Spinal cord stimulation to help walk again after injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether placing a small device on the spinal cord can help people with spinal cord injuries regain the ability to walk. It is designed for those who have had a traumatic injury and still have some movement in their upper body.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 70 years old.
- You had a traumatic spinal cord injury 6 months to 5 years ago.
- Your injury is at or above the T10 level (mid-back).
- You can move your arms and hands well enough to push a manual wheelchair.
- You have at least some movement in your legs (AIS grade B, C, or D).
- You are willing to follow a rehabilitation program and attend all follow-up visits.
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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