Spinal cord stimulation for spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin over the spine can be safely used for people with spinal cord injury. If you have had a surgery to stabilize your spine, this stimulation could help with recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have either a specific type of neck pinching (cervical myelopathy) or a recent spinal cord injury (from injury level C2 to T12).
- You are able to have, or have already had, surgery for your spine condition.
- You can start the study procedures at least 14 days after your surgery.
- You do not have other serious medical conditions like infections, dementia, or Parkinson's disease.
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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