Electrical stimulation to improve leg function after spinal cord injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses electrical stimulation to help reduce leg stiffness, improve muscle strength, and make it easier to move and walk for people with paraplegia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a spinal cord injury that causes paralysis in your legs (paraplegia).
- Your ASIA Impairment Scale is C or D, meaning you have some movement in your legs.
- You have leg muscle stiffness (spasticity) that is at least mild.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device.
- You do not have severe skin problems 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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