Brain stimulation to reduce leg stiffness after spinal cord injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (like a gentle magnetic pulse) to see if it can reduce muscle stiffness and spasms in the legs after a spinal cord injury. It may be a good option if you have ongoing leg stiffness and want a drug-free approach.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have had a spinal cord injury for more than 6 months.
- You have leg stiffness or spasms that you rate at least a 3 out of 10 in severity.
- Your spinal cord injury is at level T11 or above (in the upper back).
- You are not dependent on a ventilator to breathe.
- You have not had Botox injections in your legs in the last 3 months.
- You do not have an implanted device like a baclofen pump or pacemaker.
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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