Testing a brain-to-spine stimulation to help children step
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial uses a noninvasive neuromodulation approach to stimulate the spinal walking circuits in children after spinal cord injury. It is meant to see whether the treatment can help a child practice stepping when they currently cannot stand or start walking.
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Who can take part
- You are age 4 to 12
- Your spinal cord injury happened at least 1 year ago (chronic injury)
- The injury is above the T10 level and is an “upper motor neuron” type
- You are not able to stand, walk, or start steps right now
- You are done with inpatient rehab and have been discharged
- You have not had certain medicines or devices that affect spasticity: no botulinum (Botox) in the last 3 months, and no oral baclofen or baclofen pump
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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