Deep brain stimulation to improve walking after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether stimulating a small area deep in the brain (the cuneiform nucleus) with a device called deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help people walk better after a spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if it improves walking speed and stability.
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Who can take part
- You are between 22 and 70 years old.
- It has been at least 1 year since your spinal cord injury.
- Your injury is incomplete (some feeling or movement below the injury) and at or above the T10 level (upper back).
- You can stand with support for at least 5 minutes and walk a little, but not more than a limited distance.
- You are medically stable and able to attend training and check-ups over the next 6 months or more.
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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