11 months (with support at home)
- You can read and speak English and follow simple movement instructions
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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