Spinal stimulation and walking training for mobility after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether spinal stimulation (a gentle surface stimulation on your back and legs) combined with walking practice can help improve your mobility after a traumatic brain injury. It's a research treatment that may help you walk better and with more confidence.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a non-penetrating traumatic brain injury (meaning your skull stayed closed) at least 2 years ago
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have weakness on one side of your body, but you can walk about 10 yards with minimal help and without an ankle brace
- You are medically stable — no ER visits, hospital stays, or surgeries in the last 6 months
- You can stop physical or occupational therapy for walking during the study (and for 30 days before)
- You have no implanted medical devices, no Botox in your legs in the last 3 months, and no skin problems on your legs
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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