Electromagnetic therapy for balance and walking in spinal cord injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive therapy using electromagnetic fields (a type of energy that can affect nerves and muscles) helps improve walking and balance in people with weakness in the lower body due to a spinal cord injury. If you qualify, you may receive this therapy to see if it helps you move more steadily.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury at the mid-back level (between T6 and T12).
- You are between 25 and 45 years old.
- You have moderate muscle tightness in your hips or ankles (a score of 2 or 3 on a standard stiffness scale).
- You are generally healthy and stable, without severe heart problems or uncontrolled blood pressure.
- You do not have metal implants, a pacemaker, a history of seizures, or active infection or cancer.
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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