Electrical Stimulation for Spasticity and Strength After Spinal Cord Injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether electrical stimulation applied to leg muscles can reduce stiffness (spasticity), strengthen the quadriceps muscle, and improve movement and mobility in people with paraplegia from spinal cord injury. The goal is to help you regain more control and function in your legs.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have a spinal cord injury that caused paraplegia (inability to move your lower body)
- Your spinal cord injury is classified as ASIA C or D (some function remains)
- You have spasticity (involuntary muscle stiffness or tightness) in your lower limbs
- You are medically stable and able to follow simple instructions
- You do not have a pacemaker, implanted electrical device, or open wounds 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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